The king of muscle car shows' 9th edition is happening November 18th and 19th at the Donald E Stephens Convention center in Rosemont IL. Among the approximately 550 cars on display will be over 100 Mopars. Many are cars you usually only see in books, magazines or museums.
Of special interest this year will be a feature display of N96 cars.
In addition, many celebrities will be there, some meeting fans and signing autographs.
The convention center's location in Rosemont is on the northwest border of Chicago. In addition, it is only a couple miles east of O' Hare airport.
Truly a can't miss for fans of rare muscle cars!
Funny...when you say "N96" Everybody thinks "Shaker" but there's a lot of B Bodies with "N96" as well. :alan2cents:
Sounds like a not-to-be-missed show, for those in the area! :yes:
Quote from: J-Code Jeni on July 27, 2017, 08:48:19 PM
Sounds like a not-to-be-missed show, for those in the area! :yes:
Actually the majority of the cars on display at MCACN are not local. Cars are brought in from all over North America and there have even been a few from Europe. A couple years ago there was a car on display from Australia!
Somewhere around 125 of last years cars were brought in by classic car haulers like Reliable.
And several collections like Wellborn and The Brothers collection bring their cars in via their own semi trailer car haulers.
Two large remote lots are used to park all the car trailers and some tractor trailers that bring the cars in the Thursday and Friday before the show.
And spectators come from all over the world to attend the show. Their are many hotels around including 4 or 5 right across the street from the convention center. If traveling from afar, book rooms soon as most area hotels have all their rooms booked well in advance of MCACN!
I really, really enjoyed the show in 2015 when they had the display of Hemi E Body convertibles :drooling: (despite the politics behind it :-X )
Last year in 2016 I had a factory sunroof Challenger on display that I restored and it's owner was gracious enough to offer me free flights, etc... for me to go, but again.....just not enough interest for me. ::)
Since then, and in the future I don't think there will ever be enough Mopar content to get me to go back. I don't bother looking at anything in the show unless it's a Mopar so it doesn't take long to see all of them, although I did enjoy the vintage bicycles.
I suppose if you enjoy muscle cars of all brands then this is the show for you....they do get the best of the best :ohyeah:
Ha, ha: Ironic but my friend usually brings one or two cars there from Kelowna B.C. and yet I don't consider attending because of the distance and the fact I'm turning into more of a drive it guy rather than a show it guy. The idea of displaying barn finds with rust and dust doesn't really get me going much either.
I do like the multi make theme though.
The show is this week! There are more Mopars scheduled this year than ever before. I can't wait to see them!
Some of the highlights I know about include over 20 factory shaker E bodies, an unrestored one family owned since new '70 TX9 hemi Challenger (bought new by a Detroit motorcycle cop!), an FM3 70 Roadrunner convertible barn find, a hemi Challenger convertible, Waldens "4 door Barracuda", a just completed FJ6 AAR restoration, and mid 60s vintage factory drag cars.
I'll be there working during set up, and over the weekend. Weather is looking promising, no snow storms, so I hope everyone on the fence about making the trip comes out to the show!
I'll be there with my new E-Bodies.com shirt!
Very excited, my 4th one!
Ben
Quote from: benlavigne on November 12, 2017, 05:57:01 PM
I'll be there with my new E-Bodies.com shirt!
Very excited, my 4th one! :haha:
Ben
You got four of the T-shirts already ? :unbelievable: WoW :twothumbsup:..........
:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:
Quote from: anlauto on November 12, 2017, 07:17:13 PM
Quote from: benlavigne on November 12, 2017, 05:57:01 PM
I'll be there with my new E-Bodies.com shirt!
Very excited, my 4th one! :haha:
Ben
You got four of the T-shirts already ? :unbelievable: WoW :twothumbsup:..........
:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:
Bla Bla Bla... Excuse my English...
My 4th MCACN!
I'd love to see you post something in French!!! :rolleyes: :P
Benoit!
Merci :P
Quote from: anlauto on November 13, 2017, 04:07:14 PM
Merci :P
OK, then, you'll have permission to look at my MCACN pics... :handshake:
Ben
I'll be posting pictures on
www.flickr.com/hemipwr70
Pics and video on
https://www.facebook.com/TheAutoArchaeologist/
And
https://www.instagram.com/theautoarcheologist/
Let's see some photos!!! :takepicture: I hope everyone is having a great time!
