Showing Off

The 2008 World of Wheels custom car show has come and gone again here in Kansas City, and as usual, H.R.E was there displaying several fine examples of automotive craftsmanship.

We took seven cars to the show this year including our latest projects, a radically low '69 Cougar convertible owned by Mark Iorio, and the very near stock restored '68 Chevy pickup owned by Joel Horsch. Several of the cars shown by H.R.E. this year were past projects, including Gene and Ester Waight's 1932 Ford Roadster, and Rick Villers' 1970 Camaro Z28.

The H.R.E. crew was also at the show to answer any questions and to talk with customers about project ideas, as well as to check out all of the other great cars at the show. With over 700 entries, making '08 the biggest WOW show in Kansas City history, there was lots to see.

When it was all said and done, every car in this years H.R.E. display got some form of recognition at the awards ceremony, and three of our entries took best in their class, not to mention the attention that these vehicles got from people attending the show.

1969 Cougar, owner Mark Iorio, Best in class

1968 Chevy pickup, owner Joel Horsch, Best in class

1959 Corvette, owner Lee Jobe, Best in class

1932 Ford Roadster, owners Gene and Ester Waight, Outstanding

1970 Camaro Z28, owner Rick Villers, Outstanding

1969 Mustang GT, owners Glen and Mary Jones, Outstanding

1970 Chevelle, owner John Hopkins, ISCA Best Street Machine