Cliff Mudder has brought his 1934 Ford three-window coupe to the Sandy
Cruisin’ Car Show since 2011, when he first entered while it was still under
construction. Last year, Mudder took home Best of Show and the Best of
1930s awards, and he’s hoping to return this year to defend those titles.
“I still love getting the car out,” Mudder said, noting when he first bought it
the car was in a box and he had to put it together. “We’ve always got a lot of
compliments.”

This year’s Sandy Cruisin’ Car Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10,
opening at 8 a.m. for check-in and 9 a.m. for the general public, on the
grounds of the St. Michael Catholic Church, 18090 SE Langensand Road in
Sandy.

Organizer Anne Chambers noted that this will be the 24th year for the event
(which was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic), and that it originated as
part of the Sandy Oktoberfest.

The event features raffles all day long, music, food and more, with trophies in
more than 20 classes of cars awarded at 2:30 p.m. Cars must be checked in
by noon to be eligible for awards, while ballots must be returned by 12:30
p.m. There is a $15 registration fee for the first class of car and each
additional class is $10.

Chambers reported that when the event returned last year after a one-year
hiatus, it turned out to be the biggest one yet, with more than 240 cars taking
part.

“I think everybody really missed getting out,” she said, noting that as many
as 200 cars could be expected this year.

Chambers added that the money raised will be used locally, including St.
Vincent de Paul programs that support those in need.

And while the cars draw the crowds, Mudder noted that what he enjoys most
about these events is meeting new people and connecting with friends.
“We have met so many people, they’re closer to me than my brothers,” he
said. “When you’re not there, you’re missed.”

For more information on the event, find the Sandy Cruisin’ Car Show on
Facebook or visit http://www.sandycarshow.org.