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NEWS AND NOTES
Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
The Der Dutchman Cruise-In in Plain City, Ohio, continues to impress, and this week was no exception. A total of 425 vehicles rolled into the lot, filling the summer evening with horsepower, chrome, and camaraderie.
There was even a touch of royalty to the evening’s festivities.
Each week brings something different, and this time, the spotlight was on a Mustang race car with an LS3 small block motor — a bold and unexpected powertrain swap that had enthusiasts gathering for a closer look.
The lot was filled with a stunning variety of hot rods, muscle cars, classics, and custom builds. Here are just a few more of the vehicles that made the scene:
American Legion Canteen Post #144 Independence Day Car Show:
Shaun “Big Dawg” Sanders and the C-Town Cruisers hosted their annual Independence Day Car Show on Friday at the American Legion Canteen Post #144 in Columbus, Ohio.
Despite the summer heat, 59 vehicles were registered for the show, with participants spreading out across the grounds in search of shade. The event featured door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a festive Independence Day buffet. The buffet, held inside the American Legion Post, was donation-based and well-received by attendees.
As the show wrapped up, awards were handed out to the Top 40 vehicles, along with special honors for Most Patriotic and Best of Show.
Most Patriotic Award: Kevin Johna took home the honors with his beautifully airbrushed 2015 Chevy Camaro.
Best of Show: The coveted award went to Judy and Jack for their stunning 1957 Chevy Bel Air.
Finishing up, here are the rest of the cars that showed up, even with the heat cranked up.
Firecracker Car, Truck, and Bike Show:
The Champaign Cruisers hosted their 27th Annual 4th of July Firecracker Car, Truck, and Bike Show at Skelley Lumber Company in Urbana, Ohio.
This long-running show keeps bringing in cars from all over the region—southwestern and western Ohio, eastern Indiana, and, of course, Central Ohio. It’s always fun to see vehicles you don’t normally catch at local shows, including rare builds and unique restorations from outside the immediate area.
Participants and spectators enjoyed a wide variety of activities throughout the day, including door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a driver’s pot, and a great selection of food trucks.
This year’s show saw an impressive turnout, with over 600 registered vehicles and a total of 733 in attendance—making it one of the largest, if not the largest, in the event’s history.
Jeff Shankle and Jim Sradega were kind enough to share their photos from the show—Jeff alone snapped over 800 photos! Here’s a video slideshow highlighting many of the awesome cars that turned out for the event.
The judges selected Steve Bechtel’s beautifully restored, all-steel 1941 Lincoln Zephyr as this year’s Best of Show. Notably, the all-steel body was a rare feature for cars built during that era, making this Lincoln Zephyr an exceptional and historically significant vehicle.
