Expect the Unexpected at the Upcoming MCACN Show!
Updated: Nov 4
*2026 Sneak Peek
1971 AMC Javelin/AMX 401
2026 MCACN NashNutz Invitational Participant
Owner: Rich Corselllo, Illinois
New Features Bring New Excitement to the MCACN Show
Over the years we have clearly established a reputation at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show for being the place to see the rarest and most desirable examples of good old American Muscle. From AMX's to ZL1's you can rest assured that the best of the best will be joining us, and best of all is the simple fact that every year we present a fresh and new show. You won't see the same car you saw the last few years! In fact, we always open the show with our Premier Unveilings, and again this year we have 20+ joining us along with several "Special Presentations" that you won't want to miss. These kick into gear at 9:15 am and roll non-stop right up to 1:00 on Saturday.
Today we want to talk about a couple of the special Invitational displays you may not be expecting; the Nash Nutz Invitational and our Studebaker Legends Invitational.
NASH NUTZ INVITATIONAL: Coordinated by Terry Weiner and Rich Corsello along with a whole lot of help from a bunch of other AMC aficionado's this gathering of Kenosha's best is always a hot spot. Every year the guys gather up a fresh batch that will feature AMX's, Javelin's, a Rogue and this year, a Jeep that will blow you away! Several of the cars you'll see this year, like the one featured above, are fresh from full Concours restorations. And what makes it even better is the passion and enthusiasm of the owners. The AMC faithful know their stuff and love talking about why they are drawn to these awesome cars. If you want to stand out in the sea of "common" Muscle Machines, try owning just about any American Motors product. And yes...I am speaking from experience! We thank Terry, Rich and of course all of the owners who make the Nash Nutz display something not only special, but something no other show can rival.
STUDEBAKER LEGENDS INVITATIONAL: For the past several years we have had the honor of having our good friend Ed George along with Jay Sliwa gather up the coolest examples of South Bend Muscle you will ever see. And allow me to answer the common question I get: why would you have Studebakers at a Muscle Car show? Well, the simple fact is that even before there was a GTO, Studebaker was offering Paxton Superchargers in darn near everything they built! And yes...it is also true that John DeLorean played a part in that. Seriously, I didn't make that up! You will see a fine assortment of Paxton blown Studeys and to really put it over the top, the Studebaker National Museum is bringing in what you could almost call a "New Old Stock" CAR. This '64 Daytona is literally the last car off the line on December 23, 1963 and it has a mere 23 miles on the odometer as I write this. Seriously; an NOS Car! And that is just one of the prime performance Studebakers you'll see at MCACN this year. Special Thanks go out to Ed and Jay along with the Studebaker Museum for making this such a cool and fresh feature each and every year!
MCACN MAGAZINE: We hope all of you that are on our mailing list have received yours. If not, keep an eye on your mailbox. if you aren't on our mailing list, you can check all 92 pages out 24/7 online with free access right here. Sorry, at this point we are unable to send out single issues because we are flat out just too busy getting ready for the show!
Want to get on to the show floor quicker? Go to www.mcacn.com/tickets to get your Advance Sale tickets. We will have several Express Lanes set up to make things smoother for you. And if you are in the Chicago area, you can score some discount Presale Tickets at several Chicago area outlets. To see where, go to www.mcacn.com/tickets And remember: Kids 12 and under always get in FREE with an Adult and we also have our Military Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 22, with FREE admission for all active and retired members of any branch of the military.
FUN AND FREE PHOTO BOOTH: Did you know we have a fun and FREE MCACN Photo Booth set up for you right in the main lobby? It has some cool (and silly!) props and of course, our MCACN logo backdrop. This is 100% free, so make sure you stop by with the whole gang so that you can show everyone just how much fun you can have at the MCACN show.
NEXT WEEK; WE ANNOUNCE OUR SUNDAY FUN-DAY WITH A VERY SPECIAL GUEST!
I'LL SAY IT AGAIN; Be Safe, Be Nice
AND DON'T PUT OFF TODAY WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
...or on November 21-22, 2026!
Bob Ashton
MCACN LLC Managing Member
Our Title Sponsor
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Official Transporter
Corvette Mike and Reliable Carriers have
TWO remaining spots for our SoCal participants!
Previously we told you about the special offer from our L89 Invitational Official Sponsor Corvette Mike. Here's how it works: Show sponsors Reliable Carriers, the official transporter of MCACN, and Corvette Mike of Anaheim, California, are offering discounted shipping to this year’s participants with vehicles located anywhere from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Don’t miss this opportunity to ship your vehicle to the show and back, fully insured and handled from one convenient location. Contact Mike Vietro at mv@corvettemike.com for exclusive pricing.
Reliable Carriers still have room on trucks for cars in other locations too!
Email Bob Sellers bsellers@reliablecarriers.com
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