The purpose of this update is to reflect on 2018 and to peek into 2019. Frankly, spring cannot come fast enough! Throughout the year you have provided feedback on the Club and the events. Thank you. That feedback has been critical to shaping the Club and creating memorable experiences enjoyable by all. In 2018, we created 30 opportunities to gather,[…]
As previously shared, the proceeds from the Snake Pit Silent Auction, plus Corporate Donations, were provided to Holy Cross Children’s Services. Additionally the proceeds from the Snake Pit Registrations were donated to the Police Benevolent Fund. We received a very nice letter from the CEO of Holy Cross Services, below:
Hey Gang, Shame on me…I neglected to take pictures at our meet-up at Pete’s Garage. We had a GREAT turnout. 24 GLCC members attended. 2 drove Cobra’s and 1 Corvette. Plus we Facetimed Zach Donnelly who for the first time in 4 years has not made this event. Zach is in Boot Camp. He was[…]
Thanks to all those who were able to attend the first Annual Snakes in the Grass at Canterbury Village! Weather cooperated. We had nearly 40 Shelby-inspired cars. Everyone seemed to have a good time! Check out the pictures:
Some traditions are worth repeating and our Pre Dream Cruise gathering at Pasteiner’s is one of them. On Tuesday August 14th 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[…]
We are setting a new tradition for the July 4th celebration this year. While we have all enjoyed cars and coffee with Bill and Sally at the Troy Airport often circumstances change and change creates new opportunities. This year the owners ofare opening up their facility for our Independence Day Gathering! Prefix Corporation[…]
From our friend Bill Cook: NHRA Museum Galpin Auto Peterson Museum Fabulous Fords Forever Knotts Berry Farm
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 4 years ago. It started with a few Cobras and other vehicles and has grown to 50-70 cars. Students from each of[…]
Very nice day starting with a delicious breakfast at Nicks Pancake House in Ann Arbor followed by a visit with our good friend William Deary at The Carroll Collection.
After seeing a 1968 Shelby Mustang at 17, William Deary started collecting all things Carroll Shelby—first posters and tees, then cars William Deary, a health-care entrepreneur from Jackson, Mich., on his Original Venice Crew 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350R, as told to A.J. Baime in the Wall Street Journal. When I was 17, I visited[…]
We sure pick our events well! Brad and team have selected the first M1 C&C, which we have on our event plan, to feature FORDS!!! Gates open an hour early (7am) just for Fords…see below for details and RSVP. Check out the pictures from last year…spot any familiar faces/Cobras – click here??? RSVP so[…]
On March 24th, we held our 2018 Season Kick-off Event at The Lingenfelter Collection. A very rare opportunity for a private visit to Ken’s collection of fine automobiles. The Collection is said to be the 5th largest private collection in the country. Nearly 50 people enjoyed the afternoon strolling through Ken’s cars and catching up. […]
On Saturday March 17th at 9:00am Paul and Sharon are hosting a gathering to review Paul’s Daytona Coupe build progress and to hang out with Sharon and see their new house. To get a tease for the fine details to-date, you can view and monitor Paul’s build progress by clicking here. This is a MEMBERS[…]
Another GLCC First! A private world renown car collection, that is typically only open for Charity Events and seldom to private groups, is being opened just for GLCC… (Press Play) PLUS!!! John Clor, Ford Performance Communication Manager as our Guest Speaker! Veteran automotive journalist, author and marketer John M. Clor has owned,[…]
If our classic cars don’t bring out the inner child in us, the 5,000 square foot train display certainly did! Many conversations reflecting on childhood days with trains and I know a few friends were thinking about resurrecting those dreams in adulthood. About 18 GLCC and Tbird Club members braved the snow for lunch and[…]
Please enjoy this preview that is a chapter from the documentary on Bob Bondurant currently in development.
28 Members ventured out on a cold Saturday to warm their soles with anticipation of another great driving season! If you missed the meeting, the presentation can be downloaded: Powerpoint version with video on slide 18 (click here) or if you do not have Powerpoint here is a PDF Version without video (click here). David[…]
High-dollar Ferrari hammers ‘sold,’ former President Bush visits Scottsdale to benefit charity Arizona Auction Week wraps up today with sales continuing at Barrett-Jackson, Russo and Steele and Silver Auctions Arizona, but it will be somewhat anti-climactic after an amazing Saturday. On Saturday, the high-dollar sale of the week was achieved when a 1965 Ferrari 275[…]
We will be securing GLCC Club parking again for the 2018 St Johns Concours! More details to follow. To generate excitement about this years event, the Concours staff has published a 2018 Concours Lookbook – click here to view. Enjoy! Jeff
Our friend Jeff Burgy shared is pictorial review of Mecum Auction in Kissimmee Florida – Enjoy!!
GLCC joins our friends in the Thunderbird Club for a tour of CHI-Town Union Station model railroad in Union Lake. Details are on our Event Calendar – click here. This is a nationally known and world’s largest O gauge layout that covers over 5,000 sq. ft. It has undergone a recent refresh. We will[…]
The purpose of this update is to reflect on 2017 and to peek into 2018. Throughout the year you have provided feedback on the Club and the events. Thank you. That feedback has been critical to shaping the Club and creating memorable experiences enjoyable by all. In 2017, we created nearly 40 opportunities to gather,[…]
Important Background In 2016 the Board set forth the process to create and use a Google Enterprise Account for email and document storage. The initial purpose behind this was to create a GLCC documentation system to facilitate succession of any Board member. Simply moving communication and documentation from personal accounts to a GLCC account…and[…]
Enjoy this video review of the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise … 13th Annual Bloomfield Twp Classic Car Show from Bloomfield Township on Vimeo.