European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 10, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse 34 aug. Are the stars Cap a he wow Many of those who came from afar camped out during the weekend car event. Ore than 10,000 fans came to Kaiserslautern last weekend. But it was t Madonna. Prince or the new kids on the Block that Drew them to the German City on this hot muggy weekend. It was cars a some 258 of them a old new customized classic All kinds of automobiles and trucks too. The seventh annual International Street machine National car show Quot cars Are the stars Quot featured entrants from Germany France Switzerland Belgium and Luxembourg competing for $1,600 in Cash prizes and 60 trophies. Categories included Best engine Best Interior Best paint car and oldest car. Sponsors of the event provided for those worried about dirt detracting from their motor s appearance and costing them valuable Points. A steam cleaning machine was available to ensure that engines were at their Best. The Best of the Best a for the third year in a Row it was Andre and Helene Fritsch of France who captured top honors Best of show with their customized 1984 Ford Capri Quot California the people s Choice award determined by popular vote went to Thomas Davis from Frankfurt for his 1966 Chevelle Quot Toms toy Quot Audo Haag from kind Sbach won the commander s award for excellence with his 1971 Mercedes 280 so new categories this year included a Best car stereo system won by Cary Cotier from Giessen and his 1988 Honda civic and % a largest car club participation an award which went to top gun a car club from Wiesbaden that won with 27 entrants Quot in addition to cars there was music to entertain the crowd. The band Quot outlaw country Quot performed and a disc jockey was on hand. There were displays of All kinds of car products Complete with vendors who were eager to tout the merits of their goods and provide plenty of information to those interested. Henry Roeder automotive crafts director is the founder and director of the show a two Day event that was held near Kleber Cavern. The annual production was sponsored by the Kaiserslautern army Community directorate for personnel and Community activities. A Robin Campbell Media information specialist Kaiserslautern. Page 14 a the stars and stripes saturdays amps photos by Dave Case Yand then waa music with die machines. Diac jockey Charles Stone or. Of Mannheim supplied die sounds. Swim a i 4 tet. Twine 1 it my a Romi i my 1_ 1/4 mile machine amp tree Cruiser i a pm a a a Jet jeer Corvette r6cyclinc the 6iurn my Jujj a Van fan. Ftp Fijoj Kim a a a a Ich in 1b1 Tempo t3ti a vendors of All sorts were on hand peddling their wares. Including a variety of bumper stickers
