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2026 GLCC Event Plan
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[…]
2025 GLCC Snake Pit at the Woodward Dream Cruise
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[…]
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 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[…]
Frost Thaw
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[…]
GLCC Spring Cruise Along Huron River AND combined with the Car and Driver Route!
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[…]
Bobby Mukkamala Collection Tour and Lunch – March 22nd
On Saturday March 22nd we have yet another opportunity to visit a major private car collection! Car collector and local surgeon Bobby Mukkamala says every one of the 75+ classic cars in his collection has a story explaining why he was attracted to it–and those stories are entertaining. Mukkamala, an otolaryngologist (an ear, nose and[…]
Gilmore Museum Visit with Lake Snakes Cobra Club April 4th/5th
Our friends with the Lake Snakes Cobra Club have invited us to join them on a get away to the Gilmore Museum. The plan is to leave Friday, April 4 and arriving at the Hampton Inn in Kalamazoo The group will be meeting for dinner at a local restaurant (location and time TBD), and then returning[…]
Let’s Goes Racing at Michigan International Speedway
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend a NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway? Well we have an opportunity for you! Have you ever wonder what it would be like to DRIVE YOUR CLASSIC CAR ON THE MIS TRACK??? We we have an even better and exclusive opportunity for[…]
Pontiac Transportation Museum Tour and Lunch
We are hosting our first event of 2025 at the NEW Pontiac Transportation Museum on Saturday March 29th at 10:00am. Join us for a guided tour on Pontiac’s history and great examples of vintage Pontiac’s. AND we will have exclusive access to the “vault” of vehicles being prepared for the museum expansion!! Catered Greek-themed lunch[…]
Happy New Year and Cheers to a great 2025!!
Happy New Year!! As we bid farewell to the laps of the past and gear up for the exhilarating cruises of the future, it’s time to celebrate the bond that unites us all – our passion for the legendary Shelby Cobra. The road ahead is winding and, hopefully, dryer in 2025! We’re off to a[…]
M1 Garage Tour – Exclusively for GLCC Members!
WOW – another exclusive opportunity just for the GLCC Family! We strive to create unique events that the average person does not have access to. And the M1 Concourse Garage Tour is one of those opportunities brought to you by GLCC and with the support of our friends in the M1 Garage Community. Join us[…]
GLCC Members – 2024 Snake Pit at the Woodward Dream Cruise
Great Lakes Cobra Club and The American Road Thunderbird Club are back at Comerica Bank to Celebrate the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 17th! 2024 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[…]
All Seasons Senior Car Shows
Natalie from All Seasons Senior Living has invited us again to share our Cobras with their residents. Following is the schedule: All Seasons Birmingham All Seasons Ann Arbor All Seasons West Bloomfield 111 S Elm St, Birmingham, MI 48009 4600 All Seasons Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 5600 Drake Rd West Bloomfield Township MI[…]
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 August 31st 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[…]
2024 Fun Run Rally Route
While it was a secret leading up to our first rally the route is now available for your personal use (click the map below) Likely we will run this route again in 2024 as a regular event while we design a new secret Fun Run Rally
GLCC Fun Run Rally
Welcome to the GLCC Fun Run Rally! Here are the highlights: July 13th at 10:00 am start time. July 14th is the rain date. Starting and ending location is High Octane Cafe (7192 Highland Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48327) This is a timed rally…not a race. The rally route (which is a secret) will be about 2.5 hours.[…]
Cruise to Mark and Becky Shepler’s Car Condo and Lunch June 29th
Mark and Becky Shepler have extended an invitation to visit them at their Car Condo facility in Fenton. We originally planned this cruise for last October but each event planned in October got rained out. So we thought we would plan for sunny June! On Saturday, June 29th we will start the day at High[…]
Gilmore Muesum Tour with The American Road Thunderbird Club
Our good friends from TARTC have invited GLCC Members to join them on a Bus Ride to Gilmore Museum and Tour!
