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1958 Chevy Delray - Owner: Chuck Kelley

Central Ohio’s summer car season continues at full throttle this week. Headlining the schedule is the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Columbus Auction at the Ohio Expo Center, bringing one of the nation’s premier collector-car auctions to Columbus for the first time.  

The week also features the always-popular London Cobra Show, the London Strawberry Festival and its related bike, car, and Jeep shows, plus the welcome return of the Westgate Park Bean Dinner Car Show. With something happening nearly every day, enthusiasts will have no shortage of places to spend time with friends and admire some outstanding vehicles.

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NEWS AND NOTES

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

The evening was a little breezy, but otherwise provided great weather for the cruise-in. Attendance reflected those favorable conditions, with 371 vehicles on hand compared to 257 the previous week — an increase of 114 cars. There were also 13 first-time participants this week.

The Pleasant Valley Fire District EMS added a little extra excitement during the evening. Fortunately, the individual who required medical attention was feeling better and did not have to leave the cruise-in.

Two vehicles stood out during the evening. The first was this beautifully restored brass-era Hudson touring car, which garnered a great deal of attention and offered spectators a glimpse into the early days of the automobile.

The second was this heavily modified Chevrolet S-10 street machine, featuring a massive roots-style supercharger, race-inspired interior, and enough attitude to get everyone’s attention as it rolled into the cruise-in.

Next week is the annual London Cobra Show. If the weather is good, the cruise-in could showcase 50 to 60 Cobras during the evening. It’s always one of the most anticipated nights of the season and a rare opportunity to see so many Cobras gathered in one place.

Finally, some sad news to report. Longtime Der Dutchman Cruise-In participant Kenny Davis passed away on Saturday, June 13.

Many of you will recognize Kenny by his white Pontiac, which was a regular fixture near the pavilion each week. He will be missed by his friends and fellow enthusiasts in the Central Ohio car community.

Danbury Car Show:

The Danbury Senior Living Center on Snouffer Road in Columbus hosted its 3rd Annual Car Show on Friday. With near-perfect weather, the event enjoyed its best attendance yet, attracting more than 30 vehicles.

Show participants and residents were treated to live music featuring hits from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.

Danbury also provided a terrific lunch that included barbecue ribs, chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, chips, and a choice of water or soda.

As a thank you for sharing their vehicles with the residents, every participant received a complimentary goody bag.

The combination of classic cars, good food, great music, and beautiful weather made for an enjoyable afternoon for both participants and residents alike.

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1967 Chevy Nova - Owner: John Schaeffer

The Central Ohio car scene continues to be red hot for a second straight week. With events taking place every day, mowing the lawn may have to take a back seat to car or bike shows this week. Sunday is Father’s Day, and there’s no shortage of car and bike events for Dad to enjoy.

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NEWS AND NOTES

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

The heat got turned up for Thursday evening’s Der Dutchman Cruise-In, and apparently a bunch of Corvette owners got the memo. A total of 257 vehicles filled the lot, including 28 Corvettes ranging from classics to late-model performance machines. Among the highlights was the Top Dog of the C8 lineup and a 1,250-horsepower ZR1X that drew plenty of attention throughout the evening.

Here are more of the cars and trucks that turned out for Thursday’s Der Dutchman Cruise-In despite the oven-like temperatures.

Harry and Mary Wise Memorial Car Show:

The parking lot of the Big Walnut Grill in Sunbury was the site of the 5th Annual Harry and Mary Wise Memorial Car Show. Registration was free, although donations were accepted to support the event. This year’s show attracted 165 registered vehicles.

Among the top award recipients was Annette Lieb, whose Hemi-powered 1962 Dodge Dart station wagon, affectionately known as “Big Booty Judy,” earned one of the show’s Top 20 Awards.

Capturing the coveted Best of Show award was a beautifully restored 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.

Bryan Mauger was on hand to photograph the event and shared these images of some of the cars that participated in the show.

The Heath Taste of Summer Car Show:

If you were in Heath on Saturday, you would have found the Heath Taste of Summer Car Show tucked behind the Walmart. Presented by the City of Heath and the Heath Community Arts Council of the Davis-Shai House, the show attracted 98 registered vehicles.

