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Old Cars Motor Into Greenfield Village for 63rd Annual Festival
The Old Car Festival will feature vehicles from the 1890s through 1932 on Sept. 7-8 at Greenfield Village in Dearborn.
The sights and sounds of the early days of the automobile will come alive at Greenfield Village this weekend during the 63rd annual Old Car Festival.
Guests can experience the innovation that took place with vehicles on hand dating from the 1890s through 1932 on Saturday and Sunday.
In continuation of Henry Ford’s 150th birthday celebration, this year’s festival will feature Ford's letter cars that helped revolutionize the car industry, from the Model A to the Model T, along with running replicas of his early automobiles and running demonstrations of his kitchen sink engine.
Guests will learn about the different pathways that the technology of the automobile sparked through the collection of commercial vehicles, electric and steam powered vehicles, luxury cars, race cars, bicycles and motorcycles. In addition, visitors can watch drivers show off their skills in early motor contests, witness the assembly of an actual Model T, and kick back at the pass-in-review parade where experts will provide information and fun facts about vehicles as they drive by.
Join roadside historian Daniel Hershberger near the Scotch Settlement School each day for a presentation discussing the important aspect of early highway development and motoring history along with a special 1920s Auto Touring exhibit featuring a restored 1927 Auto-Kamp fold-out tent trailer, manufactured in Saginaw.
The Henry Ford will be running four historically significant cars from its own collection during the weekend, including two historically significant vehicles built by Ford: the 1896 quadricycle, Ford’s first attempt at building a gasoline powered car; and the 1901 race-winning Sweepstakes, used to beat the established race car manufacturer Alexander Winton.
The alternatively fueled 1922 Detroit Electric Coupe and a 1929 Packard Roadster, known for its luxury and style, will be on display throughout the weekend as well.
On Saturday, stay until 9 p.m. to enjoy live music from The Hotel Savarine Society Orchestra, a gaslight parade of cars through Greenfield Village, and a fireworks show to close out the evening.
The Old Car Festival is free with membership or admission to Greenfield Village. Tickets are $22 for adults, $21 for seniors (62 and up) and $16 for youth (5-12). Children under 5 are free.
For more information, call 313-982-6001 or visit www.thehenryford.org.
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