While his cobalt, 1967 Ford F-100 may have only barely placed outside the top five at Saturday’s 24th annual Rod & Roll Classic Auto Show, Cassopolis’ Andy Badner received a sweet reward of his own during the winner’s parade that afternoon.

Namely, a trophy, and a hug, from Miss Dowagiac Mackenzie Whitmyer.

Front Street was once again backed with classic and modern vehicle’s during the annual car show, with vehicles ranging from a restored 1933 Ford Model T to custom-made hotrods. The diversity in vehicles was only matched by the diversity of the entrants, who hailed from all over the southwestern Michigan and Northern Indiana.

Taking home the best in show award was Ed Thomas, of Goshen, for his 1966 Chevy SS2. Also taking home an award for 12th place this year was Steve Lutes, of Dowagiac, for his 1954 Chevy Sedan.

The top finishers were as follows:

Best of Show: Ed Thomas, Goshen, 1966 Chevy SS2

1. Jim Wood, Osceola, 1948 Chevy Woodie

2. Rick Hass, Granger, 1954 Nash Metropolitan

3. Ken Lane, Niles, 1963 Chevy Impala

4. Buck Clobridge, Niles, 1949 Mercury two door

5. Paul Turrell, Niles, 1956 Chevy two door

6. Andy Badner, Cassopolis, 1967 Ford F-100

7. Roger and Joyce Yerrington, Benton Harbor, 1965 Ford Mustang

8. Larry Salo, Allegan, 1957 Ford Skyliner

9. Tim Onding, Kalamazoo, 1950 Hudson Commodore 6

10. Chris Hall, Edwardsburg, 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

11. Dick Bender, Vandalia, 1947 Chevy Convertible

12. Steve Lutes, Dowagiac, 1954 Chevy Sedan

13. Roger Van Arsdale, Granger, 1939 DeSoto four door sedan

14. Bob Schmidt, Granger, 1932 Ford Roadster

15. Phil Ameling, Eau Claire, 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS

16. Richard Engel, Berrien Springs, 1934 Plymouth PF

17. Ron Richter, Decatur, 1955 Chevy Bel Air

18. Terry Karre, Elkhart, 1955 Chevy Truck

19. Jim Rock, Kalamazoo, 1953 Ford F-100

20. Brian Watson, Niles, 1969 Pontiac GTO