Invitational Displays

2025 MCACN Invitational & Special Displays
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MOPAR 426 HEMI B-Body Convertible Invitational, Presented by The Brothers Collection

This year our “Red Carpet” Invitational display will spotlight the 426 Hemi B-Body Dodge and Plymouth convertibles. Among the rarest and most sought-after Muscle Cars ever built, you will see prime examples of 1966-1970 R/T’s, Roadrunners, Coronet’s, GTX’s, Satellites and more.

Corvette Triple Diamond Certification Sponsored by CORVETTE CENTRAL Hosted by Bill Braun

Featuring a historic walk through time with the country's finest restored and original Corvettes that have already achieved National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) Top Flight AND Bloomington Gold status. Owners will compete for the coveted Triple Diamond award and certification, considered one of the industries most prestigious. Entrants will be joining us from across the country and Canada.

CLASS OF 1970, Presented by NCM Insurance

1970 was a pinnacle year for American Muscle. This display will feature a wide variety of makes and models. Cobra Jet’s, Ram Air’s, Hemis, LS6’s, Stage I’s, 440-6’s, Bosses and more.

CLASS OF 1970 OLDSMOBILE W31 Invitational, Coordinated by Stefano Bimbi

Again we will host a special “display within the display” with 6-8 of the ’70 Oldsmobile Small Block Screamers; the W31's. While these cars may have fewer cubic inches, they are amazing performers and we will host an entire row of them ranging from lovingly preserved originals to Concours restored beauties.

CLASS OF 1970: Buick G.S. Stage I Invitational, Presented by NCM Insurance and Hosted by Ajesh Parikh

Again this year, Dr. Ajesh will coordinate a stellar display of Buicks hottest Muscle Machines with an emphasis on the STAGE I and GSX models. A true “display within the display” with over a dozen of the best of the best.

CLASS OF ’65, Presented by Garner Customs & Restorations

Step back 60 years to a time when high performance was entering a new era. A year after the GTO was introduced in 1964, Buick, Oldsmobile and Chevrolet entered the “small car/big engine” market. Dodge and Plymouth followed suit and Ford realized that the Mustang didn’t have to be just a secretary’s ride. In fact, 1965 was such a significant year for Muscle, we will have three additional special displays to feature specific models in addition to this invitational

1965 SHELBY AMERICAN 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, Hosted by Colin Comer

While Carroll Shelby had been adding his special touches to many cars before this, it was in 1965 that he joined forces directly with Ford Motor Company to produce what would become some of the most iconic American automobiles ever produced. This display will feature some of the most significant examples of Shelby American automobiles, including both race and street cars. We will also be celebrating the Anniversary with some of Shelby American's latest offerings that continue to tell the story of a true American legend.

CLASS OF ’65; THE CHEVELLE Z16 INVITATIONAL, Presented by Garner Customs & Restorations

Chevrolet scrambled to address the success of the GTO with the ultra-rare 396 Chevelle Z16. A mere 201 were built and it also introduced the all new Mark IV 396 cubic inch, 375 horsepower big block engine. You will see an entire row of Z16’s in all three available colors.

CLASS OF ’65 OLDSMOBILE 442 INVITATIONAL, Hosted by Dan Vasic and Sponsored by Garner Customs & Restorations

Being able to spotlight high performance cars that are rarely shown is always a highlight of the MCACN show. Oldsmobiles answer to the GTO, with the 4-barrel, 4-speed, dual exhaust and a 400 cubic inch engine under the hood of the intermediate Cutlass, that is exactly what the 442 is all about. Today, early 442’s are rarely seen. This year you will have the opportunity to view an entire row of them.

OVERHEAD CAMMERS INVITATIONAL, Hosted by Fred Simmonds

While the focus may have been on larger engines, the Pontiac
Overhead Cam-6 was truly groundbreaking in many ways. Built to
appeal to the those with more sophisticated tastes and clearly inspired
by European sports cars, this drivetrain was offered in a wide variety of
cars from 1963-1968 including the Tempest and LeMans and the
Firebird, not to mention one of the two Concept Banshees, which will be
joining us.

Shelby & Mustang PINNACLE Display and Competition Hosted by Bob Perkins, Rick Campbell and Scott Skalitzky

This special gathering will showcase select examples of the country's finest and rarest examples of Mustangs and Shelby’s that have already achieved both MCA Gold and SAAC or Mid America Ford/Shelby Nationals Concours certification. This is an intensive judging program which includes putting these cars on a lift for inspection inside, outside and underneath. We offer the judging in two levels; Division I and Division II. Cars must be pre-approved by Bob Perkins. Lifts provided by Titan Lifts

MOPAR INVITATIONAL; THE SPRING COLORS, Hosted by Dan Pausch

If you were with us last year, you saw the incredible Mopar Invitational Black Formal display that Mr. Pausch put together. This year Dan will be hosting an incredible group of a dozen prime Mopars that were all built in special Spring colors. Panther Pink, Bahama Yellow, Spring Green and more…you get the idea! These will be the absolute best of the best, joining us from as far away as Hawaii!

GENERATIONS INVITATIONAL, Presented by National Parts Depot

With the huge success of our High School Reunion Invitational last year, we decided to run with a similar, but slightly different angle for 2025. This display will feature families that share the car hobby with two or even three generations of their family. Think Dad and Son, Grandfather/Daughter/Grandson and more. See several generations showing the cars they own and enjoy with one or more generations of their family. This is another mixed make display and we encourage family members to join us and share their stories of how and why they love this hobby.

