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Benhase Car Restorations

2009-07-18T13:06:00.003-04:00

Benhase Car Restorations

2009-07-18T12:56:00.002-04:00

Import Car Service and Restoration

11743 Chesterdale Road

Cincinnati Ohio 45246

Benhaserestorations.com

phone 513-772-1896

fax: 513-772-4106

e-mail service@benhaserestorations.com

Cincinnati's Best Car Show's

2009-06-15T11:52:00.000-04:00

With numerous shows and cruise-ins going on throughout the tri-state area, it is hard to pin down one show as the best. A show that should not be missed by any car enthusiasts is the crème of the crop for show cars. There is not a finer example of moving art than the exquisite classics that drive and trailer in to Alt Park in Cincinnati. This Year marked the 32nd Annual Concours d’ Elegance. On Sunday June 14th over two hundred classics cars filled into Alt Park showcasing a time when cars were more than just transportation. The show continued throughout the outer gates as the enthusiasts brought out their own classics for the ride to the Concours d’ Elegance. Proceeds of the show were benefited to the Arthritis Foundation.

Porsches 2-0xford is another show which should not be missed. July 25th will mark the 5th Annual Porsches 2 Oxford show. In the quaint college town of Oxford Ohio, the Home of Miami University, Porsches come from all around once a year to celebrate this fine German Engineered Automobile. The downtown cobblestone streets are closed off for the Porsche owners to showcase their vehicles along the storefronts and around the square. The show is not regulated to any age group of cars; you can view a vintage Porsche speedster next to a brand new Porsche Cayenne. The show helps raise money for the American Cancer Society.
July 12th is for the fans of the small classic cars. The Cincinnati British Car Club hosts the 22nd Annual British Car celebration in William Hamblin Park in Fairfield Ohio. This year’s show will feature the 100th birthday of the Marquee Morgan. Don’t miss the chance to see these British Beauty’s along the rolling hills of Hamblin Park.
You have been on the bent grass and cobblestone, now it’s time to head to the fairgrounds and take a trip around the dirt track. The Pumpkin Run Nationals is a fall tradition for the hotrod enthusiasts throughout the Tri-State area, anyone who owns a hot rod, knows what the Pumpkin Run is. The Pumpkin Run Nationals is put on by the Fastiques Car club in Owensville Ohio at the Clermont County Fairgrounds on the first weekend of October every year.
Every Friday evening Lonnie and the Hoodlum Alley Boys put on a great show at the Milford Steak and Shake. The Friday evening cruise in seems to be getting bigger every week as the cars spread further throughout the lot. From Porsches to Packard’s, there is something at the Milford show for everyone.
From motorcycles to hot rods, you will never have a hard time finding a local show. Whenever you see a group of car or bike lovers gathered around enjoying the company of fellow enthusiasts, it’s usually for a good cause. At every event there is a great group of people, with big hearts supporting families in need. The next time you pass an event, stop in and enjoy the family friendly event, buy a raffle ticket, and have a great time. I’ll see you at the show.

Car Shows

2009-06-13T20:52:00.001-04:00

10th Annual Cruise In

Frisch's Big Boy

Every Saturday night 5:00pm to 9:00 pm

music provided by JD'S DJ Service

Cruisn at the Corner

Saturday Nights starting at 6:00 pm

Williams Corner Church of God

6162 State Route 132, Goshen Ohio

for info call 513-625-6459

Scroungers Car Club

Thurdsday nights at Sonic

6-9 pm

7105 Alexnadria Pike

Cornfield Customs

Saturdays at 4:00

209 Foundry Rd, Batavia Oh 45103

J&B Tavern

Monday Night Cruise In

4056 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Rd

Beechmont Ohio 45255

Tri State Mustang/Ford Club 29th Annual All Ford Show

July 25th and 26 2009

Hosted By Dave and Busters Springdale Ohio

Noon to 4:00

Fall Cruz for Hospice

Saturday September 26th 2009

Denver Williams Memorial Park

Rombach Ave. Wilmington Ohio

for Info call Mary 937-728-2207

Swap Meet Louisville May 4th and 5th

2009-03-13T10:42:00.000-04:00

Indoor Swap Meet at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville Kentucky.

Antique and Custom Cars and Parts available.

Sat April 4th- 8-6

Sun April 5th- 8-4

Admission 10.00

2009 Cincinnati Auto Expo

2009-01-27T09:49:00.000-05:00

Cincinnati Auto Expo February 19 - 22, 2009.