Dave O’Brien took home some hardware with his 1982 Chevrolet pickup, better known as “Orange Crush.”

The Hi-Way Starz Car Club was well represented at the show, with Bubba Hettinger and a number of other members in attendance. Bubba shared these photos from the event.

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2006 Ford Shelby GT-H #196 - Owners: Bob & Kathie Roush

This week brings a full slate of events scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Both Auto Smarts Radio Cruise & Ride '26 and the C-Town Cruisers kick off their 2026 seasons with shows on Sunday. If you’re looking to get out during the week, Wednesday stands as the lone gap in an otherwise nonstop lineup.

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NEWS AND NOTES

Saturday’s weather forecast forced the postponement of at least four events, including the Darana (National Trail Raceway) Test ‘n Tune. Fortunately, the rain held off just long enough for several Cars and Coffee meet ups to go on as planned.

Here are some of the cars that risked getting wet at Springfield Cars & Coffee, hosted at Mershon’s.

Thirty-seven miles to the east, Marysville Cars & Coffee kicked off its season at C&N Motor Cars.

Cruisin' with the King:

On Saturday evening, the Mid Ohio Cruisers Car Club kicked off its 45th year of monthly car shows at Burger King in Marysville, Ohio.

On the positive side, most of the rain showers had moved through the area by show time. Unfortunately, temperatures took a sharp nose dive, dropping into the upper 40s by 8 PM. Between the earlier rain and the unseasonably cold conditions, turnout was light, with just 21 cars in attendance, including 18 that officially registered.

Here are some of the rides the braved the rain and cold to attend the first Cruisin' with the King show of the season:

Bikes, Hot Dogs and Slot Car Racing:

RedFrog Classics Auto Repair in Westerville, Ohio played host to the Columbus Area Vintage Motorcycle Club (CAVMC) on Saturday afternoon for a laid-back gathering that featured hot dogs, slot car racing, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the shop. Events like this continue to highlight the strong sense of community within the local vintage motorcycle scene. Thanks to Tim McGeehan for sharing a great set of photos from the afternoon.

Kickstands & Octane:

Despite chilly temperatures, the first Kickstands & Octane meet-up of the season saw a solid turnout on Sunday. The new weekly gathering will rotate between Grumpy’s Coffee Garage and Main Ground Coffee, both located in Groveport, Ohio, giving local motorcycle enthusiasts a regular spot to connect throughout the season. Thanks to Kelly Cossin for sharing her photos from the event.

Import Face-Off:

At the Import Face-Off, Bling Amobi Breezy and the StreetKingz crew made a strong statement with an impressive showing across multiple classes. Bling Amobi’s “VetteZilla” stood out among a field of high-level builds, taking home both Best Domestic and Best Install honors.

StreetKingz also secured the Largest Club award, reinforcing their growing presence at regional events. Several other club members added to the trophy count, with awards going to Best Euro, Best Truck, Best Stance, and a Second Place finish in Best Import.

By all accounts, it was another successful outing for the group.

That’s it for this week. Hopefully, the weather will be a little more cooperative next weekend and allow for a full slate of events.

Special thanks to Jeff Shankle, Brent Miller, Kelly Cossin, Bling Amobi Breezy, and Tim McGeehan for contributing their photos to this week’s News and Notes.

Have a great week, stay safe and keep those wheels rolling.

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1968 Chevy Camaro RS - Owner: Mark Mowery

Spring is officially here, and that means the start of car show season in Central Ohio. The first week of April also kicks off the weekly car and bike listings on carshowtalk.com, running all the way through October. Things typically ease in at first, but by mid-May count on the schedule being packed.

This week’s lineup features a few Cars & Coffee meetups, a swap meet, a park-and-chill, and the first cruise of the season. Time to get those vehicles dialed in—it’s finally time to get out and enjoy the spring weather and reunite with your car buddies.

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NEWS AND NOTES

Miller Spring Swap Meet & Car Show:

A windstorm on Friday that knocked out power and even flipped over porta-potties—combined with chilly temperatures that only reached the low 40s on Saturday—didn’t stop the Spring Miller's Swap Meet and Car Show from taking place at the Ross County Fairgrounds in Chillicothe on Saturday, March 14th. The event drew more than 120 vehicles, setting a new spring attendance record.

