About the Great Lakes Cobra Club
Whether you own a Cobra, are thinking about building a Cobra or are simply captivated by them, this is your central resource for all things Cobra related.
Our focus, as a Club, is to unite like-minded Cobra enthusiasts (and we are not exclusive to Cobras), build life-long friendships and to create an environment that encourages camaraderie and driving our cars.
Our event calendar is always evolving so check back frequently for event opportunities and meeting details.
OUR FOCUS - GET OUT AND DRIVE
Explore our plans and let us know any suggested events.
To review the GLCC Calendar including holidays and share with your personal calendar, please click here
The GLCC Board of Directors
Our Mission: To Provide Diverse Opportunities for Members to Build Relationships, Socialize and Drive our Cars
Jeff Grice
George Acree
Tony Simari
Bob Harvey
Bob Russel
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Latest News From GLCC
2021 Great Lakes Cobra Club Holiday Party
The Great Lakes Cobra Club Holiday Party is set for December 4 at 6:00pm If you have not attended in the past or just want to reminisce check out the fun from 2019! This year we have planned a little entertainment to enhance the evening! Larry Rydzewski and club member Sara (Larry’s daughter[…]
GLCC Monthly Meeting Agenda September 21st at 7:00pm
Great Lakes Cobra Club Members Meeting September 21, 2021 https://www.gotomeet.me/GLCC or (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 255-830-101 Club Health Membership Update – 114 Members Cash Balance – $4,472.49 as of September 20 GLCC Branded Merchandise New polo shirts added Event Reflections Pre-Dream Cruise at Pasteiners Snake Pit with improvements for 2022: Trash. Far more than I expected.[…]
Jewels of Washtenaw Fall Color Cruise October 9th
October 9th 2021 The Jewels of Washtenaw County Cruise Led by John and Jennie Stinson We have reserved parking for our starting and ending point in Dexter near: 3258 Broad Street, Dexter MI 48130 Coffee at Joe and Rosie Coffee and Tea House 8074 Main St, Dexter, MI 48130: between 9:00 and 10:00 am[…]
Great Lakes Cobra Club Donation to Holy Cross Children’s Services
August 29, 2021 Ms. Kassie Kretzschmar Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Holy Cross Children’s Services 8759 Clinton-Macon Rd., Clinton, MI 49236 Dear Kassie, A key mission of the Great Lakes Cobra Club (GLCC) is to make an impact on our community. We accomplish this mission in several ways. As a car club the basics[…]
September 18th Cruise to Car & Driver Route and Lunch at Zukey Lake
Welcome to the GLCC End of Summer Cruise on Saturday September 18th Well…in June we attempted this cruise and carried it out…but in the rain! Many members asked to repeat later in the year (without the rain) so here we go!!! We will meet at No VI Coffee and Tea House in Novi at 9:30[…]
2021 Great Lakes Cobra Club Snake Pit at the Woodward Dream Cruise
WOW – what a great day at the 2021 Snake Pit celebrating the Woodward Dream Cruise!!! Picture perfect weather (although a little hot but I will take that over rain)!! About 120 people were in attendance with sporting Cobras, Thunderbirds, a massive truck (Mark, I bet the people on Woodward cleared a path for you and Jason!),[…]
Pre Dream Cruise Viewing (and August meeting) at Pasteiners Hobby on Woodward
Some traditions are worth repeating and our Pre Dream Cruise gathering at Pasteiner’s is one of them. On Tuesday August 17th 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) the[…]
Snakes in the Grass at Canterbury Village
Great Lakes Cobra Club Shelby American Automobile Club Motor City Viper Owners Unite to celebrate all things Carroll Shelby at Canterbury Village September 4th at 9:00AM (MAP) – Enter via 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 products[…]
GLCC Members Meeting and Officer Nominations – July 20th at 7:00pm
