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Weekly Car Cruise-in every Thursday night (weather permitting) June - August, 5-7 p.m. Great cars, great food, great people! Proceeds benefit charity!

08/27/2026

Good day all!!

We hope that you had a great week!!!

Just a reminder that tonight will be the last Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In of the Season. So, if you have not been able to make it a Cruise-In this season, we hope you are able to join us tonight!!

We would like to thank Prime Garage Door & More for sponsoring the Cruise-In tonight!!

It's going to be a great evening and we look forward to seeing you there!!!

Your Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In Committee

08/08/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Ron Heim and his 1981 Marmon Cabover! 🏆
Ron’s Marmon was selected as the August 6th People’s Choice Award Winner!

Ron says his favorite thing about this unique truck is the looks—and how much fun it is to drive! He has enjoyed taking it on trips to Virginia, Texas, and New Hampshire.

Ron has owned the Marmon for about four years, and it has an incredible 1,000,000 miles on it. The odometer has rolled over and currently reads 650,000 miles. This Marmon was originally built for the U.S. Department of Energy and was purchased by Ron in the Southwest. It has since been repainted and features a leather interior.

This is Ron’s first semi, and with a top speed of about 64 mph, it’s definitely a memorable ride!

Thanks, Ron, for bringing your 1981 Marmon Cabover and sharing it with us this week. We appreciate you being part of the Owatonna Eagles Summer Car Cruise-In!

Congratulations again on being our People’s Choice Award Winner! 🎉
— Your Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In Committee

Want to learn more about the 1981 Marmon Cabover…keep reading!

Some trucks are built to work. Others become legends. This 1981 Marmon Cabover is a little bit of both.

Built in Garland, Texas, Marmon trucks earned a reputation for being tough, distinctive, and highly customized. Often called the “Cadillac of trucks,” Marmon catered to owner-operators who wanted more than just a work truck—they wanted a truck with personality.

The cabover design put the driver directly over the engine, giving the truck its unmistakable stance and commanding view of the road. In an era when American highways were filled with hardworking conventional and cabover tractors, the Marmon stood out with its bold styling, heavy-duty construction, and unmistakable presence.

Today, this 1981 Marmon represents a disappearing chapter of American trucking. Trucks like these hauled freight, logged countless highway miles, and earned their keep across the country. Preserving one is about more than keeping an old truck on the road—it’s about keeping a piece of trucking history alive.
At a car cruise, it may be surrounded by classic cars, but this Marmon doesn't need an introduction.

It was built to be noticed.

08/07/2026

Good evening, everyone!
It was another wonderful evening at the Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In, and we hope you were able to join us!
A special thank you to our evening's sponsor, Concannon Masonry, for helping make tonight's Cruise-In possible. We also want to thank everyone who attended, participated, and supported this event. Because of your generosity, we were able to raise money for the Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon.
The Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon donates its proceeds to three world-class cancer research institutions in Minnesota:
• The University of Minnesota Hormel Institute in Austin, MN
• The University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center in the Twin Cities, MN
• The Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Rochester, MN
To learn more about the Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon, visit https://www.eaglescancertelethon.org.
Thank you again for your continued support and generosity. We truly appreciate everyone who helps make our Summer Car Cruise-Ins such a success!
Sincerely,
Your Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In Committee

08/06/2026

Good afternoon everyone.

The weather is going to be beautiful this evening and we are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!

We have great food at reasonable prices, so if you are planning on attending Owatonna Downtown Thursday's tonight...stop down and grab a burger, brat, or dog at the Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In for supper, check out the cars, and head down to Cedar afterwards.

Looking forward to seeing you in about 3 hours!!

Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In Committee

08/04/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to Leon and Linda Ellis and their beautiful 1931 Ford Model A, "Betty," for being the July 30 People’s Choice Winner! 🏆

Leon and Linda found Betty just as she sits today on July 24, 2025, from a gentleman in Kalona, Iowa, who had just celebrated his 90th birthday. Since bringing her home, they've installed new tires and completed a little engine work to keep her cruising down the road.
When asked what they love most about Betty, their answer was simple: her history and antiquity. Their longest drive together so far has been to Le Center, Minnesota, and we're delighted they chose to bring Betty to this week's Cruise-In so everyone could enjoy this remarkable piece of automotive history.

If you'd like to learn a little more about the 1931 Ford Model A, keep reading!

The 1931 model marked the final year of the legendary Model A before Ford introduced its V-8-powered cars in 1932. Powered by a dependable 201-cubic-inch, four-cylinder engine producing 40 horsepower, the Model A could reach speeds of around 60 miles per hour—quite impressive for its day.

