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WELCOME
Welcome to the Michigan International Auto Show! Thank you for joining the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association as we present the 18th annual Michigan International Auto Show here at DeVos Place. The automotive industry in West Michigan is steadily growing and has been getting more recognition for its ingenuity and innovation. It’s amazing to think that the automotive suppliers you see throughout this community are producing parts for vehicles around the nation, and even the globe. It is a privilege to present this show each year, in the heart of Grand Rapids, to highlight our automotive strengths and showcase some of the most trendy and high-tech vehicles on the road today, as well as those still in the concept stage. The Michigan International Auto Show offers a unique glimpse of vehicles from the past to the future. Throughout the show floor you will find new cars, trucks, SUVs, sports cars, hybrids, and vans from more than 32 manufacturers around the world. More than a dozen rare and exotic vehicles, far exceeding a million dollars in total value, can be seen in the Million Dollar Motorway. Taking a few steps back in time, the Gilmore Car Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary with classic vehicles from the early years of its founding. This is a great place to appreciate the growth of an industry from its early days!
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This auto show also recognizes the importance of a fixture in Grand Rapids and the future it offers families in this region. The Auto Show opened with a Charity Spectacular to benefit the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation, which raises money to support medically necessary children’s programs for West Michigan families. Over the past fifteen years, this event has raised more than $1.5 million for the foundation. We value this partnership and are honored to work with other sponsors and provide financial support for the amazing work being done at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
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The Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association appreciates the opportunity to support our community through the Charity Spectacular, as well as many other local programs and organizations supported by individual dealers. As a major source of employment, as well as a significant source of retail tax revenue for the state, we are proud to help drive our West Michigan economy forward! Please enjoy the show and visit your Grand Rapids-area auto dealers to begin your own exciting automotive experience. Sincerely,
Tom Makarewicz Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association President
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FEATURES
Only vehicles with retail prices over $100,000 qualify to be displayed in our “Million Dollar Motorway.” The most popular feature of the Michigan International Auto Show is back by popular demand!
Vehicles on display in the Million Dollar Motorway include: Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond Edition
2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
2016 Aston Martin Rapide
2016 Lexus LS 460 L
2016 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
2015 Maserati Gran Turismo Sport Coupe
2016 BMW 7Series 750i Xdrive
2016 Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible Sport
2016 Cadillac Escalade
2016 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
2015 Ferrari California T
2016 Rolls-Royce Ghost
2016 Ferrari FF
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THE GILMORE CAR MUSEUM
What started in 1963 as a hobby for Donald S. Gilmore, a retired executive of pharmaceutical giant The Upjohn Company, soon grew to over 45 cars. At the urging of his wife Genevieve, the not-for-profit Gilmore Car Museum opened its doors to the public in 1966 with Otto Kneble of Star City, IN becoming its first paying customer. Who could have envisioned fifty-years ago that The Gilmore would become one of the largest and most respected auto museums in the nation? Today, more than 500 amazing automobiles ranging from horseless carriages to classic Duesenbergs, the elusive Tucker to the Model T, and even Muscle Cars are showcased in the museum just an hour south of Grand Rapids.The Museum has presented a stunning array of automobiles during the Michigan International Auto Show since 2004. In honor of the museum celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2016, they assembled a grouping of cars from the 1960s’ for exhibit at this year’s event. Vehicles expected to be on display from the Museum include:
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
This top-of-the-line Buick represents the last vestige of the 1950s car design featuring huge tail fins and heavy chrome. Within just a couple of years the designs of the 1960s had taken on a sleek, sporty and forward moving 4
feel. This car is loaded with options, such as rare factoryinstalled air conditioning, automatic headlight dimer and power windows, which include the front vent windows. Two highly unusual items came standard – a driver set speed alert buzzer and a speedometer reflected into an adjustable mirror. 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible
This massive car represented the top-of-the-line Lincoln for 1960 and was a continuation of the 1958 – 1959 models. These ultra-luxury cars were the largest unit-body construction cars ever built and weighing in at over 2.5 tons are comparable to today’s largest SUVs. By 1960, the 430 cubic inch V8 had been detuned to 315hp in the interest of improving fuel economy—it went from 9 mpg to 12 mpg. Automotive styling for the decade would soon shake off the 1950s and take on a much smaller, sleeker appearance.
