Falcons Soared To the Pumpkin Run

The Ford Falcon has a special place at the annual Pumpkin Run Nationals. The regional Falcon club has created their own space, called Falcon Way, and, while they are all part of the larger car show, they hold their own event. That is one reason why so many of these compact cars that were introduced in 1960 were on hand for the 48th installation of this major event held at the Clermont County Fair Grounds in Owensville. Here are just a few of the Falcons that were on display that weekend.

 

 

Fairlane Made It To the Pumpkin Run

 

Named for the Dearborn, MI estate of Henry Ford, the Fairlane was introduced in 1955 as Ford's top full size car, designed to take on the Chevy Bel Air. The Fairlane sold well, lasting seven generations through the 1970 model year. There were a good number of Fairlanes on hand for the 48th Annual Pumpkin Run Nationals held in Owensville at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Here are some that were on hand for the event.

Dodge At the Pumpkin Run

 

The Dodge brothers started a company in 1900 manufacturing parts for other auto makers including Olds and even Ford. They started making their own cars in 1913 and changed the name of their firm to The Dodge Brothers Motor Company. Following the passing of both brothers in 1920, the firm was purchased by Chrysler where they fit below the top of the line Chrysler automobiles but slightly ahead of the mid priced DeSoto models. The 48th Pumpkin Run Nationals saw a large number of Dodge vehicles show up at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Here are a few that were on hand.

 

Customs and Rods Were On Hand For the Pumpkin Run

 

The Pumpkin Run Nationals is held each year thanks to the Fastiques Rod and Custom Car Club who, for the 48th time, held the event as a way to raise money for a number of charities. With the Shrine Hospital being the primary charity, there are so many others that benefit from this annual massive event. The show is held on the Clermont County Fair Grounds in Owensville and this past event brought in over 2600 cars and trucks, all from 1974 or earlier, from as far away as Florida, Canada and even Alaska. The Fastiques are, as the name indicates, a club based on custom cars and hot rods. And for their show they attract quite of few of those types of ride. Here are just some that were at the 2024 event.