Rick and Tonya Hallett have sold their Cobra and have a few related items for sale: For Sale – 14_ K&N Air Filter w_Base and Lid (1) For Sale – 14′ CarCapsule Indoor For Sale – F-150 Towing Mirrors For Sale – Ford FE Series Valve Covers For Sale – K&N X-Stream Air Flow[…]
Our good friend Roger Posey from the Tri Five Club has graciously extended an invitation to join them again at Hines Drive Cruise on Sunday August 23 from 9:00-4:00 It is always a great event and is only classic cars cruising. It is being held on Sunday, August 23 from 9:00- 4:00. Here is a link to the[…]
2026 marks the 5th year of the American Speed Festival. This is an international automotive culture event featuring near-continuous activity on the 1.5 mile road course and access to view a wide variety of high performance vehicles in the paddock and other on-site display areas. Professional commentators narrate the weekend’s activities over a number of[…]
We are taking a new approach for this popular cruise by combining two great routes into a single specular event on September 27th ! This cruise will take you on back roads from Rochester to our lunch destination in Port Huron followed by a scenic cruise along the St Clair River and Lake St Clair.[…]
From MMAC….. Greetings to all of our fellow Cruisers, Motor City Modified Auto Club (MMAC) would like to extend a personal invitation to you and your friends to join us on our 2026 Fall Color Tour which is being held Sunday October 4, 2026 (Shine or Rain- daily drivers) per the attached flyer. As[…]
On Saturday August 1st from 9:00-1:00, Oakland Community College is hosting an open house to showcase their Mechanic and Collison Programs to prospective students. There will be lab tours and plenty of interaction with the prospects and facility. Food Trucks will be on site. To support the open house event they are hosting a[…]
Join us on Saturday December 5th at 6:00pm at Historic Lafayette Grand Speakeasy in Pontiac (1 Lafayette Street Pontiac). Lafayette Grand is the former Masonic Temple Lodge built in 1923. Since the acquisition by the Kosch Family in 1973, the grand facility has undergone complete restoration. See for yourself through this interactive tour Enjoy[…]
If you plan to attend, please call Ford’s Garage to make a reservation as this is not a GLCC organized event. Make sure you tell them that you are with SAAC Cars and Colas as they will add your car count to the reserved parking plan and seat you with other SAAC/GLCC members.
Our friend William Deary has organized what is expected to be THE MOST EXCITING CAR EVENT OF THE SUMMER! (Well Almost… Not Counting The Woodward Dream Cruise!) Hello to our Shelby Family. Time to Have a Super SHELEBRATION… I am pleased to share with you that we will welcome the Woodward Dream Cruise with a PRE-PARTY[…]
Great Lakes Cobra Club Celebrates the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 15th! (Rain or Shine) 2026 Snake Pit Details (Location/Map) The day will begin at 6:00 am with setup and 7:00 am for arrivals. We will greet you as you enter the grounds and direct you to the parking area and registration desk[…]
Some traditions are worth repeating and our Pre Dream Cruise gathering at Pasteiner’s is one of them. On Tuesday August 11th at 6:00 pm (you can arrive as early as 5:00 pm) we will be taking over Steve’s parking lot (33202 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009), hanging out and watching (and participating in) the action[…]
Join GLCC Members Kristen and Rob Redden for a “date afternoon” featuring Rob’s band Beyond 11 at Cabana Blue ( 7317 Dyke Rd, Clay Township 48001 ) on Sunday August 2nd from 3:00-7:00pm. Cabana Blue Overlooks Anchor Bay on Lake St. Clair. Come for a drink and stay for dinner[…]
Natalie from All Seasons Senior Living has invited us again to share our Cobras with their residents. Following is the schedule: Don’t worry about any driving or competing at the show; just RSVP to Natalie, show up, and park in our parking lot. They’ll have spaces blocked off. They will have music, food, and lots[…]
Show off your car’s history or specs with a Car Show Sign! Its layout and design are created with the intention of matching your car’s visual identity. Bronze Package – $350 CAR SHOW SIGN 28”x18” (70x45cm) USING PHOTOS OF YOUR CAR IN THE SIGN EXCLUSIVE LAYOUT DESIGN WITH THE PHOTOS OF YOUR CAR! Shipping price[…]
Join SAAC and GLCC at Stahl’s Auto Museum (56516 N Bay Dr, New Baltimore 48051) on July 9th from 4:00 – 7:30 pm for Stahls Motors and Music Cruise In! Live Music, plenty of classic cars and Food Trucks
If you plan to attend, please call Ford’s Garage to make a reservation as this is not a GLCC organized event. Make sure you tell them that you are with SAAC Cars and Colas as they will add your car count to the reserved parking plan and seat you with other SAAC/GLCC members. Kristen[…]