Compared to its predecessor, the Model T, the Model A featured major improvements, including an electric starter, a three-speed manual transmission, four-wheel mechanical brakes, and a smoother, more comfortable ride. These advancements helped make it one of the most popular automobiles of the early 1930s.
As America faced the challenges of the Great Depression, the 1931 Ford Model A earned a reputation for reliability, affordability, and ease of maintenance. More than 600,000 were produced during its final year, and thanks to dedicated owners and restorers, many continue to cruise America's roads nearly a century later.

Whether restored to factory-original condition or enhanced with period-correct accessories, the 1931 Model A continues to capture the hearts of enthusiasts of all ages. It represents an important chapter in automotive history and reminds us of a time when craftsmanship, simple engineering, and American ingenuity helped put a nation on wheels.

Congratulations once again to Leon and Linda on their People's Choice Award! Thank you for sharing Betty with all of us and for helping preserve an important piece of automotive history.
We hope you'll continue to join us for the remaining 2026 Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-Ins!

08/03/2026

Good evening, everyone!

As we gear up for this week's Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In, we'd like to thank everyone who joined us for the July 30 Cruise-In. It was another great evening filled with amazing cars, great food, and wonderful company!

A special thank you goes to House Chevrolet for sponsoring the evening. We truly appreciate your support in helping make these events possible.

Take a look at some of the fantastic cars that brought their owners out to enjoy a burger or brat. We hope you enjoy the photos and that you'll make plans to join us for one—or all—of the remaining 2026 Summer Car Cruise-Ins.

We look forward to seeing you at the next Cruise-In!

— Your Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In Committee

07/29/2026

Good evening, everyone,

Congratulations to Bruce Buchardt of Rochester and his beautiful 1956 Ford Fairlane Coupe, our July 23 People's Choice Award winner!

This was Bruce's first visit to the Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In, and we're happy to hear he had a great time. He told us he'll be back—and plans to bring some friends!

Bruce shared that the first car he ever owned was a 1956 Ford Fairlane, making this one especially meaningful. He has owned this stunning Fairlane for the past four years after finding it near Lake Michigan and having it shipped back home. He's already enjoyed taking it to the Defeat of Jesse James Days celebration in Northfield, where it drew plenty of attention.

Thank you, Bruce, for sharing your beautiful Fairlane with us. We appreciate you being part of our cruise-in and look forward to seeing you—and your friends—again soon!

Sincerely,

Your Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In Committee

07/26/2026

Good evening, everyone,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Thursday's Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In! The weather was perfect, the cars were incredible, and it was a wonderful evening spent with great people.

A special thank you to Community Bank of Owatonna for sponsoring our July 23rd Cruise-In. Your support helps make these events possible, and we truly appreciate your partnership.

Take a look at some of the amazing vehicles that joined us on July 23rd. We hope you enjoy the photos as much as we enjoyed seeing them in person!

Thank you again for making our Summer Car Cruise-In such a success. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Cruise-In on July 30th!

Sincerely,

Your Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In Committee

07/22/2026

Good evening, car aficionados!

Congratulations to our July 16 People's Choice winner, Tom Camery of Blooming Prairie, and his son's beautiful 1941 Buick Model 56!

Tom brought his son's 1941 Buick to this week's Cruise-In while his son is serving in the U.S. Navy. He wanted to share this special car with everyone while his son is away. The Buick was purchased in Blooming Prairie during the summer of 2025. Although his son came home on leave last year, he didn't have the opportunity to drive it. Earlier this year, however, he was finally able to take it out for a spin. Tom says he still prefers his own 1960 Buick LeSabre!

The 1941 Buick Model 56 was part of Buick's Super Series 50 lineup. The Model 56 designation referred to the Business Coupe, a two-door model designed primarily for business travelers. It featured a shorter passenger compartment with a spacious cargo area behind the front seat.

Powered by Buick's 248-cubic-inch (4.1-liter) Fireball inline-eight engine, it produced 125 horsepower at 3,800 RPM with a 7.0:1 compression ratio. Other features included a three-speed manual transmission with a column-mounted shifter and hydraulic brakes on all four wheels.

Congratulations again to Tom and his son on this well-deserved People's Choice award. Thank you for sharing this outstanding piece of automotive history with us, and please join us in thanking his son for his service to our country.

Sincerely,

Your Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In Committee

07/20/2026

Good evening, car enthusiasts!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on July 16th! We truly appreciate everyone who came out to enjoy the evening, support our outdoor grill fundraiser, and admire the fantastic cars that cruised in.

A special thank you to Owatonna Motor Company for sponsoring the evening's event. We were able to capture some great photos, and we hope you enjoy looking through them!

Whether you were able to attend the July 16th Cruise-In or not, we hope you'll join us this Thursday, July 23, for another great evening of cars, food, and fun.

Have a wonderful week, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Your Owatonna Eagles #1791 Summer Car Cruise-In Committee

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