Motor City Packards

Cars 'R' Stars at the Packard Proving Grounds
2024-06-09 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 48317, United States
Held each year at the beautiful Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township, Michigan, this popular event hosts all makes, models, and years of collector and special interest cars, and a swap meet is also held during the show. Packard vehicles, including many owned by Motor City Packards members, are of course well-represented. We would love to see you (and your Packard) there!
This is also a great opportunity to explore Proving Grounds and witness the extraordinary progress that has been made to the restoration and upkeep of this historic property. The Proving Grounds features buildings designed by noted industrial architect Albert Kahn, and the facility was used by the Chrysler Corporation to test tanks during WWII.
Mark your calendar for the 2024 event, which will be held on June 9. More details to follow as they are announced.

1931 Packard Salon Special Showing at the Packard Proving Grounds
2024-05-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 48317, United States
During the Golden Age of the automobile, the great marques held glamorous salons to showcase their finest new offerings to the elite of the driving public. Our friends at the Packard Proving Grounds are bringing back that magic with the 1931 Packard Salon Special Showing, a new event held at the historic Proving Grounds site north of Detroit.
As the name suggests, this gathering will feature 1931 Packards displayed on the historically significant Proving Grounds site. Show cars are invite-only. The public is invited to view the cars on Wednesday, May 29 from Noon to 5 PM; ticket cost is $20. A black tie-optional dinner follows at 6 PM, with a cost of $100 per seat. This is a great way to support the ongoing restoration work at the Packard Proving Grounds, as well as an opportunity to learn about the many great improvements that have already been made.
Any event at the Proving Grounds is a good time, and this one promises to be something special. Head to the Packard Proving Grounds site for more information on the public viewing and the dinner afterward.

Motor City Packards Spring Tech Session
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Please check your email for location details.
MCP Tech Sessions don’t usually get this involved, but you never know! 1947 Packard assembly line photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library Digital Collections.
The annual Motor City Packards Spring Tech Session is always one of our most popular events, so mark your calendars for this year’s edition, set for Saturday, May 18, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to get your Packard out of storage for the warmer months and in anticipation of Cars ‘R’ Stars. Show off all the improvements you’ve made over the winter, or ask fellow members for tips for solving any pesky problems you’re still trying to work out. Additionally, Bob Ferrand will be giving a tech talk.
The event will take place rain or shine, with all activities held in an indoor, heated workshop. A main lunch dish will be provided, along with water and soft drinks. Members are encouraged to bring a dish to pass.
Have Packard parts to sell? There will also be an opportunity to do so, swap meet-style, on site.
This event is open to Motor City Packard members only, although family members and guests are welcome. Members, please check your email inbox for more event details, including location and contact information, and kindly RSVP by May 13.
If you are not currently a member, this is a great opportunity to join and learn what our club is all about!

LaFontaine Automotive Classic Cars Visit and Lunch
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:30 | Milford, MI
Inside LaFontaine Automotive Classic Cars headquarters in Milford, Michigan. Photo from LaFontaineClassicCars.com.
On Saturday, April 20, the Motor City Packards will be visiting LaFontaine Automotive Classic Cars in Milford, Michigan. This will be followed immediately by a stop at the LaFontaine Heritage Collection. Finally, we will conclude our outing with lunch at Sparkie’s Kitchen in nearby Highland Township.
The driving season is fast approaching, but this rain-or-shine event is a great way to meet up with fellow MCP members before we get our cars out of storage. You can view LaFontaine’s classic car and truck inventory here, but even if you don’t have an empty spot in in your garage, this is sure to be a fun gathering.
This event is for Motor City Packards members — another great reason to join today! Members, please check your email for more information and a registration form.

MCP Annual Banquet & Meeting at the Detroit Yacht Club
2023-12-02 | Detroit Yacht Club, Detroit, MI, United States
Save the date for 2023 Motor City Packards Annual Banquet & Meeting, to be held on Saturday, December 2 at the Detroit Yacht Club. We will be wrapping up the year in style at this historic venue, located on Detroit’s beautiful Belle Isle.
The cut-off date for making your reservations is Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
For full details on how to reserve your seats, check The Packard Digest or the flyer you received in your email for complete information.
This event is only open to current Motor City Packards members. Join now to participate in this and other great MCP events.

