AKRON, Ohio — Exotic auto aficionados can spend a day at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens checking out vintage Ferraris, rare and classic cars, and custom sports cars at this year’s Molto Bella Auto Show.
The 9th annual Molto Bella Auto Show runs Sunday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the estate, 714 N. Portage Path in Akron.
Tickets are available by pre-sale only, online or by calling 330-315-3287. A rain date is set for Sept. 18.
More than 300 high-value vehicles will be on display in the estate’s Great Meadow, organizers said. Self-guided tours of the Manor House and gardens are included in show admission.
This year, those who attend as a VIP will have access to a shady tent near the show area, organizers said. A limited number of VIP tickets are available.
VIP tickets also include admission, parking and all-day access to the VIP tent, as well as continental breakfast, catered gourmet lunch and drink tickets for a private bar.
Regular-admission attendees can get lunch from Todaro's or Molly's Café. The event also features the Cut & Toast cigar truck and live music.
Parking will be off site with shuttles running from:
- Case Elementary School, 1420 Garman Road
- Firestone High School, 470 Castle Blvd.
- Todaro's Party Center, 1820 Akron-Peninsula Road
Some handicapped parking spots are available in Stan Hywet’s main parking lot.
Stan Hywet was built between 1912 and 1915 by F. A. Seiberling, who co-founded the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with his brother, C.W. Seiberling. F. A. Seiberling built the home so he and his wife, Gertrude, had space for their family to grow and gather. The family lived on the property for 40 years. It is the nation’s 6th largest historic home open to the public and includes five historic buildings and 10 historic gardens on 70 acres.
For more information visit the Stan Hywet website.