Show doesn't start until tomorrow!
Actually I've taken hundreds of pictures already, no time yet to organize and put in a Flickr album.
Will do soon!
Im Leaving now for Chicago in this total craptastic weather of mix rain/snow and 34*!! I hope to bump into some of you guys and at least check out the coolest cars.
The owner of that yellow sunroof Challenger claims the "hood black-out" was always white ? :thinking: :yes:
Here are a few pics I took today.
more..
last ones...
Great photos!!! What is your thoughts about this years show? How's the quality of the cars and what did you like most?
Quote from: Cuda Cody on November 18, 2017, 06:34:45 PM
Great photos!!! What is your thoughts about this years show? How's the quality of the cars and what did you like most?
This was my first year of attending and my main interest was the N96 display but I must say there were amazing cars from every manufacture represented.
Quote from: TX9AAR on November 18, 2017, 10:03:49 PM
This year they have a good display of Studebakers while they are not a car that I have an interest in I have great respect for the owners who have restored these cars because it must be so difficult to restore one of these cars because of the lack of reproduction parts..
:iagree: My brother and I have been working on our dad's 63 R2 Avanti, and it is definitely a different world regarding repo. parts compared to Mopars. Although, Ford and Chevy still have it better. :alan2cents:
Quote from: TX9AAR on November 19, 2017, 07:44:48 AM
Quote from: 76orangewagon on November 18, 2017, 06:07:59 PM
Here are a few pics I took today.
Looks like Tim Well born owns it now video sign says it is the newest addition to the Wellborn museum
"owns" What ?
Quote from: anlauto on November 18, 2017, 07:03:56 AM
The owner of that yellow sunroof Challenger claims the "hood black-out" was always white ? :thinking: :yes:
:Stirring:
Quote from: anlauto on November 18, 2017, 07:03:56 AM
The owner of that yellow sunroof Challenger claims the "hood black-out" was always white ? :thinking: :yes:
The only way I could think this would be accurate is if it was some type of pre-production car. :notsure:
I was referring to an article in MCG about the car, I thought MCG got it wrong until I also got an email from the owner stating the same thing....I find it hard to believe. :huh:
Are you saying Tim Welborn now owns the yellow 71 Sunroof Challenger ?
Quote from: anlauto on November 19, 2017, 08:35:46 AM
I was referring to an article in MCG about the car, I thought MCG got it wrong until I also got an email from the owner stating the same thing....I find it hard to believe. :huh:
Alan, even if he bought the car new which I doubt I would have a hard time believing Chrysler made a white hood treatment.... Maybe the dealer but not Chrysler.... And custom vinyl was allot harder to accomplish back in 1970 than it is these days.... Which means that white hood treatment probably first got applied in the 80's...
Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on November 19, 2017, 08:43:34 AM
Quote from: anlauto on November 19, 2017, 08:35:46 AM
I was referring to an article in MCG about the car, I thought MCG got it wrong until I also got an email from the owner stating the same thing....I find it hard to believe. :huh:
Alan, even if he bought the car new which I doubt I would have a hard time believing Chrysler made a white hood treatment.... Maybe the dealer but not Chrysler.... And custom vinyl was allot harder to accomplish back in 1970 than it is these days.... Which means that white hood treatment probably first got applied in the 80's...
I agree, 100%. The same guy sold the FE5 sunroof 70 Challenger to my customer and was mad when I didn't paint the tail panel black, again because he insisted it was black from the factory, not having owned either car from new. :dunno:
Canadian Prairie edition "white out".
Quote from: anlauto on November 19, 2017, 08:38:27 AM
Are you saying Tim Welborn now owns the yellow 71 Sunroof Challenger ?
Yes, Patrick Krook was taking pics Friday night for the display, he told me Tim was taking delivery at the show... Wonder if he'll make it ''right''?
Ben
Quote from: benlavigne on November 19, 2017, 01:10:00 PM
Quote from: anlauto on November 19, 2017, 08:38:27 AM
Are you saying Tim Welborn now owns the yellow 71 Sunroof Challenger ?
