Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The Most Popular Cars Were Popular At the Pumpkin Run

Following the end of World War II, Chevrolet became America's largest selling domestic automobile. For most every year it's sales eclipsed those of Ford, its closest rival. So it's easy to see that among the around 2500 vehicles that were on hand for the 47th Pumpkin Run Nationals plenty of them were wearing the Chevy "bow tie." Among those on hand was a Chevy II, a 1970 Monte Carlo, a 1940 Master 85, a Fleetline, a DeLuxe, a 1967 Impala, a Nova, and a Malibu.








Monday, March 18, 2024

Chevy Brought the Camaro To the Pumpkin Run

While there have been a great number of Chevy Camaro models posted as part of the 47th Pumpkin Run Nationals, there are still some more. For years my uncle worked at the Norwood GM plant which turned out primarily Camaros and so it's quite probable that he helped build a few that were on display. In any case, enjoy the last of the Camaros from this event.








Sunday, March 17, 2024

Pick-Ups Were Truckin' To the Pumpkin Run

With over 2500 vehicles in attendance at the 47th Pumpkin Run Nationals, there was bound to be a good number of trucks on hand. Among them was a Chevy Custom 10, an old Ford Custom pick-up, a few more Chevrolet 10 series trucks, a Chevy 3100, a 1966 Chevy, and finally a 1969 Chevy 10.








Saturday, March 16, 2024

Pre-War Vehicles Made It To the Pumpkin Run


 Since all of the more than 2500 cars and trucks that rolled into the Clermont County Fair Grounds for the 47th annual Pumpkin Run Nationals had to be from 1974 or earlier, it's little wonder that a good selection of pre-war vehicles were on hand as well. Among them was a 1934 Ford truck, some Ford Model As, and a 1936 Ford coupe.






Friday, March 15, 2024

Pontiac Made A Showing At the Pumpkin Run

Among the more than 2500 cars and trucks that took part in the 47th annual Pumpkin Run Nationals, sponsored by the Fastiques Rod and Custom Car Club and held at the Clermont County Fair Grounds, were plenty of Pontiacs. Among them was a Grand Prix, a GTO, a Star Chief, a Tempest convertible, a Firebird,  and a Tempest coupe.







Thursday, March 14, 2024

Plymouth Rolled Into the Clermont County Fair Grounds

For the 47th Pumpkin Run Nationals, held at the Clermont County Fair Grounds, about 2500 cars and trucks were on hand. Many of them were from the orphan Plymouth brand. Among them were a pair of Super Bees owned by a husband and wife. Also on display was a 1968 Super Bee, a a 1965 Fury III, and more.







Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Charity Giving Is Behind the Pumpkin Run Nationals

 

The Fastiques Rod and Custom Car Club has a primary goal each year for the Pumpkin Run Nationals, that is to raise as much money for charity as they can. Their biggest charity is the Shriner's Children's Hospital for which, over the years, they've raised over $1.4 million. But that isn't their only charitable cause nor is it the only organization that benefits from the Pumpkin Run. The event also raises funding for The Honor Flight, the local Masons and Lions clubs and the Cleremont Northwest School District among others. To raise this money the Fastiques hold the largest old car event in the region, regularly drawing 2500 or more cars and trucks, all of which are from 1974 or before. Among the ones at the 47th annual Pumpkin Run was a 1968 GMC Suburban, a 1930 Packard, a 1964 Willys Champ pick up truck, a well worn Willys Jeep, a 1948 Chrysler, an Oldsmobile Special, and a 1942 DeSoto.