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Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show:
The Creative Auto Group and Advance Auto Parts in Marysville held their October car show on Friday, raising $65 for the Trinity Chapel Church food pantry.
This month’s trophy winners were:
Rex Dillon – 1936 Dodge Sedan
Mel D – 1967 Ford Mustang
Rick Jones – 1952 Ford F2 Truck
The final show of the season will be held on Friday, November 7, which is the first Friday of November (instead of the usual second Friday).
BGMC Car Show:
The New Beginnings Assembly of God Church on Williams Road in Columbus, Ohio, hosted its 8th Annual BGMC Car Show on Saturday.
BGMC, which stands for Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge, supports missionaries around the world by providing essential resources. All proceeds from the event went toward BGMC. In addition to vehicle registration, the show also featured a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.
This year’s event drew 59 registered vehicles. Trophies were awarded to the Top 40, along with special honors for Best Truck, Pastor’s Choice, Best Motorcycle, BGMC Choice, 3rd Place, 2nd Place, and Best of Show.
No motorcycles were registered this year, so the Special Award Winners were:
Best Truck: 1965 Chevy C-10 Stepside Pickup — Mike & Sandy Willis
Pastor’s Choice: 1957 Chevy Bel Air — David Elliott
BGMC Choice: 1973 Plymouth Duster — Dave & Jackie Hiles
3rd Place: 1959 Morris Minor — Pete Fleming
2nd Place: 1966 Pontiac GTO — Steve Schaeffer
Best of Show: 1931 Pontiac — Chip Jackson
Congratulations to all the winners and participants on another successful show supporting a great cause.
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Tale of Two Der Dutchman Cruise-Ins:
On Tuesday, the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Bellville, Ohio, wrapped up its cruise-in season with a strong showing of more than 60 cars. Our good friend, Tim Inscho, made the trip to Bellville and captured the event through his camera, sharing some great shots from the evening.
Traveling about 65 miles south two days later, the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio, welcomed an impressive 507 cars to its Thursday evening cruise-in. Of those, 21 were first-time participants.
Adding to the variety, an RV and camper rolled in—continuing the trend that began last week with the arrival of an Airstream camper. If this continues, Der Dutchman may have to invest in some RV hookups.
The most unique vehicle of the evening was a 1929 Graham Paige. At first, the Cadillac “V” emblem on its side seemed puzzling, even amusing. But the surprise was under the hood—the car was powered by an LS6 engine pulled from a 2004 Cadillac CTS-V. An unexpected pairing that definitely stood out.
The annual Coffee and Donuts Cruise-In rolled into the Plain City restaurant on Saturday morning, drawing approximately 130 cars. A steady line of attendees formed early, eager to grab a fresh donut and coffee—or another drink of choice—before checking out the cars.
This week’s Der Dutchman cruise-ins in Bellville and Plain City highlighted the enduring passion of Ohio’s car community.
Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Monthly Car Show:
The Creative Auto Group, in partnership with Advance Auto Parts in Marysville, Ohio, hosted its September car show with 17 cars on display, all set against the backdrop of a hot air balloon floating overhead.
The event raised $113 for the local food pantry, which was presented by Jeff Shankle to Gary and Keitha Simpson.
This month’s winners were Tim Inscho with his 1955 Chevy Bel Air, Tito Moore with a 1932 Ford five-window coupe, and Ray Leopard’s 1976 Olds Cutlass 442.
Tim InschoTito MooreRay Leopard
The next show will be on October 10th. Mark your calendar.
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Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
Attendance was back up Thursday evening at the restaurant’s weekly cruise-in, with 313 cars on display—25 of them making their first appearance.
Among the first-timers was Gene Flaugher, who rolled in behind the wheel of his stunning 1956 custom Pontiac Safari. His journey? A cool 76 miles one way from New Lebanon, Ohio—west of Dayton. When people are driving that far, you know this cruise-in’s reputation is shifting into high gear and reaching well beyond Central Ohio!
Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show:
Twenty cars rolled into Marysville, Ohio, on Friday evening for the August Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts monthly car show.
Door prize and 50/50 raffle sales brought in $70, which will go to support the Trinity Chapel Milford Center food pantry.
This month’s “Favorite” picks were:
Jerry Covert’s beautifully kept 1929 Ford Model A
Don Potter’s striking 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
Justin Miller’s wild 1953 Willys M38 Jeep with a twin-turbo Texas Speed LSX motor.