YENKO STINGER INVITATIONAL, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN, Hosted by Bob Dunahugh

Before there was a Yenko Camaro, there was the Yenko Stinger. Don
Yenko was an avid SCCA racer and he decided to take things to the next
level with the Corvair based Stinger. With an initial COPO order, he
produced 100 track ready street legal racers that would create an
entirely new genre which we would soon recognize as Dealer-built
Supercars. See an entire block of these rarely seen cars from 1965-1969
including several true “one-off” examples.

MAPLE LEAF MUSCLE II, Presented by Muscle Car Bone Stock magazine

We are honored to be able to host a number of enthusiasts from north of the border. Several years ago we put out the call for cars that have significant Canadian ties and the response was truly amazing. In addition to the Canada only Beaumonts and ’72 Dart Swingers, we will have additional cars that were ether built specifically for the Canadian market, were sold, used and even raced in Canada. We all know that some amazing cars ended up in Canada so we are extending the invitation to these owners to join us and share the cars and stories.

MALAISE ERA INVITATIONAL; THE THIRD GENERATION G.M. F-Bodies

Since the introduction of our first Malaise Era Invitational several years ago, we have established yet another fun and educational display. With a focus on the years 1974-1988, these cars may not have the massive horsepower of many of the other cars in the show, but they certainly have the appeal. This year we will feature the Camaro’s Z/28’s, Firebirds and Trans Am's of this era with a very special display.

MOPAR MUSCLE; TBA...Presented by The Wellborn Muscle Car Museum

Every year we have the distinct honor of hosting some PRIME Mopars from the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum along with additional cars that follow a particular theme.

MILITARY APPRECIATION INVITATIONAL, Presented by The Kultgen Family

The MCACN team is honored to host our Military Appreciation Invitational display, Presented by The Kultgen Family. This display is for active and retired members of any branch of our Armed Forces. Open to all makes of collectible cars, this is a small way to honor the men and women who have served or are serving in any branch of the Military. We encourage our Military Members who also share our passion for cool cars to share them with us and to be in the spotlight along with your cars. Thanks go out to The Kultgen Family for being our Official Sponsors of this very special display. Look for the American Flags!

FACTORY DRAG CARS; THE 1965 DODGE & PLYMOUTH A-990’S, Presented by Kramer Automotive

1965 was an incredible year for drag racing fans. Mother Mopar introduced the 426 Hemi and the world would never be the same. While the early 426 Hemi’s were purpose built for the track, what would become synonymous with ultimate performance started with the Dodge and Plymouth A-990 factory built drag cars. Names like Grumpy Jenkins, Sox & Martin, Shirley Shahan and many others would make their mark behind the wheel of these cars, and records would be set
nationwide. You will see an amazing display of real 426 Hemi powered A-990’s that will be joining us from across the country and Canada. Hosted by Jim Kramer.

PONTIAC 2 + 2 INVITATIONAL, Hosted by the Pontiac 2+2 Registry

Back by popular demand, this year we will host a display featuring Pontiacs other Muscle Machine, the 2 + 2. Yes...the GTO wasn't the only hot one that was introduced in 1964! See the best of the best from 1964-1967, both hardtops and convertibles.

FINE ‘09’S INVITATIONAL, Hosted by Jody Anderson

When Chevrolet introduced the legendary 409 engine in 1961, the
world as we know it would change. This was the beginning of the Big
Block era. With numerous race applications, the 409’s quickly earned
respect and they would continue as a factory option for five years. You
will see prime examples in various styles, both factory stock and race
trim, all real-deal and documented.

FUTURE GENERATIONS INVITATIONAL

While a vast majority of our Invitational and Special displays change up every year, this is one we are honored to host on an annual basis, albeit with mostly new cars. Encouraging our younger enthusiasts is a top priority for the MCACN team, as we want to welcome those who are getting into this awesome hobby. See everything from fully restored beauties to “in progress” project cars to cool daily drivers. Make a point of meeting the owners, as each and every one offers us all true inspiration, and assures us that the future of our hobby is shining bright.

Nashnutz AMC Invitational Display Hosted by Rich Corsello , Terry Weiner and Ian Webb

The Nashnutz American group will again welcome an entirely new and fresh group of American Motors Muscle. You'll share in viewing rare and outstanding examples of AMC Muscle Cars, in a dealer/auto show themed display complete with some truly outstanding related memorabilia. This area has become one of the most popular features of the MCACN show!

Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race Display Featuring Real Cars of the PSMCDR Group Hosted by Donnie Brass

We are pleased to announce the PSMCDR display will return with another all new group of cars. If you think that all the cars at our show are "Trailer Queens" you are in for a big surprise. See twelve of the fastest Muscle Cars that appear exactly as they left the assembly line....but with some rubber on the quarters! These show stoppers are used exactly as they were intended, and each is show ready. AMC, Buick, Chevy, Ford, Mopar, Oldsmobile and Mercury will all be represented

Barn Finds and Hidden Gems Sponsored by Miller Auto Care Stock Restorations & Restomods

We launched our Barn Find/Hidden Gems display, hosted by The Automotive Archeologist, Ryan Brutt. Featuring "off the map" rare Muscle Cars and Corvettes fresh from the fields and barns, or maybe just packed away for years for one reason or another. Expect to see the rare and unusual in this area, with a whole new group of off the radar cars!

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