Bob Ashton: The Maestro of The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
About this episode
Bob Ashton, the driving force behind the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, shares insights into what makes this event a must-see for car enthusiasts. With a focus on showcasing rare and unique muscle cars, the show features an impressive lineup, including barn finds and high-end restorations. Bob discusses the importance of accessibility for younger generations and highlights special displays, notable guests, and the vibrant community surrounding the event. Set for November 22-23 in Rosemont, Illinois, this indoor show promises a sensory overload of automotive history and passion.
Bob Ashton, Managing Member of the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN), returns for a deep dive into one of the most celebrated car events in the country. Bob shares the passion, planning, and people behind MCACN’s success, the story behind the show's legendary unrestored car displays and Rare Muscle Cars including Shelby GT350s, Copo Camaros, and B-body Mopar hemi convertibles at the Super Bowl of car shows.
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Website: https://www.mcacn.com/
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Chevrolet Corvette
"... member for the McCacken show, the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Rosemont, Illinois."
Shelby GT350
"... And, you know, I know this year we've got Shelby GT350. I've got a Superbird."
Chevrolet Camaro
"I've got a Daytona. I've got a Copo Camaro. I've got a Yanko Camaro."
Plymouth Roadrunner
"... and think back to those days. And we had a B3 70 Roadrunner convertible, an F8 70 Roadrunner convertible, a 7..."
Dodge Challenger
"... Yellow GTX 446 barrel. My mother had a purple 70 Challenger, actually 71 Challenger, 383 Shaker convertible."
Ford Mustang
"...n hobby. You know, you don't go out and buy a new Mustang or even an old Mustang, unless you at least have ..."
Ford Bronco
"...Strap race team hauler from Colorado with a Strap Bronco on the back several years ago. But anyway, he got..."
Plymouth GTX
"...ll Hemi, B-Body, you know, Coronets, Roadrunners, GTXs, Coronet RTs lined up and they're all Hemi Conver..."
Pontiac Firebird
"...e out. You got the redesign on the Camaro and the Firebird. So that's a no-brainer."
Chevrolet Chevelle
"...thing happened and that I knew I had to have some Chevelle Z16s in the mix with the ultimate gold to have on..."
Plymouth Super Bird
"I mean, I've got a family. They unveiled a super bird with us last year, the Coulson family. The daught..."
Plymouth Cuda
"...d, oh, what do you have? Well, I've got a 70 Hemi Cuda convertible, a 71 Hemi Cuda convertible,"
Dodge Charger
"...so again because Wade's bringing his Panther Pink Charger RT-446 back and his Panther Pink FM-3 Hemi Cuda, ..."
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