Overnight Tour to Port Huron
2023-09-29 - 2023-09-30 | Port Huron, MI, Port Huron, MI, United States
This event is only open to Motor City Packards members. Join now to participate in this and other great events!
Save the dates of Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30 now for our return to historic Port Huron, located along the picturesque St. Clair River at the southern end of Lake Huron. We are still finalizing the event, but we plan to have a full slate of venues and activities. We will start before lunch on Friday morning with a tour of a private car collection.
Additional activities being finalized include:
• Lunch Friday at Freighters on the St. Clair River
• The Thomas Edison train station
• The Port Huron Museum
• Lighthouse Park and the oldest lighthouse in Michigan
• Dinner at Vintage Restaurant (in a building that was built in 1904)
• The Wills Sainte Claire Museum with the largest collection of Wills autos in the world
• A catered lunch on Saturday, which will be the official end of the tour
• More details to come!
Almost 10 years ago, MCP held a previous overnighter in Port Huron, and over 40 members attended, along with 19 Packards. This promises to be one of the best MCP events of the year, so mark your calendars now!

Berkley CruiseFest and Afterglow
2023-08-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Berkley, MI, Berkley, MI
Start the 2023 Woodward Dream Cruise weekend right with the Berkley CruiseFest car parade. This is a great way to show off your Packard, and the parade format means cars won’t overheat in the typical Saturday Dream Cruise traffic.
The parade commences at 5:00 PM, and we will gather afterward for dinner at L. George’s Coney Island (26799 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI).
This is also the kickoff to our annual Ten Days of Packard event.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS REQUIRED, AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 7.
Visit the City of Berkely website for registration information. There is a $10 per vehicle registration fee.

2023 Ten Days of Packard
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-28
During the entire month of August, the state of Michigan permits classic cars that are registered on historic and authentic vintage license plates to be driven as everyday transportation. Typically, use is restricted to recreational purposes only. Motor City Packards encourages members to drive their cars as much as possible for the 10-day period following the August 18, 2023, Berkley CruiseFest north of Detroit, and share photos of their adventures with the Club and via social media channels.
In addition to being a good excuse to put some miles on your Packard, this is a fun, engaging way to spread awareness of our favorite marque. You won’t believe how many smiles and thumbs-up you receive!

2023 Ice Cream Social
2023-07-27
Gather with Motor City Packards club members for an evening of socializing and frozen treats. This is a members-only event; please check the Packard Digest (and your email inbox) for event details and registration information.

2023 PAC National Meet Hosted by NorCal Packards
2023-06-25 - 2023-06-30
The Packard Club’s 56th National Meet will be hosted in Rohnert Park, California, in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, from June 25 through June 30. This year, NorCal Packards has taken on hosting duties, and is sure to put on a great gathering.
Be sure to visit the Packard Club website for more information and registration details for this exciting event!

Packard Proving Grounds 95th Birthday Celebration
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 48317, United States
On June 14th, 1928, the Packard Proving Grounds opened with a new World’s Closed Course Absolute Speed Record of 148.17 set by race car driver Leon Duray (a record unbroken for 26 years).
Head on out to the Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township, MI (49965 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI, 48317) on Wednesday, June 14th, for a cruise-in car show (gates open at 5 PM for classic cars to line the boulevard), cake and ice cream in the Repair Garage, site tours and more! The event is from 6 – 8 PM.
For more information, please visit: https://packardprovinggrounds.org/event/95th-birthday-celebration
Please RSVP to hello@packardprovinggrounds.org.