Kim Hawksworth’s sleek Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0
The next Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts car show will be Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5–8 PM in Marysville.
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Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
Scattered afternoon thundershowers put a damper on Thursday’s cruise-in, with attendance topping out at around 149 cars.
Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show:
The Creative Auto Group held its monthly car show on Friday evening at the Advance Auto Parts store in Marysville, Ohio. Despite a modest turnout of 12 registered vehicles, the event delivered plenty of classic charm and community spirit.
The 50/50 raffle raised $50 for the local food pantry—thanks to the generosity of Rex Dillon, who donated his winning half of the pot back to the cause.
Award honors went to two standout entries:
Bruce Pawley with a 1967 Chevy Camaro RS
Gary McDowel with his 1967 Chevy Chevelle
Next month's show will on Friday, August 8th.
Destination Outlets Cars & Coffee:
Despite the heat, Cars & Coffee at Destination Outlets drew Over 15 vehicles Saturday morning. There was everything from classic muscle to modern performance on display.
Attendees were treated to free coffee courtesy of The Bear Den storefront inside the mall, helping keep the energy up even as temperatures climbed. The event continues to grow in both size and variety, thanks to strong support from area enthusiasts.
This month’s gathering saw members of both the Greater Dayton Corvette Club and Lancaster Corvette Club in attendance, as well as a good turnout from local regulars. A special surprise came in the form of a Hoonigan-branded ride, adding a little extra edge to the mix.
Cars & Coffee at Destination Outlets is held every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — the next one will be Saturday August 9th.
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It was another weekend with a 90% chance of rain in the forecast for Saturday and about the same on Sunday. But once again, the rain never really showed up—though not before three shows got canceled and another three were postponed.
Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
It was a huge Thursday evening at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio. Not only was the restaurant packed with guests, but the cruise-in outside saw 420 cars in attendance. Thirty-seven of the 420 were first-time participants.
The Der Dutchman cruise-in is one of those rare events where you can see a Porsche, a Challenger, a Mustang, and a Volkswagen parked side by side.
Sprinkle in a ’33 Auburn, a Rolls-Royce, and a 1930s Buick, and you end up with the best variety of cars at any event in Central Ohio.
This week featured two particularly unique and unusual cars. The first was a heavily modified and nearly unrecognizable Miata, and the second was a Triumph Spitfire with a small-block engine—both set up for racing.
Whether you’re a die-hard car enthusiast or just someone who appreciates a good cruise-in, Thursday nights at Der Dutchman continue to offer an unforgettable mix of machines, memories, and community spirit.
Danbury Senior Living Car Show:
The Danbury Senior Living Center in Columbus, Ohio, hosted its second annual Car Show on Friday. The show featured just over 20 cars.
Everyone who brought a vehicle received a goody bag containing all the ingredients—minus the meat—to make a spaghetti dinner.
In addition to the goody bag, participants were treated to lunch, which included barbecue ribs and chicken, potato salad, chips, and a beverage.
Here are the cars that attended the show:
The event offered a fun and flavorful afternoon for car enthusiasts and residents alike.
Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show:
The Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts store in Marysville, Ohio, hosted its June Car Show on Friday evening. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t kind to the event—only six cars braved the steady drizzle to attend. However, the show still managed to raise $40 for the Milford Center Food Pantry.
One positive outcome of the rain was that it gave everyone a chance to hang out inside the Advance Auto Parts stockroom and shoot the breeze.
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Der Dutchman Cruise-In
The third time's a charm. Finally a Thursday with no rain or rain-soaked fields. As a result, attendance reached 312 cars.
My buddy Russ Annis is a die-hard Notre Dame fan, while I proudly bleed scarlet and gray for Ohio State. Before the National Championship game, we made a friendly wager: the loser had to wear the winning team’s ball cap to the first three car shows we attended together this year.
Let’s just say Russ has never looked better than he did rocking that Ohio State hat—although I’m not sure he’d agree. I told him it brings out the color in his eyes… he told me to stop talking.
As usual, some interesting vehicles turned up at the cruise-in. Tom Corbin brought his 1951 Chevy Bel Air, and an Austin Mini Traveller and a Vanderhall Venice were also on display.
However, the most unusual vehicle of the evening was an International Metro van equipped with air suspension.
Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show:
Car enthusiasts gathered Friday evening in Marysville, Ohio, as The Creative Auto Group hosted its second car show of the season at the Advance Auto Parts store.