Yes, Patrick Krook was taking pics Friday night for the display, he told me Tim was taking delivery at the show... Wonder if he'll make it ''right''?
Ben
I hope so.....I'm surprised my customer Peter didn't buy it to go with all his other sunroof cars....
How did you enjoy the show Ben?
Some cars that did not seem to be in other people's posts...
I posted more pics on FB, but I hate it when people ''like'' each and every picture, and you get 150 notifications...
I'd rather share here!
Ben
Some more...
Ben
Thanks for sharing all those pics! This show always has the best collection of muscle cars, and some of the most rare and good looking Mopars I've ever seen.
Wish I could have made it this year, especially with the Shaker feature collection...
Wish I could of gone . .
Quote from: anlauto on November 18, 2017, 07:03:56 AM
The owner of that yellow sunroof Challenger claims the "hood black-out" was always white ? :thinking: :yes:
I don't believe Chrysler had white "blackouts" available on the line. I have never seen white offered in any literature including the 71 dealers showroom trim & option selectors. The sheet on the car shows V21 & V6W. At best the selling dealer added it but sourcing it in 71 would have been tough.
If I were Tim I'd correct it. It would sharp in black.
Quote from: benlavigne on November 19, 2017, 01:10:00 PM
Quote from: anlauto on November 19, 2017, 08:38:27 AM
Are you saying Tim Welborn now owns the yellow 71 Sunroof Challenger ?
Yes, Patrick Krook was taking pics Friday night for the display, he told me Tim was taking delivery at the show... Wonder if he'll make it ''right''?
Ben
Word was that Tim presented Pam with the car as a surprise "gift" (birthday? anniversary? idk). :happybday: Lucky girl! :worship:
Even if the hood treatment is "wrong", it looks totally "right" on that car matching the white RT stripes, top and interior perfectly. It gives the car a really well coordinated look. It's a really great car with the GY3, white accents, sunroof, power windows, AC and the M28 wrap-around grill molding - my wife would even love it!! :ohyeah:
Here's a couple more pics of "Pam's present" ...
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Your car was parked where my T/A was parked last year after a 16.5 year restoration! :looney:
I'm pretty wiped out after 4 days there, but here is an album of my pictures from Thursday's set up day.
I took over 400 pictures over the course of the show, I still have a lot of work to do, but will post the rest of the show's pictures when I finish uploading them to Flickr!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/111914442@N04/albums/72157690792189016
Quote from: bpsmopar on November 19, 2017, 09:35:58 PM
Quote from: anlauto on November 19, 2017, 05:40:31 PM
Well we know how eccentric the previous owner is @bpsmopar (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/bpsmopar_242) :rofl: We're you at the show ? Display any of your cars this year ?
Yes,yes & yes. I had my 71 GY3 Hemi GTX at the show. After 6.5 years it's done!
And it was freakin' AWESOME!! What a beautiful machine!! Sorry I missed you at the show Peter ... and sorry if I may have drooled on your fender!! :drooling: Here are some pics of Pete's Hemi GTX
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And then there was this jaw-dropper :wowzers: ... Lou Rodriquez' Sassy-Grass-Green AAwesomeR :drooling: This beauty was a total stunner!! :worship:
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The actual car that paced the 1969 Indy 500 was there too :stayinlane: Very cool 8)
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Before you all get up in arms about me posting up a Camaro on this site ... take a good look at the display placards ... this is a really great piece of American automotive history ... and it's owned by a couple of really cool people that I enjoyed meeting for the first time at the show - Wade and Aster Ogle.
Hemi GTX looks great Peter.....for some reason I thought it had a sunroof....I guess you can't have it all.... :haha:
WOW....gorgeous AAR! :bigthumb:
Quote from: JH27N0B on November 19, 2017, 10:17:41 PM
Your car was parked where my T/A was parked last year after a 16.5 year restoration! :looney:
I'm pretty wiped out after 4 days there, but here is an album of my pictures from Thursday's set up day.
