ericmac Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I thought those of you who do not live in the Midwest (old car paradise) might enjoy a few images from the Motor Muster. This show includes cars from 1933 to 1991 (an evolving 30 year old cut off) that are in factory correct or with era-appropriate modifications. While the majority of cars are not concourse quality, the overall quality of the show is very, very good and there are few venues for a car show as good as Greenfield Village. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1937hd45 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Is the early car event in the Fall still on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ericmac Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Just now, 1937hd45 said: Is the early car event in the Fall still on? As far as I know, yes. Second weekend in September. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gossp Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, 1937hd45 said: Is the early car event in the Fall still on? On their calendar they have a prewar event in a week and a brass event in the middle of July. All but the first weekend in September have something else going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 https://gilmorecarmuseum.org/events/weekend-events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ericmac Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, gossp said: On their calendar they have a prewar event in a week and a brass event in the middle of July. All but the first weekend in September have something else going on. That's the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, MI. The Old Car Festival I was referring to is the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, part of the Henry Ford in Southfield outside Detroit. Different museums. Gilmore participates at Old Car Festival and usually takes something VERY special to the event. Edited June 20, 2021 by ericmac Clarification (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gossp Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, ericmac said: That's the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, MI. The Old Car Festival I was referring to is the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, part of the Henry Ford in Southfield outside Detroit. Different museums. Gilmore participates at Old Car Festival and usually takes something VERY special to the event. crap, I am operating at the level I feel. yes, I read that the old car fest is on as well, but take that from a guy that just read greenfield and got Gilmore from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Greenfield Village is in Dearborn ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ericmac Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 17 minutes ago, Jim Skelly said: Greenfield Village is in Dearborn ... Yes...off the Southfield Freeway. I'm not thinking either tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 That last one is my favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Just now, John Bloom said: That last one is my favorite! Mine too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Eric, Obviously you knew where it was since you took those great photos, but I just wanted the uninformed to know where it is located. I live a couple of miles from there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Did you take the top down at the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Eric, I was at the show today and saw your car there...it was one of my favorites of the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Jim Skelly said: Eric, Obviously you knew where it was since you took those great photos, but I just wanted the uninformed to know where it is located. I live a couple of miles from there. I've wanted to go to the Greenfield Village Old Car Festival since the 1960's but it conflicted with our local show. 250-300 Pre 1943 vehicles. I'll get there some day. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Nice. Thanks for sharing the photo's. I've been there and highly recommend getting to the Henry Ford if you have never been before. Either show or any time you are in the area will do. Thinking I should make plans to be there in September and kick some tires with Larry Schramm. We always have a great time, and stir up plenty of fun, and maybe even a little mischief when we are together. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playswithbrass Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Were there noticeably less spectators and the cars more spaced? Just wondering how the guide lines on the website actually played out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I didn't go, but it sprinkled here off and on yesterday morning, so I think that affected attendance somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Thanks for taking time to post the pics for us hobos that are out of range. Looks like a fun day and lots of great cars to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 4 hours ago, playswithbrass said: Were there noticeably less spectators and the cars more spaced? Just wondering how the guide lines on the website actually played out? Honestly, I did not notice a big reduction in either cars or spectators. Weather was probably a bigger factor than restrictions. We were to get a huge storm and got some rain on and off but not as much as predicted. The crowds and number of cars are larger today. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 This was interesting. Chrysler 300 with a 3 speed manual. Has anyone ever put a cooler dashboard in a car? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 13 hours ago, John Bloom said: Did you take the top down at the show? Yup. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Your car looks fantastic Eric! Glad the top mechanism is working for you, and you made it to the show. Black convertibles with a red interior....... timeless. really glad it worked for you to get that specific car into your stable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmhowe Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Eric, Great pictures. Thank you. What is the blue car one car removed from yours? In another picture, it shows a very large trunk. Thanks, Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Thank you all that posted here! Being half a continent away from so many wonderful collector car activities is tough. But it is always nice to see pictures and hear tales from people that go there often. One of the nice things about this forum, is getting to know names and people from other parts of the country. Hearing about people I am somewhat familiar with and the good time they had there makes it more like knowing friends that had gone there. I still hope to someday go to the OCF. Ericmac, I am so pleased to see your new Cadillac out and looking great! That should be a car you can keep and truly enjoy for many years to come. (Even if it isn't a model T!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 1 hour ago, pmhowe said: Eric, What is the blue car one car removed from yours? In another picture, it shows a very large trunk. Thanks, Phil 1936 Hupmobile Aerodynamic Thank you Eric for sharing the photos, appears you had a wide variety of interesting cars to enjoy. Your Cadillac looks magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I love this setting with all the old houses for a backdrop, perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 3 hours ago, pmhowe said: Eric, Great pictures. Thank you. What is the blue car one car removed from yours? In another picture, it shows a very large trunk. Thanks, Phil It is a 1936 Hupmobile. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I loved the 1935 Hupp I had for a few years. Great looking cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 2 hours ago, wayne sheldon said: Thank you all that posted here! Being half a continent away from so many wonderful collector car activities is tough. But it is always nice to see pictures and hear tales from people that go there often. One of the nice things about this forum, is getting to know names and people from other parts of the country. Hearing about people I am somewhat familiar with and the good time they had there makes it more like knowing friends that had gone there. I still hope to someday go to the OCF. Ericmac, I am so pleased to see your new Cadillac out and looking great! That should be a car you can keep and truly enjoy for many years to come. (Even if it isn't a model T!) Well, keep in mind Wayne, I still have three Ts. As I understand it, there may be a status update on my '13 coming out soon and I am going to start the full restoration process of the '26 Fordor soon. OCF remains my favorite show and is an event that I contend should be on the bucket list of every early motoring enthusiast. I've attended Hershey sporadically for 30 years but have not missed an OCF in 25 years running. What does that tell you? Correct! OCF is closer to my house! But seriously, it's a great event at perhaps the greatest venue of them all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said: 1936 Hupmobile Aerodynamic Thank you Eric for sharing the photos, appears you had a wide variety of interesting cars to enjoy. Your Cadillac looks magnificent. I had a great weekend. An amazing variety of people introduced themselves and one gentleman from the CCCA nearly begged me to rejoin that club. I have to give credit where credit is due; it was the warmest invitation I have ever received from and club. I admit...if that is what they are now all about, I'm tempted. Thanks for the kind comments about the Cadillac. I really like it. Edited June 20, 2021 by ericmac (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Ericmac, I had caught mention of your '13 awhile back (at least I think it would be the same one?), and am patiently awaiting further details. I also knew of and remembered your Fordor sedan and plans to restore it (mentioned sometime back in the MTFCA forum). I think you, like a lot of hobbyists (including myself) , enjoy the model T and the special place it holds in history such that at least one model T must be part of the current collection (no matter how large or small the collection). I do know a few Western collectors that do not have any model Ts, (and maybe never did?). But it often amazes me how many private collectors with fabulous cars also have at least one model T. "Great White" Ed has a beautiful preservation 1915 model T touring car. Even Jay Leno is known to have a couple. A longtime good friend of mine (not at liberty to say who) has an incredible collection of brass era and nickel age cars, nearly all well restored and beautifully maintained. Amongst the Pierce Arrows, Stutzes, Mercers and more than fifty other well known and/or incredibly rare cars are nearly ten model T Fords, including a few speedsters! (Among the finest and most correctly done speedsters I have ever seen!) I really respect most collectors that can have and/or work on millions of dollars worth of incredible cars, yet also himself respects and wants a model T or more in the collection as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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