The event drew thousands of car enthusiasts to downtown Gilroy

Nearly 300 vintage cars rolled into town Saturday from all over
Central California for the Garlic City Fun Run, a classic and
custom car show.
photo gallery of cars at the Fun Run and a complete list of
Merchant Award winners.
Nearly 300 vintage cars rolled into town Saturday from all over Central California for the Garlic City Fun Run, a classic and custom car show.

The event, sponsored by South Valley Street Rod and the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, drew thousands of car enthusiasts to downtown Gilroy for an evening of food, entertainment and classic cars.

Merchant awards were given to 42 entries and 500 prizes, including electronics, gift certificates and tickets to the upcoming Garlic Festival, were raffled off.

2008 Garlic City Fun Run Merchant Award winners

AL PINHEIRO INSURANCE – Arnold Togliatti

ARTICULATE SOLUTIONS – Ed Henneesse

ASHFORDAWGS – Patti Tartaglia

BOZZO’S UNION 76 – Steve Cannon

CBO BOUTIQUES – Joe Cloutier

CHECKERED FLAG CLASSICS – Richard McAbee

COLLECTIVE PAST ANTIQUES – Joe Hamilton

CRESCO EQUIPMENT RENTALS – Tony Gonzales

E Z CLEAN CAR WASH – Rudy Trujillo

ELEC-TRAN DIAGNOSTICS – Fred Mauldin

FILICE & CO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT – Sandy Vogel

FRANCO’S IMPORTS – Mike Hubbs

GARLIC CITY BILLARDS – Carlos Correa

GARLIC CITY CAFÉ – Rich Harris

GILROY ANTIQUES – Jerry Haugen

GILROY BOWL – Art Fortin

GILROY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Allen Link

GILROY DISPATCH – Ken Harris

GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION – Mark Levy

GILROY NAPA AUTO PARTS – Manuel Bettencourt

GILROY SCREEN PRINTING – Bob Tomey

GILROY TIRE AND BRAKE – Joe Esperanca

HAPPY DOG PIZZA – Greg Gilliam

HERITAGE BANK OF COMMERCE – Matt Houston

HOT SPOT SALON – Peter Burge

INCENTIVE AWARDS – Alan Cursi

LOS PERICOS TAQUERIA – Isie Quistian

MAFALDA’S BRIDAL – J.R. Tate

NIMBLE THIMBLE– John LaCascio

NOB HILL FOODS – Travis Berry

OD’S KITCHEN – Henry Quistian Jr.

OUT AND ABOUT MAGAZINE – Alex Biondi

PINNACLE BANK – Bill Pierce Sr.

PREDATOR’S ARCHERY – Welch Family

REDMAN’S CAR CARE – Robert Haas

SOUTH VALLEY BANK – Juan Solorio

SACCULLO’S GLASS & SURPLUS – Scott Nunes

STARRITT REALTORS – Mike Botzon

TANGLEWOOD CONSTRUCTION – Nelson Abinsay

THE JAMES GROUP – John Sheedy

TOMASELLO’S FLOOR COVERING – Phillip Retanoza

TREVIS BERRY TRANSPORTATION, INC – Chad Brownfield

VACUUM CENTER OF GILROY – Rene Dias

WES’ SHOE REPAIR – Sal Seeno

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