So a while has past since I  have written a post or even attended a car show (new job). Tomorrow Ann Arbor will host which was once a great car show. I say once a great show due to the fact that it has outgrown its venue. The first time I went, many years back, we strolled in late in a fine 39 Ford. Paid at the gate, parked and had a  good time. The last three years it was plagued with the same problems as the Woodward Dream Cruise (one year it did rain, so it was not so bad). Too many cars trying to pack into a single area. On top of being packed into a limited area, you are also forced to enter from only one entrance. Last year, while waiting in line to enter, the Cougar started to suffer from vapor lock and when we finally did park, it stalled out right when I shifted in to park. Call me a lazy cruiser, but I prefer to wander on in at my own leisure and be able to split when I am ready. Yet, every year Rolling Sculpture, Woodward Dream cruise and other shows just like them seem to keep growing. I am glad they keep growing, but I prefer to keep it casual and cool, and that’s what really grinds my gears.

July 11, 2008
14th Annual Rolling Sculpture Car Show
More than 400 exotic, antique, classic, concept cars on Main, Liberty, Fourth, and Washington in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor.

 

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June 25, 2008 from 12:30 to 3:00pm

Catholic Social Services Adult Day Care is looking for participants to brighten someones day and bring a car or bike to “The Oaks” Car Show and Cruise for disabled seniors.  The event will begin at 12:30 at the neighborhood church 2500 S. Main Street in Ann Arbor, Mi 48103 Phone 734-662-4001

At 1:30 the show will cruise on over to the U of M Silver Club Adult Day Care and show their cars from 2-3 at Brown Chapel 1043 W. Michigan Ave Ypsilanti, Mi 48107 Phone 734-482-7050

So please, come out and help brighten the day of our local seniors.

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Every Thursday evening you can cruise on down to Ypsilanti’s Historic Depot Town and see a wide variety of classic and custom cars and motorcycles. I am finally going to drag my rear end down their tomorrow and get some pictures and I hope to see you there.

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The air was hot and sticky at the all aired cooled Vintage Volkswagen Festival hosted by the Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Club. Many participants came out to show their rides and browse the numerous swap vendors. A line of bugs came out and one by one and the MC asked the audience what year is it? A discusiion of further suttle details rounded out each car in line. I am not super informed on VW’s and learned a lot while the cars were paraded. It was cool to see all the micro bus campers lined up, Carmen Ghia’s and Porsche 914 at the show. One beetle was all decked out with U of M gear. The beer bus was neat, to bad they were not selling some cold ones.

Thanks MVVC for putting on such a great show.

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If you or someone you know would like to slave away for very little pay and would like to learn how to build hot cars then keep reading.

Position is in Ann Arbor and is open to any one with the desire to learn and work hard.

• Your name and contact information (age, phone, etc..)
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