>By TR Robertson Photos by Brian Robertson
Car enthusiasts got into the Halloween spirit early, many in costume, on Sunday on Main Street in the Vista Village Shopping Center as young and older people wandered the street admiring the amazing cars and collecting an array of candy provided by the car owners. The annual Muscles on Main, also called Trunk or Treat, was once again sponsored by The Pride of Vista Lions Club. Also, in attendance and supporting the Muscles on Main Street event was Route 78 Civitan Club North San Diego California, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, and Gary and Mary PACE – Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. As individuals, families and children walked around admiring the cars and collecting candy, Real Turntablism Entertainment played a selection of Halloween songs to get everyone into the Halloween spirit.
2025 Muscles on Main Winners
Club Participation – Little Guys
Lion’s Choice – Howard Lasto – ’72 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Best Theme – Dave & Tina Creswell – ’67 Chevy Chevelle
People’s Choice – Curtis Nelson – ’69 Chevy Camaro
Best in Show – Dean Nesbitt – ’63 Ford Fairlane – Currently in Hot Rod Magazine Top 100
Judges Choice – Gary Franco – ’40 Chevy Sedan
Best Motorcycle – Ryan McCarthy – 2023 Kawasaki Ninja
Best ‘20s – Toby Vopat – ’23 Ford T Bucket
Best ‘30s – Joe Free – ’32 Ford Roadster
Best ‘40s – Charlie Buehl – ’49 Cadillac Convertible
Best ‘60s – Gary Van Eik – ’60 Chevy El Camino
Best ‘70s – Miguel Alaniz – ’75 Chevy Corveette
