I'm a little surprised this hasn't been posted already.
This year's MCACN will feature a invitational Shelby display of 6 out of the 10 built 65 GT 350's known as the "Prototype Street Cars" according to MCACN's pre-event magazine. Car #10 and #13 will be displayed along with 4 other 65 Shelby prototypes.
Chuck Cantwell is also to be at the display.
More information can be found at www.MCACN.com
003 will be there. This is quite a significant gathering of prototype cars, likely to never happen again.
My #006 car will be part of the display, #009 will also be there. Looking forward to a great time!
Stop by the Corvette Legends Invitational, where my entire 1963-1967 Corvette tanker collection will be on display....
https://www.mcacn.com/invitational-displays?pgid=l74y1bc7-7d6e6655-01da-4a23-8361-353c42ff34fc
Thanks to the SAAC members that stopped by and said "Hi", the early GT350 display was pretty amazing too.
Quote from: Bill Collins on November 05, 2022, 12:28:20 PM
My #006 car will be part of the display, #009 will also be there. Looking forward to a great time!
Did you wash and wax it? I hope not, that car is the most unrestored early car out there
Quote from: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on November 21, 2022, 05:00:47 PM
Quote from: Bill Collins on November 05, 2022, 12:28:20 PM
My #006 car will be part of the display, #009 will also be there. Looking forward to a great time!
Did you wash and wax it? I hope not, that car is the most unrestored early car out there
No, but I did clean the windows ;D. I also returned it to the bumper front end and proper rocker stripes, complete with matching patina! A shout out to Tim Lea for the excellent work!
Here is the MCACN lineup - arranged in serial # order - 003, 006, 009, 010, 012, 013
The owners, also standing left to right in serial # sequence, with Chuck Cantwell.
003 - Nick Smith
006 - Bill Collins
Chuck C
009 - Gary Barnes (not in attendance)
010 - Dale Spahr
012 - William Deary
013 - Tony Conover
Posted here on 11-20-22
https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=21091.0
Great pictures keep them coming
I spoke to one Shelby owner who entered his in Pinnacle Certification. He was very impressed with the judges knowledge, information, and attitudes. He said it was far better than any SAAC or MCA judging he has ever had done.
Another one saved
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fRUvs1AD488
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 25, 2022, 09:03:03 AM
Another one saved
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fRUvs1AD488
Wait, you mean someone can restore a salt water immersed classic car, who knew ;)
Bill
It will be stunning !
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 25, 2022, 09:39:05 AM
It will be stunning !
Knowing the reputation of the shop doing the work, I have no doubt.
Bill
Quote from: MikeljGT500HE on November 25, 2022, 08:57:51 AM
I spoke to one Shelby owner who entered his in Pinnacle Certification. He was very impressed with the judges knowledge, information, and attitudes. He said it was far better than any SAAC or MCA judging he has ever had done.
Interesting given the MCACN judges are typically current MCA and SAAC judges.
Excellent point Mr Gaines
I am not a judge in any venue, but have been in the past.
I actually think the venue is considerably more lenient based on my personal observations. Some people dont want real criticism and just think they are entitled to an award. Not saying thats the case here...
Just my opinion, others may feel differently 😉
As a 300 point+ NCRS master judge, I know the MCACN Triple Damond Corvette judging is way more lenient than what we do, so it is possible it is all pretty cursory at MCACN.
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 25, 2022, 10:57:20 AM
I actually think the venue is considerably more lenient based on my personal observations. ....
Mine also but just my observations of the event in past years
Quote from: Bob Gaines on November 25, 2022, 10:48:04 AM
Interesting given the MCACN judges are typically current MCA and SAAC judges.
+1. Both times 5S003 was judged there (2019-Pinnacle, 2021-Milestone), it was all MCA judges.
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 25, 2022, 10:57:20 AM
I actually think the venue is considerably more lenient based on my personal observations. Some people dont want real criticism and just think they are entitled to an award. Not saying thats the case here...
Know of a Shelby that was shown at MCACN last year that only had 1 point deducted. It had received Bronze at MCA before that and then Silver at the 2nd MCA event. Same car won Gold in Div 2 SAAC and Gold at French Lick.
They are all good venues. Its unfortunate that politics and personalities have to be factors. It is a turn off for many people.
Does anyone have pictures of the yellow KR convertible that was at the show?
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 26, 2022, 07:27:26 AM
They are all good venues. Its unfortunate that politics and personalities have to be factors. It is a turn off for many people.
Agreed, it is what keeps many people out of this game.
Quote from: Coralsnake on November 26, 2022, 08:39:52 AM
Does anyone have pictures of the yellow KR convertible that was at the show?
Pete, I was there all weekend and I don't recall seeing a yellow KR convertible.
Okay thanks Bill
For the 2023 show they will be highlighting Ford & Mercury vehicles.
Featuring a "Better Idea Big Block" Display for November 18+19