Attendance was 16 cars—much better than last month, thanks to the nicer weather. The show raised $55 for the Marysville Food Pantry.
The three cars that received awards this month were:
Jim Shaw with a 1939 Chevy Master 85
Nor Miscovich with a 1965 Chevy Corvair
Marcus Hagans with a 1972 Olds Cutlass
Empty Pockets Armed Forces Day Car Show:
The Empty Pockets Cruisers Car Club hosted its annual Armed Forces Day car show at VFW Post 4931 on Walcutt Road in Columbus, Ohio.
The show registered 60 cars. Award plaques were given to the Top 40, along with four “Specialty” awards: VFW Post 4931 Choice, DJ’s Choice, Sponsor’s Choice, and Empty Pockets Cruisers Choice. There would have been a fifth “Specialty” award for Best Motorcycle, but no one registered one.
The award presentation began with a special award presented to Renee Robinson of the Howard Hanna/Robinson Group for her contributions and dedication as the primary sponsor of the Empty Pockets events over the years.
Here are the "Specialty" Award-winning cars:
VFW POST 4931 CHOICE 1968 Kaiser Jeepster - Owner: Mike RobinsonDJ'S CHOICE 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 - Owner: Frank BaldwinSPONSOR'S CHOICE 1971 Chevy Nova SS - Owner: Melissa SiferdEMPTY POCKETS CRUISERS CHOICE 1972 Chevy C-10 Stepside Pickup - Owner: Doug Glassburn
Fostering Further Car Show:
The Fostering Further Organization hosted its third annual car show at the Newark Eagles in Newark, Ohio, on Saturday. The organization was created to support healthy, supportive relationships between community members and those involved in foster care in Central Ohio.
Saturday’s show registered 108 cars.
Keith Ruhl and Dave O’Brien both received Top 35 awards, while Jeff Tolley took home Best Paint for his 1959 Chevy Biscayne.
Left to Right: Keith Rhul, Dave O'Brien, Jeff Tolley
Best of Show honors went to Tim Davidheiser and his 1948 International KB-1 pickup. Congratulations, Tim!
Pickerington High School Bands Benefit Car Show:
Pickerington Central High School in Pickerington, Ohio, was the site of a benefit car show on Saturday to help raise money to send both Pickerington High School bands to London.
The show registered 125 cars. There were three-foot trophies awarded to the Top 40, along with 10 specialty awards.
The list of special award winners included:
Best Truck: 1950 Chevy 3100 - Owner: Dale Pearce
People's Choice: 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat - Owner: Kenny G
Best GM: 1970 Chevy Chevelle - Owner: Doug Mullin
Best Mopar: 1974 Plymouth Satellite - Owner: Dwain Green
Best Ford: 1940 Ford Panel Truck - Owner: Harry Ours
Best Paint: 1937 Wild Rod Ford - Owner: Dave Bratton
Director's Choice: 2005 Chevy SSR - Owner: Hunter Crawford
Dale Pearce took home three awards. He received Top 40 Awards for his 1967 Corvette Stingray and 1950 Chevy 3600 pickup, as well as the Best Truck Award for his 1950 3100 pickup.
Fred Williams’s 1969 Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote received the Best of Show Award.
Cruisin' with the King Car Show:
On Saturday evening, the Mid Ohio Cruisers Car Club hosted its May car show at the Burger King in Marysville, Ohio.
There were door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and dash plaques. The club presented award plaques to its 15 favorite registered cars.
This month, 46 cars were registered, with another 16 cars in attendance that did not register.
1965 Factory Five Racing Shelby AC Cobra - Owner: Greg Hopkins
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Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show:
The Creative Auto Group and Advance Auto Parts Store in Marysville, Ohio kicked off their 11th season of monthly car shows on Friday evening.
The weather wasn't for the faint of heart. It was cold with temperatures barely making it into the 40s. Only seven cars braved the weather to attend. Still, it was a good time, and great to see friends you haven't seen since last fall. I'm pretty confident the weather will be a little warmer for next month's show.
Byers Chevrolet Fundraiser Auto Show:
Byers Chevrolet in Grove City, Ohio hosted a Fundraiser Auto Show on Saturday. All Proceeds from the show went to Honor Flight and the Grove City Food Pantry.
