Walter P. Chrysler Museum to Sponsor Annual Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show Events, June 2 - 3
08 Mai 2007 - 4:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Welcome
Michigan's summer cruising season with the Pre-Ypsilanti Orphan Car
Show Excursion, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, June 2, sponsored by
the Walter P. Chrysler Museum. The morning into evening event
features a scenic four-stop daytime tour followed by a nighttime
reception. The excursion is open to auto enthusiasts with vehicles
of all makes and models. The Pre-Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show
Excursion travels to: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. * Ypsilanti Automotive
Heritage Museum - Start the day with continental breakfast at the
world's last Hudson dealership. Step back in time with dozens of
vehicles and original Hudson memorabilia dating back to 1927. * The
Muerer Collection, Farmington Hills - Explore the private
collection Ed Muerer maintains in a 20,000+ square foot building
tucked within a suburban commercial complex. Stroll among 85
vintage vehicles including Muerer's oldest, a 1924 Nash Roadster,
and his most unique, a 1935 Packard Convertible Sedan Limousine.
Hum to the upbeat tunes of a player piano while enjoying the mobile
homes, gas pumps, dealership and neon signs, posters and photos
that round out the collection. Visit the second floor where Muerer
has assembled an eclectic mix of antiques and collectibles. * Moe's
on Ten, Novi - Settle in for a midday repast at this popular dining
spot. Enjoy good food and good conversation over your choice of
entree salad, sandwich or burger. * Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann
Arbor - Opt for a short jaunt or ambitious hike through this 300
acre site, a gift to the University of Michigan by Fred Matthaei
Sr. and Mildred Hague Matthaei. Take in the breathtaking displays
of the outdoor gardens and the varied greenery of the indoor
Conservatory, featuring foliage from tropical rainforests,
Mediterranean-type climates and deserts. If you're feeling
energetic, tackle the miles of nature trails. 4:30 - 6 p.m. Enjoy
free time exploring Ypsilanti's quaint Depot Town district or tour
the Michigan showroom of RM Auctions. The Ontario, Canada-based
vehicle auction and restoration firm maintains more than 100 of the
world's finest motor cars at any given point - one of the most
comprehensive and complete classic car inventories in the business.
6 - 8 p.m. * Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum - Return to the
museum for a hearty hors d'oeuvre reception and The Chapin Cars I
Remember Well, a presentation by Bill Chapin recalling 70 years of
automotive history and family anecdotes featuring his grandfather,
Roy D. Chapin (a founder of Hudson Motor Car Co.) and his father,
Roy D. Chapin, Jr. (Chairman of AMC). Convenient parking is
available at all stops and a suggested route of paved roads between
destinations will be provided. Tour participants will travel in a
scenic caravan. Cost for the Pre-Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show
Excursion, payable at registration by May 25, is $47 per person for
the full day event, $35 per person for the daytime tour only and
$35 for the evening reception only. To register via phone
(734-482-5200) or e-mail (), provide: * Driver's name, street and
e-mail addresses, telephone number and make and model of vehicle. *
MasterCard or VISA number, account owner's name and expiration
date. Registration by check, made payable to the Ypsilanti Orphan
Car Show, is accepted at Pre-Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show Excursion,
100 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198. Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show -
June 3 The Saturday driving excursion precedes the 11th annual
Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show Sunday, June 3 in the city's Depot Town
Riverside Park. The show, this year featuring Checker Cab -- is
sponsored by the Walter P. Chrysler Museum. To register a vehicle
and for additional show details visit
http://www.ypsiautoheritage.org/ or call 734-482-5200. For more on
the three-story, 55,000 square foot Walter P. Chrysler Museum,
located on the DaimlerChrysler complex in Auburn Hills, Mich.,
visit http://www.chryslerheritage.com/ or call 888-456-1924. The
Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum is located at 100 E. Cross St.
(at River St.) in Ypsilanti. From I-94, take exit 183 (Huron St.)
north to Cross St. DATASOURCE: Walter P. Chrysler Museum CONTACT:
Pat Adanti-Joy, +1-586-939-3429, cell, +1-248-891-2125, , for
Walter P. Chrysler Museum Web site:
http://www.ypsiautoheritage.org/ http://www.chryslerheritage.com/
http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/
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