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August 2026
Vol. 30, No. 5
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FUN JOURNEY into e v i t o m auto past
Classic cars –
of Hebron stands beside MAN AND MOTORS — Rex Gilman ket on Main in Hebron. his 1971 Dodge Demon at the Mar
rdt of DeMotte is seatSITTING PRETTY — Roland Leonha the Market on Main at 500 ed beside his 1965 Ford Galaxie program in Hebron.
GOOD RIDE — Carol and John Zehner of Valparaiso stand beside the engine to their 1984 Avanti at the Market on Main in Hebron. The Studebaker plant in South Bend produced the vehicle.
shared their cars and their stories. Mike Parkinson of Cedar Lake came with his yellow 1964 Mustang, purchased 18 years ago. Bill Holland of Valparaiso arrived on a 1971 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. He also drives a 1979 Dodge Little Red Express. “We all have something in common,” Holland said. “We all know each other, and this Text and Photos is a nice place to meet.” By STEVE EUVINO This is the first year for Feature Writer Hebron’s Market on Main, a farmers market in the plaza What is it about classic parking lot, with the classic cars that keeps people coming cars nearby. back for more? Why do people “We like to support local invest thousands of dollars in businesses,” said Megan vehicles no longer made? Is it Saunders, one of two women just “boys and their toys,” or is running the outdoor program. there something more? “We did something like this in Northwest Indiana has its Illinois, so we brought it here.” share of classic car shows, The car show, Saunders notincluding the Market on ed, has been very popular. Main program on Tuesdays in Experts cite a number of Hebron , in southern Porter reasons for the popularity of County. Weather permitting, classic cars. These include as many as 50 classic gems design and aesthetics, historare driven onto Country ical and cultural significance, Square Plaza. engineering craftsmanship, Among nostalgia and emotional connections, community, and investment potential and rarity. According to motorpassion.org, “Classic cars present a striking contrast: They embody raw mechanical artistry, design elegance and a tactile driving feel that digital systems can’t replicate. But beyond their charm, classic cars also provide tangible lessons in craftsmanship, engineering ingenuity and cultural expression.” John Zehner of Valparaiso drove his 1984 Avanti, of Lake Eliza drove his made in South Bend by PRIDE AND JOY — Owen Boren farm The . ron Heb in n Studebaker. He also has a Mai 2016 Corvette Z06 to the Market on 22. t. 1962 Nash Metropolitan. Sep ugh ers market runs Tuesdays thro those displaying their cars was Rex Gilman of Hebron, who brought his 1971 Dodge Demon. Gilman is a longtime member of the Winamac Old Auto Club, but, as he pointed out, “We’re friendly with everyone.” Gilman bought his Demon during his senior year of high school in 1975. “I like cars. I like anything mechanical,” Gilman said. “I like the camaraderie and the knowledge gained from talking to others.” Owen Boren of Lake Eliza brought a 2016 Corvette, one of six beauties he owns. Boren likes getting together with other car enthusiasts and “seeing who tells the biggest lies.” Seriously, Boren enjoys “spending time with each other and sharing stories.” The mid-July heat wave reduced attendance that evening, but the participants
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