London Cobra Show – GLCC Update #2
In our last message, we provided basic information about the London Cobra Show in Columbus, Ohio, June 20 – 22. Brief recap, the London Cobra Show is one of the premier events for our hobby. In addition to being one of the largest gatherings of like-minded enthusiasts, it is a fundraiser for the Cystic[…]
GLCC Joins London Cobra Show
The London Cobra Show is one of the premier events for our hobby. Two hundred plus fellow Cobra owners come from all over the country, and in some cases from outside the country, to attend. We are very fortunate to be only a few hours away. In addition to being an outstanding event,[…]
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Classics and Coffee
Hey Automotive Aficionado Get ready to fuel your passion with the roar of engines and the gleam of chrome! Genesis Automotive Group invites you to an exclusive season of Cars & Coffee at the iconic Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. Mark your calendars for: Dates: Saturday, June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, and September 14th, 2024 Time: 9 a.m.[…]
Stahls Auto Museum Tour and Dinner at Finn’s in New Baltimore
Join us for a visit to Stahl’s Auto Museum on Saturday March 2 at 1:00 pm To learn more about the museum and the treat we are in store for check out their website – https://www.stahlsauto.com/ The museum is located at 56516 N Bay Drive, New Baltimore, MI 48051. There is no admission charge but[…]
2024 Event Plan Summary
2024 Event Planning We held a Planning Session in October with the Board and Member representation. Very good session with new ideas and destinations to visit. And important feedback on past events that should be carried forward. From the Planning Session, we published a menu of options for tours and cruises and sought Member[…]
Edsel Ford Estate Tour and Early Dinner – April 6th at 1:00pm
GLCC Guided Tour of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House – April 6th at 1:00 pm In addition to the house tour, we can stroll the grounds, visit the Playhouse and Garage 1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 Nestled along the scenic shores of Lake St. Clair lies the illustrious Edsel &[…]
Happy New Year 2024
As we bid farewell to the laps of the past and gear up for the exhilarating cruises of the future, it’s time to celebrate the bond that unites us all – our passion for the legendary Shelby Cobra. The road ahead is winding, but with the Cobra spirit coursing through our veins, there’s no curve[…]
A message from Ben and Amy Whittredge about Don Whittredge’s participation at the Ford Proving Grounds
From Ben and Amy…. My dad (Don) passed away last week after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 2 years ago. In his last days, he mentioned that being able to attend the Ford Proving Ground experience was one of the highlights of his life! I want to thank everyone who helped[…]
GLCC Goes Slot Car Racing!!
Ever thought about racing your Cobra but didn’t want to risk damage? Did you as a kid race slot cars and ever wonder how to bring back that fun as a youth? Well…we have both covered for you as GLCC GOES SLOT CAR RACING!! Interestingly enough Slot Car Racing still exists today. There are firms[…]
GLCC Detail Clinic at Detail Garage in Livonia
Many members have asked for a private detail clinic focusing on polishing, removing swirls and general paint correction, etc. So…we are making that happen for you Garrett Kubiak, Owner of Detail Garage, is hosting a private detail clinic just for GLCC Members on January 20th, 2024 at 10:00. The location is 33115 Plymouth Rd,[…]
GLCC 2023 Year in Review
Greetings GLCC Friends! As we close out 2023 and welcome in 2024, I would like to reflect on the year of great events and memories with you. We began 2023 with our Season Opening Session at M1 Concourse. A very nice winter day and gathering to review the 2023 Event Plan. Our friend Kevin Byrd[…]
Fall Cruise to Mark and Becky Shepler’s and Lunch – CANCELLED
Mark and Becky Shepler have extended an invitation to visit them at their Car Condo facility in Fenton. So we thought we would make a Fall Cruise out of the opportunity. On Saturday (sunny day) October 14th we will start the day at High Octane Cafe (7192 Highland Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48327) for coffee[…]
Protected: M1 Concourse Private Garage Tour
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M1 Movie Night – Drive-in movies presented by M1 Concourse and Nostalgic Motoring
Watching a movie from your car is back! Go to the drive-in at M1 Concourse to watch a double feature this summer. Relive the nostalgia of bringing a date to a show without leaving your car. Want to share this experience with your kids? Hop in the family truckster and make your way to M1[…]
Snakes Slither to Godfathers Bistro and Cigar Bar – Sunday June 11th at noon
We are pleased to announce that the Godfather Bistro & Cigar Bar has invited the Great Lakes Cobra Club, Viper Club (MCVO) and Shelby Club (SAAC MCR) to gather on Sunday June 11th at noon to celebrate all things Shelby related. Last year we have about 20-25 cars and everyone had a great time (even[…]
2023 Snake Pit at the Woodward Dream Cruise (for TARTC members)
Great Lakes Cobra Club and The American Road Thunderbird Club are back at Comerica Bank to Celebrate the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 19th 2023 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[…]
2023 Snake Pit at the Woodward Dream Cruise
Great Lakes Cobra Club and The American Road Thunderbird Club are back at Comerica Bank to Celebrate the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 19th 2023 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[…]
Pre Dream Cruise Gathering at Pasteiners
Some traditions are worth repeating and our Pre Dream Cruise gathering at Pasteiner’s is one of them. On Tuesday August 15th 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)[…]
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 2nd 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[…]
Piquette Plant Tour and Lunch
Join us on April 15th at noon for a tour of the historic Piquette Plant and Lunch at nearby Z’s Villa! Check out the rich history As the birthplace of the Ford Model T car, the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is recognized as one of the most significant automotive heritage sites in the world![…]