2009-01-27T09:47:00.000-05:00

With five to six inches falling outside the window, you worry about your car making the dreaded drive to the workplace. You remember a time when you couldn’t wait to get behind the wheel of your shiny sedan with the new car smell. Now you just try not to rub against the side so you don’t get the salt on your clothes from the dreary Ohio winters.
Forget the snow, forget the cold winter for a few hours and make the drive to downtown Cincinnati to the Duke Energy Center and get a look at the new cars coming to the marketplace. Hart Productions brings the 2009 Cincinnati Auto Expo back to Cincinnati from February 19-22.
With the new car market struggling with sales in turn creates one of the best buying opportunities that you will probably see in your lifetime. Remember the feeling you got when you purchased your last new car. You couldn’t wait to get behind the wheel and put your favorite cd into the new stereo and enjoy live Springsteen while taking in that new car smell. Bring back the feeling again with better technology and more comfort and conveniences than you could imagine.
Have you had your eye on a new car but don’t want to deal with going to a showroom and dealing with a salesman? Come on down to the Duke Energy Center to a no pressure showroom of the newest cars and trucks and enjoy a relaxing time choosing your next dream car. Open the doors and jump behind the wheel of that new Hybrid sport ute you been wanting and picture yourself pulling into your garage with your brand new car.
From an entry level economical every day driver to a weekend warrior new Corvette, your imagination will run wild with your choice of new automobiles strategically placed throughout the expo. Gently pull open the door of a Mercedes and slide behind the wheel. The door quietly closes and it’s just you and your thoughts inside the Benz. You deserve this. You make a silent promise to yourself that you would never let a drip of coffee spill onto your console. You promise to never eat another granola bar on the drive to the office. The car will stay this clean at all times you keep telling yourself as you think about making this happen. You look through the window and your mind awakens from your luxurious journey. A new Porsche 911 catches your eye and in no time flat you’re out of the Mercedes and on the way to the Porsche display.
Mark your calendar for the weekend of February 19-22 and enjoy the newest offerings of new cars and trucks at the Duke Energy Center. I will see you there.

Cavalcade of Customs

2009-01-12T21:22:00.000-05:00

49th Annual Cavalcade of Customs

The cold Ohio weather was no deterrent for the large turnout for the 49th Annual Cavalcade of Customs. The Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati provided the platform for the classics that sat on display for the hot rod enthusiasts. At three o’clock on Friday the 9th of January, the spectators waited patiently for the convention doors to open. Once open the bright paint and spotless chrome gleamed underneath the convention center lights. After entering and standing in amazement at the assortment of rods and rides, it was a hard choice on where to start. I made a mental note of the cars off to my left as to come back to before I leave.

I headed to the corner to my right to find a collection of cars that displayed no fancy paint jobs, no shiny chrome, and no dressing on the tires. Survivors Alley was the area for original classics that were not restored and untouched. By untouched I mean not even a wash for the show. One proud automobile owner expressed to me that he owned his coupe for 30 years and had recently bought new fenders to start the restoration process. After a slight twist of the arm from his friend he brought his beloved classic to the show as is. Off to the side sat chopped up coupes lowered to the ground and ready to tear the pavement off the arena floor.
NBC Studios proudly presented the past and the present Night Rider Cars.

You know you are at a world class show when the one and only Chip Foose has one of his creations on display. The aircraft inspired P-32 Street Fighter was one of the most unique cars at the show. With a long fighter plane nose and fighter plane exhaust pipes, the P-32 drew spectators around the display who looked at different angles in awe of Chip Foose’s creation.
If you like the custom creations and get an idea for you own project, you don’t have to look far for assistance. Vendors were placed throughout the show to sell merchandise and advertise their services. You don’t have to go to the East Coast to get a one of a kind ride. The greater Cincinnati has an array of professionals ready to turn your dream into a reality.
I f you were lucky enough to attend the show one name dominated the floor with an awesome display of automobiles. Spade Kreations is a Cincinnati shop that can turn your dull factory ride into a one of a kind show winner. Owner Rick Spade has a list of clients from Professional Football players to a UFC Champion Rich Franklin. For a look at past projects of Rick Spade visit www.spadecreations.com.
The most dreaded time of any show always comes to quickly, the cell phone rings and the wife asks when you are coming home. “I’m getting ready to leave now you say”. The phone hangs up and then an hour later the reminder ring starts. After losing the argument to the better half you concede and head home for a trip to your computer to search for the next show.

