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!! 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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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
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.[…]
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[…]
Our good friends from TARTC have invited GLCC Members to join them on a Bus Ride to Gilmore Museum and Tour!
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[…]
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,[…]
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.[…]
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 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[…]
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 &[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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,[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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)[…]
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[…]
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![…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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,[…]
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, 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 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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Join us for a tour of Historic Milford on Saturday August 6th! Our GLCC event strategy includes picking interesting towns to visit and to plan scenic routes to get there. And to pick destinations that are geographically distributed to appeal to all locations of our member base. This cruise event will feature a tour of[…]
Great Lakes Cobra Club and The American Road Thunderbird Club are back at Comerica Bank to Celebrate the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 20th 2022 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[…]
FORD PERFORMANCE REVS UP STUDENTS WITH VISIT TO OAKLAND TECH CAR SHOW ROYAL OAK, Mich. – It’s no secret in the car hobby these days that some corporate marketing execs have been withdrawing support for traditional automotive events in the belief that enthusiasts are no longer a viable market and don’t interact well with the younger,[…]
We are pleased to announce that the Godfather Bistro & Cigar Bar has invited the Viper Club (MCVO) and Great Lakes Cobra Club to gather on Sunday June 12th at noon! Our friends at MCVO organized this event in 2021 and invited us to join them this year! The Bistro features refreshments, dining menu and fine[…]
Join us for the Lake Huron Cruise to Harbor Beach on Saturday June 4th! Our driving GLCC event strategy includes picking interesting towns to visit and to plan scenic routes to get there. And to pick destinations that are geographically distributed to appeal to all locations of our member base. This cruise event will feature[…]
Welcome to the GLCC C&D Route Cruise on Saturday September 17th! 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[…]
We are VERY pleased to announce a private tour of the Larry Smith Motor Room Collection Saturday July 2 at 9:00 am Here’s a little background on Larry – click here and here. The address is 888 Orchard Lake Road – click here for map. Coffee and Donuts will[…]
We are delighted to be welcomed back by William Deary to The Carroll Collection on Saturday July 16th at 10:00am! By way of background, the primary purpose of The Carroll Collection is to celebrate the automotive genius of Carroll Shelby, the incredible legacy and tradition that were created by the employees of Shelby American, and[…]
GLCC Tech Event at Nostalgic Motoring Limited Saturday April 16th at 9:00am 1240 Doris Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Mark Lieberman and team will take us through what is required to revive a 30 year old ERA that was built and never driven. This walk through will prove beneficial on how to maintain your car[…]