[Chris 96 WS6]

via email:

Good afternoon Camaro Comrades and Firebird Friends!

As many of you know, the Camaro/Firebird Enthusiast community gets together a few times a year -- some of the largest events being:

>Fbody Gathering in Atlanta - Memorial Day weekend
>GM at Carlisle - Camaros at Carlisle
>Camaro/Firebird Reunion at the National Corvette Museum
>Camaro/Firebird Weekend at the State Fair of Texas



World Wide Camaro/Classic Chevy International and General Motors has just announced a very exciting event for the summer of 2007:

Of interest to all of you:

A 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Camaro and **FIREBIRD** at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren (suburban Detroit) MI. The dates are August 9 - 11, 2007. This is the weekend before Woodward Dream Cruise, so this may be a great time to take a vacation!

There will be 50th Anniversary Celebration of the 1957 Chevrolet as well.

Details are forthcoming -- but I ask you to mark your calendars now.

Because of this celebration, we've decided to take a one year hiatus with the National Corvette Museum -- but hope to return the following year.

I hope you'll be able to join Camaro and Firebird enthusiasts from all over for a great time in the Motor City. The GM Tech Center is something you will want to see -- and I'm quite certain we'll have some other 'surprises' for you!

I will be working with the community to find two host hotels next to each other so that we can continue our tradition of "late nights in the parking lot!" -- and will post when that's complete.

Scott Settlemire

 

[Gonna be a 5th gen owner]

sweet!

 

[OctaneZ28]

Can't wait! That'll be a really fun event!

Will have to book hotel rooms early for this one probably.

 

[OverAnxious]

As announced earlier, General Motors, Classic Chevy International, and World Wide Camaro will be hosting a 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Camaro/Firebird; and a 50th Anniversary Celebration of the 1957 Chevy at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan on August 9-11, 2007.

This is an event you do NOT want to miss.

As promised, here are some hotels we suggest you consider: (we hope to get Camaro and Firebird people staying close together so we can 'hang out' in the parking lots at night........)

1. Comfort Inn -- 7001 Convention Blvd -- Warren, MI (about a mile north of Tech Center) 586-268-9020 -- booking code is "SSOA" (not just reserved for SSOA members -- we simply needed to come up with a memorable 4-character code!) Special rate for that code is $59 a night

2. Hampton Inn -- 7447 Convention Blvd -- Warren, MI 586-977-7270 -- booking code is "CSSO" -- Special Rate for that code is $83 a night

3. Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites -- 30000 Van **** Ave, Warren, MI 586-573-7600 -- (directly across the street from GM Tech Center) Rate is $79 a night -- identify yourself as part of the Chevy/Camaro 40th Anniversary celebration at the Tech Center.

4. Residence Inn -- 30120 Civic Center Blvd, Warren -- 586-558-8050 -- (directly across the street from GM Tech Center)

5. Marriott Courtyard Detroit/Warren -- 30190 Van **** Ave -- Warren, MI (directly across the street from GM Tech Center)

6. Fairfield Inn -- Warren -- 7454 Convention Center Drive -- Warren -- (about a mile north of the Tech Center) 586-939-1700

Both Comfort Inn and Hampton Inn are holding 40 rooms each for Camaro/Firebird Enthusiasts.

I'd STRONGLY suggest you book early into the rooms (like right now!) -- as we anticipate several hundred 55-57 Chevy Enthusiasts -- about 450 Corvette Enthusiasts -- and I'm HOPING 1,000 Camaro/Firebird Enthusiasts.

OF NOTE: The Woodward Dream Cruise takes place the following Saturday. You may want to extend your trip for at least a few days into the week of August 14. While the actual 'Dream Cruise' is on Saturday, August 19, Woodward Avenue is 'bumper to bumper' with classic cars starting on Tuesday late afternoon-- by Wednesday night, it's jammed.

---a great time to get together with fellow Camaro/Firebird enthusiasts-- take in the sites of the GM Tech Center -- and get a tour of the GM Heritage Center........this is a trip you do NOT want to miss!

More info at: https://www.ecklerscamaro.com/carshows.asp?showid=4&site=WCA&page=2


ATTN: WEBMASTERS/CLUB PRESIDENTS -- would you please consider (in the case of websites) putting a 'sticky' on this note in the appropriate forum -- and (in the case of newsletters) publishing in your next newsletter?

