2014 Michigan International Auto Show Program

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FEBRUARY 6-9, 2014 DeVos Place - Grand Rapids Presented by

GRAutoShow.com


WELCOME

Welcome to the Michigan International Auto Show! The Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association is excited to present the 2014 Michigan International Auto Show here in Grand Rapids. This year’s show offers new models, original designs and revolutionary technologies that are leading us toward an automotive experience that was once considered futuristic. Look for exciting advancements in design as well as improved energy efficiency as the auto industry gears for the next phase of innovation. The 2014 Auto Show opened with a Charity Spectacular to benefit the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. The money raised by this event provides medically necessary children’s programs to West Michigan families. Over the past twelve years, this event has raised more than $1.3 million for the foundation. We value this partnership and are honored to work with other sponsors to provide financial support for the amazing work being done at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital - not only for local communities, but throughout the region as well.

Thursday, Feb. 6 3pm-10pm Friday, Feb. 7 11am-10pm Saturday, Feb. 8 10am-10pm Sunday, Feb. 9 10am-6pm

Adults $10 Children (6-14) $4 Children 5 & younger FREE when accom- panied by an adult PLATINUM SPONSOR

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.

GOLD SPONSORS

The Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association thanks you for joining us. Your continued support has allowed this production to grow into one of the regions premier events. Please enjoy the show and visit your Grand Rapids-area auto dealers to begin your own exciting automotive experience. Sincerely, Blair C. Sharpe Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association

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16th Annual Michigan International Auto Show Program Produced by

2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 • 616-447-2860 events@showspan.com • www.ShowSpan.com Show Producer: Henri Boucher ShowSpan is a John D. Loeks company

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Maserati GranTurismo GTC

Audi R8 V10 Coupe

A bigger and better Million Dollar Motorway rolls into the Show this year, with the largest collection of cars that we have ever had! 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 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante 2014 Aston Martin DB9 Volante 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S 2014 Aston Martin Vantage 2014 Audi R8 V10 Coupe 2014 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Convertible 2014 Bentley Mulsanne 2014 Bentley Flying Spur 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe

2014 Ferrari California 2014 Ferrari FF 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo LF 570 Squardra Corse 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS 2014 Maserati GranTurismo 2014 Maserati GranTursimo Coupe 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith

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The Gilmore Car Museum Vehicles expected to be on display from the Museum include:

The Gilmore Car Museum – America’s Signature Collection – is like no other car museum in the nation. It’s just 45 minutes south of Grand Rapids and hailed as one of the Nation’s finest. And it’s where you can walk right up to history. For more than a decade the Gilmore Car Museum has been showcasing just a small sampling of its over 400 extraordinary vehicle collection here at the Michigan International Auto Show. Again this year the Museum has brought an astonishing array of vehicles for your enjoyment. Don’t miss the rarest and most valuable automobile displayed at this year’s Auto Show… or the alternative fuel vehicle that is over 100 years old, and so much more!

1898 Leon Bollee Voiturette Tricar In 1895, when 25-year-old Leon Bollee received a patent for his motorized tricycle, his father Amedee—builder of French steam cars— felt his son was obsessed with the “new” idea of gasoline power. The Leon Bollee Voiturette was powered by a single-cylinder air-cooled engine that achieved 800 noisy revolutions per minute, produced 2 horsepower and an astonishing top speed of 28 miles per hour! The vehicle was belt driven, featured a very innovative steering system as well as a seating arrangement that placed the driver safely behind the passenger. Drivers steered with their right hand, while the left hand multi-tasked to operate a single lever to change gears, apply the brake and engage the driving belt. Leon Bollee’s new firm went on to successfully produce automobiles for the next 38 years, yet no more than a handful of these early Voiturettes are known to exist today.

Sponsored by 1906 Columbia While best known for

its bicycles, Columbia began building electric cars in 1897, but later found gasoline cars more profitable. The company actually purchased the “Selden patent” for the gasoline automobile and received royalties on each American made gas powered car produced—that is, until Henry Ford refused to pay, took them to court, and won. Columbia went bankrupt, and by 1913 was out of

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business. This restored Touring Car features a double chain drive, a “drip sight” oil gauge mounted to the dashboard and a large spot light for improved night driving.

1911 Stanley Steamer The Stanley

twins, brothers Francis and Freelan, made their fortune by inventing and manufacturing dry photographic plates and later selling their firm to Eastman Kodak. In 1897, they found their second great success by producing Stanley steam powered “motor carriages.” Two years later the brothers sold the car company to the publisher of Cosmopolitan magazine, who named the car the Locomobile. The Stanley’s soon re-entered the auto industry, naming their new car the Stanley Steamer. In 1906, a modified Stanley Steamer broke the land speed record at Daytona Beach by reaching 127 mph! While very fast, steam cars required a complex and lengthy start-up procedure, taking 30 minutes to heat up, and were eventually outsold by simpler, less expensive gasoline-powered cars.