2023 London Cobra Show – Registration is OPEN!!
Registration is open for the 2023 London Cobra Show (LCS) June 22-24! SHOW OVERVIEW The London Cobra Show is open to 1960’s era Shelby Cobra Roadsters, Daytona Coupes and the Ford GT40, both replicas and originals. If you love Cobras, the London Cobra Show is the place for you, as you will meet a[…]
GLCC Exclusive Event at Ford’s Michigan Proving Grounds – July 21, 2023
Greetings GLCC Friends! In 2019, John Scholtes and I worked to develop a BIG (GLCC EXCLUSIVE) EVENT at the Michigan Proving Grounds in Romeo. This was one of those events that was a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity! Check out the pictures from 2019 to see for yourself. We were informed by Ford that this would not be offered in the[…]
M1 Concourse Major Events
Friends Below are overviews of the M1 Woodward Dream Show and American Speed Festival 2023 Woodward Dream Show and M1 Cruise In 2.3.23 ASF Program Overview and Preliminary Schedule of Events 2.3.23 The M1 Woodward Dream Cruise event has changed for 2023. It is being positioned more like a “cars and coffee” where people can[…]
Oakland Technology School Car Show for the Students
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 7 years ago. It started with a few Cobras and other vehicles and has grown to 50-70 cars. Students from each of[…]
Henry Ford Museum Tour and Breakfast
Saturday March 18th we are organizing a visit to the Henry Ford Museum The day will start with Breakfast at Leon’s Family Dining at 9:30 AM. Leon’s is located at 23830 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124 The Henry Ford Museum is just a few minutes from Leon’s and is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd,[…]
2023 Season Kick-off at M1 with Kevin Byrd
On Saturday February 4th our friends from M1 hosted our 2023 Season Kick-off Event featuring our guest speaker Kevin Byrd. Great afternoon with over 50 GLCC members present (click here for photos) !! Michael and Jeff reviewed plans for 2023 Dave Sherman, M1 VP, review M1 event plans Kevin Byrd entertained us with his history,[…]
Great Lakes Cobra Club – 2023 Season Kick-off at M1 Concourse Saturday February 4th at 1:00pm
Great Lakes Cobra Club 2023 Season Kick-off at M1 Concourse Saturday February 4th, 2023 at 1:00pm 1 Motorsports Dr. Pontiac, MI 48341 Join us at the M1 Concourse Event Pavilion for our 2023 Season Kick-off Event! You maybe wondering why we are we hosting an event in the middle of Winter. The reasons are[…]
Auburn Museum Tour
Auburn Museum Tour November 12th, 2022 Automobile Museum Features Auburns, Cords Duesenberg’s and more! The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, a National Historic Landmark, has welcomed nearly two million visitors from all 50 states and from over 40 countries since the museum opened its doors at Noon on Saturday, July 6, 1974. It inhabits the[…]
Cruise to Historic Mason on Saturday October 15th
Rod Dittmar and Dave Gabbey have designed a fantastic cruise from Pickney to Mason using one of their favorite routes! The cruise is starting at Town Square Park, E Main St, Pinckney, MI 48169 at 9:00am October 15th. Parking is noted in red on Mill Street. We will stop in to the Pickney Bakery (noted[…]
Grosse Pointe Farms Concourse d’Elegance – Sunday September 25 from noon to 3:00pm
We have added a new event to the GLCC roster of cool activities (thanks Russ and John for the suggestion!). Grosse Pointe Farms hosts an annual Concours d’Elegance at the Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park (350 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236) on Sunday September 25th from noon to 3:00pm. This is[…]