The Amboy Depot Days Car. Truck & Motorcycle Show judges a variety of categories, including Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best GM, Best Ford, Best Mopar, Best of Show, and Best of Show Motorcycle. They also award Mayor’s Choice, Miss Amboy, and a special prize for the longest distance traveled. Additionally, participant voting contributes to awards like Best Car/Truck and Best Motorcycle.
Judging Categories:
Best Engine: Focuses on the condition and craftsmanship of the engine.
Best Paint: Evaluates the quality and finish of the vehicle’s paint.
Best Interior: Judges the condition and detail of the vehicle’s interior.
Best GM, Best Ford, Best Mopar: Awards for the best examples of specific vehicle makes (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth respectively).
Best of Show: The overall winner of the car/truck show.
Best of Show Motorcycle: The overall winner of the motorcycle show.
Other Awards:
Mayor’s Choice: A selection made by the Mayor of Amboy.
Miss Amboy Award: A trophy for an outstanding individual.
Special Prize (Longest Distance): Awarded to the participant who traveled the furthest to attend the show.
CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW JUDGED CLASSIFICATIONS.
A_ Restored. – Original. Models A – B – T
B_ Restored. – Original. Antique Cars 1948 & Older
C_ Restored. – Original. Cars 1949 – 1954
D_ Restored. – Original. Cars 1955 – 1956 – 1957
E_ Restored. – Original. Cars 1958 – 1963
F_ Restored. – Original. Cars 1964 – 1967
G_ Restored. – Original. Cars 1968 – 1969
H_ Restored. – Original. Cars 1970 – 1972
I_ Restored. – Original. Cars 1973 – 1986
J_ Restored. – Original. Cars 1987 – 2005
K_ Restored. – Original. Cars & Trucks 2006 – 2015 (Cleanest Vehicle Wins)
L_ Restored. – Original. Cars & Trucks 2016 – Present (Cleanest Vehicle Wins)
M_ Street Rods – Steel Bodies 1934 & Older
N_ Street Rods – Steel Bodies 1935 – 1948
O_ Street Rods – Glass Bodies
P_ Corvettes 1953 – 1967
Q_ Corvettes 1968 – 1982
R_ Corvettes 1984 – 2004
S_ Corvettes 2005 – Present
T_ Customs (Includes Low Riders)
U_ Street Machines 1949 – 1957
V_ Street Machines 1958 – 1965
W_ Street Machines 1966 – 1967
X_ Street Machines 1968 – 1969
Y_ Street Machines 1970 – 1975
AA_ Street Machines 1976 – Present
BB_ Pro Street Cars & Trucks – Tubbed
CC_ Restored. Original. Trucks 1969 & Older
DD_ Restored. Original. Trucks 1970 – 2008
EE_ 4X4 Trucks Modified
FF_ 4X2 Trucks Modified 1953 and Older
GG_ 4X2 Trucks Modified 1954 – Newer
HH_ Convertibles Up to 1975 (Top up for judging – No Corvettes)
II_ Convertibles 1976 – Present (Top up for judging – No Corvettes)
JJ_ Special Interest – Cars Only, Unique Vehicles
KK_ Special Interest – Other Than Cars
LL_ Jeep, Including Classics (Self Judged)
MM_ Cruiser – Non Judged for Exhibition only, Any Vehicle except cycles
NN_ Harley-Davidson Stock Big Twin
OO_ Harley-Davidson Custom Modified Big Twin
PP_ Harley-Davidson Dressers
QQ_ Vintage Chopper & Vintage Harley Davidson 1994 & Older
RR_ Harley-Davidson Sportsters
SS_ Indians and Classic Indians
TT_ Stock Trikes
UU_ Radical Baggers
VV_ Special Interest – Bobbers, Hillclimbers, Trikes, Rats, Choppers Etc.
WW_ Metric Motorcycles
XX_ Antique Metric 1994 & Older
YY_ Rockets
ZZ_ Non-Judged Cycles for Exhibition Only,
Pre-Register Here
Pre-Registration must be received by August 11th,
no pre-registrations will be accepted after August 11th
If you have further questions, please call Garth (815) 857-2946