5 ‘Must See’ Vehicles at the 2017 Classics and Chrome Car Show
Start your engines, after a two year hiatus, the Stateline's premiere car show will be revving it's way back to the Rockford area in May.
In 2015 and 2016, the show took a couple years off due to the lack of a suitable location, but the good news is, this year a great location was found and the show will return Bigger and Better than ever!
The Classics and Chrome Car Show is Northern Illinois Premier and Largest Car Show and will be back for two big days May 6th and 7th indoor at the former J.C. Penney location at the Machesney Park Mall.
This year's show will once again spotlight over a 100 unique vehicles that will span over 100 years including pre and post-war classics, sports cars, muscle cars, hot-rod and custom cars, exotic and race cars, specialty cars and motorcycles.
Here are 5 Cars you have to check out
1. 1912 Flanders 20 Roadster
1912 Flanders 20 Roadster was the last year of production for the Flanders as the company was taken over by Studebaker that same year. It was considered the sports car of it's day
2. The 1950 Jaguar XK-120 OTS
The Jaguar XK-120 was the "World's Fastest Production Car". Today, it remains one of the most beautiful cars ever produced.
3. The 1965 Buick Skylark 2-Door Coupe
This ’65 Buick Skylark 2-Door coupe is all original, 'unrestored' and is a 3-time Silver Award winner at the Buick Club of America Nation.
4.The 1970 American Motors AMX
All muscle, baby! This 1970 AMX is just 1 of 118 ever produced in “Big Bad Orange” at the factory and features the "Go Pack" 390 V8.
5. The 1972 Ferrari Dino
The 1972 Ferrari Dino has risen to become one of the most collectible Ferraris in the world. The Dino features a 6-cylinder engine and was created to compete head to head with Porsche’s iconic 911. Known for its powerful V-12 engine.
Do not want to miss these awesome pieces of machinery along with 95+ other cool vehicles at the 2017 Classics and Chrome Car Show. Also, the Classics and Chrome Car and Motorcycle Show will also feature an elite collection from The Automobile Gallery in Green Bay, which is one of the finest auto museums in the United States and the legendary Windy City Alley Cats are bringing a complete display. Visitors will also have the chance to chat with the owners of the vehicles on exhibition.
IF YOU GO:
WHAT: 2017 Classics and Chrome Car and Motorcycle Show
WHERE: Former JCPenney Store in Machesney Park Mall 8750 North Second Street (Illinois Route 251)
WHEN: Saturday, May 6th from 9:00 am until 8:00pm
Sunday, May 7th from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
Admission: $10 for adults and children under the age of 10 are free
Proceeds from the show are used for Keith School scholarships and enrichment programs. Get more information HERE.
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