Legendary local Detroit cars and coffee show pics...MUST SEE!

[Klasse Act]

So I went back home to the D this past weekend and while I'm in town I always hit up the long time running cars and coffee show at The Auto Zone (its name has been changed to the current owners last name and I can't spell or pronounce it, sorry) If your interested in attending its just N of 14 mile and Woodward Avenue in Birmingham Michigan, starts at 8 a.m. but you can get there early if you'd like, especially for parking your ride. Speaking of parking your ride, this is open to all cars, not just Murican muscle and everyone likes it that way, a unique show in the metro Detroit area from that standpoint. This is a true enthusists show as well, the way people carry themselves here tells you these guys/gals are the real deal!

I've been going to this show since 2007 and always amazed what shows up to it, for instance, my first time there had a Pinto that looked like it just rolled off the assembly line and Ferarri F430, from that day on, I was hooked! Let's not forget that this show is on the world famous Woodward Avenue also, so afterwards you can go for a ride on the same road where mfg's in the 60's would take "then new" muscle cars out to see what they could do against the competition. This road also hosts the largest car event in the world, The Woodward Dream Cruize, every 3rd Saturday in August since 1995 where 1 million plus people attend and well over 50,000 cars are parked and/or "trying" to cruize Woodward. If your car guy/gal, this is something you MUST attend atleast once, a bucket list to do for sure IMO.

The following pics are just a sample of what can show up at random, nothing is organized here, they just show up and this particular cars and coffee was the best one I've attended...ever!

First off, got to meet Chet (Hoyt66) and he brought out his pride and joy. Chet is a very personable guy and true AG'er through and through. As if a HEMI powered Challenger R/T isn't fast enough, he's added a blower, headers, exhaust and intake, a real sleeper because its all stock appearing while parked, check it out:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_082741_zps6o4ubh7g.jpg

I spoke about contrast at this show, so let me show you some of that:

A first gen Corvette and Lancia, parked next to each other and getting along just fine!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_090147_zpsgovlzsff.jpg

Pantera DeTomaso and RHD old RR, crazy!!!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_082657_zpstclrdf1b.jpg

How about 2 FWD from opposite ends of the spectrum?!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_094142_zpsmejndsqt.jpg

...and now let's REALLY talk about opposite ends of the scale!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_094333_zpspzgghwoo.jpg

Only in the D!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_092727_zps34zkrghe.jpg

When I say you NEVER know what will show up, I mean it, check this out....this is NOT a kit car either!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_075016_zpsdob7hs2z.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_075039_zps0pi1mocy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_075115_zpsom1i6ubn.jpg

This Porsche was just off a complete restoration, absolutely perfect! The next car was not off a fresh restoration, just your regular ICON!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_074840_zpsztnxopes.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_075223_zpsuvaa6ocy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_075232_zps0pou8jv0.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_075247_zpso8ebprnu.jpg

Look at curve in the glass!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_075301_zpsq8esvopz.jpg

In all my years of going to shows I've never seen this particular badge on a Poncho, now I have! This is what I'm talking about with this show!!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_074201_zpsockm42nq.jpg

Now in "wide track" view!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_074147_zpsx1bbjzdb.jpg

Stunning and correct in every way!!!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_074903_zpsaaysqjxe.jpg

Can't deny the curves of the Dino!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_075329_zpskcob9dl0.jpg

Parked out back, 63' Riv!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_075644_zpsipi6gqay.jpg

Talked to this guy and the paint is 12 years old, this is one Hot Rod done right in everyway!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_080548_zpswwv2qapu.jpg

HI, I'm a sprite!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_090256_zpsufaipyhz.jpg

Pride of Kenosha, cool in its own way!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_090424_zpsiqv5wqpo.jpg

Here you go Monica, this guy has owned the car since day one, he too is back for a visit!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_092349_zpswmgpybvg.jpg

We're not called the Motor City for nothing, this was out running around the entire weekend, glad he pulled in with it!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_093303_zpsnhcckfdt.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_093340_zpsmja0cabr.jpg

Check out the carbon fiber tub!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_093708_zpsswyidmcj.jpg

