nick8086 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 BACK TO THE 50′s” – June 19 – 21, 2015. http://msrabacktothe50s.com/Is this a great car show or is it too big and hard to get around...Also looking for a Hotel near.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) I don't know specifics of that show, but it is a blend of antiques and customs.And the video on their website reports 12,000 of such vehicles.The website you identified has a lot of information; and the "Contact Us" tab there has telephone numbers and an e-mail address. If no one on thisA.A.C.A. Forum has insights, you might call one of those numbers and ask for the "inside scoop."When any big event like that comes to a place, watch for traffic jams.Get a good detailed map in advance and plot all the back roads orback streets to avoid the traffic. (I know from Hershey and Carlisleand college football-game experience.) Typically at big events, most people tend to take the obvious routes, while other ways have little traffic.Ask your "inside scoop" people which routes to avoid! Edited February 10, 2015 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 You can often tell a great deal about a show by seeing who is sponsoring it. In this case it's a rod club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 I sent an email for more info.They sent me this link only.... - http://msra.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 If I were you, then I would try one of thosetelephone numbers. Even though you aren't calling for the designated purpose, you'll bemore likely to get a person to question.Boy, isn't good, personal customer serviceappreciated? No one wants a rote answer as youhave received the first time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 I got a call today..This is not for me... to take a car.... I will take my son to it on sat..I can not get up at 3am to get my car into the site..too big and hard to get around.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bollman Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I went to the show many years ago and would go again if I was closer. It is more rods and customs than stock but it is a mixture. It is a very kinetic show taking up all of the MN State Fairgrounds. Cars are moving around and re-parking all day. High energy feel to the show with lots going on. I had planned to go just one day and went back for a second day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I went to the show many years ago and would go again if I was closer. It is more rods and customs than stock but it is a mixture. It is a very kinetic show taking up all of the MN State Fairgrounds. Cars are moving around and re-parking all day. High energy feel to the show with lots going on. I had planned to go just one day and went back for a second day.Does not sound like a kids show !Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 If the timing worked out, I would suggest heading to the South Bend, Indiana area for the following:Tour the Studebaker MuseumTake in a local car showTour the Auburn/Cord/Dusenberg MuseumAttend an RM/Auctions America auctionThis would cover a lot of automobile history and collector car activity in a single trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 If the timing worked out, I would suggest heading to the South Bend, Indiana area for the following:Tour the Studebaker MuseumTake in a local car showTour the Auburn/Cord/Dusenberg MuseumAttend an RM/Auctions America auctionThis would cover a lot of automobile history and collector car activity in a single trip.South Bend and Auburn are 1.5 - 2 hrs apart.You might also then consider the Gilmore Museum in Hickory Corners, north of South Bend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Back when I used to go to the '50's' I had a 38 Chevy street rod, In the 1990's there were 12 - 13 thousand cars registered before 1964. Yes, there are a lot of rods and customs,but there is something there for everyone. Every kid will enjoy going to the 50's. Of all the different cars we brought there, my wife's 1930 American Austin (bone stock) was by far the biggest hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 If the timing worked out, I would suggest heading to the South Bend, Indiana area for the following:Tour the Studebaker MuseumTake in a local car showTour the Auburn/Cord/Dusenberg MuseumAttend an RM/Auctions America auctionThis would cover a lot of automobile history and collector car activity in a single trip.Thanks for the info.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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