2013 SHOW HOURS ARE SATURDAY 9AM - 9PM & SUNDAY 9AM - 5PM

 

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 2013 MUSCLE CAR AND CORVETTE NATIONALS FEATURES

(Additional features and displays TBA)

NICKEY CHICAGO Special Display:

Check out a historical display of the very best cars from Nickey Chicago. This display will feature  only real documented Nickey cars from this Chicago Icon. You will also be able to meet current and past staff members.. 

 

2013 SPECIAL INVITATIONAL DISPLAYS:

A Salute to the Super Duty Featuring the absolute  “Top Dog”  Pontiac Super Duty Muscle Cars from the years 1963 and 1973. These are among the highest performance and most sought after of the Pontiac Muscle Cars and they ruled the streets and the tracks back in the day.	Plymouth Roadrunner Invitational, Presented by The Wellborn Muscle Car Museum: The Roadrunner was launched in 1968 to show that it was indeed possible to buy a true high performance machine without breaking the bank. The Roadrunner would evolve to be among the most recognized Muscle Cars ever built, with a variety of performance engines and drivetrain options along with their instantly recognized beep-beep horns and cartoon character bird.
Baldwin - Motion Madness Back by popular demand, this special gathering will feature many cars never before seen in the Chicagoland area. Joel Rosen of Motion Performance, along with Baldwin Chevrolet, created some of the most outrageous Super Cars ever built. With an instantly recognized national ad campaign created by Marty Schorr, these ultra rare machines are among the rarest and most valuable Muscle Cars ever built.	A Celebration of the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Back in 1967, Chevrolet introduced the 302 small block powered Camaro Z/28 to compete in the new Trans Am race series, and a mere 602 were built for the public. With an emphasis on handling and a high revving small block engine under the hood, an entirely new genre of Muscle was introduced to the masses. This display will feature only the absolute finest and rarest examples of real-deal, documented Z/28's of various years.
Shelby Snakepit V: Back by popular demand, this special feature returns with the finest and rarest Shelby American automobiles, featuring the Shelby Cobra. The Shelby Snakepit will feature a whole new crop of Shelby's finest documented authentic creations from 1965-1970, featuring some of the rarest and most significant Shelby automobiles ever built. Hosted by Colin Comer, noted author and Shelby historian.	Corvette Triple Diamond Showcase and Competition, Sponsored by CORVETTE CENTRAL: Featuring a historic walk through time with the country's finest restored and original Corvettes that have already achieved NCRS Top Flight AND Bloomington Gold status. Owners will compete for the coveted Triple Diamond award, considered one of the industries most prestigious. Entrants range from 1953-2003.
Class of 1973; The Buick GS In 1973, manufacturers were not focusing on High Performance the way they did in previous years, but there were several exceptions. In the Buick lineup, it was still possible to check the right boxes and put a 455 under the hood along with other performance options. This display will feature examples of these rarely seen automobiles, including several with the coveted Stage 1 option.	Barn Finds/Hidden Gems We launched our Barn Find/Hidden Gems display, hosted by The Automotive Archeologist, Ryan Brutt, last year and it was a hit. Featuring "off the map" rare Muscle Cars and Corvettes fresh from the fields and barns, or maybe just packed away for years for one reason or another, unknown. Expect to see the unexpected in this area!
Vintage Certification
sYc  Members Showcase & Desert Classics A very special gathering of authentic dealer-built Supercars and Muscle Cars, Presented by www.Yenko.net. Absolutely no “clones” or “tributes” here!	Muscle Cars & Muscle Bikes This one was a big hit for us in 2012, so we will again offer this "show within a show" for your enjoyment. For many of us, it was bicycles that started the fever. A revolution began in June of 1963 with the introduction of the very first Schwinn Stingray, and one by one, kids everywhere jumped on the bandwagon. 1968 brought the introduction of the Schwinn Krate bikes, along with the Raleigh Choppers out of England, and bike companies everywhere started producing "Muscle bikes", inspired by Drag Racers and the hot cars of the era. Join us in celebrating these cool bikes, which in some cases, will be paired with the cars that inspired them.

If you have an idea for a special display or would like to help coordinate one, please contact Bob Ashton at bashton426@gmail.com

 

CELEBRITY APPEARANCES:

Dennis Pittsenbarger As host of Hot Rod Magazine Radio, Dennis is living his dream, traveling throughout the country talking about cars with some of the coolest people ever; Car Folks! Dennis will be broadcasting LIVE at the show Saturday and also taping for future segments both Saturday & Sunday.	Jim Mattison Jim is known world-wide for his Pontiac Historical Services, but he also played a key role in COPO programs and the ZL1 "back in the day." Jim will host several seminars this year, and will also share some great stories about his personal experiences with many interesting personalities. Saturday & Sunday.
Mr. Norm Kraus The man behind Grand Spaulding Dodge will be joining us, ready to take your order! Saturday and Sunday.