When I saw this Hot Rod it stopped me dead in my tracks! A 4-0-9, are you kidding me!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_093848_zpsd5i36hab.jpg

Ok, I have one more car to show you but its so rare and unique that its being posted by itself, so please wait to post until after I get the pics up, thank you:props:

[Klasse Act]

I never thought I'd see one of these inperson, on Forza, sure but not out in the wild, check this out!!!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_100940_zpszmtyxut0.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_101026_zpsnc41uh0k.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_101050_zps3uikketr.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_101110_zpsfpmnuebz.jpg

Over the top style right here!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_101209_zpslyzqafl1.jpg

Waaaay over the top, only as Alfa can do it!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_101524_zpsdnfmnoub.jpg

The Italians do it right once again!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_102838_zpsjyfeur7a.jpg

Flawless V8!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_103528_zps9clvm5th.jpg

I have some more pics but they aren't as awesome as the above but rather of an iconic Detroit garage, turned into a restaraunt. Do you remember the short lived show "Autoweeks Vinsetta Garage", well, here is the actual Vinsetta Garage:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Abarth%20pics/IMG_20140802_070436_zpswlbf6yth.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Abarth%20pics/IMG_20140802_070409_zpsjngxwkvp.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Abarth%20pics/IMG_20140802_070344_zpsq8bprxcx.jpg

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Looking at southbound Woodward!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Abarth%20pics/IMG_20140802_070529_zpss8w8fosy.jpg

Little fun with effects, an "old school" photo look!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Abarth%20pics/9d8f43ef-cc17-4f4b-bd45-094e3b2b52dc_zps0ad1b0d2-1.jpg

I hope you enjoyed the pics, thanks for looking :dblthumb2:

[Setec Astronomy]

I knew someone who had one of those Toro's in just that color, it was a beast with a 425 IIRC. I wonder if he still has it...



How about 2 FWD from opposite ends of the spectrum?!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_094142_zpsmejndsqt.jpg







Pride of Kenosha, cool in its own way!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_090424_zpsiqv5wqpo.jpg



I knew somebody who had one of those, too...

[Klasse Act]

The Toro was for sale, price was $18.7 and it was pretty good shape too, not perfect but I'd love to drive it across the country for sure! Love the speedo in the car, looks like an old scale, wish I had taken a pic of it as many people probably have never seen what it looks like, oh well, Google it, LOL!

[damaged442]

Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing!

[Klasse Act]

Just incase anyone is interested, here's the 1966 Olds Toronado's speedo:

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/joseph7384/0806_03_z1966-1967_oldsmobile_toronadorolling_drum_speedometer_z ps3756c2db.jpg

Its basically on a roll, imagine a paper towel roll w/ numbers on it, very cool but then again that's what Olds was all about back then!

[Mike Phillips]

Awesome pictures of some very cool rides!


Love the AMC Hornet even though it's about as ugly as you can get when it comes to a plain-Jane car.


Is the Alfa Romeo the new Duetto?

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/IMG_20140802_093340_zpsmja0cabr.jpg


Like I mentioned here,

Any Alfa fans here? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/83515-any-alfa-fans-here.html)


:dblthumb2:

[Klasse Act]

Thanks Mike! The car in question is the Alfa 4C and has a 1.7L turbo putting out 237 hp!

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[Sizzle Chest]

Great pics! Thanks a lot for posting them!

[ScottB]

There use to be a store in that area that specialized in automobile merchandise (books, diecast models, etc) ....I visited several times while visiting mom in Royal Oak.

[Klasse Act]

There use to be a store in that area that specialized in automobile merchandise (books, diecast models, etc) ....I visited several times while visiting mom in Royal Oak.

This is the place I was at!

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[JDGolden]

I'm a little late (ok, a lot late), but nice pics. I have yet to see more unique cars than what SE Michigan has to offer.

[Klasse Act]

I'm a little late (ok, a lot late), but nice pics. I have yet to see more unique cars than what SE Michigan has to offer.

Hold on JD, are you saying this because of what you saw yesterday on Woodward, LOL:props:

[Klasse Act]

Found out the Montreal was a concept car at the Worlds Fair in 67 held in....Montreal! It came to production for 1970 and I read where a prime example sold for $176,000!

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