tim boyd Posted August 4, 2016 Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) Car enthusiasts in the Midwest USA are fortunate to have an event of the quality of the Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's each year.Conducted in beautiful Plymouth Township (just off the M-14 Expressway, about 3/4 of the distance between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan), the event dodged another Midwest Weather bullet and enjoyed pristine weather for most of the day.Among the many featured classes this year were first through third gen competition Ford GT's (complete with a 1966 LeMans Pit Diorama background), and early 1970's Pro-Stock drag racers.170 pictures follow at this link for your viewing entertainment, and once again, thanks for looking. TIM Here are a few preview shots.... Edited August 4, 2016 by tim boyd
Zoom Zoom Posted August 4, 2016 Posted August 4, 2016 Nice pics!That said, I have to say after reading the following, I have lost respect for those who put on this show. As a photographer, you might want to know about this. In the link, the second photo is of a maroon Lincoln Zephyr from last year, a car that was destroyed in a fiery crash later. Barry Wolk, the owner of the car, has contributed to the fund...https://www.gofundme.com/2htexwc
tim boyd Posted August 4, 2016 Author Posted August 4, 2016 Nice pics!That said, I have to say after reading the following, I have lost respect for those who put on this show. As a photographer, you might want to know about this. In the link, the second photo is of a maroon Lincoln Zephyr from last year, a car that was destroyed in a fiery crash later. Barry Wolk, the owner of the car, has contributed to the fund...https://www.gofundme.com/2htexwcBob...thanks for the heads-up on this The photographer, Brenda Priddy, is well known and respected in the automotive industry. If her account is truthful (and I have every reason to believe it is), this is indeed a cause for concern among those who believe that copyrights are, in fact, copyrights. TIM
CometMan Posted August 4, 2016 Posted August 4, 2016 That show was always a "can't miss" event for me back in the Meadowbrook days, but rising prices and poor attitude by many there made me stop attending. After reading that story I can see it keeps getting worse, I doubt I will attend again!
tim boyd Posted August 5, 2016 Author Posted August 5, 2016 That show was always a "can't miss" event for me back in the Meadowbrook days, but rising prices and poor attitude by many there made me stop attending. After reading that story I can see it keeps getting worse, I doubt I will attend again!Craig.....sorry to hear that. The general vibe from the participants (exhibitors) is that the show is much better since it moved to St. John's than it was at Meadowbrook. Far less political intrigue, much,much better facility (the St. John's staff just bends over backwards to be accommodating) and a more scenic show field. Yep, the tickets are getting expensive, but it's still far, far less than a ticket (including airfare) to Pebble or Amelia Island. It's easier to get to as well (less than a mile off of the M14 Expressway...) TIM
Harry P. Posted August 8, 2016 Posted August 8, 2016 OK, just out of curiosity... what are the logistics for putting on an event like this? I assume most of the cars are trailered in. Is there a "floor plan" of what car goes where? Is there some sort of schedule that exhibitors have to follow to place their cars? How long does it take to set up everything? And my biggest question... what happens if it suddenly begins to rain?
tim boyd Posted August 8, 2016 Author Posted August 8, 2016 Complicated/yes/yes/yes/several days/it gets very, very soggy! TB
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