Here are the top award winners:

Best Import - Steve Adkins

Most Unique - Danny Lewis

Best Truck - Jim Harmon

Best Mopar - Mikę Shorten

Best Ford - Darren Fine

Best GM - Dale Pearce

Nate's Promoter Choice - Scott Thomas

Brian's Promoter Choice - Craig Glass

Best of Show 88 & Newer - Jim Horsley

Best of Show 87 & Older - Terry Bach

Here are a few more beautiful rides that braved the chilly temperatures to make it out to the Miller's swap meet and car show.

Delaware Area Vintage Motorcycle Group:

Several Sunday's in March brought just enough good weather for the Delaware Area Vintage Motorcycle Group to gather at Coastline Coffee in Delaware, Ohio.

On one of those Sundays, the lineup expanded beyond two wheels, as several Morgan sports cars joined the group, adding an extra layer of vintage charm to the meet-up.

Springfield Cars & Coffee:

Springfield Cars & Coffee held its first meet of the season Saturday at Mershon’s World of Cars in Springfield. Despite the chilly early morning temperatures, there was a good turnout to kick off the season.

On a side note, I came across a photo this week showing an empty showroom at Mershon’s. From what I’ve been able to find, the original owner sold the dealership in 2025 after more than 40 years in business. It’s now transitioning to new ownership who has a background in the exotic and luxury car market, so what it ultimately becomes is still up in the air.

That uncertainty also raises questions about the future location of Springfield Cars & Coffee and whether the group will continue to be able to use the dealership as its regular monthly meeting spot.

It’s a short News and Notes this time around, but not unexpected given the unpredictability of March weather in Ohio. Things will be heating up—literally—before we know it.

Special thanks to Jeff Shankle, Jason Colvin, Miller's Swap Meet & Car Show, and Springfield Cars & Coffee for their contribution to this week's News and Notes.

Until next time, stay safe and keep those wheels rolling.

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1941 Ford Sedan - Owner: Geneva Bell

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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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2008 Volkswagon Convertible - Owners: Tom & Betty Lawrence

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I'm sad to report we lost another Central Ohio cruiser last week with the unexpected passing of Thad Lee Roberts. Thad was 59 years old.

Many of you will recognize Thad from his cars. He most often drove his 1973 Chevy Camaro RS/Z28 to shows. He also showed a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger and a 1972 Chevy Nova.

Our condolences go out to his family. Here is his obituary with information regarding visitation and funeral service.

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

It was another big evening at the restaurant's weekly cruise-in. Attendance this past Thursday reached 280 cars.

This week's unique/unusual car is the 1940 Ford pickup belonging to Jack Leffel. I think you'll understand from the photos why the pickup is so unique.

If there was a Best of Show award, in my opinion, it would go to this 1960 Chevy Impala.

A Ford Bronco Raptor Edition made an appearance on Thursday. I have to admit it was a damn cool SUV.

The Heart of Grove City Car, Truck, & Bike Show:

Shaun "Big Dawg" Sanders and the C-Town Cruisers were in Grove City, Ohio on Saturday for the first of three Heart of Grove City Car, Truck, & Bike Shows this season.

The show registered 70 cars.

Live music was provided by the 3C Highway Band during the first half of the show.

Awards were presented to the Top 35 cars and trucks along with awards for MOPO (Most Potential)/Rat Rod, Best Bike, Best Truck, and Best of Show.

The MOPO/Rat Rod award went to Brian Black and his 1976 "Chebby" G10 Van.

The Best Bike award would have gone to this 2024 Yamaha MT-07 but the owner left before the end of the show.

Doug Glassburn's 1972 Chevy C-10 Stepside pickup received the Best Truck Award.

The Best of Show honors went to Jim Loftus with a 1957 Chevy Bel Air.

Crossroads Car, Truck, & Bike Show at Earthworks Cafe at Newark Station:

Frank Russell and his Crossroads Events team hosted their first-ever car show at Earthworks Cafe at Newark Station in Newark, Ohio on Saturday.

The team presented 34 awards at the end of the show.

The Veteran Owned Award went to Dave Byers and his 1989 Chevy Corvette.

For the second week in a row, David Anderson took home Best of Show honors with his 1949 supercharged Ford Tudor convertible.

