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https://www.jdsaleen.com/InsaacFallClassic.htm
The Fall Classic was the brain-child of our fellow Board member Brent Alexander, along with Ed Meyer and (now Board member) Nate Jones. Along with plenty of help from the sponsors at that time: Jason Billups (Billups Classic Cars), Scott Fuller (Fuller Reproductions) and Barrett-Jackson, the Fall Classic was born during the Pandemic of 2020. During a time when we weren't sure if we could host the event, the pandemic released it's grip just enough in the summer to open registration. The first Fall Classic was held on Friday & Saturday, October 9-11 at the fabulous French Lick Casino & Resort...just before the world began to shut-down again with a second wave of Covid-19.
The event was such a success that our sponsors quickly focused their attention on a second event in 2021. Many of us thought the 2020 show could not be topped, but boy were we wrong. We are now heading into our 6th and final Indiana SAAC Fall Classic. This year's event will take place on Friday & Saturday, October 16-17 and is now co-hosted along with SAAC National!
Much like the name suggests, the Fall Classic is meant to celebrate the Vintage Boss, Shelby, Cobra, GT-40, Tiger and other Specialty Fords with an indoor (climate controlled) display and Concours judged show in the French Lick Pavilion. The Concours judging is done to SAAC National standards on 4-post lifts. New as of 2024, we have opened up 20 display spots for the specialty models of the II & Fox generation Mustangs (requires committee approval) as they are now all 30+ years old...and considered classics!
Not to worry if you are a Late Model owner, as the show is open to spectators at no charge and we have the entire Orange Lot and Parking Garage adjacent to the Pavilion for an All Ford Cruise-in, with no charge or registration required. This is a prestigious event, with some very high dollar cars that you don't want to miss...even if just as a spectator!
Many thanks to sponsors for 2026: Scott Fuller, Billups Classic cars, Tim Lea Restorations and Nates Classic cars
Also a swap meet in parking garage.
I was there for the first and look forward to being there this weekend after a long absence.
Was there last year. There was some "good stuff" for sale outside at the swap meet area. Hope way more cars show up for the outside display.
Can we get a list of the pre-entered cars that are scheduled to be at this show?
Last year
Looks like a full house 20 cars to judge 4 -65 gt350 6 - boss 429s 2-boss 302 - 1 boss 351 - 1 66 gt350 3 67 gt500s 2 -70 gt500 69 mach1 cj and NO 68 shelbys as in the past 68 shelbys were the biggest class so what happened to the 68 shelby guys?
Quote from: Special Ed on October 14, 2026, 08:48:15 AMLooks like a full house. NO 68 shelbys as in the past 68 shelbys were the biggest class so what happened to the 68 shelby guys?
I do not have an easy way to get my "68 there. Logistics is key, and I have double booked this weekend.
Great Show, kudo's to the INSAAC group...