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Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Corvette than in a Yugo. 2009
Car Shows and Events
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WCC car show on a rainy day (10/04/2009)
Nice cars - ours and others
My homeowners association would love to have this in the neighborhood.
Last things first: We took a cool Club portrait while there!
Fred organizes the shot on the Museum grounds.
The finished product. (Feel free to download a copy!)
Starting from the BelMark Lanes in Ann Arbor,
we caravanned through some of the most beautiful scenery in mid Michigan.
The photos can't do it justice! Not shown is the field near Munith with several dozen grazing Sandhill Cranes.
We enjoyed two carefully chosen rest stops
Near Onondaga. The cat wanted to be adopted.
This store near Olivet was the second stop.
and finally arrived at the Gilmore Museum.
The attendees.
Lily came along, too.
Our tour leader.
We brought picnic lunches.
Back off, Buster, she's married.
It was Buick day.
Check out the '60 4-dr behemoth.
Some of the outstanding cars (in no particular order).
SUNDAY!! SUNDAY!! US131 Dragway!!....
Plus many, many more!!
Many, many thanks to Fred J. for setting this up!!
Caravans are wedding traditions, aren't they?
Clearly a class affair.
Yes, a wedding took place.
Members help celebrate our friends special day.
Snazzy jacket, Fred.
Congratulations and best wishes, kids!
Clearly a class affair.
Yes, a wedding took place.
Members help celebrate our friends special day.
Snazzy jacket, Fred.
Congratulations and best wishes, kids!
Corvettes On Woodward 08/12/2009
Gathering, traveling and staging.
A perfect event to demonstrate impeccable fashion sense.
Drivers meeting.
A huge number of Corvettes.
What you see on the cruise. (Many other neat cars.)
A perfect event to demonstrate impeccable fashion sense.
Drivers meeting.
A huge number of Corvettes.
What you see on the cruise. (Many other neat cars.)
Milan Backstreet Cruizers Car Show
08/01/2009
Debbie promised not to get lost in her home town, so we let her lead the parade.
Our 8 cars take up significant space.
Our cars and crew
Deb demonstrates the Hustle.
Fred's NCM fashion statement.
We get press coverage.
No winners in either string.
We didn't have a corner on outstanding cars.
The '57 convertible hardtop was used in Rob Reiner's new film "Flipped".
A couple of colorful trophy winners
Winners!!
Anni was given a golf cart escort to the award area.
Where am I going to put these things.
Corvettes at the Summit 07/11/2009
Just a few cars - just a few shots.
Rolling Sculpture 07/10/09
Organizing and Getting There.
This is the caravan for the northern (Washington street) group. The southern (Palio's) group maintained camera silence during the trip in.
Our Sponsor.
Some Ann Arbor sightseeing.
Our Fine Cars (northern edition).
Our Fine Folks (both editions).
Our Fine Cars (southern edition).
Six red Corvettes were selected for a display representing all six design generations.
Our thanks to Craig W. for being an honorary member and bringing his '61!
Other Fine Peoples Fine Cars.
Big show. Huge crowds. Great experience.
Thanks to
Chris M. for organizing this and to Anni K. for the photos.
Most of our cars
Finally won something!
Gewertztraminer as a trophy. Profound!
Against
considerable odds, our friends in Windsor pulled off an excellent
riverfront show (and previous night's party!).
By the way...
There are numerous photos of our crew on the Corvette Club of Windsor website.
riverfront show (and previous night's party!).
By the way...
There are numerous photos of our crew on the Corvette Club of Windsor website.
Getting there is
8/17 of the fun.
Browsing, Shopping, Gambling, Eating and the Host Club Party
Dieppe Park was reserved for viewing the RedBull Air Races this year.
The show itself
In LaSalle at Gil Maure Park
They've been doing this for a while. "Mr. Tomato" was there, handing our tomato juice.
Actually, America's Corvette Club didn't need space in this row.
Cleaning up our act.
Our cars.
Our folks.
Two overly serious members.
Two of our Canadian friends and some other Corvettes.