Next up for the Crossroads Events Team is a show at the Chubby Hawaiian in Baltimore, Ohio on Saturday, June 1st.

Feast of the Flowering Moon Car Show:

Downtown Chillicothe, Ohio was the site of the Feast of the Flowering Moon Car Show on Saturday.

The show presented awards to the Top 25 plus eight "Special Category" awards including "Feast Choice" aka Best of Show.

Attendance totaled 130 cars with 118 of them registered.

Our good friend, Dale Pearce, took home the Feast Choice Award along with a Top 25 for his 1950 Chevy 3100 pickup.

The Scioto Post did a nice write-up on Dale and his truck. You can read the article posted on its website here.

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2004 Acura TL - Owner: Karla Rodriguez

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Dick Ater Memorial Jaguar Jubilee:

The Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center in Springfield, Ohio was the site of the Dick Ater Memorial Jaguar Jubilee Car Show on Saturday.

The show featured a silent auction and four food trucks including one from Young's Dairy. All proceeds went to Ater's Drug-Free Clubs of America.

The show registered 77 vehicles. Unique steel-cut awards were presented to the top cars at the end of the show.

The Best of Show award went to Bob McKee and his 1959 Ford Thunderbird convertible.

Here are a few more cars from the 77 that attended the show:

Auto Show @ Walmart:

On Saturday, Doreen Baker and her team hosted their first of three car shows this year at the London, Ohio Walmart.

With the temperature in the 80s, the show registered 65 cars.

Dale Pearce posted a video to Facebook from the show.

The Best of Show Award went to the 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible owned by Brock Smith.

American Legion Canteen Post #144 Car Show:

Shaun "Big Dawg" Sanders and the C-Town Cruisers hosted their first show of the season at the American Legion Canteen Post #144 in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday.

This was the first of six shows scheduled at Post #144 this season.

Officially, the C-Town Cruisers registered 76 cars. But there were a bunch more cars popping in and out during the show.

Chad Hilderbrand and his 1961 "pristine" Chevy Impala Bubble Top took home the Best of Show honors.

Toy Barn Spring Car Show:

When the weather is good, you can count with 100% certainty there will be a big crowd on hand for the Toy Barn Spring Car Show. Sunday was no exception with a "Standing Room" only crowd at the Dublin, Ohio Dealership. Schmidt's was there serving Bahama Mamas. The coffee and donuts concession ran out of coffee early but the donuts lasted till the end.

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That's all I have for this week. I want to thank Chad Herrick, Dave Bratton, Dale Pearce, and Bryan Mauger for their contribution to this week's report.

I'm heading back to Ohio on Tuesday. If all goes well, I'll see everyone at the first Der Dutchman Cruise-In on Thursday!

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1987 Buick Regal - Owner: Keith Brobst

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If you felt like braving the early April temperatures to hang out around cars and your car buddies, then Circleville, Ohio was the place to be this past weekend.

On Friday evening, the Roundtown Cruisers Car Club held its first Summer Cruise Night of the season in downtown Circleville. The cruise-in had 50 cars in attendance. There were door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and several sponsors' choice awards.

Saturday evening the season opener of Take Back the Strip Cruise took place. Some 500 cars cruised north and south on Court Street in Circleville. The event raised $1200 for the Circle Area Humane Society.

Our good friend, Dale Pearce, used the cruise for the maiden voyage of his Ole Yeller pickup truck.

Donald Sparks posted a video on his Go4Rider YouTube channel from Saturday morning's Springfield Cars and Coffee.

That’s it for this week. If anyone has info on Sunday’s Heart of Ohio Antique Center Cruise-in or the Low N Slow event in Jeffersonville, please post in the comment section.

Special thanks to Jeff Coleman and Dale Pearce for contributing to this week's report.

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1957 Ford Fairlane 500 - Owner: Gary Simpson

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I have to start out this week's News and Notes by announcing the passing of several Central Ohio car community members.

Don Kirk passed away on October 7th at the age of 89. Many of you will recognize Don by his orange 1970 Chevy Nova. Don and his sons, Chuck and Dan, have been regulars on the Central Ohio car show scene for years. Don was still participating in car shows right up until his passing. Our condolences go out to the Kirk family.

