Monday, September 09, 2013

2013 Frankenmuth Autofest

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Bright Red Mopar

This is the second year we've hit the Frankenmuth Autofest.  It's an amazing show, with so many cars that it's really hard to see all of them.  I know there were more than a few rows we simply skipped, as my body was starting to tell me "I'm tired of walking!"  My parents and in-laws also attended, and agreed, this show should be on our annual list of must see shows.  While I didn't drive my Camaro this year, I think I may have to drive it up next year.  If for nothing else, at least one of the days.  I have relatives that live nearby, so I could possibly leave the car there over night.

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My wife would take one.

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Slammed/tunnel rammed rat rod

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This car was amazing.  What you can't see are the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of rivets.

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This is without question, the nicest 2nd gen Firebird I have ever seen.  I'm not sure if it was all original, or restored, but it looked as though it had just rolled off the line.

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Nice Impala.

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This is the #1 car my wife would love to own, and it's also #1 on my list of cars I think my wife should own.  That's just one of the reasons I love her so much!

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Chevy Powered Porsche.  I'm sure there are a few Porsche snobs pissed off over this one.

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Nice Mach 1

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One of the nicest colors at the show.  It was a candy paint of some sort.

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Almost exactly like my dad's old Charger.  Yes, he's kickin' himself.  Sold his in 1981 for $1,600...rust free.

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If I were to own an SUV, it would have to be like this.

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Is it just me, or do these tires need a little attention?  A little tire spray would do wonders.

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Good lookin' Firebird!

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A hemi powered Olds.  Yes, hemi powered.

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Ford Torino

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Mini-camino?

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My favorite wagon at the show.

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My friend Rod Calvin needs to add these horns to his 41.

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Sweet Caddy!

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Built by Dodge, I've never seen one of these.

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Ok, so maybe there was a tie for 1st place for my favorite wagon.

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Custom van...straight up 70's with an exclamation point.

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I'd ride this short bus.

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The photo doesn't do the paint on this car justice.  One rich red.

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What a cool rig!

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I'm not sure what people are thinking when they paint a vehicle this color...or multi-color.  To each their own I guess.


2013 Frankenmuth Autofest

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Hello My name is Joe I own the Candy painted nova that you said had one of the nicest colors at the show...First off thank you for the compliment and for posting a beautiful picture. The paint color is Brandy Wine Candy paint the base color is silver. The paint product is Sherman Williams and me and a buddy painted it...we have been painting for years. Glad it made your picture choice. Thank you again.