Just a reminder:
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MCACN 2019
November 23 & 24, 2019
at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Rd, Rosemont, IL. 60018
https://www.mcacn.com
I missed last year due to an inconvenient cancer, but I'm not missing this year. There will be lots of really interesting cars being unveiled post restoration at this year's show, including some significant Shelby models (enough said).
On Saturday night, my good friend Dr. Nick will be paying for everyone's dinner again (at least not intentionally), and we are planning to get a group of Shelby/Ford fans to sit together and watch the new movie Ford Vs. Ferrari. That will be a great way to see it.
Just reply here if you are planning on attending, or don't if you plan on staying incognito. Either way, this will be a fun way to spend a weekend.
Just an observation made while my car was in-the-Show a couple of years ago.
Saturday morning from opening to about 1:00 PM is the busiest time, most amount of folks walking/looking.
After that, you can fire a cannon off and not hit anyone. This includes Sunday, all day. So, if you want pictures, want to chat with car owners, later Saturday and all day Sunday is the time to be there.
Wont have car in the show but still trying to figure out how to get there and back with spending 2+ days of driving or First Class pricing on coach airfares. Will have a better idea when I get back from a trip in early Nov. Both BiG Lover and Dr. Nick, what could be better
I'm going probably on Sunday
Dan
NICK'S BUYING - I'll bring the family for early Thanksgiving!!!
Nick we can all stay at your place too - Right! (I swear my aunt gave up smoking cigars in bed)
If Nicks buying I'm in . Just pick a place that has steaks on the menu. ;)
Gibson's Steak House. Right across the street!
Quote from: Bob Gaines on October 17, 2019, 02:38:08 PM
If Nicks buying I'm in . Just pick a place that has steaks on the menu. ;)
I'm never making MCACN dinner plans again. I'm still paying off that bill.
I'm 95% sure I'm going at this point - I can't wait!!
I plan on going. Hey, I live in the area so I don't really have a good excuse. See you guys there.
An important question for us: Is Lil'Red to be brought out this year? There is a suggestion that a "special GT 500" is to be there in the pre-show program they send out.
I hear there is one around here nearly ready to go.......
Quote from: roddster on October 29, 2019, 09:51:53 AM
An important question for us: Is Lil'Red to be brought out this year? There is a suggestion that a "special GT 500" is to be there in the pre-show program they send out.
That's my understanding, as they announced last year that it would be restored and unveiled at MCACN this year. Last year, it was in the "as found" state at MCACN when they unveiled the Green Hornet.
Not sure if little Red will be unveiled at MCACN or BJ . All I know for sure is that the restorer and his horde are working feverishly on it to get it done.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on October 29, 2019, 12:42:14 PM
Not sure if little Red will be unveiled at MCACN or BJ . All I know for sure is that the restorer and his horde are working feverishly on it to get it done.
I bet! A one year turnaround for that particular car is asking a lot, IMO.
I was there at MCACN when Craig Jackson threw down the gauntlet for this year's reveal of Lil' Red. And, you inadvertently appeared in the background of a picture I took of Craig at that time. ;D
I have heard that little red is not attending. 😕
Looks like little red and the lawman wont be attending BUT a REAL GT 40 will be. Rex Myers (indiana) called me awhile back looking for a place to show his freshly restored GT 40 that he has owned for 40 years and been working on the restoration for decades and finished in time for pebble beach last august. I called bob ashton MCACN and its going to be in center ford display and will be the hit of the show since the ford vs Ferrari movie will have just been out. Rex Myers car is a VERY special GT40 being the only lightweight car from the alan mann racing team. These REAL GT 40s hardly ever get showed out in the public so don't miss it!!
Thanks for the gt 40 reveal. Making it harder for me to find an excuse not to go.
I'll be there. Best show around. Gary
No Lawman either? :'(
The GT40 will ease the pain. ;)
yessssssss