 

[OctaneZ28]

Probably a little bit of repitition here, but anyway.....

Classic Chevy International to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1957 Chevrolet and the 40th Anniversary of the 1967 Camaro & Firebird at the GM Tech Center, Detroit/Warren Michigan August 9 – 11, 2007

The Milestone Event Will Feature Awards for Top '57 Chevys, ’67 Camaros, ’67 Firebirds & Cars in Other Categories. 1955-72 Chevy & 1967-2002 Camaro & Firebird Owners are Encouraged to Bring Their Cars. All Car Enthusiasts are Invited to Attend.

Titusville Florida: Building the 1955 and 1956 celebrations in ’05 and ‘06 and continuing its tradition of promoting Classic Chevys and Camaros, Classic Chevy International, in conjunction with General Motors, will hold a special celebration commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the 1957 Chevrolet and the 40th Anniversary of the 1967 Camaro & Firebird at GM's Warren, Michigan Tech Center. The extraordinary event will take place August 9-11, 2007 on the Tech Center grounds. Thursday August 9th and Friday August 10th are registration and special activity days for registrants only. All car enthusiasts are invited to view hundreds of Classic Chevys, Camaros and Firebirds on display on Saturday, August 11th from 9 am to 4 pm, culminating with special guest speakers and awards. Public admission at the gate is under $10.

Those who wish to join the activities and want to bring their Chevy, Camaro or Firebird should note the following information:

Thursday, August 9. 8 am – Noon Check-in and Registration at host hotel. 1 pm – 6 pm Lunch and open tours of The GM Heritage Center.

Friday, August 10. 9 am - 5 pm Tours to: Flint & Detroit area automotive attractions.

Saturday, August 11.

7 am - 9 am: On-site vehicle registration at Tech Center.
9 am - 3 pm: Car Displays, special guest speakers, GM dignitaries, judging
3 pm - 4 pm: Indoors awards presentations to: Top 3 1957 Chevys, Top 3 1967 Camaros, Top 3 1967 Firebirds, Best 1955, Best 1956, Best 1958-64, Best 1965-72, Best Truck, Best 1968-69 Camaro, Best 1968-69 Firebird, Best 2nd/3rd Generation Camaro, Best 2nd/3rd Generation Firebird, Best 4th Generation Camaro and Best 4th Generation Firebird.

The August 9-11, 2007 50th Anniversary of the 1957 Chevrolet, 1967 Camaro & 1967 Firebird is suggested to be a must-attend event for all Chevy and Firebird enthusiasts and a great entertainment venue for the general public, with activities planned to entertain and celebrate this historic milestone. The GM Tech Center is located at Mound Road and 12 Mile Road in Warren, Michigan.
For more details, or to download the Registration Form to enter your Classic Chevy, visit the Classic Chevy website: www.classicchevy.com. Camaro and Firebird owners may visit www.wolrdwidecamaro.com.

Contacts: More Information:
Sharon Stowe
Classic Chevy/Worldwide Camaro
Phone: 321-385-9703
Email: [email protected]

 

[54inches]

****, I want to go to that, but it's either this or Cabo and Aruba next year.

 

[EROC]

Very cool I posted this on our boards... www.nttga.net/forums

 

[OctaneZ28]

So anybody planning on going to this?

I'll be there for sure!! :thumbsup:

 

[OverAnxious]

I have it in my calendar

 

[5thgenlover]

i dont own a Camaro.... But I Have 2 weeks PAID vaction to use and the Caprice is finnaly finished (before and after to pics to come) and at least its a chevy

 

[54inches]

I just checked flights and Cabo this year took more money thatn I expected, but I have not given up yet......

 

[LorcinLS1]

The flights aren't too bad for us, but I don't know what we are going to do yet.

 

[54inches]

$350 pp out of Houston.

 

[OverAnxious]

Is anyone coming into town for this?

More info on my site:
http://forums.michiganclassics.com/showthread.php?t=97

Im looking to schedule some time off work and would take Friday, Aug 10th off to tour the Heritage Center with some members if the club will be heading there that day

 

[OctaneZ28]

Yup, I will be there for the entire event.

 

[54inches]

I was going to, but our baby shower is that weekend.