MCACN 2018

[JH27N0B]

First day of the year and I'm already looking forward to the biggest and best musclecar show in the world!
November 17 and 18 at the Donald E Stephans convention center in Rosemont IL

[Cuda Cody]

What they put together is impressive.  One of the best shows in the world if you like muscle cars. 

[dodj]

There might be a show or two before then to keep your interest up? Lol

I'll have to look into it. Illinois is only a long days drive away. 

[JH27N0B]

Interestingly enough, it seems like a large percentage of the prime Mopars that are on display at MCACN every year come down from the Great White North! 

[JH27N0B]

I went to the MCACN employee meeting over the weekend and Bob Ashton was pretty excited previewing what he's lined up for the show next month!
The show cycles through the big 3 for what will be the main attraction when spectators first enter the hall each year.  For example, 2015 was the hemi E body convertible display, 2016 was a Shelby display, and last year was the 50th anniversary of the F body Camaro and Firebird display.  So this year is Mopar and as most people probably already know, the main feature will be Steve Juliano's RTS cars and dealer sales and promotional material, a display of material and drawings from a designer of the Scat Pack materials in the 60s,  along with an RTS and Scat Pak cars display.
The 68 Hurst hemi Dart and Barracuda invitational will be another Mopar highlight this year.
There will be close to three dozen original and long term owner cars displayed in one room in the hall.  Besides my T/A, there will be at least one other T/A there, and at least one AAR.  The unrestored black gator grain hemi Challenger that was a big hit when it was shown last year will return and be in the long term and original owner display (the original owner has passed away and the family owns the car, so in this case, original family not owner!).
An exciting highlight of Ryans Barn find display this year will be a hemi GTX convertible.
I'm looking forward to seeing a Mopar unicorn to me, one of the few 71 and 72 Swinger 340s built for a couple of Canadian dealers only.
And although they are Fords, I was excited to hear that Craig Jackson is unveiling his restored "Green Hornet" and as recently found "Little Red" Prototype Shelbies there too!
The 10th anniversary MCACN will be fantastic!

[Aar1064]

@JH27N0B My AAR will be in the RTS display. I'm super excited about this show. My first time there and I hear wonderful things about it and I'm biting at the bit to get there.

Sounds like you've been before so any tips you can pass my way would be great.

Chet

[benlavigne]

I am counting the days before the show once again, my 5th time!
Nice that Craig Jackson is bringing his cars to a show sponsored by Mecum, wish he'd brought his Hemi convertible at the 2015 reunion...

Ben

[JH27N0B]

I'm a local boy, so anything anyone needs to know about the area, I can probably answer.  Stay out of Chicago and you most likely won't be shot or carjacked! 
The area the Rosemont convention center is in, is an entertainment district with all kinds of hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, movie theater, an outlet mall, and I think there is even one of those indoor parachute places there.  O Hare airport is just west of there, so those flying in for the show can just catch a shuttle or even the El train over, and never need to rent a car or even take a cab or Uber to go anywhere if they so desire, as everything you need is within walking distance.  There's a casino a mile or two north, so you would need to catch a ride there unless you like walking!
Bob said the Craig Jackson bringing cars issue was interesting, with Mecum being the title sponsor.  It was made clear to him that he is bringing his cars personally, not to promote his auction, and he didn't have a problem with that, he just wishes to display his cars at this event.
Reggie Jackson is another celebrity who is displaying a car or two.

[Aar1064]

I'm a local boy, so anything anyone needs to know about the area, I can probably answer.  Stay out of Chicago and you most likely won't be shot or carjacked! 
The area the Rosemont convention center is in, is an entertainment district with all kinds of hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, movie theater, an outlet mall, and I think there is even one of those indoor parachute places there.  O Hare airport is just west of there, so those flying in for the show can just catch a shuttle or even the El train over, and never need to rent a car or even take a cab or Uber to go anywhere if they so desire, as everything you need is within walking distance.  There's a casino a mile or two north, so you would need to catch a ride there unless you like walking!
Bob said the Craig Jackson bringing cars issue was interesting, with Mecum being the title sponsor.  It was made clear to him that he is bringing his cars personally, not to promote his auction, and he didn't have a problem with that, he just wishes to display his cars at this event.
Reggie Jackson is another celebrity who is displaying a car or two.

Awesome! Thanks

[JH27N0B]

If you need any information on move in, and move out Sunday evening, I can give you a lot of information about that too.
After having my '71 in the show in 2010 and 2011, I volunteered to work at the show in 2012 and have worked there ever since and I guess you could call me "part of the family" there of our hard working crew that undertakes the huge job of getting ~550 cars and exhibitors into the hall and to their assigned spaces over about a day and a half period Thursday and Friday.  This year I have my T/A in the show and will be working 4 approximately 12 hour days, it's going to take some time to recover afterwards! 

[JH27N0B]

I forgot to mention, but Sunday is going to be military day.  Free admission to anyone with a military ID.  I don't know the details yet, but I'll add them when I find out.

[jordan]

I went last year and was BLOWN AWAY at the quality and rarity of the cars.  I see I am scheduled to be at work that weekend.  I will looking to change that to make this show.  Especially with all those cool MOPARS expected to be there!! 

[71vert340]

I take it there's plenty of parking at the convention center. I'll be driving through there early on Saturday, the 17th, on my way to Toledo Ohio from Kennewick Washington. I plan on spending all of Saturday there, and leaving no later than 6pm to head east. It's been many years since I've been in Chicago area near the airport. It looks like it's a straight shot from I-80. Any advice? I see it opens at 9am. First time for me to attend this show.
Terry

[JH27N0B]

From 80 you go 55 northeast to the tri state tollway, 294, north and there's an exit right by the convention center.
There's a big parking garage across the street.  If you're cheap, there's an outlet mall right after you get off the tri state heading east.  I've heard you can park free at the outlet mall, and it's less than a block walk from there and I've even heard there's a shuttle bus.  But you didn't hear that from me!
The garage across the street charges around $17.

[Spikedog08]

For those that don’t know, this show is Nov. 17 & 18th this year .  .  .  I’m gonna try to make it this time!