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Photos from the 2009 Charlotte Hall, MD Car Show!

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:22:35 +0000

I came, I saw, I got incredibly sunburned! It was all worthwhile, though, because the 2009 Southern Knights coming out car show that was held this past weekend in Charlotte Hall, MD was awesome!

The show filled up quickly, and I even arrived 45 minutes before registration started! There were already 100 cars ahead of me, but I had a great time, made some great new friends, and thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with fellow car nuts!

I’ve got all of my photos from the car show posted, and they’re available for viewing on my Flickr Account.

Here’s one of my favorite shots, be sure to check out the others!

~Jonathan Benya- Realtor
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9000 – office
301-653-8116 – cell

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Drive-In Fun

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:48:22 +0000

Even Realtors need time off now and again. This past weekend I decided to take time off and headed up to Bengie’s Drive-In in Baltimore, MD. Yes, I said drive-in. Bengie’s is the only drive-in left in MD that I know of, and they have the largest movie screen in the country, so it was definitely worth the long drive.

$8 got me admission in for three movies Saturday Night: WALL-E; The Dark Knight; and Journey to the Center of the Earth. I got there around 8pm, and stayed until after 3am! Exhausted? Yes! It was a neat experience though, and I highly recommend checking them out. They have dusk till dawn special features, and chances are I’ll be up there the next time the hold one!

Oh, Admission is free for the driver on Sunday’s if you drive an antique or street rod up there!

Link: Bengie’s Drive in Website

~Jonathan Benya
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9000
301-653-8116
Waldorf and Southern Maryland Real Estate
www.teambenya.com

Sputtering Along…

admin — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:12:19 +0000

This weekend I’m in my office working, although I’d rather be out driving down the back roads of Southern Maryland.

Last weekend I actually forced myself to take a day off and enjoy driving; all the way to Pittsburgh.

I ended up at the Pittsburgh Vintage Gran Prix, and although I didn’t have the time to stop by the "O" for a heaping helping of fries, I still had a pretty good time!

Link to: Vintage Gran Prix Race and Show Photos

~Jonathan Benya
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St.
La Plata, MD 20646
301-653-8116
301-609-9000
http://www.teambenya.com

Taking Time to Get a Little Dirty in Carlisle, PA

admin — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:47:44 +0000

I’ve heard people say that you need to take time out to smell the roses, but I’m not exactly what you would call a talented gardener. In all honesty, I could kill pretty much any plant known to man. I had a little potted cactus once, but I think it died from lack of water.

Whoever coined the term didn’t exactly have me in mind. I much prefer relaxing with rusty old automotive restoration projects than I do cultivating my weeds. This weekend I managed to take a day off and Thomas and I ended up in Carlisle, PA for the annual spring car show, auction, and swap meet.

For those of you who have had the good fortune of experiencing it for yourself, you know that Carlisle’s fairgrounds are a mecca for any true car nut, and if you haven’t been there yet, you’re missing out on the experience of a lifetime!

We were there for 8 hours on Friday, and it was physically impossible to see all of the cars and vendors that were there in attendance. It’s literally acre after acre of vendors, cars, parts, antiques, etc. They have several shows a year, and you can find almost anything vehicle related at one of events up there!

We managed to snag 4 Firestone tires and a new rear bumper for the 1957 T-Bird, A 1965 Mustang wiring harness, fenders, chrome, and pretty much everything but the kitchen sink! I even managed to buy a new metal sign for my father’s garage with his name on it!

If you own a classic car, go! If you like classic cars, go! The have 8 shows a year, each themed around a different model vehicle, and the shows typically start on Wednesday and end on Sunday. It’s also a great place to buy, sell or trade for that car you’ve always dreamed of. If you’re ever curious about the shows, give me a ring. I’m typically up there for 4 out of the 10 events each year, and I’ll be more than happy to help you get acquainted to the experience!

2008 Spring Carlisle Photos

Carlisle Show Schedule

~Jonathan Benya
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9000
301-653-8116
Waldorf and Southern Maryland Real Estate
www.teambenya.com

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Horsepower & Burning Rubber on Display in Hughesville, MD

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:20:38 +0000

The Southern Knights celebrated their 21st annual Coming Out car show this past weekend in Hughesville, MD. It was a spectacular show, to say the least, and there was about 450 cars on the field this year!

The rain held out until the afternoon, and it made for a very nice day to get out and enjoy some of the classic muscle that was out on display! All three of us made it out for food, photos, and of course to put the old blue 1957 Thunderbird on the field as well!

Here’s some of the photo highlights, if you’re interested, the entire roll of photos is available for you to enjoy here:

Photos from the 21st Annual Southern Knights Coming Out Car Show 2008 in Hughesville, MD

~Jonathan Benya
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9000
301-653-8116
Waldorf and Southern Maryland Real Estate
www.teambenya.com

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