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About a year ago, we shared information about the crackdown on Montana Vehicle registration. If you didn’t read it, check it out. California Is Done With Rich Guys Registering Their Exotic Cars in Montana The state just charged 14 people with felony tax evasion amid a broad crackdown on the popular loophole, and[…]
Remembering The Shelby Cobra by A. Wayne Ferens Published 3.04.26 CSX (Carrol Shelby Experimental) 2000 was constructed by AC Cars in Thames Ditton, Surrey, England by modifying an aluminum bodied AC Ace with direct input from Shelby. The chassis was assembled with a limited-slip Salisbury rear end, inboard rear disc brakes, thicker walled 3-inch main[…]
Looking to have the event start between 9am and 10am with track laps starting shorting after 11. 12-15 laps They will do light food and beverages Questions and to register contact Brandon Hoffman 517-594-4377 bhoffman@nascar.com
Detroit Autorama February 27 – March 1, 2026 Huntington Place is located at 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226 Friday, February 27, 2026 – 12:00PM-10:00PM Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 9:00AM-10:00PM Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 10:00AM-7:00PM Daily Tickets can be purchased on-site at the Huntington Place February 27 – March 1, 2026 Discount Tickets[…]
Image just for fun! Over the years of owning a replica Cobra I found that proper tire pressure has been very topical. But I never really understood WHY until recently. Hank Van Agen asked me the other day if I had a recommendation for tire pressure. I responded with what I have done without thinking[…]
Team, A fellow Cobra owner documented this detail procedure to remove and reinstall knock-off wheels: Removal process Remove old safety wire. Tight means it was coming loose. Cut wire and remove it. SAVE rubber piece that goes over wire and wheel. Spinner Cap (lock cap): Spinner cap loosens the opposite way of the spinner. Use[…]
Join us for the tour of Grosse Ile on Saturday July 25th starting at 9:00am This cruise event will feature a tour of the beautiful and seclusive Grosse Ile Island and Lunch!! If you would like to learn more about this historical setting, please check out the history of Grosse. Caution: Allen Road[…]
Welcome to the GLCC Spring Cruise on Sunday May 31st starting at 9:00am. This cruise will take us along the Huron River and through the Car and Driver Route. We will end for lunch at Captain Joe’s in Whitmore Lake. Check out the photos of our 2025 Cruise, 2023 C&D and 2022 C&D Cruises[…]
GLCC Events for 2026 We have a robust event plan designed to pique your interests. Several exclusive opportunities only available through GLCC are included. And some great cruising destinations planned for the driving season. A few events are in final stages of being finalized but expect they will be locked down soon. Each event will[…]
GLCC introduces another unique opportunity for access to a massive private car collection! On Saturday May 9th at 9:00am, Greg and Robin Ornazian has gratuitously agreed to open his eclectic private car, bike and memorabilia collection just for GLCC! The location is Troy and the address will be sent to those attending. The plan[…]
GLCC has made the commitment to help youth get involved with the car collecting hobby. As part of this commitment we kicked-off with Oakland Tech School the first annual car show for students 9 years ago. It started with a few Cobras and other vehicles and has grown to 50-70 cars. Students from each of[…]
Werner Meirer Master Works Shop and Collection Tour – April 11th at Noon. 32327 Stephenson Hwy, Madison Heights, MI Sub sandwiches will be served Participation is limited to 30 people Loading…
Cobras, Shelbys, Vipers (all things Shelby inspired) and Coffee is a great opportunity to get out on a Saturday morning for a drive, coffee, good conversation and to get home in time to still cut the grass before your afternoon family fun. Stop for as long or little time as you’d like. The location is[…]
NOTE: Sign up for this event has been concluded. Join us for an exclusive tour of Mike Lafontaine’s family private car collection on Saturday March 28th at 11:00am. Another unique opportunity made available through GLCC!! The location is in Highland and the address will be disclosed to participants prior to the event. Lunch[…]
Check out the latest Mk5 Roadster from Factory Five By way of background, Paul Borror is our local Factory Five expert. Paul has built 4 Factory Five Cobras and has started his 5th which ironically is a MK5! Paul is highly regarded throughout the Factory Five community and with us! Paul is hosting a review[…]
