Hot Rod Places of Interest in Michigan
| ALFRED P. SLOAN MUSEUM Regional history, hands-on science and historic automobiles, including more than 80 cars built in Flint, are featured in the museum named after the General Motors president and chairman in the 1930s. Open daily. Admission fee. 1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, Mich. 48503. (810) 237-3450. www.sloanmuseum.com |
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| AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME This center, on the grounds of the Henry Ford Museum, recognizes outstanding achievement in automotive and related industries. More than 200 giants of the motor vehicle industry, like John M. Mack, Walter P. Reuther and Enzo Ferrari, have been inducted into the hall. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee. 21400 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, Mich. 48124. (313) 240-4000. www.automotivehalloffame.org |
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| DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM Changing exhibits portray city life, the history of the region and the rise of the auto industry. The collection contains 27 cars representing 19 makes and a portion of the assembly line from General Motors’ Clark Street plant. Open Wednesday through Sunday. Admission fee. 5401 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 48202. (313) 833-1805. www.detroithistorical.org |
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| G.M. WORLD A changing 50,000-square-foot exhibit of G.M. vehicles at the company’s headquarters in the Renaissance Center. Open daily. Free. Renaissance Center, Detroit. 48243. (313) 667-7151. www.gm.com |
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| GILMORE CAR MUSEUM Nearly 200 vehicles spanning more than 100 years of automotive heritage are nestled on 90 acres in restored historic barns. They range from a 1899 Locomobile to Model Ts, a classic Duesenberg, an elusive 1948 Tucker and the muscle cars of the 60s. The Pierce-Arrow museum on the grounds includes a 1912 motorcycle. Open daily May 1 through Oct. 31 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee. 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, Mich. 49060. (269) 671-5089. www.gilmorecarmuseum.org |
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| THE HENRY FORD MUSEUM The museum and the adjoining Greenfield Village complex of historic buildings are in the shadow of the Ford Motor Company headquarters. The museum’s automobile exhibit depicts the American industry’s history, including many of the technological, styling and marketing details of automobile production. The collection includes 200 cars, including the Lincoln limousine in which President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Museum is open daily; Greenfield Village open daily April 15 to November 2, Friday through Sunday in November and December, and closed January 1 through April 14. Admission fee. 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, Mich. 48121. (313) 271-1620. www.hfmgv.org |
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| FORD ROUGE FACTORY TOUR Part of the Henry Ford Museum. The Rouge plant was an automotive “ore to assembly” complex between 1917 and 1928. At its peak, the plant had 16 million square feet of production buildings and 120 miles of conveyors that turned out a new car every 49 seconds. Open daily from April 16 to Sept. 3; closed Sundays the rest of the year. Admission fee; reservations recommended. 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, Mich. 48121. (313) 271-1620. www.hfmgv.org |
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| R.E. OLDS TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM In the hometown of Ransom E. Olds, founder of Oldsmobile, the museum has an extensive collection of Oldsmobiles, from the oldest to the fastest, in addition to rare vehicles from REO, Star, Durant and Viking. Open Tuesday through Saturday; closed Sundays November through March. Admission fee. 240 Museum Drive, Lansing, Mich. 48933. (517) 372-0529. www.reoldsmuseum.org |
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| WALTER P. CHRYSLER MUSEUM This modern museum opened in 1999 on the grounds of Chrysler’s headquarters. The lower garage level highlights Chrysler’s performance heritage with Hemi-powered models like Chargers, Furys and Barracudas. Another level tracks the early years of Chrysler and its predecessor companies, showcasing a 1902 Rambler, a 1909 Hudson and the famous Chrysler Six. A third level features vehicles from the company’s early days to today. Open daily except Mondays. Admission fee. 1 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, Mich. 48326. (888) 456-1924. www.chryslerheritage.com |
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| YE OLDE CARRIAGE SHOP The shop showcases cars built in nearby Jackson, Mich., from 1902 to 1954. It also has a variety of automobile memorabilia, including gas pumps, signs and a Coca-Cola exhibit. By appointment only. Donation requested. 3538 Henderson Road, Spring Arbor, Mich. 49283. (517) 750-4300. |
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Hot Rod Businesses in Michigan
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Hot Rod Events in Michigan
Weekly Hot Rod Cruises in Michigan
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Regular Hot Rod Events in Michigan
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| 06-07-2003 | "Cruisin The Gut" Downtown Lansing Lansing, MI (S. Washington Ave. Downtown Lansing) 3rd Annual "Cruisin The Gut" Car Show, One Of The Fastest Growing Shows In The Midwest, Free Admission, No Age Limit, Big Cruise Under The Lights From 9pm-11pm.Door Prizes, Fun For The Whole Family. | |
| 07-05-2003 | Hot Rod Rumble Charlotte, MI the first annual Hot Rod Rumble. open to traditional style hot rods and kustoms from 1964 and back, also pre 64 stockers. NO BILLET!! there will be live music and awards for the hardcore rodder who drives the longest distance to the show and the club that registers the most vehicles. your $20 entry fee gets you entry for two, the official Hot Rod Rumble window sticker, designed by Justin Slingsby, and the VERY COOL Hot Rod Rumble T-shirt designed by Jim Smith. along with whatever other goodies we scrounge up. $5 per spectator, kids under 12 free. the best damn show this side of So Cal, don't miss it!!! | |
| 07-12-2003 | "Cruisin The Gut" Downtown Lansing Lansing, MI (S. Washington Ave. Downtown Lansing) 3rd Annual "Cruisin The Gut" Car Show, One Of The Fastest Growing Shows In The Midwest, Free Admission, No Age Limit, Big Cruise Under The Lights From 9pm-11pm.Door Prizes, Fun For The Whole Family. | |