This was a great show and we encourage all those in the Harrisburg/York/Lancaster areas to come out and view the new cars being featured this year. Your Support will help showcase to the world that things in Pennsylvania are going to be Great! The size of the show was smaller than last with only one hall having been given to boats with a clear cut in motorhomes/campers compared to years past, but people will still enjoy the Car Show, specifically the cars displayed by Ben Ginder who always creates highlights with his luxurious cars. (check out his pictures towards the bottom of this post). As always people can check out the cars inside and out and sit in them to inspect the beautiful interiors. Enjoy the show!!
Car Show Features:
The show will feature the following:
Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicles
Coach & Auto Builders
Two & Three Wheelers
Tires
Car Financing
Insurance Info
Alternative Fuel Systems
Refueling and Car care info
Disposal & Recycling info
Bodywork and Repair booths
Auto Accessory vendors
Boat Show Features:
Motors
Cruiser Boats
Bass Boats
Cuddy Cabbins
Walkarounds
Ski-Boats
High Performance models
Pontoon Boats
Personal Watercraft
Fishing Boats
Note: 6 boat show dealers will be present, 2 less than last year
AACA Museum Cars:
1942 Ford Military Jeep
1951 Yellow Ford F-2 Pick Up Truck
1957 Black Chevy 210 Race Car
1954 Red MG TF
Hershey's Kissmobile Cruiser and a Model T Delivery Vehicle.
The AACA Museum showed a good collection of cars(as always) and gave out brochures for those interested to visit the museum. For those who are planning on visiting our Active Adult Community in Hershey, High Pointe in Hershey, we will have a number of these brochures to give out to interested parties and may be planning some more incentives. Stay tuned!
Included below are some images from the 2007 show entrees by the Museum. For more pictures, contact the photographer at vkdesigns@hotmail.com
Note: A black 2000 Prowler is also on display and will be raffled off on October 10th of this year. You can buy tickets for $20. (Source)
For pictures and information about all the new concept cars from this year, click on the following link which nicely has them all featured on one page for easy reference. 2009 Motortrend Car Show Concept Car Gallery
Note: Make sure to fill out any of the numerous subscription entree forms that will allow you to get a 12 issue-1 year subscription to Motor Trend Magazine.
Show Hours:
Wednesday 1:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m EST
Thursday 1:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m EST
Friday 10:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m EST
Saturday 10:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m EST
Sunday 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m EST
Note: according to what i'm reading here in the showguide, stopping by the ABC 27 booth will allow you to get a complimentary Safe Flash Drive. "The Flash drives will contain child's photos, birthmarks, scars, tatoos, dental history, height, weight and allergies to hep locate a missing child"
Kids Day special activities area:
Moonbounce
Face Painting
Balloon Animals
Inflatable Tropic Slide
Show Conctact info:
Phone: (717)787-5373
Fax: (717)556-7868
Organizer Contact info:
Phone: (717)671-4300
Fax: (717)671-4303
Show Sponsors -
Harrisburg Automotive Trade Association
Patriot News
Show Admission Pricing:
Adults (13+) - $8
Seniors (62+) - $5
Active Military* - $5
Children (7-12) - $3
Children (6 & Under) - Free
* (Must show ID)
-Sunday, February 1st is kids day. All children 12 & Under are admitted free when acompanied with an adult.
-Yesterday was "College Two-Fer-Day". A college ID was required to get one free ticket with the price of 1.
When traveling to the show off Route I-81, take exit 67b(old exit was 23). The complex is then located off Cameron and Maclay streets.
Show Parking:
Parking is available for roughly 8 dollars. It is estimated that 2200 on-site spaces will be available. Off site parking can be located on Elmerton lot where free shutttle service is available to bring you to the front entrance of the complex.
Special Note: For those of you, like us, who have been to the show for a number of years already, we offer this advise. Upon entering the on-site parking area continue going straight through the gates towards the back gate. That will give you a much better opportunity to park closer to an entrance which is a benefit in bad weather. The back Entrance also allows direct access to the Boat Exhibition.
Online Savings: You can get 2 dollars off of tickets by ordering them here.
Local Area Savings: Additional savings can also be attained from participating Mc.Donald's Restaurants. Visit www.AutoShowHarrisburg.com for more info.
Castellum's Favorites.
New Dodge Challenger
Hummer H3T
AACA Display cars
Ben Ginder's Collection of Cars
I had to whip out this photo i took of Ben's Mercedes Mc.Laren from 2007 - he sold it :(
Lamborghini Murcielago
Ben Ginder truly has one of the nicest collection of new cars we have ever seen at any show around the world. Whenever you see a new car driving on the roads of lancaster, you can be sure that there's a good chance it's his.
Lexus GX 470 (landcruiser-like, only 48,440) - Compare to prices of competitors ranging around 70k. Has a nicer interior too(our opinion).
Chevy Explorer (custom - 7foot - w/24 inch tv,ceiling speakers/lounge chairs) Only 42.800$ (great deal!)
The next 2 biggest Car Shows are in Chicago and Geneva respectively and both are sure to showcase a wide variety of newcomers. Below are 2 lists of debut vehicles at those shows and of vehicles who have debuted previously at Detroit and at this show.
Conclusion: This years show was thinner than normal but there are still some diamonds in the rough that are worth seeing first hand. The best exhibit as always was Luxury Row, (AACA MUSEUM/Ben Ginder's Collection). Don't miss out! This should be an event everyone goes to annually!!
Thanks for taking those pictures of the event victor they look great. this is definetely a great show to attend. you can still leave now and get back before the superbowl starts. best of luck in the contest you entered in.
You're welcome Everard. It was a pleasure seeing Ben again. He always has the best cars. Did you see the picture of the McLaren i added from 2 years ago? I think i probably took a picture of every angle of that car. It was simply stunning.
UPDATE: all car models now have direct links leading to additional information. We also added a very extensive list of cars to watch for in the upcoming year. We believe it will be usefull to consumers for the entire year to come as some of the cars listed have yet to make their appearance. We will soon be adding data of all upcoming shows this year so consumers can reference back to this post for those specific dates.
For my money, no one puts more time, effort and dilligence into their localism posts than the Castellum guys. I check out each and every car show post you put out, even though I never have a comment to add. I'm not even a car guy, but your thoroughness and array of eye-catching pics is outstanding. You should win a contest or something ;)
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Wow...what a bunch of cars on display. I personally love the chocolate Hershey kissmobile....yup....is the kiss real?