Last year Max Spraque helped organize a car show at SVG Motors in Washington Court House to help raise money for Julie Posey. Julie was a veteran in need of a double lung transplant. Unfortunately, Julie passed away on October 10th. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Creative Auto Sales/Advanced Auto Parts Monthly Car Show:

Creative Auto Sales and the Advanced Auto Parts store in Marysville, Ohio hosted their October car show this past Friday.

With an evening of perfect weather, the show had 25 cars in attendance and raised $175 for the Milford Center Food Pantry.

This month the show awarded trophies to its six "Favorite" cars:

1957 Chevy Bel Air - Owner: David Elliott
1965 Ford Cobra - Owner: Mark Larison
1965 Ford Falcon - Owner: Ron Griffith
1953 Ford Sunliner - Owner: Tom Lamb
2008 VW Beetle - Owners: Tom & Betty Lawrence
2017 Ford Mustang 351 - Owner: Matt Mihok

The last Creative Auto Sales/Advanced Auto Parts show of the season with be on Friday, November 3rd. Please note this is the FIRST Friday in November instead of the usual second Friday. Jeff Shankle is leaving right after the show for warmer weather in Florida. How dare he!

Performance Charity Car Show:

It was a wet Saturday for the 29th Annual Performance Charity Car Show in downtown Delaware, Ohio.

By noon there were 150 to 160 cars in attendance. Total attendance reached 168 by the end of the show. The number of pre-registered cars was in the 260 range so a good number of people stayed home because of the rain.

Some folks got very creative trying to keep their cars dry.

Dan Varner's 1960 Cadillac DeVille received the Best Cadillac Award.

Rod Scott received the Best Mopar Award for his 1958 Dodge D100 pickup and a Top 100 Award for his 1958 Desoto Firedome Sportsman.

At the awards presentation, it was announced that the 2024 show will again be the second Saturday in October.

KSM Youth Sports Trunk or Treat:

KSM Youth Sports out of Powell, Ohio hosted its first-ever trunk or treat car show on Sunday. Proceeds from the event went to support the Cure Starts Now, a grassroots effort to cure ALL cancers.

Chad Herrick and I attended the show not sure what to expect. Turns out the show was more treat than the trunk. The organizers said they had registered around 700 kids and I believe it. I went through a 350-piece bag of candy in under an hour.

The cars that were there had decorated trunks with bowls full of candy to give out. Chad had his crew of skeletons set up. Liberty Township even brought one of its fire trucks to the event.

The show presented nine trophies, six for the cars and three for costumes. Chad went home with the Best Theme and Attendees Choice awards. All in all, it was a fun afternoon for both the adults and kids.

Car, Truck, and Bike Show @ Walmart:

Doreen Baker and company held its last show of the season on Sunday at the Walmart in London, Ohio. This last show was a trunk-or-treat Halloween theme.

There were just under 40 cars in attendance. Cadillac Mac's 2015 Ford Coyote received the Best of Show award.

Dale Pearce's 1950 Chevy 3100 pickup took home the People's Choice award.

David Elliot's 1957 Chevy Bel Air and Russ Annis's 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS received Top 20 awards.

Wooden Nickel Cruise-In:

DJ Dick "Hot Dog" Ryman proceeded over the annual Wooden Nickel Cruise-In on Sunday at the Heart of Ohio Antique Center in Springfield, Ohio. An estimated 200 plus cars were in attendance.

For those not familiar with the wooden nickel, you can purchase one for a dollar at any show throughout the season when Dick "Hot Dog" Ryman is the DJ. The money collected from the sale of the nickels is then raffled off in increments at the Wooden Nickle Cruise-in at the end of the season.

This year there was a total cash giveout of $3850. There were 20 envelopes containing $100 and 37 envelopes with $50.

Jeff Shankle and Dave Bratton were kind enough to share their photos from the cruise-in. CLICK HERE to see the some of vehicles that attended the event.

Other Area Shows:

Unfortunately, the rain and cold temperatures this past weekend kept attendance low at many shows.

I'm going to finish this week's report with some photos from the Madison County Senior Center Cruise-in and the Central Township Firefighters Car Show.

