Back To The Bricks

It’s that time of year again for residents of the Flint, Michigan area as well as anyone looking to take a cruise to a car show before the summer winds down. The annual Back to the Bricks festivities in downtown Flint attract thousands of visitors each year, and certainly this will be no different. Back to the Bricks not only encompasses a great car show, but it also spills into the areas surrounding Flint, Michigan with classic car cruises and drive-in movies.

The event kicks off with a Tune Up Party Week, which features food, music, prices, and even a farmers market in different locations for the week leading up to the Back to the Bricks event, from August 7-11. On August 14, those interested can fire up their old classic car and enjoy a showing of the film Footloose at the local drive-in theater. August 15 and 16 will see swap meets and car cruises. The cruises take a tour from Flint down to Grand Blanc, Michigan. Along the route, many residents set up camp near the road with blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks as they watch cars pass by.

Returning to Flint on Friday August 17 and 18, the test results continue with live music, food vendors, and of course, a great car show that spans several city blocks.

To find more information about Back to the Bricks, lodging, and the schedule of events, check out backtothebricks.org.

 

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Illinios Car Cruise

For those of you in Illinois or those itching to take a road trip in your favorite classic car, there is good news on the horizon. Enthusiasts, collectors, and others are gearing up for the weekly car shows in Skokie, Illinois. Monday Night Car Shows, Inc. is proud to host a classic car show every Monday in the west lot of the Westfield Old Orchard Mall. In all, they will host a whopping 15 shows, which run from June 4 to September 10 this year. Each week, the show starts at 6:00 pm and lasts until 9:00pm.

If you would like to show off your car, registration begins at 5pm before each event, but you may also register online to speed up the process. According to the Monday Night Car Show Inc. website, about 300 people have attended each week and more are expected this year. Classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and a handful of military vehicles have been there in past years, and they are certainly excited to see the turnout this year.

Each event is free and “features live music, food vendors, and raffles.” As the summer weather begins to take hold, this will surely be a great way for the family to experience something new and to start off the work week in a fun way. For those coming from out-of-town, there are accommodations nearby, which are listed on the website.

Are you planning on attending this year or do you know someone who is? What are you looking forward to most about the event?

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Mid South Classic Collector Car Auction

There are certain parts of the country that are especially appealing to visit during particular parts of the year and this is something to take into consideration when you are planning to go on a road trip.

Without question, the southern states are truly beautiful during the spring with all the foliage in full bloom prior to the sometimes oppressively hot summers. And as we all know, the South is famous for its hospitality and it is no secret that many people in this part of the country have an extraordinarily fervent interest in auto racing and collecting classic cars.

The above having been stated, you may want to consider heading down to the great sunny South on Saturday, May 5 to attend the Mid South Classic Collector Car Auction. It is going to be taking place indoors regardless of the weather at the Dealer Connect Auto Auction facility located at 50 Fiberglass Road in Jackson, Tennessee.

This auction is going to draw people from several surrounding states and you will have access to a wide selection of classic cars, vintage vehicles of all types, collectibles, and muscle cars. Plus, you get to rub elbows with people who love classic cars every bit as much as you do as you enjoy diving into the great Southern culture and delectable cuisine.

And speaking of food, the auction is being sponsored by Sonic, America’s Drive-In so you never know what culinary goodies may be floating around the big event.

If you want to potentially expand your collection while enjoying a weekend out of town the Mid South Classic Collector Car Auction is certainly something to consider attending. If you are interested in learning more details including how to consign or reserve a swap meet space, you can call the organizers at 731–423–5551.

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Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction

It is amazing the way time flies when you reach adulthood, and here we are all of a sudden with the Super Bowl behind us and the month of March sitting just over the horizon. Indeed, pitchers and catchers will be reporting to spring training in just a couple of weeks and that means that spring is just around the corner.

When the warmer months arrive a lot of great opportunities present themselves for people who are into collector car cruises and 2012 promises to be one of the best years yet. Once summer hits with full force there will be so many things to do that it is just a matter of deciding which events you have the time to attend. However, there are also some great things to do in the spring.

What can be better than to take a car cruise down to South Florida in the beginning of the spring when it is just starting to heat up while it is still chilly up north? Big fans of collector cars have a great opportunity for a cool road trip to Palm Beach this year on April 5-7 to attend the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach collector car auction.

Barrett-Jackson auctions are truly a collector’s delight. They have some of the most fantastic motor vehicles that you will ever see on display and they’re all up for sale to the highest bidder. If you are in a position to enter the fray and drive away with an extraordinary classic car that is all well and good. But you can also simply take in all the things that Palm Beach has to offer while attending the auction just to marvel at the incredible specimens that they will be offering to the buying public.

Barrett-Jackson offers the best of the best and if you can make it to Palm Beach in April you will certainly have the opportunity to purchase the car of your dreams.

 

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2012 Deuce Week Coming Up

The winter months are a little bit slow for people who are into classic car cruises because of the fact that in most parts of the country the weather is uncooperative.

This is the time of year when you sit back and do your research to find the classic car cruises that you are interested in participating in once the weather starts to warm up. This alone can keep you going as you circle your calendar here and there and have some exciting events to look forward to in the coming months.

The good news is that spring is right around the corner, and it is not cold everywhere. One of the first big events of the new year is actually coming up quite soon and it is taking place in Los Angeles as it is being put on by the famed Peterson Automotive Museum.

The event that we are talking about is 2012 Deuce Week and it is going to be taking place on the Miracle Mile in Los Angeles on February 29 through March 3. This exciting gathering is a celebration of the 80th anniversary of the “Deuce,” which is of course a 1932 Ford.

These cars are truly legendary and this event is going to be something extraordinary with so many 1932 Fords all in one place. We are talking about 80-year-old vehicles so this is an assemblage of rarity on an extraordinarily grand scale.

In addition to the event that is going to be taking place on the streets The Peterson Automotive Museum is going to have a number of 1932 Ford motor vehicles on display as well. The Peterson is one of the foremost automotive museums anywhere in the world, and a visit to the museum is a worthy trip in itself. But when you combine a museum visit with 2012 Deuce Week you’re talking about an experience that you don’t want to miss!

 

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Route 66 Classic Car Cruise

They say that it’s not the destination but the journey that really matters, and classic car fans certainly know what this is all about. Even if you’re taking a slow ride to nowhere you can have a fantastic time when you’re behind the wheel of a true American classic cruising down one of our historic highways.

And when you talk about historic highways in the United States, the first one that is going to come to mind is probably going to be Route 66. This iconic stretch of roadway was one of the first of its kind in the United States, becoming operational all the way back in 1926 during the adolescence of the automobile in America.

When it was first built this famous road, which is often called the “Mother Road,” started out in Chicago and ended up in Los Angeles which is nearly 2500 miles of American cruising. Clearly, a trip down Route 66 from one end to the other was the journey of a lifetime then and it is just as much fun today.

With the above in mind you may want to consider attending the Route 66 Classic Car Cruise this summer. The tentative date for the event is Saturday, August 11 and it is an extravaganza that you do not want to miss if you like classic car cruises. The Route 66 Classic Car Cruise is the pride of the Crestwood-Sunset Hills, Missouri area and the hospitality that they serve up is truly extraordinary.

If you’re ready to spend a day that is overflowing with event after event specially crafted for classic car fans, the Route 66 Classic Car Cruise is right up your alley. To learn more details, simply visit their website and then all you have to do is circle your calendar and wait for summer to arrive!

 

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