Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance to include Aerocar

Save the date! Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance staffers have invited the last flying example of the Moulton Taylor’s Aerocar to attend the August 3rd event. Meadowbrook is the Midwest’s version of Pebble Beach, for those unfamiliar with the event. I’ve attended the last two years’ shows–both have been outstanding with truly amazing cars on display. Concours rules make for an unusual show–each car displayed must be driven (or flown!) onto the show field under its own power. To me, this is the best part of the show: during the presentation of each class, the owners drive the cars to the viewing stand for commentary and review. Last year’s celebrity reviewer was none other than Bob Lutz of GM. Listening to Lutz gush over the parade of automobilia was worth the ticket, even if he was constantly being prodded to move on to the next car. Surprisingly, watching the cars pales compared to hearing them: the old straight 12s make noises that would be positively illegal today, and it’s one of the few occasions I’ve ever had to hear the Chrysler Turbine concept spin up. I’ll be out at the show photographing cars and taking notes. If you plan to come out, keep your eyes open for my CarDomain t-shirt!