1926 Rolls-Royce New Phantom Torpedo Phaeton No expense was

spared in making this custom motor car one of the finest and most luxurious touring automobiles of its day. The rear door panels are crafted from matched walnut and house shelves equipped with perfume flasks, leather glove boxes, accessory cases, and cologne bottles. Built into the cabinetry is a provision for a grooming kit to include brushes, scissors, hand mirror, pomade jars and comb.

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The Gilmore Car Museum market its automobiles to women with lines such as, “women take special pleasure in driving these magnificent cars.” This award winning example took home a First Place at the renowned Meadow Brook Concours and Second in Class at the world famous Pebble Beach Concours and is displayed within the Cadillac-LaSalle Museum on the campus of the Gilmore Car Museum.

The curved doors built into the body’s central division houses a full cocktail service including crystal decanters and glasses. The dual windshields with removable windwings insulate both for front and rear passengers from the elements, drafts, and breezes.

1931 Ford Model A - U.S. Post Office Truck The United States Postal Service began using motor vehicles around the turn of the twentieth century, and by 1918 its fleet of vehicles had grown to nearly 1,000. Most were Ford Model Ts and World War I surplus vehicles of all different makes. By the late 1920s, the Postal Service knew it needed to standardize its fleet and established specifications for truck bodies based on the Ford Model A and AA. Several of these Model A trucks were still in use as late as 1952. This original Post Office Truck #11317, built on a Model A chassis, was rescued in 1977 and underwent a complete restoration by the donor.

1931 Cadillac 5-Passenger Sedan

1954 Kaiser Darrin The Kaiser Darrin, 1938 Mercedes 540K Sport Tourer

Prior to World War II, Mercedes-Benz was arguably the world’s most prestigious European automaker—the cars of kings and captains of industry alike. Only two 540K Sport Tourers were built in 1938 with this being the only surviving example. At the start of WWII, the original owner of this ultra-rare automobile secreted it away in the basement of his Dresden, Germany home in an effort to protect it from the ravages of war and conceal it from enemy troops. After bricking up the basement door and windows and filling much of the area with topsoil he planted several rose bushes, thus creating unseen bunker that remarkably survived the bombing of Dresden near in February 1945. This auto remained hidden for nearly 60 years, underwent an award winning restoration in 2005 and ultimately made its way to the United States. This spectacular automobile is undoubtedly the rarest and most valuable vehicle displayed at this year’s auto show.

Cadillac introduced its mammoth V-16 and V-12 engines in 1930, which sparked the multi-cylinder race among fellow luxury automakers Packard, PierceArrow, Lincoln, and Marmon. Ironically, due to the onset of the Great Depression, the debut of the larger engines came at a time when the fine car market was struggling the most. Only those luxury automakers who also offered an entrylevel option, such as this V-8 model— available in multiple body styles featuring coachwork by either Fisher or Fleetwood—were able to successfully from the Depression. Ads from this era show that Cadillac made an effort to

Continental as one of the eight automotive “works of art” and in 1959, Time magazine ranked the Continental as a Top Ten choice among the 100 BestDesigned Commercial Products. One of the hallmarks of these cars was their rear-mounted spare tire and today, any rear-mounted spare tire is commonly called a “Continental Spare.”

1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

The very distinctive 1948 Lincoln Continental marked the end of large V-12 engines for Lincoln and the last of the Continentals until the mid-1950s. In 1951, the Museum of Modern Art selected the

designed by Howard “Dutch” Darrin, debuted in the fall of 1953 and was priced about $900.00 more than the all-new Chevy Corvette. Both the Darrin and Corvette featured fiberglass bodies and six-cylinder engines but the Darrin also included a unique three-position convertible top and doors that slid into the front fenders. American industrialist Henry J. Kaiser, who during World War II launched more ships than any other shipbuilder, formed the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation and began producing autos in 1946.

1966 Ford Mustang Fastback In April

of 1964 the Ford Motor Company introduced a small, sporty car which caught the rest of the auto industry totally off guard and captured the hearts of the American car buying public. As the saying goes, “The rest is history!” During 1966 the Mustang continued to sell like ‘hot cakes’ and became the third bestselling individual nameplate in the American auto industry. This 1966 Guardsman Blue Fastback 2 x 2 was special ordered by Gerber Payne Ford in Fremont, MI and is equipped with highly coveted High Performance 289 K Code option that also served as the basis for the Shelby GT 350.