I took over 400 pictures over the course of the show, I still have a lot of work to do, but will post the rest of the show's pictures when I finish uploading them to Flickr!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/111914442@N04/albums/72157690792189016
Thanks for the photos Lotta nice rides .
Do you know the story on the front end damage of that fury did it happen unloading ?
Quote from: 73440 on November 20, 2017, 04:54:34 AM
Quote from: JH27N0B on November 19, 2017, 10:17:41 PM
Your car was parked where my T/A was parked last year after a 16.5 year restoration! :looney:
I'm pretty wiped out after 4 days there, but here is an album of my pictures from Thursday's set up day.
I took over 400 pictures over the course of the show, I still have a lot of work to do, but will post the rest of the show's pictures when I finish uploading them to Flickr!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/111914442@N04/albums/72157690792189016
Thanks for the photos Lotta nice rides .
Do you know the story on the front end damage of that fury did it happen unloading ?
Oh no, not at all. That car was smashed up ages ago. The owner displays it like that. It was in the barns find display at MCACN this year. I'm pretty sure its the same car I saw at Mopars in the Park up in MN around 8 years ago, he parked it up against a telephone pole there so it looked like it just wrecked! :))
The car runs and drives, I guess there is no point in trying to restore a modest value car like that so the owner just enjoys taking it to shows as a novelty.
That AAR is fantastic!!! :inlove: :lookatthat:
It is very nice, vinyl tops are not for me but it suits the Sassy Grass Green as that color is very bright and it adds definition to the car....
Glad mine isn't vinyl as it wouldn't look very good on my Jamaica Blue....
Is it a new trend to display a custom guitar with your ride...I noticed over half a dozen or more at this show, I see the case for one under the back of the Sassy AAR. :notsure:
The guitars seem to be a new thing at MCACN. A custom guitar maker built the guitars and they were placed by some of the cars, and they were for sale. They gave one away as a raffle prize.
Also several owners brought their own guitars to display by their cars.
I wonder if this trend will continue next year? I'm planning to display my "refreshed" JH27N0B in Mopar Alley in 2018s show. I have several Gibson Challenger guitars, so I thought I'd display one with my car at the show. I wonder how many people will notice the Challenger name on the nut cover on this Gibson? It's an obscure guitar, they only made them 2 or 3 years in the mid 80s.
I played guitar in that era and am a Gibson fan, bought a Les Paul in high school, and I never remembered seeing the Challenger. I stumbled across some for sale on eBay 15 years ago while seeking Challenger parts, and decided I had to have one!
I'm going OT about guitars, but anyway guitars and muscle bikes are a side attraction at MCACN.
Quote from: Cuda Cody on November 20, 2017, 10:24:24 AM
That AAR is fantastic!!! :inlove: :lookatthat:
Yeah, it is!! I have a thing for GY3, FM3 and FJ6 cars :worship: and Lou's FJ6 AAR (and Pete's GY3 Hemi GTX which was near it) were an irresistible force that drew me right in from across the venue like a tractor-beam!! :takealook:
Quote from: 76orangewagon on November 20, 2017, 03:47:34 PM
Is it a new trend to display a custom guitar with your ride...I noticed over half a dozen or more at this show, I see the case for one under the back of the Sassy AAR. :notsure:
Seemed like it was part of a "theme" that they had running - 50th anniversary of the '67 cars and the "groovy" psychedelic music of that era perhaps??
Quote from: Cuda Cody on November 18, 2017, 06:34:45 PM
Great photos!!! What is your thoughts about this years show? How's the quality of the cars and what did you like most?
Third time I've been there. The 2015 show with the 27(?) Hemi E-body 'verts was almost like a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy land, but they all have been great and this years show was no exception. There are a lot of "restorers" at the show and they "showcase" their work by displaying some incredibly fine cars. In fact, IMO pretty much all of the cars, whether they are being showcased by a restorer, or simply displayed by the owners, are, or are near, top tier in their quality. It's a must see if you ask me. :alan2cents:
Quote from: RzeroB on November 20, 2017, 06:57:40 PM
Quote from: Cuda Cody on November 18, 2017, 06:34:45 PM
Great photos!!! What is your thoughts about this years show? How's the quality of the cars and what did you like most?