Join us on Saturday December 13th at 5:30pm for our GLCC Holiday Party. This year we are experiencing a new location – Gateway Classics in Dearborn (15011 Commerce Dr S, Dearborn, MI 48120). We will have exclusive access to the facility with typically over 100 classic cars to view. Enjoy a catered dinner from[…]
Starting point is Ford WHQ at 11:00am. Photos will be staged. Then head to Ford’s Garage in Dearborn for lunch. Following lunch the cruise will take Michigan Avenue to Downtown then along Jefferson to Belle Isle. Please RSVP to saacmcrsocialdirector@gmail.com
Join us on Saturday October 4th at 10:00 am for a tour of Motor City Metal Crafter in Mt Clemens (24550 North River Road, Mount Clemens) Dan and Hilary Fournier relocated their business from Canada to the US earlier this year. They are a full-service classic car restoration shop! Hilary ran her own paint shop[…]
Join us on Saturday September 27th for a cruise to the famous White Horse Inn in Metamora. The White Horse Inn was established in 1850 as a general store, then an inn and working stagecoach stop The White Horse Inn is a historical and architectural beauty, serving classic, yet adventurous cuisine. […]
Welcome to the GLCC Fall Cruise on Saturday October 18th starting at 9:00am. This cruise will take us along the Huron River and through the Car and Driver Route. We will end for lunch at Captain Joe’s in Whitmore Lake. Check out the photos of our 2023 C&D and 2022 C&D Cruises to anticipate[…]
GLCC introduces another unique opportunity for access to a massive private car collection! On Saturday September 6th at 1:00pm, Greg and Robin Ornazian has gratuitously agreed to open his eclectic private car, bike and memorabilia collection just for GLCC! The location is Troy and the address will be sent to those attending. About Greg… Many[…]
Some traditions are worth repeating and our Pre Dream Cruise gathering at Pasteiner’s is one of them. On Tuesday August 12th at 6:00 pm (you can arrive as early as 5:00 pm) we will be taking over Steve’s parking lot (33202 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009), hanging out, having dinner and watching (and participating in)[…]
Welcome to the GLCC Poker Run! Here are the highlights: July 19th at 10:00 am start time (July 20th rain date). Starting location is High Octane Cafe (7192 Highland Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48327). We will depart at 10:30. The route shares part of the 2024 Rally with new backroad adventures planned. There will be[…]
Great Lakes Cobra Club and The American Road Thunderbird Club Celebrate the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 16th! (Rain or Shine) 2025 Snake Pit Details (Location/Map) The day will begin at 6:00 am with setup and 7:00 am for arrivals. We will greet you as you enter the grounds and direct you to[…]
Great Lakes Cobra Club Celebrates the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 16th! (Rain or Shine) 2025 Snake Pit Details (Location/Map) The day will begin at 6:00 am with setup and 7:00 am for arrivals. We will greet you as you enter the grounds and direct you to the parking area and registration desk[…]
Got Montana Plates? States Ramp Up the Scrutiny on Tax Dodgers April 29, 2025, 5:00 AM By Michael J. Bologna and Laura Mahoney It would be easy to miss the drab gray building along South Main Street in Kalispell, Montana. But it’s home—at least on paper—to more than 100,000 cars and trucks, scores of sailing vessels, and[…]
Great Lakes Cobra Club Shelby American Automobile Club Motor City Viper Owners Unite to celebrate all things Carroll Shelby at Canterbury Village August 30th at 9:00AM (MAP). IMPORTANT: Enter from the South Entrance Great opportunity to hang out with our friends from SAAC and MCVO, have coffee, cider and donuts and shop all-Michigan based[…]
Mark and Becky Shepler have extended an invitation to visit them at their Car Condo facility in Fenton. We originally planned this cruise for October 2023 and then June 2024 but both days got rained out. Third time will be a charm – June 28th On Saturday, June 28th we will start the day at[…]
Join us Saturday May 3rd (10:00-3:00pm) for their 3rd Annual Charity Open House Event at The Jack Frost Auto Museum. This FREE event is open to the public with no registration needed! Complimentary coffee and donuts will be provided. And food for purchase throughout the day. Our Museums, Restoration Facility and Grounds will be open[…]
Welcome to the GLCC Spring Cruise on Saturday May 24th starting at 9:00am Check out the photos of our 2023 C&D and 2022 C&D Cruises to anticipate how much fun this event will be! Read up on the history of the route. We will begin the day at NO VI Coffee House at 9:00 am[…]