When Is a Ford a Ford

When a show is call All-Ford one would assume that every car there would be wearing a Ford badge. The recent All-Ford show sponsored by the Tri-State Mustang Club saw plenty of cars with the blue oval logo but there was one, very obvious, exception. It was a De Tomaso Pantera. Introduced in 1971 by the Italy based company founded by former racer Alejadro de Tomaso, the Pantera was a mid-engine two seat, high revving sports car. The car was designed by American born Tom Tjaarda. He was born in Detroit of Dutch ancestry and after graduating from the University of Michigan he earned an internship at Carrozzeria Ghia in Italy where the Pantera was one of many amazing designs. So, this is truly an international car. But what makes it eligible to be in an all-Ford show? Well, partly the fact that Ford had purchased a controlling interest in De Tomaso the year the Pantera was introduced. But more importantly, the car was powered by a 5.8 L (351 cubic inch) Ford Cleveland V 8 engine. Also on display at this event were a few different generation Mustangs and a Lincoln Navigator.

 

Some Variety but Still All Fords

 

The All-Ford car show sponsored by the Tri-State Mustang Club was hindered by poor weather and occasional sprinkles but still, over 40 vehicles showed up to take part. Yes, a lot of them were Mustangs but there was still some variety such as a 1971 Torino GT, an all original, multiple concours entrant Thunderbird (yeah, it's owned by some guy I know which is why I didn't put it at the top), a couple Mustangs (gotta have them), and a 1926 Model TT truck. 

A Lot of Mustangs At the All-Ford Car Event

Who would have imagined that there would be a lot of Ford Mustangs at an All-Ford car show sponsored by the Tri-State Mustang Club? Well, everyone. And that's what happened at this year's All-Ford event. Sadly, the weather was pretty iffy with some on and off showers and only a little more than 40 vehicles showed up. Still, in addition to the Mustangs there was a 1967 F 100 pickup truck and a 1964 Falcon.

Tri-State Mustang Club Hosts All-Ford Show

 

The Tri-State Mustang Club hosted its annual All-Ford car show recently. Usually, this show fills a parking lot but this year, sketchy weather and some on again off again sprinkles kept the attendance down to just over 40 vehicles. Among them was a handful of Mustangs and even a Fusion.

 

The All Ford Show

 

Earlier this year I went to an all GM cars show and so when the All Ford show came around, I felt obligated to attend. Unfortunately, threatening weather and even some light rain kept the attendance way down over previous years. In all, just over 40 people braved the elements including a well-used Ford F 250 pickup truck that has just about every option imaginable. Also on hand were a few Mustangs from different generations and, smack dab in the middle of them was a Pinto.

Wrapping Up Rollin' On the River For Now

 

In order to try to keep somewhat up to date with the shows, today I am wrapping up my coverage of the 36th Annual Rollin' On the River Car Show. The event, held at beautiful Fernbank Park on the banks of the Ohio River, is hosted by the Delhi Kiwanis Club and raises money for a number of youth-based charities in the region. For today we're looking at a 1975 AMC Javelin, a Chevrolet Chevelle, a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, a 1963 Ford Galaxie owned and restored by the Delhi Police Historical Association, an Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds, a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, and a 1963 Chevy Greenbriar van. As always, let me know what you think of this show and the cars on display. Feel free to leave a comment (no ads, please) or drop me an email at turnerbudds@yahoo.com.

Corvettes Joined in to go Rollin' On the River

 

With over 400 cars and trucks taking part in the 36th Annual Rollin' On the River Car Show held in Fernbank Park by the Delhi Kiwanis, there was little doubt that the Chevrolet Corvette would be well represented. In fact, the show traditionally has a section of the park set aside for the Vettes, right up front where most people first come in. Here are just some of the Corvettes that showed up to help raise money for a number of local youth-based charities.