Great Lakes Cobra Club July Members Meeting July 20, 2021 https://www.gotomeet.me/GLCC or (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 255-830-101 Club Health Membership Update – 109 Members. Cash Balance – $4,034.28 as of July 13. GLCC Branded Merchandise Orders are being processed. Sharon will update individuals on status. Event Reflections C&D Route Cruise (we will repeat in conjunction[…]
2021 Woodward Dream Cruise is On with GLCC and TARTC (FOR TARTC MEMBERS)
Great Lakes Cobra Club and The American Road Thunderbird Club is back at Comerica Bank to Celebrate the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 21st 2021 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[…]
GLCC Snake Pit at the 2021 Woodward Dream Cruise
Great Lakes Cobra Club is back at Comerica Bank to Celebrate the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 21st 2021 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[…]
Grosse Pointe Home Tour from with Seats of our Cobras – Saturday July 31, 2021
On Saturday July 31 (rain date is August 1) at 9:30 am GLCC will begin a journey through time by visiting (from the street) key historical homes throughout the Grosse Pointes. This eclectic tour is being led by John and Becky Scholtes!!! The morning will start at 9:30 am at Cornwall Bakery (15215 Kercheval[…]
June 15 2021 GLCC Members Meeting
June 15, 2021 https://www.gotomeet.me/GLCC or (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 255-830-101 Club Health Membership Update – 106 Members (4 new members over the past month) Cash Balance – $4,193.28 Event Reflections Chris Theodore/M1 Event Ed and Jenny Shoobridge Cruise Cobras and Coffee held at High Octane Bakery Cruise to Car and Driver Top[…]
May 19th GLCC Meeting Agenda
May 19, 2021 https://www.gotomeet.me/GLCC or (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 255-830-101 Club Health Membership Update – 102 Members Cash Balance – $3,839.21 Catering Deposits from 2020 – $1,370 Feedback from Members of Food Cost 22 responses to the survey questions on food concerns (nearly as many as our annual survey) Responders expressed appreciation for the[…]
The Last Shelby Cobra – My Times With Carroll Shelby Presented by Author and Automotive Executive Chris Theodore
SAVE THE DATE!!! Saturday May 29, 2021 10:00am at The M1 Concourse Garage 6 and 7 Chris Theodore will be speaking to the Great Lakes Cobra Club about his book The Last Shelby Cobra and his times with Carroll Shelby. Chris will have books available for purchase and signing. Please support our guest speaker. Also[…]
April 20, 2021 Meeting Agenda
April 20, 2021 GLCC Membership Meeting Agenda Club Health Membership Update – 100 Cash Balance – $4,184 Catering Deposits – $1,370 Group Events Considering COVID Conditions For now, we will “officially” avoid events that have large groups such as AutoRama, London Cobra Show, etc. Near-term events have been planned with safety and social[…]
GLCC Cruise to Memphis, Yale, Port Huron and Marine City
Shoobridge Spring Cruise – June 5th ! (Rain date is June 12th) Ed and Jenny Shoobridge developed this exciting picturesque Spring Cruise for 2021. The full route with addresses can be viewed by clicking here (Note: Modify the starting point for the best route from your location to Ed and Jenny’s as the map[…]
June Cruise to Car and Driver Route and lunch at Zukey Lake Tavern
Welcome to the GLCC Summer Cruise on Saturday June 19th Last year Tony and Bob plotted out a cruise route from Novi to the Ann Arbor area and ultimately experiencing the Car & Driver Top 10 Route! It was a THRILL. Actually the course to the C&D route was AT LEAST as exhilarating as the[…]
February 16 2021 GLCC Members Meeting
February 16, 2021 – Virtual Members Meeting Welcome New Members and[…]
2020 is in the Rearview Mirror…Let’s Focus on Making 2021 our Best Year Yet!
