All proceeds to benefit The Ritz Theatre (Non-profit 501c3) for the preservation of our American history and performing arts.

Upon arriving at Hedges Boyer Park in Tiffin Ohio, you will be guided to the show venue where you will park among 50-100 year old shade trees. The location is especially pleasant, as it is bordered by a winding stream. While the show is open to the public, exhibitors will feel confident parking their prized cars in this secure and picturesque location.

Horsepower for History was conceived from the idea of using peoples' love for the world's cars throughout the last 100 years to benefit the preservation of our American history and historic sites. Whether you're touring in an Auburn Boat-tail Speedster, "bombing" around in a Mini Cooper, or dreaming of the Italian Autostrada while driving your Lamborghini, you are experiencing the culture of your car's country and the history of when it was created. During your evening in the park you will enjoy even more in this festive atmosphere.

Think of it as a car party in the park with structure of a concours! An evening that a family would enjoy as much as "car guys". After the awards ceremony, a police escort will guide a caravan of show cars lead by the award winners to The Ritz Theatre where the entire street will be blocked to outside traffic. The concession stands will be open and there will be a private screening of the movie LeMans starring Steve McQueen!
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Awards

Fine antique "Tiffin" crystal stemware will be given as awards (see picture). The concours' host city of Tiffin had a one-hundred year history of fine glass making. The pieces given as awards are identical to those used by the Trumans, the Presleys, and even at the Monaco palace. The grand award is an identical gold-rimmed champagne glass to which Princess Grace Kelly acquired from Tiffany's in New York for use in the Monaco palace with Prince Rainier!

Awards will not be given for the same old "first, second, and third", but for more spirited resons. Such as "historic preservation, spirit of the automobilist, performance, artist's choice, modern excellence, grand ellegance" among others. As the event director, I am strongly against awards being political and the awards are given to owners for their spirit just as frequently as they are for having a lovely automobile.

Food

Reino's Italian Restaurant will serve food and drinks. This family started the town's first pizza parlor and is the oldest family restaurant in Tiffin! Now on their third generation this restaurant is the community favorite.

Also

Homemade ice-cream

Root-beer floats

Kettle corn

 

Historic Fire Equipment

There will be numerous fire engines ranging from the 1800's to the 1950's on display!

 

Museum display

The Hoffert Family will display the only surviving 1917 Tiffin Economy Car. There will also be demonstrations by Casey Putsch on The Seneca County Museum's 1886 hi-wheel bicycle!

The Tiffin Glass museum will be on hand to display Tiffin's fine glass heritage, sell books, and talk to glass collectors in the making!

 

New sports and luxury cars

Coppus Motors will display a line-up of new Mercedes for you to review.

 

Tiffin Art Guild
Threads Ladies Boutique

 

Flyovers

Expect to see exciting classic airplanes flying over, such as this WWII era Stearman bi-plane flown by Brad Newman from Tiffin Aire Inc.

 

Fine artist Gerald Freeman

Originally from London England, Mr. Freeman is regarded as one of the best automotive and transportation artists in the world. He will be at the event with a display of his works for sale and also to present the Artist's Choice awards.

Sunday driving tour (more details coming soon)

Show cars will meet on Sunday morning in front of the Seneca County Historic Museum where a light breakfast will be available outside. Parking is secure as the street will be reserved for show cars only. The Museum has agreed to open its doors just so that the tour may enjoy its displays. Entrants will see displays of antique glass, weapons, and musical devices such as the 1886 Gramophone and Edison Talking Machine, among many others. Entrants will also enjoy hearing music from the restored 1912 Violano Virtuoso machine.

The tour will depart the museum via police escort through town and then to enjoy the winding country roads. Along the way, the tour will enjoy historic sites and cross a covered bridge. At the end of the tour, lunch will be served at Seneca Hills Golf Course in their "turn of the century" banquet room.

A backup car will provide tools and supplies in case of mechanical gremlins. Entrants should make certain they have a full fuel tank and should notify officials if they have any special needs. Routes will prove enjoyable for those driving everything from a pre-war to a modern exotic car.

• Shaded trailer parking next to show field
• Plenty of picnic tables, shelter, and shade
• Car clubs that pre-register together will be given their own corral for parking
• Pre-registration ensures ideal parking location for exhibitors

Overnight accommodations

Hampton Inn (419) 443-5300 www.tiffinhamptoninn.com

Quality Inn (419) 447-6313 www.qualityinn.com

Holiday Inn Express (419) 443-5100 www.hiexpress.com

Contact information

Show Director
Casey Putsch
614.832.8728
putsch.1@hotmail.com

Historian, exhibitor liaison
Richard Davison
vhb1619@yahoo.com