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GRAND RAPIDS NEW CAR DEALERS ASS’N. MEMBERS Berger Chevrolet Inc. 2525 28th St. SE Grand Rapids 616-949-5200

Betten Imports Inc. 5901 28th St. SE Grand Rapids 616-301-2100

Borgman Ford Mazda

3150 28th St. SW Grandville 616-534-7651

Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge 440 28th St. SE Grand Rapids 616-452-2143

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Delta Audi; Delta Porsche; Delta Subaru

Kool Toyota

3780 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids 616-364-9700

6025 28th St. Grand Rapids 616-988-9797

Fox Nissan LLC 4430 28th St. SE Kentwood 616-942-8040

Fox Acura

4330 29th St. SE Kentwood 616-774-4044

Gezon Motors Inc.

Fox Ford Mazda

3985 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids 616-361-7361

3560 28th St. SE Kentwood 616-956-5511

Grand Buick Inc.

Fox Honda

2901 28th St. SW Grandville 616-530-9191

3050 Broadmoor Ave. SE Kentwood 616-956-0000

Fox Hyundai / Kia 4141 28th St. Grand Rapids 616-942-5000

Harvey Cadillac Co. 2600 28th St. SE Grand Rapids 616-949-1140

Harvey Lexus of Grand Rapids

Pfeiffer Infiniti Inc.

2550 28th St. SE Grand Rapids 616-949-1010

2930 Breton Rd. SE Grand Rapids 616-940-8989

K & M Northfield Dodge Inc.

Pfeiffer Lincoln Inc.

4100 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids 616-363-9011

2424 28th St. SE Grand Rapids 616-949-7800

Keller Ford KIA Inc.

The Sharpe Collection

3385 Alpine Ave. NW Walker 616-784-6600

1010 28th St. SE Grand Rapids 616-452-5101

Kool Chevrolet Inc.

Todd Wenzel Buick GMC Inc.

3770 Plainfield NE Grand Rapids 616-364-9431

2727 28th St. SE Grand Rapids 616-949-7700

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Todd Wenzel Chevrolet Inc. 3156 Highland Dr. Hudsonville 616-669-6683

Tony Betten & Sons Ford Inc.

3839 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids 616-363-6841

Toyota / Scion of Grand Rapids 2555 28th St. SE Grand Rapids 616-942-5290

Van Andel & Flikkema Motor Sales Inc.

3844 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids 616-363-9031


Proceeds Benefit Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation

We are pleased to report that another successful Michigan International Auto Show Charity Spectacular took place this year! We are very grateful for the support from the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association, our sponsors, members of the planning committee and the community to make this fantastic evening possible. The generosity of the entire West Michigan community allows us to have an amazing impact on the lives of thousands of children and families in our area. Returning this year as the Diamond Sponsor of the Michigan International Auto Show Charity Spectacular, Huntington National Bank led the effort to raise thousands of dollars through the event on Wednesday, February 5 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Those who attended this premier event were treated to a sneak preview of the Michigan International Auto Show, enjoyed a delicious strolling dinner, live auction and the Fashion Overdrive competition. Fashion Overdrive involved teams of local makeup artists and hair stylists who transformed models to match one of a dozen assigned vehicles in the show. Models were then judged by a distinguished panel and awarded the honor of this year’s Fashion Overdrive winning team. However, the real winner was Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation, which was the beneficiary of proceeds from this amazing event.

- Diamond Sponsor -

- Sapphire Sponsors -

Michigan International Auto Show is produced by

As annual campaign chairs for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation, our goal is to help raise $4 million this year for the many programs and services that are needed by children in our region. By attending this annual event, you help us reach that goal. Thank you for your continued dedication to our patients and families. Together, we are making a difference and saving lives.

- Emerald Sponsors -

- Amethyst Sponsors -

Fox Motors Interphase Interiors Haworth Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers Rothbury Farms

Gregg & JoAnn DeWitt 2014 Annual Giving Campaign C hairs show presented by

Media Partners

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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VOLVO 280

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COMPANY___________________________ BOOTH # A Spice Above_____________________________ 492 Bella Furs__________________________________ 31 City Wide Satellite__________________________ 481 Deering’s Famous Jerky Co. of Traverse City________ 13 Rainbow Vacuums___________________________ 491 Gillis Family Chiropractic______________________ 485 Great Lakes Chemical________________________ 487 Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation_________ 23 Holland Police Dept. Distracted Driving Simulator_____ 28 Imagine That Graphics________________________ 480 LeafFilter Gutter Protection____________________ 488 MI-Skelters_________________________________ 25 Mobile Foot Experts, LLC______________________ 482 Morgan Stanley______________________________ 22 Bath Fitter_________________________________ 490 Old World Style Almonds_______________________ 27 Rescue 1 Fire Safety For Kids__________________ 486 Schwallier Wealth Management, LLC______________ 29 Secretary of State____________________________ 21 Treetops Resort_____________________________ 489 Tullymore Vacation Ownership__________________ 484

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Auto Show Supercars Engage in perhaps a passionate “discussion” as you compare the latest sex appeal and V-8 performance of these American car lover favorites.