Greetings Great Lakes Cobra Club Friends! In past years we lamented about cool temperatures, too much rain, winter came to early, and so on… Who would have thought 2020 would have brought the challenges we have faced? On top of the impacts associated with COVID, we lost two members of our GLCC family: Bill Gill[…]
GLCC Board of Directors Announcement
As you may have noticed, Jeff and Sharon Grice have been noticeably absent this year at GLCC events. Jeff and Sharon’s absence will continue into 2021 to attend to personal matters. During this period Jeff will continue to handle Club communication and The Board will continue to steward the Club as we have during 2020.[…]
2020 GLCC Holiday Party December 12th at 6:00pm
The 2020 Holiday Party is all set at Indianwood again this year! The party is on for December 12 at 6:00pm. If you have not attended in the past or just want to reminisce, check out the photos from 2019! The menu includes: Hors D ‘Oeuvres Coconut Shrimp Beef Wellington Bacon-wrapped Scallops Mixed Salads Pasta[…]
First Lupus for a Cure Car Cruise
From: Lauren <lauren.burger1@gmail.com> Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2020 at 9:38 AM Subject: RE: First Lupus for a Cure Car Cruise To: George Acree <georgepen65@gmail.com>, Ben Rathbun <ben@milupus.org>, Alexandra Christenson <alexandra@milupus.org Happy Sunday, George! It’s hard to believe that after so much prep work, our first ever Cruise for a Cure is behind us! First and[…]
2020 Fall Country Cruise
Welcome to the GLCC Fall Color Tour on Saturday October 3rd! Last year Tony and Bob plotted out a cruise route from Novi to the Ann Arbor area and ultimately experiencing the Car & Driver Top 10 Route! It was a THRILL. Actually the course to the C&D route was AT LEAST as exhilarating as[…]
Cruise for a Cure
Lauren Burger, Communications Manager with the Michigan Lupus Foundation contacted us to participate in this very worthwhile charity event. Lauren is the Granddaughter of Joyce and Pat Burger former GLCC Members. Pat, Joe Burgers brother, passed away in 2016. Michigan Lupus Foundation has invited us to a CRUISE FOR A CURE on Saturday, September[…]
3rd Annual Snakes in the Grass at Canterbury Village
Our Thirds Snakes in the Grass event will be September 5 at the beautiful and scenic Canterbury Village beginning at 9:00am. This is a great opportunity for talk, make new friends and enjoy coffee and donuts at Yates Cider Mill. Plus, to visit the great shops that Canterbury has to offer! Lunch will be available at[…]
Private Collection and Restoration Shop Tour July 25
It is amazing the collections that are around town and not known… For this opportunity Ed and Jenny Shoobridge uncovered Jack Frost Auto Museum and Restorations in Washington Township (www.jackfrostautomuseum.com/). This gem is located on a private estate on Campground Road. Jack Frost Auto Museum is a working automotive museum and restoration facility that specializes[…]
Ron Robert’s Passed Away on June 11, 2020
I am sadden to share the news that our dear friend and former GLCC Member Ron Roberts passed away on Thursday. Ron was a Detroit native and very active in the Cobra community. He worked at Ford and played with all things that had a motor; boats, fast hot rods, Cobras, race cars.. Ron and[…]
High Octane Cafe and Bakery – Cobra Day
Tom Llewelyn is hosting GLCC for cars and coffee at High Octane Cafe and Bakery on June 20th at 8:00am. We met and became friends with Tom at the tour of Larry Smith’s Collection in 2018. The location is 1952 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 – click here for map For those[…]
GLCC Cobras and Coffee
A suggestion from the 2019 Member Survey was to create our own Cars and Coffee. To that end we are starting on June 13th and they will also be held on July 11th, August 8th, September 12th and October 10th. Arrival time is 8:30. We may continue through the winter months, inside or course, if[…]
GLCC Re-opens for (cautious) Cruising!
Greetings GLCC Members! I hope you have had a good week! And I suspect a little better than the past weeks due to the Stay-at-Home order rescinded and most businesses that were closed now allowed to operate!! VERY good news!! As discussed in past newsletters we prepared for this moment in time with a cautious plan[…]
GLCC State of the Club Amid the Covid-19 Virus – May 1 2020
The GLCC Board met on Thursday April 30th (virtually of course) and we want to share our feelings, observations and very preliminary thoughts on possible events in 2020 once we are cleared to congregate. First, we would like to share our reflections as it relates to our go-forward event plan for 2020: The realty is “normal” will[…]
Bill Gill Memorial Service Recording
Greetings friends, This is to share the recording of Bill’s memorial service held on May 7, 2020 My apologies as the first minute of the service was not recorded but the most important parts were captured. To view the video and transcript please click here. And for better quality this is Sara’s rendition of[…]
Virtual Memorial Service for Bill Gill – Thursday at 7:30pm