1963 Corvette Z06 Coupe
This factory production-built 1963 Z06 Corvette Coupe was originally assigned to the Corvette Development Group under the direction of chief engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov. It was used as a General Motors powertrain development car, where advanced engines were installed for test and evaluation. It retains the 1964 fuel-injected engine, prototype 4-speed transmission with overdrive and aluminum wheels with prototype two-bar spinner bars as installed by Chevrolet Engineering. 1963.5 Ford Galaxie 500
“Total Performance” was Ford’s slogan for 1963 and midway through the model year delivered a car with muscle: the 1963-1/2 Ford Galaxie 427. The Galaxie 500 and 500XL hardtop received a new semi-fastback roofline, dubbed “Sports Hardtops,” and became a hit in the showroom and on NASCAR superspeedways, carrying
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THE GILMORE CAR MUSEUM Ford to the ’63 NASCAR title. While the engine actually displaced 425 cu. in., Ford named it “427” to play off NASCAR’s maximum engine size restriction. 1963 Studebaker Avanti
its late 1950s predecessors. The new elegant design was 15 inches shorter, featured slab sides, minimal chrome and center opening suicide doors. This stately automobile will forever be known as the Kennedy Lincoln as it was in a limousine version of this car that the president rode through Dallas in. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
Studebaker, the nation’s oldest automaker, began in 1852 and produced wagons and carriages during the US Civil War. By the 1960s the company was struggling and the radically designed, fiberglass bodied Avanti was their first new offering in 10 years. Promoted as “America’s Only 4-Passenger High-Performance Personal Car” it attempted to merge the sophistication seen in the Rivera and the sportiness of the redesigned Corvette. 1966 Lincoln Continental 4 dr. Convertible
Built in Maranello, Italy this Ferrari featured a V-12 engine that produced 300 horsepower, the same as Ferrari race engines, and had a top speed of 166 mph. Today it is on the top of many Ferrari enthusiast’s wish list, but at the time it could be purchased right out of the dealership showroom. Hollywood actor, Nicholas Cage (Gone In Sixty Seconds, National Treasure), was the previous owner of this magnificent automobile. 1969 AMX Sport Coupe
bodied, two-seat American production sports car since the Ford Thunderbird debuted in 1957. Designers created the AMX by slicing 12” out of the company’s Javelin body, eliminating the rear seat, and making it a true two-seat sports car. This unrestored sport coupe was purchased new at Zantello AMC Rambler in Allegan, MI. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
The 1969 Camaro is without question the most popular and sought after Camaro ever produced and has become an icon of the 1960s. While it wasn’t the fastest muscle car ever offered, its singleseason styling and unique combination of engine, disc brakes, exhaust, and induction options make the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 arguably the most desirable and coveted Z28 of all. It was selected as Car and Driver Magazine’s Reader’s Choice in 1969. Sponsored by
The Lincoln Continental for the 1960s was completely redesigned in 1961 and had lost much of the “land yacht” appearance associated with
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Win Gas for a Year from Meijer and the Auto Show! To enter, stop by the Meijer Automotive Area at the Show and register to win! Media Partners: Star 105.7 FM, and 104.5 WSNX.
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The Car Enthusiast Challenge See if you can identify the make, model and year of a car by sight. The catch — the car has been compacted into a cube and sits in the main exhibit hall of the Auto Show. The winner who picks the right make, model and year of the compacted car will win Free Car Washes for a Year (2 car washes per month), plus one Full Exterior Detail, courtesy of Great Lakes Chemical and $500 from Padnos. A tiebreaker will be determined by guessing the cube’s weight. Media Partner: The Brew
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Discover What Drives You! Upload a photo of What Drives You from the vehicles at the Auto Show. Snap photos while you’re at the Auto Show and upload them on WOOD Radio’s photo gallery at www.woodradio.com to be entered to win a Motor City Weekend Getaway, which includes an overnight stay, a restaurant gift certificate and tickets to a Red Wings game!
Birthday Bash Giveaway Win a B-93 Birthday Bash Package, including front-row seats, a parking pass, and the opportunity to go backstage!!
Fast & Furious
Million Dollar Vehicle Bracket RESTROOM
Vote for your favorite Million Dollar Motorway vehicle! ESPN Radio has selected Million Dollar Motorway cars to be included in a bracket-style competition. Auto Show attendees are encouraged to vote for the vehicle that you think is the best. The grand prize winner of the bracket will win the Ultimate 2016 Sports Enthusiast Ticket Package. Visit ESPN961.com for complete details.
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FEATURES Fast & Furious • 2016 Lexus RC 200 Luxury and speed come together with special custom BLACK ICE sport rims and custom graphics. • 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS This 8-speed automatic vehicle features a Silver Ice Metallic exterior with an Adrenalin Red interior specialty package.
Society of Automotive Engineers International Collegiate Design Series The SAE International Collegiate Design Series is a competition that is open to college students all over the world. Teams from Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America compete every year to see who can design, build, and drive the most innovative vehicles. The goal is to create a competitive environment for college students to apply their technical theories to real world problems. These competitions include: Clean Snowmobile Challenge, Aero Design Challenge, Baja Vehicle Challenge, Formula Vehicle Challenge, Formula Hybrid Challenge, Supermilage Challenge, and the Formula Electric Challenge.
• Dodge Challenger SRT 392 485 Horse power and 475 pound feet of torque. Premium Laguna Leather, V8 Hemi! Come check all the extras offered in this Billet Silver Metallic ride!
THANK YOU for attending the 2016 Michigan International Auto Show. We would appreciate your feedback. Please visit this website to take our online survey:
This year, the SAE Western Michigan Section student teams will be at the Auto Show to display their vehicles, talk about the competitions, and share about the challenges and successes that they have had while competing in the series. There will be students from Hope College, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, and Western Michigan University. They will have vehicles on-site for everyone to see and they are always looking to connect with future team members, sponsors, and mentors.
