Allen County, OH (WLIO) - A local car dealership and union members teaming up to help some veterans that could use a little extra help. This is the 4th year for the Veterans Car Show at the Reineke Ford Lincoln in Lima. Over 160 classic and custom cars and trucks were on display and had the chance to take home a trophy. This collaboration between the dealership and the UAW Local 1219 Veterans Committee benefits the Veterans Food Pantry of Northwest Ohio. Last year they were able to raise around $3,000 to help with the need at the pantry, and the community came out again to offer their support.
“I had a gentleman pull up today, and he wanted to watch football, but he still wanted to come out and support the veterans. So, he came out in his classic Mustang and gave us some cash and he drove off,” says Greg Dell, Marketing Manager for Reineke Family Dealerships. “I think that shows the support we have for the veterans in this community and everybody else too. Like I said, 160 plus folks are out here just for the veterans today.”
Dell says they are already starting to plan for their 5th Veterans Car Show next year.