Additional Automotive Celebrity Appearances To be Announced.

 

2013 FEATURED ARTIST:

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Nominations for 2013 Featured Artist can be sent to bashton426@gmail.com

(2012 Featured Artist Mary Watt Yeadon)

(2011 Featured Artist Steven Macy)

(2010 Featured Artist; Dan McCrary)

(2009 Featured Artist: David Snyder)

 

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL FEATURES:

 

Triple Diamond Corvette Gallery and Competition, Sponsored by CORVETTE Central:
See the finest restored and original Corvettes that have already achieved Bloomington Gold and NCRS Top Flight status. These are truly the “best of the best” in the Corvette world! Display is set up in chronological order to show the history of the Corvette featuring Corvettes from 1953-1993. 

 LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY NIGHT

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NEW; LIVE ACTION DIRECT FROM THE MECUM ANAHEIM MUSCLE CARS AND MORE AUCTION

We are pleased to announce the Mecum Auction will be piped in LIVE from Anaheim California!. The Mecum Lounge will have several big screens along with comfortable leather couches in their first class lounge, right up front.

2013 PREMIERE Unveilings;

We are pleased to host "Unveilings"  of very notable Muscle Cars, all being shown for the very first time after extensive restorations and uncovered for your viewing pleasure for their very first time Saturday morning. Special Host; Dennis Pittsenbarger of Hot Rod Magazine Radio.

10:00 am; 1968 Dodge Charger, owned by CREED and Alter Bridge Guitarist Mark Tremonti, restored by Totally Auto of Feasterville, Pennsylvania

10:30 am; A VERY SPECIAL One-off Oldsmobile will be unveiled. Additional information to be announced.

Additional Premiere Unveilings TBA

If you own a significant Muscle Car or Corvette that is currently under restoration and would like to show it for the very first time at the 2013 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show, please send information to Bob Ashton at bashton426@gmail.com. Car must be documented and real and have significant full history, or interesting story to be considered.

Vintage Certification Program for Unrestored Original Muscle Cars
We are proud to host our Vintage Certification Program for unrestored, original Muscle Cars and Corvettes. This program is designed to encourage owners to maintain their cars in original condition, as they left the factory. These cars are used to document build methods and other significant and historical features.

2nd Annual  MCACN COVER GIRL SEARCH, Presented by Mopar Collectors Guide & Ledfoot News

We are proud to present our SECOND annual  Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Cover Girl Search, Presented by Mopar Collectors Guide magazine. You can enter to win a pro photo shoot with noted photographer Al Rogers, who will shoot for upcoming covers of Mopar Collectors Guide magazine and another for Ledfoot News onsite right at the show. The winners will be announced Saturday night after a run-off of our top five contestants, and the actual photo shoots will take place at the show. For details and to enter, click here; Our inaugural Cover Girl search resulted in FIVE magazine covers and several full features!

Rescue 1 Fire Safety For Kids:
Meet Driver/Fire Fighter Jeff Steere and see their latest projects. Kids will get the latest Fire Safety coloring books and other neat stuff while learning the importance of home fire safety. www.firesafetyforkids.org Located in Hall B.

INDOOR COMMERCIAL VENDORS:
See a variety of automotive related vendors offering goods and services. Join Mid America Motorworks,  Reliable Carriers, Inc.,  Hagerty Insurance, DFT Detailing and restoration specialists including, The Finer Details, American Muscle Car Restoration, Inc. and others. Your chance to talk directly to the best nationally recognized service providers in the industry! 

VIP COLLECTION, CARS FOR SALE:
This area is reserved for 12 of the finest collector cars offered directly by the owners. Cars must apply to be accepted in this very special gathering! 

COLLECTOR CAR CORRAL:
Find the collector car of your dreams in this area featuring cars offered for sale. (Saturday morning move-in) Limited to 25-30 select approved cars for 2013.

MODEL CAR CONTEST, Presented by  Model Empire

We are pleased to present our 4th Annual Model Car Contest. This feature is totally FREE to enter for both Adults and Kids. Bring your model in Saturday to enter. We will offer stock and modified classes for Junior, (12 and under), Senior, (13-17) and Adults, along with special classes for Dioramas and a Misc. class. Awards will be presented for 1st -3rd place and ALL Junior entrants, (Age 12 and under) will receive a FREE model car kit, compliments of Model Empire. Contest registration runs Saturday 11:00am- 7pm and participants will get a re-entry ticket to return Sunday. Awards presented Sunday at 2:00. Located in Hall B.

