Last Sunday, connoisseurs of fine machinery from Vashon and the mainland showed up in droves to enjoy the annual Engels Car Show, held at the family’s iconic gas station and repair shop on Maury Island.

Because the show is non-competitive and free to enter, it has always attracted participation from a wide spectrum of car collectors on the island and beyond, and this year’s show was no exception, with about 120 vehicles on display.

Paul Engels, who organizes the show each year, said he had lost track of how many years he’s been doing it, though he’s certain it has been more than 20.

For his years of dedication to the event, Engels was awarded a special trophy at the show — made from the handle of a old gas pump — bestowed by Randy, Cynthia and Krista Wallenberg. Randy’s rally red 1965 C

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