Ten Days of Packard
2020-08-14 - 2020-08-23
Please mark your calendar for The Third Annual “Ten Days of Packard” (TDOP), being held from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 23, 2020!
As you may recall, the Ten Days of Packard is essentially a do-it-yourself event. The purpose is to get your car out, whether it is to a local park, a favorite hangout or place in your town, the Packard Proving Grounds, the Packard Plant, a drive-in movie theater, or just go for a ride. If you look in the current July-August issue of The Packard Digest, you will see some examples from previous years.
The Packards always draw a thumbs-up, smiles, and you may have to explain that Packard was not part of General Motors. We are hoping for a really big turnout this year, as there are numerous reports of Packards getting restless from the stay-at-home orders that have resulted in them being stuck in garages and storage facilities — and their owners are restless too!
We plan to feature many pictures on the MCP Facebook page, as well as a bit later on the MCP Website and then in an issue of The Packard Digest. So why not do your car a favor, yourself a favor, and the world a favor, and drive your car anywhere you want, take a picture, and send it with a description of your car and where the photo was taken to our Executive Director, Kevin Luedtke .

MCP Ice Cream Social - CANCELLED
2020-07-15
This is a great event for all Motor City Packard members! Gather together and swap stories while enjoying a cool treat!
Details to follow!

Wings and Wheels at Willow Run - CANCELLED
2020-06-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Willow Run Airport7, 47884 D Street, Belleville, MI, 48111, United States
A fantastic automobile and airplane show is returning on Sunday, June 14, 2020 from 10:00AM until 4:00PM on the ramp at Hangar 1, Willow Run Airport, West side. Located at 801 Kirk Profit Drive, Ypsilanti Michigan. Get up close to an amazing array of rare classic cars, selected by invitation only, and historic aircraft all on display together on the tarmac. Outstanding opportunities to chat up the owners and capture great photos.
The general public is welcome and tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 on the day of the event. Kids 15 and under are free. Plenty of free parking available and food trucks will be on site. Net event proceeds benefit the Yankee Air Museum.
This is the destination of the year for automotive and aviation cognoscenti. Air Adventure rides will be available on Yankee Air Museum’s vintage World War Two era aircraft, a B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell and C-47 Skytrain along with its Waco biplane.
Wings and Wheels Flyer 2020

Cars R Stars Car Show - CANCELLED
2020-06-14 | Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 48317, United States
A wonderful event hosted at the Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township, Michigan! Click here for the Facebook event page for more details!

MCP Annual Tech Session - POSTPONED
2020-05-16
Motor City Packards will present its annual Tech Session on Saturday, May 16. Here’s your chance to gear up for Cars‘R’Stars and the 2020 driving season!
Details to follow

Historic Home Tour - Pontiac Transportation Museums - CANCELLED
2020-04-25
Motor City Packards members are invited to tour Mark & Pam Thomas’ historic home on Huron Street in Pontiac. Following the tour, members will preview the Pontiac Transportation Museums, whose collection of historic vehicles cover the entire first floor of the former Crofoot School in Pontiac. Time to be determined.

THIS IS A MEMBER ONLY EVENT AND YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER!

GM Heritage Tour - CANCELLED
2020-03-28 10:00 - 12:00

Annual Dinner celebrating the MCP Birthday
2018-12-02 11:00 - 15:00
Annual Dinner at the Lakes of Taylor Celebrating the Region’s Birthday
Coordinator –Art Kirsch

Packard Proving Grounds Open House
2018-10-21 08:00 - 13:00

Henry Joy Tour
2018-10-14 04:00 - 13:00
October 14 – 19/ The 11th Henry Joy Tour in the hills of Southern Indiana

Orphan Car Show
2018-09-16 05:00 - 12:00
2018-OCS-Registration-formSunday, September 16, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M./ Orphan Car Show in Ypsilanti.
Paul Gallagher – Event Coordinator

10 Days of Packards
2018-08-17 04:00 - 2018-08-26 13:00
2018 MCP Ten days of Packard 6

BerkleyFest
2018-08-16 - 2018-08-17
MCP – 2018 Berkley Cruise Fest

Tour of the MI Concourse & MCP Ice Cream Social
2018-07-18 14:00 - 16:30
