Model A Day

Model A Day
September 14-15, 2018

It will probably never happen again! Five Model A Ford Town Car/Town Car Deliveries all located together at one place at the same time. Model A Ford lovers will be able to see the cars on display in the Model A Museum over the Model A Day weekend of September 14-15, 2018. The collection includes the following models:

1928 Town Car which is the only one known to exist (prototype)
1929 Town Car which is one of 18
1930 Town Car which is one of two known to exist
1930 Town Car Delivery which is the only one known to exist
1931 Town Car Delivery which is one of six known to exist

The cars are all owned by Tim Kelly who has been collecting and restoring them for many years. They have not been shown before due to the recent restoration of two of the cars and might not be shown together for while or ever publicly. That is why this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Space will be cleared in the museum for the cars to be shown together, so they can be seen and photographed individually and as a group. The cars bridge the four years of Model A production from 1928 to 1931. Plans are underway to make this year’s Model A Day one of the best yet!

Also on display will be:

Model A #1 (Edison’s car)
Model A Taxi
Model A Postal Vehicle
Model A Fire Engine
Two Model A Convertible Sedans (A400)
Rare 1931 wide-bed Roadster Pickup
Right hand drive De Luxe Phaeton

We plan, as one of the seminars, to have a presentation on the Edstrom collection, Tim Kelly’s Town Cars and Don Bevin’s Model A. We are in the process of up fitting a 1930 AA Stake Bed Truck to allow for visitor rides. This unique and free opportunity to ride in the back of a AA will be available for Model A Day. And don’t forget the swap meet!

So mark September 14-15 on your calendars now for this Once In A Lifetime Experience.

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For Swap Reservations and Information:
Ken Ehrenhofer (630) 697-3906 or Mark Maron (847) 302-7900

 

Tentitve Schedule

Friday, Sept.14
All museum buildings open 9 to 5. (main entrance only)
Self-driving tours (info at host hotel lobby)
12:00 Swap meet set-up begins
7 PM Seminar at Four Points *

Saturday Sept 15
All museum buildings open 9 to 5
Swap meet open
Seminars * (In Theatre by lobby or in garage shop area and there will be a people mover to all events)
Model A Ford Glass by Phred Hollister of Herb’s Glass and Trim
Model A Ford Wood by Howard Comstock and Rickey Hite of Classic Wood Products
Online and in Era Fashion: How to Shop Those Websites by Chris Aupperle
How to get Ready for Safe Touring in the Model A by Happy Begg
Model A Ford Front End Alignment by Dan Manola
Buying and Selling the Model A Ford by Tom Mack

MAFFI Ceremony At 1:00 pm in front of the Model A Museum
Opening remarks
Presentations
Hall of Fame introductions
50/50 drawing
Closing remarks

Sunday September 16
All museum buildings open 9 to 5 (No Model A events)

* NOTE: All seminars are $5.00 per seminar, per person

Hotel Information

SOLD OUT
The Host hotel for Model A Day (and site of the Friday evening MAFFI Seminar) is:
The Four Points Sheraton
3600 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
Room rate of $99
Phone (269) 385-3922
The block of rooms with group rate being held closes on August 13.
Direct Booking Link

SOLD OUT
Across the street is the:
Holiday Inn Express
3630 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001
Room rate of $110
Phone (269) 373-0770

62nd New England Meet

 

 

 

Hosted by the Adirondack A’s Model A Ford Club at the Roaring Brook Resort in Lake George NY.
The meet’s theme is “Cruising the Adirondacks”.
In addition to the traditional tours, dinners, and other events, the hilight of the meet will be a lunch cruise aboard the Lac Du Saint Sacrement on scenic Lake George.

Hotel Registration: Roaring Brook Ranch, Lake George, NY. 800-882-7665. For reservations mention “NE Model A Meet” for special rate of $124.00. There are a number of hotels very close by and the hotel will help you to find them.

Hospitality and Raffle Room: The Hospitality and Raffle Rooms will be open on Thursday from 12 noon to 6:00 PM. Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

50/50 Raffle: Anytime, anywhere throughout the meet.

Repair Tent: The Repair Tent will be open for assistance at various times.

Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: For those of you arriving early, there will be self-guided tour directions available at the hotel desk or the meet registration desk, including trips to the local sites and stores, and regional outlet shopping for the ladies. Wednesday and Thursday dinner will be on your own, with many restaurants available in Lake George Village.

