All the money raised from this year’s Hot Rods and Heroes show at the Bill Dodge Auto Group in Westbrook is going to the nonprofit Veterans Forward.

Paul Goodhill says he was impressed with the collection of what totaled to be more than 700 vehicles.

“I love the old cars, especially the older ones,” said Goodhill. “All the work that went into it to get over what they’re in there, condition they’re now, is fantastic. Lot of love went into this.”

(Hot Rods and Heroes – Bill Dodge Auto Group 2025)

The Hot Rods and Heroes car show included awards in 16 categories.

Jim Begin paid the $20 entry fee get his car in the show.

“The people, oh, terrific,” said Begin. “A lot of people, you know, take interest in a car, you know, this is a British car. Everything is American down here, you know? And when they see this, it’s something different.”

Totals in what was raised for Veterans Forward have not been finalized. WGAN also staged a radiothon for the nonprofit last Thursday.

(Hot Rods and Heroes – Bill Dodge Auto Group 2025)

Between a WGAN radiothon last Thursday and registration and raffle money collected from the car show, $29,298 was raised for Veterans Forward, which assists veterans in need.

The Bill Dodge Auto Group in Westbrook has eight brands of domestic and foreign new cars for sale its lots, which does not include Dodge cars or trucks.