Cincinnati Calvacade of Customs 2009

2009-01-12T00:31:00.000-05:00

Cincinnati Calvacade of Customs 2009

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Somernites Cruise 2008 See ya next Spring

2008-10-28T23:06:00.000-04:00

The weekend of October 24th and 25th wrapped up the Somernites cruise series in Somerset Kentucky. Just short of a thousand cars and trucks, not bad for the last weekend of October. From now until April of 2009 the Wal-Mart parking lot will just be another parking lot on Friday nights. No sounds of v8 are roaring through the lot setting up for the Friday night block party. The fourth Saturday of the month will be lonely in downtown Somerset without the classic cars and trucks lining the square. So eat some turkey and drink some eggnog, come spring the hotrods come back out of the garage and head for Somerset

2008-10-28T12:45:00.000-04:00

2008-10-27T00:06:00.000-04:00

2008-10-26T23:44:00.000-04:00

2008-10-25T22:11:00.000-04:00

A True RAT Rod

2008-10-21T17:31:00.000-04:00

The 33rd Annual Pumpkin Run Nationals

2008-10-20T20:35:00.000-04:00

The 33rd Annual Pumpkin Run Nationals
We’ve all been to big shows in big cities, Columbus, Indianapolis, Nashville, and the list goes on. Nothing compares to going to a big show in a small town and trying to catch up to your buddies on the back roads. It’s what hot-Roding in America is all about. Hotrods line the parking lots of gas stations and restaurants along the route.
Mention the word Owensville to any rodder in the Midwest and automatically they think of The Pumpkin Run, the biggest and coolest car show in Southwest Ohio. The first weekend of every October the rods and classics roar from every direction to make that journey to the Clermont County Fairgrounds. No sport tuners inside the gates at this show. No Honda civics with gull wing doors. Just good ole fashioned pre 1970 hotrods and classics spread throughout every open space of grass and dirt.
At six am on Friday morning the show gates opened with the Fastiques members cars already in place. Within hours the fairgrounds were filling up as rods circled the track looking for the perfect spot to settle in.

The Fastiques Rod and Customs Car Club really know how to put on a show. The 2008 show marked the 33rd Annual Pumpkin Run Nationals, a show that keeps getting bigger and better every year. This year’s was no exception. Three day’s of hanging out and trading car stories with your buddies. If you look hard enough you just might find those missing bumper jack’s in the swap area. Jed. Hughes provides the live entertainment on Friday and Saturday night to keep the party going till midnight.
No matter what show I attend one car always draws me to it like a magnet. The Cadillac convertibles have a show presence that will stop you on the way to the port o John after drinking a 32oz big slurp. This blue 1958 Eldorado convertible did just that. I circled the car trying to picture myself behind the wheel of this magnificent beast. I stood back and tried to picture this large American Classic in my garage. I immediately ruled out moving my car out of the garage. My wife’s car would have to go in the driveway and I could put the 58 caddy in her spot. I thought about trying to find a new place to live after I’m kicked out and quickly rethought the purchase. I circled the sleek blue Eldorado admiring the fins and chrome, the attention to detail in the dash and controls that are an artwork that has been forgotten long ago. Nothing say’s I’m the most important person at the show than a 1958 Cadillac Eldorado.
With almost three thousand cars registered, you’re sure to find a new idea for your project. If you see a design or pin stripes that might look good on your ride, then fire that beast up and roll over to Darin Allen’s booth from Killer designs and have him hook you up. While you’re checking out the continuous line of hot rods pulling into the show, Darin will be painting custom lettering on your ride. Tell the wife you saved money, you don’t have to get a paint job now. You never know it might work.
If you have never been to this great show than you have no idea what your missing. If you wait all year for this show like me then enough said. Thanks to Frank Witt and a great bunch of guys from the Fastiques Rod and Customs of Southern Ohio for putting on a one of a kind show. Every dollar raised from the shows supports numerous charities. For more information on the Fastiques, check out their website at pumkinrunnationals.com.
So on the first weekend of October, early Friday morning before the first rooster crows, tell the wife to stay in bed, cause you’re making breakfast. And while she’s smiling nice and snug under the covers, she’s suddenly awakened to the realization that it was too good to be true. The walls are shaking with each lope of the cam, the thunder from the straights pipes are so loud that she cant even hear herself screaming your name. By the time the front doors opens you’re already shifting into third. All she see’s is two red tail lights while your blowing by the line of minivans and SUVs in the brick and vinyl jungle of suburbia.
By sunrise nothing could be more romantic, than you and your baby, the love of your life on the road to the Pumpkin Run.

William S. Stephens

Pumkin Run 2008

2008-10-20T20:23:00.000-04:00

2008-10-20T17:33:00.000-04:00

32 East

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