. The 2015 show with the 27(?) Hemi E-body 'verts was almost like a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy land,
This is the only reason I haven't gone back....2015 can never be topped :worship:
I got another album together, this is set up Friday.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/111914442@N04/albums/72157689861439935
There may be one or two pictures in here. Also tons of videos on instagram and my "The Auto Archaeologist" page.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hemipwr70/collections/72157689500769964/
Here's my last album of pictures of this years show.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/111914442@N04/albums/72157688761231171
Can't wait until 2018! I'm planning to have my convertible in Mopar Alley next year, so that alone is worth making the trip, book your hotel room now! :D
November 17 and 18, 2018. Mark your calendars. :woohoo:
Huh....I wonder who owns the 1971 Hemicuda from Ontario ? :huh: :thinking:
Quote from: anlauto on November 21, 2017, 07:16:52 PM
Huh....I wonder who owns the 1971 Hemicuda from Ontario ? :huh: :thinking:
The red with white interior '71?? A guy named Tim who recently hit the lottery jackpot there in Canada ... no kidding!!
Quote from: anlauto on November 21, 2017, 07:16:52 PM
Huh....I wonder who owns the 1971 Hemicuda from Ontario ? :huh: :thinking:
Dunno, but looks like he paid the extra 30% to get it from the States, recent NY registration...
Ben
Quote from: benlavigne on November 22, 2017, 05:42:33 PM
Quote from: anlauto on November 21, 2017, 07:16:52 PM
Huh....I wonder who owns the 1971 Hemicuda from Ontario ? :huh: :thinking:
Dunno, but looks like he paid the extra 30% to get it from the States, recent NY registration...
Ben
That's a new one to me :dunno:
Looks like a sweet car! Won the lotto? Yeah I would probably buy something like that too! :twothumbsup:
Man that AAR is gorgeous. :perfect10:
A few pics from MCACN;
1970 Hemicuda, B3 with a Gator Top
Part of the Shaker Display
Awesome Challenger :)
More
6bbl convert :bigthumb:
:bigthumb:
Hemi Daytona, Hemi Bird, 'Cuda 383
Hemicuda, Hemicuda convert
Quote from: HR738 on November 24, 2017, 08:57:13 PM
Hemi Daytona, Hemi Bird, 'Cuda 383
You cheated, those were not at the show... ;)
More like the sideshow...
Ben
:) well played Ben......
I'd really like to take my AAR to this show next year. Been on my list of places to go for a while now.
Would really love to meet up with ebodies.org members that attend. To those that attended, what are the hotel options? Figure I need to get it booked.
The convention center is in an entertainment district a couple miles east of O'Hare airport.
There are literally 4 or 5 hotels right across the street from the show location!
Most offer a special MCACN rate for the show dates.
The hotels and rates are listed on the MCACN website.
http://www.mcacn.com/hotels.htm
Any hints floating around as to what Tim Welborn would like to see next year ? I understand he has a bit of influence.....I heard of the 2016 sunroof display at the show in 2015, when I met Tim.
Quote from: JH27N0B on November 27, 2017, 06:23:28 PM
The convention center is in an entertainment district a couple miles east of O'Hare airport.
There are literally 4 or 5 hotels right across the street from the show location!
Most offer a special MCACN rate for the show dates.
The hotels and rates are listed on the MCACN website.
http://www.mcacn.com/hotels.htm
Awesome. Thanks for the info.
Quote from: anlauto on November 27, 2017, 06:36:00 PM
Any hints floating around as to what Tim Welborn would like to see next year ? I understand he has a bit of influence.....I heard of the 2016 sunroof display at the show in 2015, when I met Tim.
While Tim is a integral part of the MCACN show landscape, the invitationals are done well before his involvement.
November 17th and 18th 2018! Put it on your calendar now!
Quote from: TheAutoArchaeologist on November 28, 2017, 09:21:54 AM
Quote from: anlauto on November 27, 2017, 06:36:00 PM
Any hints floating around as to what Tim Welborn would like to see next year ? I understand he has a bit of influence.....I heard of the 2016 sunroof display at the show in 2015, when I met Tim.
While Tim is a integral part of the MCACN show landscape, the invitationals are done well before his involvement.