A big thanks to the following people for sending photos and info for this week's News and Notes:

  • Dave Bratton
  • Dale Pearce
  • Jeff Shankle
  • Russ Annis

I hope everyone has a good week! Stay safe. Next Monday, look for a new list of Central Ohio car events and a News and Notes report. There are not too many weeks left in the season.

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1951 Chevy 3100 Pickup - Owners: Tamara & Allen Price

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Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

Attendance was over 300 cars Thursday evening at the restaurant in Plain City, Ohio.

This coming Thursday is the LAST cruise-in for 2023. The following week (Thursday, October 5th) is the banquet, and then another season of Der Dutchman cruise-ins will be in the books.

If you'd like to attend the banquet, you can still sign up next Thursday.

Grace Chapel Church Wednesday Night Cruise-In:

The Pastor of the Grace Chapel Community Church in Westerville, Ohio has allowed the use of the church parking lot for a Wednesday evening Cruise-In all summer long.

I stopped by this past Wednesday to check it out before it shut down for the season. Dan's Deli has been there each week offering food and refreshment.

I'm guessing close to 50 cars rolled through the cruise-in by the time I left around 7 p.m. The parking lot was full with only a few parking spots still available.

This Wednesday is the last cruise-in according to the flyer but one of the regulars told me they may go into October if the weather stays nice.

Here are some of the cars from Wednesday's Cruise-In:

If the Pastor allows the use of the parking lot next year, you can bet I will stop by more often than once.

Columbus Cars and Coffee Meet at Esoteric:

For the second time this season, the corporate-sponsored Columbus Cars and Coffee hosted a meet at Esoteric Fine Auto Finishing in New Albany, Ohio.

Beautiful weather on Saturday morning resulted in a great turnout of cars and spectators.

The vehicles inside the Esoteric shop were just as interesting as the ones outside it.

Columbus Cars and Coffee will be hosting another meet this coming Saturday at Meyer Shank Racing in Pataskala, Ohio. The following Saturday they will be at Associated Insurance Agencies in Uptown Westerville, Ohio. The season finale will be October 28th at the Midwestern Auto Group (MAG) in Dublin, Ohio.

MMC's Last Big Event of the Year:

The Marysville Mustang Club hosted its final meet of the year at C&N Motor Cars in Marysville, Ohio.

Open to all makes, models, and years, the meet had close to 50 cars roll through on Saturday afternoon.

Seeing the collection of cars, old-time gas pumps, and automotive memorabilia inside the C&N Motor Cars building made the trip out to Marysville all worthwhile.

Here's a small slideshow combining the photos from Columbus Cars and Coffee at Esoteric and the Marysville Mustang Club's Last Big Event of the Year.

Auto Smarts Radio Cruise and Ride at Columbus Auto Resale:

The Auto Smarts Radio Cruise and Ride schedule took Dan "Boots" Longette and the team to Columbus Auto Resale on Saturday.

The Show registered 45 cars.

The top winners were Dave Bratton and his 1937 Wild Rod Ford for Best Paint.

Jim McGruder's 2020 Corvette received the Kid's Choice Award.

Best Engine went to Dick Sephano with a 1967 Chevy Impala. The Best of Show winner was the 1963 Chevy Nova Wagon belonging to Scott Alvin.

This coming weekend will be the last two shows of the season for the Auto Smarts Radio Cruise and Ride Tour. On Saturday they will be hosting a show at Masseys Pizza in Grove City, Ohio and the final show will be Sunday at Moose Lodge 1427 in Columbus.

Still Electric Mods, Rods, and Classics Car Show:

Still Electric and the C-Town Cruisers teamed up on Saturday for the 2nd Annual Mods, Rods, and Classics car show at Alum Creek Baptist Church.

The show registered 171 cars and gave out over 40 trophies ranging in size from 2 1/2 to 5 feet tall.

The Best Truck Award went to Kevin Foust and his 1941 Dodge WC 40 Weapons Carrier.

Steve Bechtel and his 1953 Ford Sunliner Convertible took home the Best of Show honors.

I spoke with Steve on Sunday about his car. He told me the previous owner spent four years restoring the car and passed away unexpectedly before he got a chance to drive it. The car was neglected for nine years before Steve bought it. It took Steve about a year to get back into running order.

Burnzies Green Cable Cruise-In:

Burnzies Old Trail Restaurant in Columbus, Ohio hosted its 4th Annual Green Cable Cruise-In on Saturday.