With sunshine and a little warmer temperatures than Friday, the event registered 65 cars. Awards were presented for 14 "Special" category winners along with a 2nd Place Best In Show, and 1st Place Best In Show. The Best In Show winners also received a Bluetooth speaker in the form of a car.
Here are the 14 "Special" Category winners:
MANAGER'S CHOICE 1973 Chevy Nova SS - Tim HootenBEST CORVETTE - CLASSIC 1967 Stingray - Dale PearceBEST CORVETTE - MODERN 2020 Stingray - Jim McGruderBEST CHEVY CLASSIC 1959 El Camino - Ralph CarleBEST MOPAR 1968 Dodge Charger - Dr. Ron RogersBEST NON-CHEVY GM 1967 Buick SkylarkBEST PACKARD 1922 Packard - George HolingaBEST FORD 1969 Shelby GT 500 - Terry BachBEST TRUCK 1954 Chevy 3100 - Paul GanttBEST CADILLAC 2023 CT5-V Blackwing - Kim HawksworthBEST CHEVY - MODERN 2016 Camaro SS - Steve WillierBEST RAT ROD 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo SS - Justin ClarkBECAUSE WE LIKE IT 1966 Ford Galaxie - Richard MetheneyPEOPLE'S CHOICE 1956 Chevy Wagon - Harry Langley
2ND PLACE BEST IN SHOW:
1963 Chevy Corvair - Donald Smith
1ST PLACE BEST IN SHOW:
1969 Shelby GT 500 - Terry Bach
To see more cars from the show, check out Go4Rider's (Don Sparks) video:
Low N Slow 2025:
Presented by the organizations of Ohio Prostreet and Established, the Low N Slow Car Show took place on Sunday at Genoa Park in downtown Columbus, Ohio.
The show pre-registered 211 vehicles (there was no day of the show registration). The event also attracted a sizeable crowd of spectators.
Awards were presented for the Top 25 and Top 10 cars.
Some familiar faces participating in the show were Cadillac Mac with his 2016 Mustang, Jason Blakenship and his 1959 Chevy Apache pickup, Justin Clark's 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo SS, and Bling Breezy's "Vettzilla".
Even the Columbus Police were there in a "Hot Rodded" Car.
Here's a little video of some of the other cars that participated in the show.
I typically don't cover events in the Dayton area, but it's worth mentioning that Saturday's Dayton Cars & Coffee is reported to have more than 1000 cars in attendance. The thing is on a whole other level.
Here's an aerial view from Saturday's meet. If you don't have a Facebook account, click the "X" in the upper right corner to close the login screen and you should be able to watch the video.
This is the final News & Notes for the 2024 Central Ohio car show season. It covers events from the first two weekends of November.
November 1st - 3rd
Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts Car Show (November 1st):
The wheelbarrow fire pit made its annual appearance at the final Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show of the year.
With temperatures dropping into the upper 40s, the wheelbarrow was a welcome addition to the show.
16 cars were in attendance. Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle raised $110 for the Trinity Chapel Milford Center Food Pantry.
Normally three cars are picked to receive an award each month but for the last show, a Best of Show Award was added.
This month's picks were Rex Dillon and his 1936 Dodge Sedan, Tony Lorenz with a 1949 Ford Custom, and Nicholas Mathews with a 2016 Dodge Charger SRT.
REX DILLONTONY LORENZNICHOLAS MATHEWS
The Best of Show Award went to Scott Harring's 1964 Chevy Impala SS.
The final awards presented on Friday evening went to Jimmy Carmean and Marty Ruiz for Cruisers of the Year. Both Jimmy and Marty made it to every show this year but one.
JIMMY CARMEANMARTY RUIZ
Mark your calendar. The monthly Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts Shows will resume again in March 2025.
Miller's Swap Meet & Car Show (November 2nd):
The Miller family hosted its fall Swap Meet and Car Show at Ross County Fairgrounds in Chillicothe, Ohio on Saturday, November 2nd.
The morning temperatures were on the "chilly" side, but by noon, they warmed up enough to make it almost a perfect day for a swap meet and car show.
The car show registered 206 cars beating last year's fall car show attendance by 35 cars.
The unique thing about the car show is the Top Awards and Best of Show are divided into two categories - cars 1987 and older and cars 1988 and newer. There were Top 20 plaques for each category (40 total), plus two Best of Show trophies along with 14 "Special" Award Trophies.