REVELL Model Car "Make and Take"

This awesome feature allows kids to participate with a hands-on actual build, supervised by our friends from Revell. This is totally FREE and all participants get to take home the model car that they build right at the show. We encourage parents to bring the kids in and introduce them to the great hobby of model car building, which is where many of us started. Located in Hall B.

Operation Ignite; Presented by Hagerty Insurance

Kids get a behind the scenes peek and a chance to meet some of our participants, and then do some actual judging right at the show. Kids Pick awards will be presented to the participants of their choice.

 

CELEBRITY BOOK SIGNINGS;

Meet some of the very best nationally known automotive writers and expand your library with a personally signed copy of their latest releases. 

Colin Comer: Author of Million Dollar Muscle Cars and his beautiful book; The Complete Book of Shelby Automobiles; Cobras, Mustangs and Super Snakes. Saturday and Sunday.

John Gunnell: John has authored way too many books to list here, including the popular Standard Catalog series, and he currently writes for several national magazines. Saturday and Sunday.

Dr. Pete Giminez: Dr. Pete will be offering his “Corvette Racing Legends, The Story of the L-88 Option Packages” book and will also be discussing his latest book which focuses on Chevrolet's COPO option cars. Saturday and Sunday.

Mike Yager: Mike is the Chief Cheerleader of Mid America Motorworks. In addition to creating one of the world's greatest American Dream success stories, he has authored an outstanding book titled "The Corvette Bible." The new revised Second Edition was recently released, and mike will be signing in the Mid America Motorworks display. Saturday and Sunday.

Don Keefe: In addition to being Editor of The Smoke Signals magazine, Don has authored numerous articles and an outstanding book titled "Grand Prix, Pontiac's Performance Luxury Car". Don will be signing his book and will also host several interesting seminars. Saturday and Sunday.

Mark Steilow; Mark will be signing his book, Pro Touring; Engineered Performance, next to Mayhem, his latest creation, Saturday and Sunday.

 

KIDS SCAVENGER HUNT:
MCACN is devoted to making this event for ALL of the family, so we have created a Kids Scavenger Hunt. Kids will get a special game card and map at the Info Booth so they can search for “clues” at our Sponsor booths and other show landmarks. When they complete the search and turn in their cards, they will be awarded free prizes. REMEMBER; Kids 12 and under always get in free!

SEMINARS

We will be hosting a variety of FREE informative Seminars throughout the weekend. Subject matter for each of the seminars along with exact times will be announced prior to the show. Seminars will be conducted by the following;

Chris Petris: Mr. Petris will take you on a tour of the Corvette Central "Cutaway" C4 Corvette. See what makes your Corvette tick and learn all about how the electronics and other parts work. Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 in the Corvette Central display.

Dennis Parus; All About collector car appraisals, the how and why. Dennis is the proprietor of rideon appraisals, and will explain why you really need the proper written appraisal for your collector car. Saturday and Sunday on the ballroom stage, 10:00 am

Rusty Tires Presents "Where the Rubber Meets the Road" which is all about current offerings and the ins and outs of reproduction tires for your Muscle Car and Corvette. Presented by Rusty Small, Saturday and Sunday on the ballroom stage.

Al Rogers; Acclaimed Photographer/Author for a number of national publications; How to get your car in the magazines. Learn what the editors and photographers look for in a magazine feature car. Saturday and Sunday.

John Gunnell; Noted Author and Historian. John will join Al Rogers to share with you what it takes to get YOUR car into the magazines. Saturday and Sunday.

Don Keefe; Editor of Smoke Signals and noted Author and Historian. Don will cover "Pontiac, The Future and the Past", covering the current state of collectible Pontiacs of all years. Saturday & Sunday.

Jim Mattison; Jim will be joining us again for 2013. Subjects covered TBA. Saturday & Sunday. Ballroom stage.

Jim McGowen: Quad Shop proprietor Jim McGowen has been rebuilding and restoring carbs for many years. See what it takes to bring your carb up to the highest standards both mechanically and visually. Saturday at 1:30.

Gary Vossberg; Gary is the proprietor of V-Tech, one of the country's foremost C2 and C3 Corvette restoration sources specializing in suspension components and much more. Gary will share his knowledge on what it takes to bring a variety of components back to their former glory. Saturday at 2:00.