Friday Evening: Dinner will be a Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings, followed by Adirondack entertainment with Trish and John. Come and enjoy the evening!

Saturday Morning: A continental breakfast will be available at the Roaring Brook dining hall for your convenience prior to the Grand tour.

The Grand Tour: We will have a lovely drive around the Lake George area ending at the Pier for the lunch cruise aboard the steamboat Luc du Saint Sacrement. This will be about a 2 hour cruise including a lunch buffet and entertainment.

Saturday Evening: The evening includes the dinner of your choice. Then you can dance the night away with the Stony Creek Band.

Sunday Breakfast Buffet: An extensive breakfast buffet will be served. Trophies will be awarded. Raffle Room and 50-50 prizes will be drawn.

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2019 National Meet Dearborn

Register Now

Registration Form (Click to View)
Meet Schedule (Click to View)

Raffle Tickets NOW Available on Line!!

Website: marcdearborn2019
Facebook: facebook.com/groups

Dearborn Event Cut-Offs:

JULY 22nd is the CUT OFF date for Bus Tours…

JULY 26th is the CUT OFF for ALL Events… 

 IF you want to add to your registration get it in NOW…

Members,
Currently we could use some more volunteers at the Dearborn Meet to help out in the repair tent. Wednesday morning or Friday afternoon especially.

If you would like to volunteer for Wednesday, contact Jerry Gates at [email protected] or call him at 313-804-0505.

If you would like to volunteer for Friday, contact Tom Blomer at [email protected] or call him at 513-477-8257.

If you would like to volunteer for any other day or time, contact Jim Zimmer at [email protected] or call him at 614-353-8236.
Volunteers are to help diagnose and provide expertise on the repair of a members car problem only.

The Benson Ford Research Center

The world’s most comprehensive resource for researching collections and stories of American innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness–and home to the experts who maintain and interpret our collections.

In order to prevent being overrun with visitors,  NO ONE, will be allowed in the center without an appointment.

You can call or email the center and set up an appointment for the week, August 5th-9th.   Thank you for your understanding.  

P: 313-982-6059
E: [email protected]

Enter the Hubley Derby

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5/3/2019    Please see update RE: Edwards Hotel below.

Updated Information 2/10/2019

 

2OI9 MARC NATIONAL MEET HOTELS

(Click hotel name for website)
(Click address for map)

1  Host Hotel Doubletree by Hilton Sold Out
5801 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, MI 48228

2  Dearborn Inn by Marriott
20301 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn Ml. 48124
4.5 miles from host hotel, .4 miles to greenfield village
$161.00* per night, NEW LOWER PRICE
..in 1931 Henry Ford opened a stately Dearborn boutique  hotel across from Ford Airport on Ford’s property to accommodate detroit-bound travlers.  Today, it Is STILL A PLACE OF HISTORY, TRADITION AND CHARM, ENTHRALLING GUESTS WITH JUST WHAT Mr. FORD ENVISIONED.
313 -271-2700

Courtyard Inn by Marriott
5200 Mercury Drive, Dearborn, Ml. 48126
2.0 miles from host hotel, 2.9 to Greenfield Village
$159.00* per night 313-271-1400 NEW LOWER PRICE

4 Hampton Inn by Hilton
22324 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI. 48124
3.5 MILES FROM HOST HOTEL, 3 MlLES TO GREENFIELD VILLAGE
$186.00* per night INCLUDES breakfast and FREE parking 313-562-0000

5  Staybridge Suites by IHG
24105 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Ml. 48124
4.4 MILES FROM HOST HOTEL, 4.1 MILES TO GREENFIELD VILLAGE
$169.00* per night includes breakfast, A kitchenette and free parking 313-565-1500

6  Holiday Inn Express
24041 Michigan Ave., Dearborn MI. 48124
4.5 miles from host hotel, 4.2 miles to Greenfield Village
$149.00* per night includes breakfast and free parking 313-565-1800

7  Country Inn and Suites by Carlson
24555 Michigan Ave., Dearborn Ml. 48124
4.6 MILES FROM HOST HOTEL, 3.7 MILES FROM GREENFIELD VILLAGE
$125.00* per night includes FREE breakfast and free parking 313-562-8900