About 50 cars turned out for the cruise-in.

The first-place award went to Ed Evans with a 1950 Chevy Bel Air. The 1935 Ford Coupe of James Dylan received second place. Tim Hooten's 1964 MGB took third place.

Best of Show honors went to Frank Short with a 1970 Volkswagon Bus.

Chubby Hawaiin Grill Car, Truck, and Bike Show:

The Chubby Hawaiin Grill in Baltimore, Ohio teamed up for the second time this season with Crossroads Events to host a car, truck, and bike show.

There were 37 trophies awarded at the end of the show.

The "Spotlight" car for this show was any Chevrolet Model and the award went to Cliff Warner for his 1957 Chevrolet 210.

Dan J.'s 2012 Jeep Wrangler received The Larry Bickers Dailly Driver Award.

Best of Show went to the 2014 Chevy Corvette belonging to Jeff Dixon.

The Crossroads Events' next show will be this coming Sunday at the Eldorado's Food and Spirits on North High Street in Columbus, Ohio. The Spotlight car will be the AMC/Rambler.

North Hills Church of God Car Show:

The North Hills Church of God in Springfield, Ohio hosted its 7th Annual Car Show on Sunday.

Because of Issues with the septic system, the church wasn't able to use the entire field in the front of the church to park cars. Despite the inconvenience, the church did a good job of parking the 140 cars and bikes that registered for the show.

Dick "Hot Dog" Ryman provided the music. The church offered hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bratwursts, corn on the cob, chips, cookies, water, and soda pop for a small donation. There were also door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a pie auction.

The judging was done by the show participants. As you know, that kind of judging is not my favorite. However, the North Hills Church does it better than anyone. The registration fee is collected before you park your car. You receive an envelope containing ONE ballot and voting instructions when you register. Ballots are only accepted at the end of registration so everyone voting has the opportunity to see your vehicle. The ballot has your car number on it so If you vote for your car, it will not be counted.

This year the awards were laser cut steel trophies. The two Best of Show awards were clocks.

Awards included Top 40, Ladies Choice, Cooks Choice, Pastor's Choice, Best Custom, Farthest Traveled, Kids Choice, Mandy McCleary Tribute, Top Five Bikes, Top Three Cars 2000 and Up, Best of Show for cars, and Best of Show for bikes.

Here are the Special Award winners:

  • Ladies' Choice: Dave Bratton and his 1937 Ford Wild Rod

  • Best Custom: Steve Bechtel's 1953 Ford Sunliner Convertible

  • Best Original: 1929 Ford Model A - Owner: Mark Lewis

  • Kids Choice: Radio Flyer Red Wagon - Owners: Zot & Judy Barazzotto

  • Patrick and Faith Rowland both took home awards. Patrick received the Cooks Choice for his 2016 Corvette Z06. Faith's 2016 purple Dodge Challenger was selected for the Mandy McCleary Tribute Award.

  • Pastor's Choice: - 1975 Corvette convertible - Owner: Jerry Arms

  • Farthest Traveled went to Billy Agee and his 1934 Chevy Sedan Delivery. Billy drives up from Newport, North Carolina to participate in the show every year.

The Best of Show Winners:

For the bikes, it went to Doug Stratton and his 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King.

Mark and Patty Enyart's 1962 Chevy Impala received the Best of Show honors for the cars. This may have been the quickest turnaround in car show history. Their Impala went from most potential to Best of Show in just over 24 hours.

2023 FC Fall Cruise-In:

Fish Catholic High School in Lancaster, Ohio hosted its 2023 Fall Cruise-In on Sunday.

The event had 60-plus cars in attendance.

Dale Pearce's 1950 Chevy 3100 pickup received second place in the truck category.

Jim Cook's 1968 Chevy Chevelle was selected Best of Show.

That's it for this week's News and Notes. It was a big one this week!

A big thanks to the following people for sending photos and info about this past week's events:

  • Dave Bratton
  • Dale Pearce
  • Tim Hooten
  • Frank Russel
  • Kevin Foust
  • Chad Herrick

I hope everyone has a good week! Stay safe. Look for a new list of Central Ohio car events and a News and Notes report next Monday.