Classic Car Shows Organization Business

Classic Car Shows Organization Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Passionate about classic cars? Consider organizing classic car shows. This business involves planning and hosting events where car enthusiasts can display and admire vintage vehicles.

You’ll manage everything from venue selection to marketing the event, catering to a niche community that cherishes automotive history. The work involves coordinating with car owners, sponsors, and local vendors to create memorable experiences for attendees.

While it isn't easy, the joy of seeing a well-executed event can be deeply satisfying. If you love classic cars and want to build a business around them, starting a classic car show organization could be your dream venture.

In this list, you'll find real-world classic car shows organization business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a classic car shows organization business that makes money.

1. Cars of Carlisle ($5.03K/year)

Darren Reighard, founder and CEO of the Cars of Carlisle Network Podcast, came up with the idea for his profitable podcast after a friend recognized the need for an automotive podcast in their hometown of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. With his love for cars and background in mass communications, Reighard quickly established a virtual product to fill this niche and market gap, resulting in over 12,000 downloads and an increasing annual revenue.

How much money it makes: $5.03K/year
How much did it cost to start: $3.11K
How many people on the team: 1

How I Created A Profitable Podcast For Car Enthusiasts

Cars of Carlisle Network Podcast, founded by Darren Reighard, has grown into an increasingly successful entrepreneurial pursuit with over 130 episodes and is continuing to expand, with an annual revenue that is increasing, over 12k downloads from 45 countries, and a 18-month goal to expand sponsorship to become a full-time CEO managing the business with a 5 employee team.

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