The Mentor Museum of Speed, introduced by Best of Show Automotive, will be celebrating its Grand Opening in Mentor, Ohio on May 30. Festivities will kick-off with free museum access starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday and will be topped off with the 3rd Annual Best of Show Automotive Car Show and Cruise on Sunday, May 31.

The museum has over 125 cars on display in its 60,000 square foot facility and will showcase hot rods, high performance muscle cars, customs and restorations. Visitors will experience an automotive setting that is sure to please. For more information on Best of Show Automotive and the Mentor Museum of Speed, please visit: www.bestofshowautomotive.com

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Rebuilding and restoring old and classic cars is a hobby for most and apparently Karmann USA is ready to aid the people who are into it. Karmann USA is launching a new aftermarket group to rebuild and restore convertible tops for vintage cars in the United States.

Headquartered in Plymouth Township, Karmann Classics will offer a variety of services including: standard roof repair for vehicles in daily service; original or “authentic” restoration for show models, and a wide range of other customization options to suit specific customer needs.

“Karmann’s new aftermarket division initially will focus on restoring VW Karmann Ghias and VW Beetle convertibles,” said Erik Roeren, president and CEO of Karmann USA. “As the original manufacturer of the VW Karmann Ghia and VW Beetle convertible, Karmann is uniquely positioned to rebuild convertible roof systems for these vehicles.”

Karmann Classics initially aims to serve customers in a four-state region of the Midwest, including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, as well as convertible owners in Ontario, Canada. During its launch phase, Karmann Classics will have the capacity to work on three to four vehicles at a time.

The company plans to expand nationwide and eventually will provide restoration services for all convertibles, in addition to Karmann Ghias and Beetle convertibles. Karmann Classics is partnering with local VW dealerships, which also will handle vehicle restoration.

(Source) Press

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