Detroit area Mopar show & swap, July 28th, '13

[detmatt]

Yet another reason to come to Detroit!!:yaayy:
This is the North Oakland Mopar Muscle Car Show and swap meet previously held at the Centerline Parts Depot.
The new location is the Packard Proving Grounds.
49965 Van Dyke Ave.
Shelby twp, MI

Sunday July 28th
Set-up from 6am to 8am
Opens to the public at 8am
Show cars are free, car corral and swap spaces are available. Call 248-975-6666(NOMM) for fees and more info.
we got our swap meet back!!s_dancing2:

 

[polara71]

You certainly are spoiled there, but it is the Motor City so, you're entitled

 

[bluefury361]

the Packard Proving Grounds.
49965 Van Dyke Ave.
Shelby twp, MI

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WOW....!!!! I'm flashing back to the 80's and the many great shows I attended at the old Packard proving grounds.
I was active in the "Motor City Packard" club and one year, I think 84, we held a National Packard meet there.
The track was open and I did several laps in a 56 Packard Carribbean convertible as fast as it would go.
What a great facility.
Is the track still usable....? or even there.....?

 

[detmatt]

Here's more info for the event.



NOMM's 16th Annual Car Show & Swap Meet


North Oakland Mopar Muscle's 16th Annual all Mopar Car Show & Swap Meet
Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 8:00 am at the Packard Proving Grounds.
49965 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Twp, MI 48317. Between 22 and 23 Mile Roads.
No pre-registration accepted. Set up time is between 6am and 8am.
Show cars get in free with numerous people's choice awards.
Swap spaces are $20.00 each for a 20x20 space.
Car corral for sale cars $10.00 each.
Spectator admission is $5.00 and children 16 and under are free.
Proceeds benefit a local children's charity.
Great food, beverages, music and many shade trees at facility.
Brand new indoor bathroom facilities on site.
Free parking for spectators on site.
Call 248-975-NOMM or me personally at 810-326-1969 for more info.
Dave Smith

 

[detmatt]

To be honest with you, I've not been to the grounds and I'm looking forward to it.

 

[bluefury361]

To be honest with you, I've not been to the grounds and I'm looking forward to it.

I remember a huge annual show held there about this time every year. But that goes back to the late 70's and through the 80's. I think it was an AACA event. The packard proving grounds was owned by FoMoCo then and they maintained it nicely.
The old Packard R&D garage, track viewing/timing tower.... and the track itself. I think it was a 1 mile oval, 3-4 lanes wide and had some pretty good banks. The infield was an obstacle & hazzards course.

I'll look for some old pictures I took there.

 

[detmatt]

This is this Sunday.

 

[1978 NYB]

Have a great time Matt and post a lot pictures!

 

[detmatt]

Thanks Bob, of course I will!
Will and Ellie may be in town for it too, I hope.

 

[1978 NYB]

Thanks Bob, of course I will!
Will and Ellie may be in town for it too, I hope.

Great! You'll be able to spot their beautiful red 300 vert from a mile away.

 

[polara71]

Thanks Bob, of course I will!
Will and Ellie may be in town for it too, I hope.

They dont sit home, thats for damn sure. Unbelievable the miles they put on that car

 

[polara71]

This is this Sunday.

I am gonna have to miss it Matt, sorry bout' that.

 

[detmatt]

Not sure if they're bringing 300 or not, they're up for a family thing that I'm not sure was totally planned.

 

[detmatt]

I am gonna have to miss it Matt, sorry bout' that.

Who am I to through stones???