The "Special" Awards included:
Best GM
Best Ford
Best Mopar
Best Import
Best Race Car
Best Rat Rod
Promoter's Choice (x2)
Best Truck
Best Sedan/Wagon
Best Corvette '82 and Older
Best Corvette '84 and Newer
Best "Low-Rider"
Best Street Rod
The two vehicles chosen Best of Show not only receive a trophy to take home, but they also have their name engraved on the John Riley Trophy. John won the Best of Show trophy in 2021 and donated it back requesting that it be carried on year after year. The names only go on it from the fall show.
Here are the "Special" Trophy Winners:
BEST CORVETTE 1984 AND NEWER C7 Corvette Z06 - Owner: David EdlinBEST IMPORT 1968 Volkswagen Maxi Taxi - Owner: Darren FinaBEST FORD 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car - Owner: Bill BrownBEST SEDAN/WAGON 1958 Chevy Panel - Owner: Rod RiceBEST CORVETTE 1982 AND OLDER 1969 Corvette - Owner: Jim HiceBEST RACECAR 1964 Ford Falcon Gasser - Owner: Steve HatfieldBEST TRUCK 1953 Ford COE (Cab Over Engine) - Owner: Roger CampbellBEST GM 1957 Chevy Bel Air - Owner: Jeff HassBEST LOW-RIDER 2002 Chevy S10 - Owner: Jeff WardBEST MOPAR 1969 Dodge Superbee - Owner: J.D. KnisleyBEST RAT ROD 1935 Ford Truck - Owner: Piece-N-GreaseBEST STREET ROD 1972 Chevy Nova - Owner: Jeff BrittonPROMOTER'S CHOICE 1955 Chevy Bel Air - Owner: Mark TimberlakePROMOTER'S CHOICE 1930 Ford Coupe - Owner: Jay Schott
The Best of Show for 1987 and Older went to Kurt Finton and his 1937 Studebaker "Hellcat" pickup.
Danny McClellan's 2012 "Supercharged" Camaro SS was selected Best of Show for 1988 and Newer.
Here are some Central Ohio Top 20 winners :
K. Hawksworth 2023 Cadillac CT5-V BlackwingMike Wilson 2024 Ford Mustang Dark HorseBob Kirst 2016 Dodge ChallengerFrank Sanborn 2010 Dodge ChallengerSteve Kidwell & Nancy 1938 Chevy Business CoupeJeff Tolley 1959 Chevy BiscayneDr. Ron Rogers 1968 Dodge ChargerDan Varner 1977 Chevy Malibu WagonDale Pearce 1950 Chevy 3600 Pickup
This is my second year participating in the Fall Miller's Swap Meet and Car Show and I have to say it's one of the better events in the area. I like how they have older and newer categories. It's probably the reason attendance broke the 200 mark this year. The weather also helped.
The Point on Main Street Car Show (November 2nd):
Big Dawg and the C-Town Cruisers hosted their second-to-last show of the season at The Point on Main Street Sports Bar & Grill in Columbus, Ohio.
There were awards for the Top 30, Ladies' Choice, and Best of Show.
Fred Pitz and his 1981 Chevy Malibu was selected Best of Show.
Crossroads Car, Truck, & Bike Shows at Cristy's Pizza & West Church Social (November 2nd & 3rd):
Frank Russell and the Crossroads Events team hosted two shows over the weekend. On Saturday, they were at a new host in Baltimore, Ohio, Cristy's Pizza.
H. Brennan with a 1947 Chevy Convertible received the Veteran Owned Award.
Best in Show went to Scott Varney's 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88.
On Sunday, the team traveled to Newark, Ohio to host the West Church Social Car Show.
The Veteran Owned Award went to the 1963 Chevy Nova belonging to Dave Sidle.
Best in Show honors went to Hod Brennan's 1932 Ford Coupe.
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Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts Car Show:
Twenty-one cars on Friday attended this month's Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts Car Show in Marysville, Ohio.
The show raised $150 for the local food pantry.
This month's winners were Dave Young with a 1965 Ford Mustang (1st photo), Dave Lamb's 1970 Plymouth Super Bird (2nd photo), Tim Hooten and his 1973 Chevy Nova SS (3rd photo), and Ray Leopard with a 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass (4th photo).
The season's final Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts show for this year is tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 1st. Jeff Shankle is planning to head to Florida in the next week or so to help with cleanup from Hurricane Milton. Whether or not that show takes place will depend on Jeff's return from Florida. I will keep you posted.
