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[…]
GLCC introduces another unique opportunity for access to a massive private car collection! On Saturday April 2 at 9:30, 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[…]
Join us for a visit to Stahl’s Auto Museum on Saturday March 5th at 11:00 am 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[…]
This is a very preliminary view of the 2022 GLCC Event Plan. Unless stated otherwise we have not yet plotted specific dates. That will be done in January. January Paul Borror Hot Rod Build Tour – January 15th at 9:00 (TO BE RESCHEDULED) February Date Night Dinner and Theater – SOLD OUT Motor City[…]
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[…]
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!),[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]