Dave and Kim Smittle's 1947 MG TC was picked for the Lions choice award at this past weekend's antique car show in Bluffton.
The Bluffton Lions Club hosts the annual show. The Lions choice award is determined by a vote of Lion members who volunteer at the car show. Nearly 200 vehicles were entered this year.
Smittles entered their 1947 and their 1953 MGs in the show (see photo below). The best of show was another British vehicle, a 1955 bright red Sunbeam Alpine. The vehicle is owned by John Rundfuss of Bucyrus.
Top awards were:
Best of show - 1955 Sunbeam Alpine, ower John Rundfuss, Bucyrus
Mayor's choice - 1958 Chevy Impala, owner Tom Reese, Waynesfield
Lions' choice - 1947 MG TC, owner Dave and Kim Smittle, Ada
Sponsor's choice - 1956 VW Beetle, owner Sherri Pitcher, Findlay