BGMC Car Show:
Originally scheduled for September 28th, the 7th Annual BGMC Car Show at the New Beginnings Chuch in Columbus, Ohio was postponed to Saturday because of weather. It was a good decision. The show had its best attendance with 75 registered vehicles.
Along with the $15 registration, there was a silent auction and 50/50 raffle to raise money for the cause. The Church offered food and drinks to purchase.
There were a total of 54 awards presented at the end of the show. The awards included:
Top 40
4 - Kids Favorite
Cleanest Engine Bay
Best Interior
Best Truck
Pastor's Choice
Best Import
Best Bike
BGMC Award
2nd, and 3rd Place
Best of Show
Here are the four Kids Favorites:
1927 Dodge Sedan - Owner: John Andrews1971 Chevy Nova SS - Owner: Sandy Sharon2015 Polaris Slingshot - Owner: Cornell1967 Dodge Charger - Owner: Janice Thomas
The Best Interior Award went to Shawn Freels and his 1942 Chevy Special Deluxe.
This 1969 Chevy Chevelle belonging to Gunz received the Best Engine Bay award.
Russ Annis and his 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS received the Pastor's Choice Award. In all the years Russ has been participating in car shows this was his first Pastor's Choice.
Jeff Ward's 2002 Chevy S10 Lowrider was selected as the Best Truck.
The BGMC Trophy went to Cecil Kepp with a 1948 Ford Business Coupe.
The 3rd Place Award went to Mark and Patty Enyart and their 1962 Chevy Impala SS
Robert Dillard's 1933 Ford Vicky received the 2nd Place Award.
The 1934 Ford 3 Window Coupe owned by John Whittaker was selected Best of Show.
This was my first BGMC Car Show. It's up there as one of my favorite shows this year. It was well organized with a nice selection of awards. The nice weather and beautiful rides were a big plus also.
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Another dry hot week in Central Ohio. The heat didn’t seem to affect attendance too much. There were three events with more than 200 cars — two of which were over 300.
Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
It was another big Thursday evening at Der Dutchman. This week the cruise-in tallied 346 cars.
Dan Varner brought his recently acquired and very rare 1957 Chrysler 300C to the cruise-in.
There were a few other unique vehicles this week like a 1948 Chevy Cab Over Engine (COE) truck, Jeff Irwin's Superformance 1963 Corvette Grandsport, and the firepunk Diesel.
About 60 cars took part in the Annual Donuts and Coffee Cruise-In on Saturday Morning.
Nothing beats using your Corvette to hold your coffee and donut while you get your chair out!
Just a reminder that this Saturday (9/21) is the First Annual Outdoor Sing Along at the Der Dutchman Oak Grove. Wayne encourages cruise-in attendees to bring their cars and walk over to the event
Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts Car Show:
The September Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts Car Show took place Friday evening in Marysville, Ohio.
There were 19 cars in attendance. The show raised $113 for the Milford Center Food Pantry in the Trinity Church.
This month's top picks went to Mark Larison with a 1965 Ford Cobra.
Mike Bostick's 1969 Camaro.
And Carlie Bostic and his 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Pace Car.
Ford vs Ferrari Car Show:
The Valley Ford of Columbus Dealership hosted the Ford vs Ferrari Car Show on Friday evening in Hilliard, Ohio.
There were more than 150 cars in attendance. Nine of them were old and new Ford GTs.
Valley Ford presented five awards at the end of the show. The awards were for Best Old Classic Car, Best Modern Classic Car, Judges Choice, Runner-up Best of Show, and Best of Show.
Fred Harrison received Best Old Classic Car for his 1934 Ford Roadster.
The Best Modern Classic Car Award went to Jim MCGruder's 2020 Corvette Stingray.
Frank Deering's 2000 Corvette was the Judge's Choice.
The Runner-Up Best of Show I think went to this Ferrari.
Charles Crites' 1965 Ford GT 40 took home the Best of Show Honors.
Here are more cars from the Ford vs Ferrari Show:
Motts Military Driving for Daisy:
The Auto Smarts Radio Cruise and Ride team hosted its annual car show at Motts Military Museum in Groveport, Ohio on Saturday.
This year the show registered 85 cars.
Dale Pearce received the Best Chevy Award for his 1950 Chevy 3600 pickup.
Steve Andrix's 1954 Chevy Bel Air was selected Best of Show.