2014 Camaro SS/RS

This car is loaded with a 6.2 Liter V8 Supercharged 550 HP engine, 530 FP Torque, and goes on from there. This list of options include Chambered Stainless Cat Back Exhaust System, Forgeline 3-Piece Modular Wheels, Pirelli P Zero Tires, Custom Painted Rally Stripes, Custom Painted Blackened-Out Tail Panel and Inner Grille Area, SS Fender Badges, and a Retro Blue Front and Rear Bowtie Emblems, plus more!

2014 Dodge Challenger SRT 392

2014 Mustang Coupe GT Premium

The 2014 Mustang Coupe GT Premium has a V-8, 5.0L engine with 420 - hp. This classic pony car is sleek and ready to race!

This vehicle is fast with a 180-mph speedometer, 0-60 mph in the high 4-second range, ¼ mile in the mid 12-second range. The SRT 392 has 6.4 Liter V8 HEMI ® Engine with 5 – Speed Auto transmission, Fuel Saver Technology and delivers 470 HP and 470 lb –ft of torque. Additional features include Power Sunroof, Dual Silver Center Stripes, Black Vapor Chrome, Aluminum Wheels, Rear Spoiler, and so much more!

Stop by our display on the show floor near the main entrance. And remember, we’re always ready to serve you online 24 hours a day at www.ExpressSOS.com!

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson

Michigan Department of State

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Reboot Buggy Concept Car

MORE FEATURES Gizmo the Robot Keep an eye out for Gizmo while you’re at the Show. He’ll be wandering the aisles entertaining attendees!

MasterCraft VR Express Simulator Sometimes we are called to a higher order – FUN! Enjoy the experience of the Virtual Reality Simulator while you’re at the Auto Show!

Motoring back to basics With its roofless passenger compartment and all-terrain wheels, this is what happens when a race-bred horse evolves into a modern day carriage. Equipped with a 470 hp small block V8 engine, 3-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, and 4 wheel independent suspension, the Reboot Buggy is tuned to veer off the road at a moment’s notice.

RacingAwareness. com, in partnership with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and their families coping with the illness or injury of the child. Racing Awareness’ efforts are focused on raising awareness and funds to launch and support Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital programs and services. RacingAwareness.com strives to achieve this through the unique niche centered on auto racing.

PRIZES & PROMOTIONS 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! The grand prize winner will win fifty-two (52) $50 Meijer Gas gift cards.

Win a Pedal Car from MI-Skelters! The grand prize winner will have the choice of either a Jeep Wrangler BF-3 Pedal Car or a Ferrari FXX Racer Pedal Car! Register to win the car at the Show.

Win a B-93 VIP Birthday Bash Package!

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 Grand Gallery 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 courtesy of Padnos! A tiebreaker will be determined by guessing the cube’s weight.

Defining a Classic - The Iconic Car Championship Brackets The grand prize winner will win the Ultimate 2014 Sport Enthusiast Ticket Package!

Includes reserved seating, a parking pass and artist meet and greet for both days of the Bash!

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You can join the crowd. Or, you can leave it behind. When you choose

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bold styling, a supercar-inspired interior and thrilling handling, you choose the all-new 2014 Lexus IS. A car designed with one purpose. To stand apart.

lexus.com/IS #LexusIS

HARVEY LEXUS OF GRAND RAPIDS 2550 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids (616) 949-1010

IS F SPORT SHOWN. Š2013 Lexus.

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Help Support Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital! Purchase an Auto Show Charity Spectacular raffle ticket and be entered to win: 2014 Cadillac ATS Sedan Amenities include: AWD, 272 horse-power, 2.0 L turbo engine, Cadillac CUE system, OnStar Navigation, sunroof, 48mo/50,000 mile Premium Care Maintenance included. License #R22182. Raffle limited to 1,000 tickets. All tickets must be sold, otherwise drawing reverts to a 50/50 raffle. Winner subject to gambling withholding, fees, tax and title. Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash. Need not be present to win. Licensee—Spectrum Health Foundation.

GRAND PRIZE

2014 Cadillac ATS provided by Harvey Cadillac MSRP $44,080

Second Prize: 50" Flat Screen TV Tickets are $50 each payable by cash, credit or check made payable to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

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To purchase tickets, call or email Laurie Lincks at 616.391.9125 or laurie.lincks@spectrumhealth.org

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