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FEATURES DESIGN Studio New this year – An interactive display that resembles an automotive design studio to showcase specialty vehicle projects and the process of designing, prototyping, and creating a concept vehicle. Find concept vehicles, drawings and techniques used to create prototype parts. Kendall Design students are displaying their talents and sharing their goals as they break into the automotive industry in Michigan (a state where more cars and trucks are produced than any other). DESIGN Studio Vehicles on Display at the Show: • Two 2016 Corvette C7 • Two 2016 Cadillac ATS
River City Diner Take a step back in time and enjoy the River City Diner at the end of the Grand Gallery. Menu items include an Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich with Gravy, Diner Burgers and Cheese Burgers, Grilled Chicken and Bacon Melt, Chili Cheese Dog, Root Beer Floats, Old Fashioned Sodas and more!
Distracted Driving Simulator
RacingAwareness RacingAwareness.com in partnership with the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and their families coping with the illness or injury of a child. The RacingAwareness.com team will be on hand raising awareness and funds to launch and support Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital programs and services. RA strives to achieve their mission through a niche centered on auto racing. They will showcase their 2016 racecars. See the cars up close and meet the drivers throughout the weekend. Meet RA Modified driver, Dave Lake from Marne and Super Late drivers, Ben Welch from Coopersville and Terry VanHaitsma from Hudsonville. Drivers will be at the show on select days/times. Stop by to say hello, get an autograph and pick up your 2016 charity t-shirt.
Gizmo the Robot
Gilmore Car Museum in coordination with the Holland Police Department is bringing a distracted driving simulator, which you can try while you’re at the Show. Distracted driving is the number one killer, and the leading cause of accidents. The simulator demonstrates how quickly the road can change and that any distraction can lead to someone getting hurt.
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Keep an eye out for Gizmo while you’re at the Show. He’ll be wandering the aisles entertaining attendees!
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Charity Spectacular Proceeds Benefit Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation
Through the generosity of our community, the 2016 Auto Show Charity Spectacular was a remarkable success. This wonderful event is made possible through our partnership with the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association, and a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of children not only in West Michigan, but across the state and across the country. A long-time supporter of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, MCPc Family Charities, joined us again as our Diamond Sponsor of the Michigan International Auto Show Charity Spectacular. On January 27 at DeVos Place, guests enjoyed a delicious strolling dinner and an amazing fashion show that was both exciting and entertaining. The evening’s main attraction was the hundreds of vehicles on display for guests to shop all under one roof by getting a sneak preview of the Michigan International Auto Show. We are grateful to all of our sponsors who support Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital through this spectacular event.
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–RUBY SPONSOR–
–SAPPHIRE SPONSORS–
–EMERALD SPONSORS–
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital provides medical excellence made for kids thanks to more than 200 physicians who practice in more than 50 pediatric specialties. It is truly humbling that the Auto Show Charity Spectacular benefits more than 20 different programs, because of a generous and caring community that is committed to creating a healthier future for children and their families. As annual campaign chairs for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation, our goal is to help raise more than $4 million this year for programs and services that are unique to our children. By supporting this event, you help us reach that goal. Thank you for your continued dedication to the West Michigan community. Together, we are making a difference and saving lives. Scott and Beth Robinson
2016 Annual Giving Campaign Chairs
–AMETHYST SPONSORS–
Betz Industries David and Michelle Bottrall Harvey Lexus of Grand Rapids Interphase Office Interiors / Haworth Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers
If you would like to learn about how you can help save and change young lives, please visit give.helendevoschildrens.org.
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FOX SUBARU 6045 28th St. Grand Rapids 616-988-0300 GEZON MOTORS INC. 3985 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids 616-361-7361 GRAND BUICK INC. 2901 28th St. SW Grandville 616-530-9191 HARVEY CADILLAC CO. 2600 28th St. SE Grand Rapids 616-949-1140 HARVEY LEXUS OF GRAND RAPIDS 2550 28th St. SE Grand Rapids 616-949-1010 K & M NORTHFIELD DODGE 4100 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids 616-363-9011 KELLER FORD 3385 Alpine Ave. NW Walker 616-784-6600 KIA OF NORTH GRAND RAPIDS 4575 Plainfield Ave. Grand Rapids 616-323-1400 KOOL CHEVROLET 3770 Plainfield NE Grand Rapids 616-364-9431 KOOL TOYOTA 3780 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids 616-364-9700
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Toyota Ride & Drive Vehicles Available to Drive*
Toyota Drive Center/ Hours of Operation
• 2016 Corolla
Thursday, January 28: 11:00a - 7:00p
• 2016 Highlander
Friday, January 29: 11:00a - 7:00p
• 2016 Tundra
Saturday, January 30: 10:00a - 7:00p
• 2016 4Runner
Sunday, January 31: 10:00a - 5:00p
*Participants must be 18 years of age to drive and possess a valid driver’s license.
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