So any hints then Ryan ?
Quote from: JH27N0B on November 27, 2017, 06:23:28 PM
The convention center is in an entertainment district a couple miles east of O'Hare airport.
There are literally 4 or 5 hotels right across the street from the show location!
Most offer a special MCACN rate for the show dates.
The hotels and rates are listed on the MCACN website.
http://www.mcacn.com/hotels.htm
Awesome! Hope to see some of you there...................
Quote from: anlauto on November 28, 2017, 09:34:07 AM
Quote from: TheAutoArchaeologist on November 28, 2017, 09:21:54 AM
Quote from: anlauto on November 27, 2017, 06:36:00 PM
Any hints floating around as to what Tim Welborn would like to see next year ? I understand he has a bit of influence.....I heard of the 2016 sunroof display at the show in 2015, when I met Tim.
While Tim is a integral part of the MCACN show landscape, the invitationals are done well before his involvement.
So any hints then Ryan ?
The ones I can talk about, Class of 73, Class of 68, Barn Finds, Original Gassers, AMC is the big brand, hopefully have some rare AMC prototypes coming out of the woodwork.
Here's more of the section for 2018!
Scat Pack vs. Rapid Transit System; this is the "big one" that you will see up front, with Plymouth RTS cars on the left and Dodge Scat Pack cars on the right!
Class of 1968 50th Anniversary Display.
Oldsmobile W Machines; Dan V. aka PostSedan will chime in on this one, as it is unlike any that we have previously hosted and we have some very special features happening.
Nickey Gasser Invitational. You have seen a few of the wild straight axle Gassers that have come out of Nickey Performance over the past few years, now see an entire display devoted to them. Hosted by Nickey Performance along with John Tinberg and the crew that build them
1968 Hurst Drag Cars; using the "display within a display" theme, much like what we did with the '67 Z28 invitational, this will spotlight the Hurst built drag cars of 1968 as part of our Class of 1968 Invitational; featuring the Hurst S/S Hemi Darts and the Hurst S/S Hemi Barracuda's. Hosted by Jim Kramer, you will see restored and originals along with some very special guests.
Original Owners & High Mileage Muscle Invitational. We have had so much fun with original owners, we want to encourage their participation. If you are an original or long term owner of some prime factory muscle or C1/C2 or C3 Corvette, or have driven your muscle car or Corvette over 100,000 miles and it still shows nicely, please consider joining us for this one.
Returning Special Displays; with new (old) cars, of course!
Barn Finds and Hidden Gems. Again, a whole new crop hosted by Automotive Archeologist Ryan Brutt.
Mustang & Shelby Pinnacle competition. Launched in 2016, this is for the best of the best that have already achieved both SAAC and MCA Top Tier awards. Hosted by Bob Perkins, Rick Campbell and Jim Cunningham.
Vintage Certification, Presented by Frank Badalson's American Performance, LLC. You guys know all about this one! Hosted by Steve Shauger.
Muscle Bicycles, Presented by Koolestuff.
Triple Diamond display and competition, Sponsored by Corvette Central. For Corvettes that have already achieved NCRS Top Flight and Bloomington Gold certification. Truly the best of the best!
Corvette Legends, Sponsored by Dr. Pete Gimenez/Corvette Legends; Featuring the L/88 Corvettes of 1968 and 1969 this year.
Studebaker Legends III; Again, a whole new group and a whole new theme for these factory supercharged beasts. This year we will feature a very special man that has played an incredibly important role in putting these cars on the Muscle Car map. Hosted by Eddie George and his family.
Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race display. Again, with a whole new group of PSMCDR cars, hosted by Donnie Brass.
Of course, this is just the beginning and more will be announced as we lock in details and cars.
If you have an idea or would like to coordinate a special display, please let me know; bashton426@gmail.com.
Thanks for the update on 2018 MCACN Ryan!
This presents a dilemma for me. With all the work I've been doing this year "refreshing" my convertible, I was planning on displaying it in Mopar Alley in 2018.
But with this Scat Pak v RTS display, if my T/A makes the cut to be chosen as one of the dozen or so Scat Pak cars in the display, that would really be cool to be part of the 2018 biggest feature!