Detroit Autorama 2/28 & 29, 3/1 Info Request

VANDAN · Feb 18, 2020

I have some friends entering a car in the Detroit Autorama this year, and was looking for some feedback from those of you who have, or are attending the show. I was wondering how big of a show it is, need 1 or more days to view it, local parking, and where, and just the area holding the show, as far as restaurants, bars, ease of getting around ? I have a room booked, but am considering just doing a day trip instead. Any, and all feedback is appreciated, Thanks...

Riverdawg · Feb 18, 2020

Good size show. Lots to see. Several guest appearances over the 2 days. My buddies and I do a day trip Friday but we only have an hour and half drive. Never been on Saturday but hear there’s a lot of people. What cars are your friends entering?

VANDAN · Feb 18, 2020

They've been working on a custom build for several years now, and are entered for the Show's Top Award. Due to the rules governing this, I can't go into any details on the vehicle, but can say it's an Awesome Effort !

Riverdawg · Feb 18, 2020

Ah ok. Can you give the peoples names or what kind of vehicle to look for? I assume you’re referring to the Riddler Award, that’s sweet, good luck

VANDAN · Feb 18, 2020

I can let you know when the doors open on 3/28. I haven't seen it myself since the Holidays, when I visited their shop, so I'm anxious to get there...

SGTPaul · Feb 22, 2020

Pretty good size show. Fills pretty much the whole TCF center. There is also a basement area of rat rod type stuff. I work downtown so I go Friday afternoon when it opens - not too busy then or early in the morning over the weekend. Gets pretty busy by noon on the weekend. Parking on the roof of the TCF center or a couple of garages on the north side of the building. Surface lots beyond that but make sure they don't block you in. Don't use a meter if you are more than 2 hours, since they watch them like a hawk. Restaurants close to the TCF center are not that many, but there are more farther east and north of it. Best to walk and yes it is safe. You can take the people mover to cut the walking if you need. It stops right in the TCF center. Let me know if you need more info. Good luck and have fun.

MCODECUDA · Feb 22, 2020

VANDAN said:
I can let you know when the doors open on 3/28. I haven't seen it myself since the Holidays, when I visited their shop, so I'm anxious to get there...

The boys are working hard on the car. I stopped by today and Kathy met me at the door and said that they had to have the car ready by Tuesday so they were not seeing anyone. I’m the same as you and haven’t seen the car in a while but I agree “it’s a killer”.

VANDAN · Feb 25, 2020

VANDAN said:
I can let you know when the doors open on 3/28. I haven't seen it myself since the Holidays, when I visited their shop, so I'm anxious to get there...

I received the news this morning, my Friends build will not be there, due to build issues, and out of time to make it. I guess I won't need to fight the weather to get to Detroit this weekend...

MCODECUDA · Feb 25, 2020

VANDAN said:
I received the news this morning, my Friends build will not be there, due to build issues, and out of time to make it. I guess I won't need to fight the weather to get to Detroit this weekend...

That sucks,

Riverdawg · Feb 28, 2020

When to the show today. Unfortunately I missed meeting Don (he had gone to dinner before we made found his car), but I did see his great Charger. Super nice, great work Don.

Riverdawg · Feb 28, 2020

Some other mopars that were there. Quite a few Mopar race cars there this year too.

Riverdawg · Feb 28, 2020

more

Riverdawg · Feb 28, 2020

more like this hellcrate motor in a 32 Hudson.

Riverdawg · Feb 28, 2020

and some trucks

Riverdawg · Feb 28, 2020

a couple non-mopar that I really liked. Really like the 59-60 El Camino's and Impala's.

My parents had a Chevy Laguna for a couple years. I really LIKE chevy's restomod/concept version.

VANDAN · Feb 29, 2020

That looks like an Awesome Show, with some Great Rides there ! THANKS for posting those pics R.Dawg...

Riverdawg · Mar 2, 2020

Ridler Award winner. I meant to post pics of the great 8 cars this past weekend but forgot (was busy too). I’ll get them later

Don selleck · Mar 2, 2020

That was a very cool show, alot of incredible rides there, i was there all weekend i didn't get a chance to take many pics anything after the move in. was super busy, talked to alot of people there, great crowd. sorry to hear your buddy didn't make Vandan, there's always next year!

Rafe Baker · Mar 4, 2020

Cool mopars the ford fairlane looks sharp.

33 IMP · Mar 4, 2020

Is it my imagination or did that red Willys pickup get a cab stretch? Love the old Willys, Anglia, Austin gassers !
Edit: is that Ed "kookie" Burns' t-bucket behind Ivo's, or Norm Grabowskis'? Or are they the same car?

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