8  Holiday Inn Express & Suites
9000 Enterprise Dr., Allen Park, Ml. 48101
6.3 miles from host hotel, 5 miles from Greenfield Village
$114.00* per night 313-383-9790

9  Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
16400 Southfield Rd., Allen Park, Ml. 48101
6.3 miles from host hotel, 5 miles from Greenfield Village
$114.00* per night 313-383-9730

* plus applicable taxes per night

Places of Interest

F  The Henry Ford  20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124
Includes Greenfield Village & the Henry Ford Museum

H  Edward N. Hines Drive
Enter at Ford Rd. between Evergreen Rd, and Outer Drive

HOTELS AND PLACES OF INTEREST MAP

5/3/19

EDWARD Hotel UPDATE & Final: The Edward is CLOSED and  will NOT RE-OPEN. Phone lines are NOT being answered and the front is barricaded. If you have a reservation, please Call your credit card co. to dispute the charge if any. We have NO CONTROL over this. It must be taken care of individually!!
This is very easy & no one has had any issues at all. Fast and simple.

1/2/19 UPDATE: NO the National Hosts do NOT have the right to cancel any reservations for anyone. NO the National Hosts do not have the right to make reservations for anyone. There is a reason we have privacy laws. We have gotten the word out all over and have been accommodating everyone with 8 hotels. This is nothing new that there are multiple hotels for a National. We are doing the best we can for everyone and working hard at it..

Again please contact me directly if you are having issues….Mark Maron National Meet Chairman
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12/27/18 UPDATE
Dear members..the hotels have informed us that many are making 2, 3 & 4 room reservations under 1 name.

PLEASE, we are very limited & ask that you call the hotel and secure each room with a valid name for the reservation your making on each room if this is the case, or give up that room as many are trying to get in and reserve. If the hotel does not have names they will release the additional rooms.

No more than 2 room reservations please…Thank you….

12/22/18 UPDATE:

1. The Edward Hotel is CLOSED.
2. The HOST IS NOW SOLD OUT, there will be NO more rooms to be released.
3. Trailer parking as at every meet will be announced as to where, when the registration forms come out in the Jan/Feb MAN. It will be safe patrolled area.
PLEASE Book your rooms at any of the other 7 hotels.

Thank you all.

 

MARC Membership Meet Savannah Georgia

Hotels For Meet

Holiday Inn Express 4601 US Hwy 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-6668
Hampton is 4679 US Hwy 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324  (912) 756-2272
Home2Suites is not available for reservations until after July 1st

RATES for all hotels: $109 for February 26th and 27th,
$129 for February 28th, March 1st and March 2nd
$109 for March 3rd
All rates are plus taxes. Discount Code: “MARC Meet”

KOA about ½ mile south of the motels
4915 US Highway 17 South, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (800) 562-8741

Meet Site

All functions of the Meet (registration, hospitality, meeting rooms and dinners) will take place at facilities of Richmond Hill City Center in the J.F. Gregory Park, 521 Cedar St., Richmond Hill, GA 31324.

24rd Annual FIDDLER AND FIDDLEHEADS FESTIVAL and CAR SHOW

 

 

East Tennessee Model A Restorers Club will be hosting a non judging, antique car show (any car 25 years or older) at the 24th Annual Fiddlers and Fiddleheads Festival at the beautiful Farmhouse Gallery located in Unicoi, TN.

The event is free and everyone is welcome. Free camping will also be available.
No Hill Climb at this year event.

 

12th Annual Vintage Car Show

Formerly the Model “A”s and “T”‘s Car Show

RAIN OR SHINE
The Standish Historic Depot & Welcome Center invites ALL vehicles original/restored 1931 and older.   The Annual Car Show is open to cars, trucks and speedsters.  Speedsters must have their original style engine and chassis.

Awards to top 50 –  Best of Show Model T Car – Best of Show Model T Truck – Best of Show Model A Car – Best of Show Model A Truck – Best of Show Non-Ford – Best of Show Speedster.


Lunch and Ice Cream Social will be provided FREE to all pre-registered vehicles (limit 2 per vehicle).

Era Dress encouraged.

Pre-registrations received on or before July 1th ………….. $5.00
Registrations received after July 1th and day of show….., $10.00

Car Show Flyer with Regitration Form

 

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