Friends of Bill Gill Given these uncertain times we do not know at this moment what formal services are planned for our dear friend Bill Gill so we thought it would be appropriate for his friends to gather on Thursday May 7 at 7:30 pm in Bill’s honor to reflect on our brother, celebrate his[…]
What IT Means to Drive A Cobra
Author: Glenn Jacob Since most of us have some free time. Here is a previous lengthy post about Driving a Cobra. What It Means to Drive a Cobra “If you want to just gas and go, and never have to worry about replacing an alternator, or snuggling down the header bolts, or getting a wet[…]
Greg Ornazian Collection Private Tour
GLCC introduces another unique opportunity for access to a massive private car collection! On Saturday March 21, Greg Ornazian has gratuitously agreed to open his eclectic private car, bike and memorabilia collection just for GLCC! About Greg: Many car collectors focus on a specific kind of vehicle. They might deal in sports cars or[…]
2020 AutoRama and Visit with Paul Borror
Friends, Paul and Sharon Borror will be debuting their Factory Five Daytona Cobra Coupe at Autorama this year!! The plan is to meet at the ticket box area on Saturday February 29 at 9:00am. For those interested we plan lunch in Greek Town. AND…the first 10 people to RSVP (1 ticket per household) will receive[…]
2020 Season Kick Off, Event Plan Review and Guest Speaker
On Saturday March 28 at 11:00 (arrival at 10:30) we are hosting our 2020 Season Kick-off Meeting. In past years we have held at really cool venues such as Lingenfelter Collection, Edsel Ford Estate, Stahls Auto Museum… This year we are changing things up a bit… Instead of a really cool location we have a[…]
Private Tour of the Mike Berardi Ford Collection
Friends, One of the benefits of GLCC is our ability to open doors for you to have access private car collections. And here’s another unique opportunity for us! Mike Berardi, former Ford Executive, has agreed to open his collection to us for a private tour on Saturday February 15th. Mike has a unique collection of[…]
2019 Year in Review
This year, like 2018, has been a challenge for all car enthusiasts in the area. No Spring. No Fall. Lots of rain in the summer. Snow early. Another thrifted driving season. I recall 6 years ago our Spring Lake St Clair Cruise was in mid-April and it was a gorgeous day. Since then we have[…]
2020 London Cobra Show
Great Lakes Cobra Club, Save the dates of June 25 – 27, 2020 for the 2020 London Cobra Show (LCS). This show was originally called the Double Venom Spring Fling (DVSF) and became known as the London Cobra Show in 2005. 2020 will be a special year as it will be the 20th anniversary of[…]
Cars, Coffee and Coupes with Sharon and Paul Borror
Join us on Saturday January 25th at 9:00 at Sharon and Paul’s house for Coffee, Donuts and Coupe Talk. This is fourth outing to view Paul’s Cobra Build escapades and trust me when I say it is an education and lots of fun!! Brides will enjoy special time with Sharon but[…]
GLCC Holiday Party in Review
GLCC Friends, By all accounts this was the best-ever GLCC Holiday Party!! The folks at Indianwood Country Club treated us like royalty and provided a wonderful dinner. Our own Bob Russel personally prepared all of the deserts!! Our (permanent) Masters of Ceremony for Secret Santa, George and Rhonda Vidu, had a ton of fun leading[…]
“Ford vs. Ferrari” Ford GT40 MkII No. 2: Ask the Man Who Owns It
William Deary, owner of The Carroll Collection, bought the car after filming. Todd LassaWriter, Photographer Nov 26, 2019 Who buys a movie car after it was used to win in a racing film, in this case the recently released Ford v Ferrari? How does the average enthusiast even get the chance to buy such a car? The[…]
GLCC GIVES FROM THE HEART!!
Our Woodward Dream Cruise Snake Pit Event is more than just having fun. A byproduct of this event is directing collections as donations to a variety of charities. Here’s the recap from the 2019 Snake Pit and your generosity! $2,345 collected and donated for Police Benevolent Fund and Optimist Charities. 100% of the registration fee[…]
2019 GLCC Holiday Party at Indianwood Saturday December 7 6:00pm
The 2019 Holiday Party is all set at Indianwood again this year! The party is on for December 7 at 6:00pm. The menu includes: Hors D ‘Oeuvres Cocunut Shrimp Beef Wellington Bacon-wrapped Scallops Mixed Salads Pasta Indianwood Chicken Tenderloin Beef Tips Deserts A couple of fine points about the evening As you approach the[…]
Great Lakes Cobra Club Country Cruise October 5th
We are creating our own 2019 Fall Color Tour on Saturday October 5th! In the past we have participated with the Richmond Country Cruisers in their Fall Color Tour in the thumb-area. To make the Country Cruise accessible by a wider geography we have designed our own Country Cruise Route! As an overview we will[…]
Snakes on Telegraph
Rick Sheldon of the Graff Automotive Group solicited ideas on how to help them promote the grand opening of their mega-facility on Telegraph in Southfield. In collaboration with Bruce Heckman (Viper Club) and Steve White (Shelby Club) we came up with the idea to display Shelby inspired vehicles. Rick LOVED the idea. So we are on!! Join us on[…]