Check out the stories behind this 1950 Mercury, a 1972 GMC Pickup and more.

Check out this week's Real Wheels, including a 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix and a 1965 Olds Cutlass 442.

Check out this 1955 Holiday Olds Sedan and a 1957 Chevy Bel Air this week.

LIMA — Car enthusiasts love to talk “car talk.” Because he knows this, Bob Montgomery, of Lima has built a room just for “car talk.”

LIMA — A sandrail is a lightweight vehicle built for traveling across a variety of off-road terrain. They are lightweight vehicles that use high flotation tires allowing the car to skim over the surface of sand without getting stuck. The vehicle has a low center of gravity which lets it turn and steer properly off-road. Most sandrails are built from a tubular space frame chassis that incorporates a roll cage. There are usually no windows, doors, fenders or body panels. The engine is typically rear or mid-engine mounted. Originally becoming popular in the 1960s, they use lightweight air-cooled engines like Volkswagen engines from the VW Beetle, Porsche or Corvair. Modifications are made to make the sandrail road worthy, including a windshield, turning signals and a license plate. Sandrails have been used by the military on some occasions. They are still used today by the Navy SEALs.Reggie Childs, of Lima, drove his sandrail to the Charity Car Show, although he chose not to enter it in the show. He said his sandrail contains a flat six Corvair motor with a Volkswagen Bug transmission. He has owned it for two years, and drives it once a week, according to the weather. He said it is his fun car on and off-road.

The Real Wheels Cruise-In is presented by The Lima News.

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LIMA — If you’ve had a love affair with cars since you were a kid or you want to show your kids some cool cars, come to The Lima News’ Real Wheels-Cruise In. Chances are you’ll fall in love all over again.The event is a traveling museum of sorts. Cars, trucks and motorcycles of all shapes and sizes will be lining the parking lot of Happy Daz and Rays Supermarkets on Cable Road. People of varying ages will walk the rows gazing at the lines of antique, vintage and hot-rod cars and trucks. More than 140 cars were parked here last year and Bill Clinger, marketing director of The Lima News, is expecting that many or more at this car show. The show is a prime opportunity for people to gather and trade ideas and stories with other car enthusiasts. If you own one, you want to show it off. The show allows the newspaper to feature these cars in our Friday Real Wheel’s feature, web site and Facebook.Bill Clinger owns a 1959 Olds Dynamic 88, so it’s no surprise that the man behind The Lima News’ Real Wheels Cruise-In initiates and directs the car show annually. Vintage and classic car show owners are unique. They have a passion for their car. “I am genuinely interested in seeing and looking at the old cars because these are cars when I was a kid. I can remember my family driving cars of the 50’s and 60’s,” Clinger said. “When I have a chance I take the ‘59 out of the garage and drive it to a show. Not necessarily to win anything, but it is just fun,” he added. The 10th annual Lima News Real Wheels Cruise-In will take place from 4 to 8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 13th. Onsite registration begins at 3:30 p.m. The pre-registration price is $10 including a t-shirt, or $7 without a t-shirt. Registration fee the day of the event is $10 without a t-shirt. The show is free for the viewing public.These vehicles will compete for cash and prizes in four categories: the Corvette division, the Mustang division and two open divisions. The public can also vote on a people’s choice award and the judges will award a best of show prize. In addition, door prizes will be awarded throughout the day.The car show is sponsored by The Lima News, Happy Daz, Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships, Superior Federal Credit Union and Rays Supermarkets. It has become a popular event for both the community and car aficionados.

LIMA —The Ford Customline was a mid-level model produced from 1952 through 1956. It was a model placed between the Mainline and the Crestline. Ford made news in 1954 when they became the only automaker to offer both a modern overhead-value straight-six and a new overhead-valve V-8 engine in their cars. The three-speed manual transmission was standard, or you could opt for the automatic unit for an additional cost. The Ford lineup was restyled after the successful 1949-1951 years. The new models boasted a more filled-out appearance. The windshield was a curved, one-piece fashion. The car was a half-inch taller with a revised grille. The combined grille and bumper assembly was similar to that used by Hudson in 1954, and the round "afterburner" tail lamps lasted through the 1960s. The 1954 Ford advertising read: "Only V-8 in the low-price field ... Only Ball-Joint Ride in the low-price field ... Only Modern Styling in the low-price field... Worth more when you buy it ... FORD."

LIMA — “The Chevrolet built for two,” the 1966 Chevy Corvette. The first Corvette debuted in 1953, and with the 60’s came a time for a change. Chevrolet chief Bill Mitchell and stylist Larry Shinoda had the duty to improve a living legend. They succeeded, and sales soared to record levels. In fact, 1966 would prove another record-busting year, with volumn rising to 27, 720 units, up 4,200 over 1965’s sales.

LIMA —The Ford Ranger is one of the top-selling American pickup trucks. It has come a long way since its introduction in 1983 as a mid-sized truck, bridging the gap between the full-sized F-Series and the compact Courier. Ford executives were hoping to compete against the Japanese pickup lines. The Ranger replaced the Courier, which was basically a Mazda pickup with some Ford styling changes. Ford boasted that the Ranger had more interior room than the best-selling imports and that 4x8-foot construction material could be carried in the bed (with the tailgate down).

LIMA — “The Chevrolet built for two,” the 1966 Chevy Corvette. The first Corvette debuted in 1953, and with the 60’s came a time for a change. Chevrolet chief Bill Mitchell and stylist Larry Shinoda had the duty to improve a living legend. They succeeded, and sales soared to record levels. In fact, 1966 would prove another record-busting year, with volumn rising to 27, 720 units, up 4,200 over 1965’s sales.

LIMA —The Ford Ranger is one of the top-selling American pickup trucks. It has come a long way since its introduction in 1983 as a mid-sized truck, bridging the gap between the full-sized F-Series and the compact Courier. Ford executives were hoping to compete against the Japanese pickup lines. The Ranger replaced the Courier, which was basically a Mazda pickup with some Ford styling changes. Ford boasted that the Ranger had more interior room than the best-selling imports and that 4x8-foot construction material could be carried in the bed (with the tailgate down).

LIMA — The Chevelle was one of General Motors’ most successful vehicles. It was a mid-sized car introduced in 1964 and produced until 1977. The Chevelle models ranged from economical family cars to coupes and convertibles. It was basically a smaller version of the Impala. Body styles include coupes, sedans, convertibles and station wagons. Super Sport versions were produced through the 1973 model year. The Chevelle SS marked Chevrolet’s entry into the muscle car wars. The Chevelle offered a traditional sportiness.

WESTERVILLE —The sixth generation Ford Thuderbird debuted in the fall of 1971 as a 1972 model. It was the largest Thunderbird ever produced by Ford, sharing the body and frame with the Lincoln Mark IV. These “Bigger Birds” were popular the first two years, but the 1973 oil crisis halted the record sales. But, when it came to luxury, the 1974 Thunderbird was a classic. The cabin was roomy, classy with wood-veneer accents and plenty of chrome. There were 58,443 units sold during this model year.

Real Wheels: 1967 Buick GS 400 Convertible