Lake Havasu City, AZ
28^th Annual Run to the Sun - 2005

Statistics 

Below is some information we collected about the 28th Annual Run to the Sun.

There were a total of 786 entries. Entrants this year were from 21 states. In addition to cars from every corner of Arizona and California, there were also entries from Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The Over The Hill Gang from Lake Havasu City had the most cars pre-registered.

This year there were 23 different makes of 1959 and older cars and trucks registered for the show. Fords were the most popular make again with 424 cars and trucks entered. The Fords were made between 1915 and 1959. Chevrolets were the second most popular make with 247. The complete list is:

As in years past, 1932 Fords were the most popular year and make entered. Body styles included Cabriolets, 3 Window Coupes, 5 Window Coupes, Phaetons, Pick-ups, Roadsters, Roadster Pick-ups, 2 Door Sedans, 4 Door Sedans, Sedan Deliveries, Victorias and even a School Bus. Below is a list of some years and makes that were well represented:

Letters of Appreciation

Following are some of the letters we have received by mail and E-mail about the 2005 Run. If you attended, we welcome your comments too.

Hi,

A++ you guys. Congrats to you all for hosting a great show. Our crew participated in “all” the events and had a blast. The biggest surprise was pulling into the new show and shine venue, just awesome! Unlike the previous golf course, there was, of course, ample parking for all, a much needed and very refreshing change. Your show continues to attract some very beautiful high quality automobiles. Can’t wait for your next one.

Joe Vetter
Havasu Classics

Thank you! Thank you for putting on such a fabulous show!!  Everything is so well presented and organized --- from the kick off party, to the poker run, to the fashion show, to the Banquet, to the awards, etc.  This doesn't happen by accident --- it is a result of your hard work and dedication!!  We certainly appreciate all you do.  The weather was absolutely fabulous.  We have been attending your show since the mid 80's.  My husband and I were so excited that you chose our car to be on this year's t-shirts, mugs, dash plaques, posters, etc.  We were blown away and want to take this opportunity to thank you all for this great honor!!   Here's to all your club members and we'll see you again next year!

Theresa and Bill Storrer
Huntington Beach, CA

This year was great, much better than the past few years. With no parking problems, everything seemed to go very well. Your club members were very helpful at all the functions. I am pre-registered for next year already, as are a dozen of our club members from Cruisin 50's South Bay. 

Thanks again,
Bruce Ashford

I thought it was one of the best events my wife and I have attended. Thanks again for a good time and  great event.

Bob & Kathy Royal

Good Job!! It was a great show!! We lived in LHC 2000-2004, but didn't get our '37 Chevy until 9/04 so this was our second year at the show.

Ray Ross
Sun City West, AZ

My wife and I would personally like to thank everyone in the Relics and Rods for your hard work. The show was a great success as usual and we had a great time.

Thank You
Alex & Georgia Cornett
OUTCASTS

Marty Schulman
Rodfathers

I thought it was a great run this year in a better venue that reduced the parking problems.  The Wednesday night Kickoff Party, Thursday Poker Run and Uptown Cruise, Golf Course, Band and Saturday night banquet were all great. I was truly amazed at how good a job was done by a club their size. In fact I thought it was one of the best Run To The Suns I have attended.

Ed Ebach
NSRA

Having returned to England after a fantastic vacation in Lake Havasu, I felt I must write to you and congratulate you on a wonderful experience.  I was fortunate to attend the 28th Annual Run to the Sun, as my uncle is a resident of Lake Havasu.  Your show was well organised and run and you should be proud of your achievements.  This fond memory will stay with me for years, and I do hope to come over again.  Keep up the good work and thanks for a brilliant time.

Kelvin

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