The turquoise C4 belongs to former member Bob Bourland.
He was last year's Best In Show with a different car.
Browsing, Shopping, Gambling, Eating and the Host Club Party
Dieppe Park was reserved for viewing the RedBull Air Races this year.
The show itself
In LaSalle at Gil Maure Park
They've been doing this for a while. "Mr. Tomato" was there, handing our tomato juice.
Actually, America's Corvette Club didn't need space in this row.
Cleaning up our act.
Our cars.
Our folks.
Two overly serious members.
Two of our Canadian friends and some other Corvettes.
The turquoise C4 belongs to former member Bob Bourland.
He was last year's Best In Show with a different car.
Memorial Day
Parade at Marshall (15 Cars!)
We assemble at
Suburban Chevrolet for the trip.
Once we're all collected, John conducts a driver's meeting for the caravan.
We stop along the way for a break.
Arrival in Marshall and getting ready.
What it's like from the driver's seat.
Lilly missed the parade but made it in time for lunch.
Once we're all collected, John conducts a driver's meeting for the caravan.
We stop along the way for a break.
Arrival in Marshall and getting ready.
What it's like from the driver's seat.
Lilly missed the parade but made it in time for lunch.
Not quite all of our cars plus one that isn't.
Our members in their best poses.
Monthly
Meeting 05/21/2009 (17 Cars!)
Corvette Show at Marshall 05/17/2009
We were represented by three HVCC cars
A sampling of some other cars there
Jackson Road
Cruise 05/16/2009
Also three HVCC cars.
Ypsi Street Rod Show
05/03/2009
Here are our cars (and thanks to Darius for adding his C5)
Special thanks to Jim R.
Jim's selfless act of driving through the above swamp
inspired the rest of us to avoid doing so.
Here are our cars individually:
In order below: Fred, Paul, Gary, John G., Gordy, Clyde, Jim R., former member Don D., Darius, Linda L. and Jim K.
Here are some other Corvettes - sadly not ours.
The last car belongs to Craig W. who is now on our guest list! Next to last is Bobby Smith's from Bob's Corvettes.
These are not Corvettes. Kinda neat, though!
Ending with a real 2009 Camaro and the '34 Chev belonging to master builder Rod R.
Our Visit to Pratt and Miller 04/30/2009
Check out Paul's report on our trip HERE
Here are our cars (and thanks to Darius for adding his C5)
Special thanks to Jim R.
Jim's selfless act of driving through the above swamp
inspired the rest of us to avoid doing so.
Here are our cars individually:
In order below: Fred, Paul, Gary, John G., Gordy, Clyde, Jim R., former member Don D., Darius, Linda L. and Jim K.
Here are some other Corvettes - sadly not ours.
The last car belongs to Craig W. who is now on our guest list! Next to last is Bobby Smith's from Bob's Corvettes.
These are not Corvettes. Kinda neat, though!
Ending with a real 2009 Camaro and the '34 Chev belonging to master builder Rod R.
Our Visit to Pratt and Miller 04/30/2009
Check out Paul's report on our trip HERE
We arrive and visit the lobby with trophies (MANY trophies).
(Photos were not allowed in the manufacturing area.
Needless to say, it was spectacular!)
Some Products to be shipped. (C6RS, Customer Cars, etc.)
John, Henry and Fred talk to our host, Gary Pratt (second from left)
The C6RS has great seats, leather interior and Gordy wants one.
Pat and Thelma, Bill and Diane
This is the ALMS GT2 car for 2009
An old GT1 car is behind and to the left.
Just the trailers are impressive
After Random Arm Gestures in the Lobby, we eat (of course)!
First the regular Corvettes
Then the special Corvettes (yes, the Camaro is a Corvette!)
A very well done special Corvette
GM Muscle
Fords and Chryslers
Exotics
Just your run-of-the-mill Bugatti
And then, there's the Lamborghini Reventon
This is an excellent collectionm, well presented.
Thanks to Jim Royster for most of the photos.
March 19, 2009 Our First Meeting at Bill Crispin Chevrolet
