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1955 Sunbeam Alpine takes best of show trophy

1951 Farmall M named top tractor

A 1955 bright red Sunbeam Alpine took best of show at the 51st annual Bluffton Lions Club Festival Festival on Friday. The vehicle is owned by John Rundfuss of Bucyrus. The Sunbeam was a British manufactured vehicle.

• Other top awards were:
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

• Best tractors:
First - 1951 Farmall M, owner, Wayne Yarnell
Second - 1938 John Deere L, owner Keith Hamilton
Third -1947 Farmall H (with Herman Hilty Buckrake), owner Del Gratz, Bluffton

• Best motorcycle:
-2010 Harley Davidson Street Glide, owner, Jeff Fleece Bluffton

Attached to this story is a list of the top 25 rated vehicles in this year's show. Watch the Icon for photos throughout the week.

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