2017 Spring Extravaganza

[Loren At 65GS]

                                                                                             2017
                                                                                   Spring Extravaganza
                                                                              Minnesota State Fairgrounds
                                                                                       May 7, 2017

Never too early to put it on your calendar.  And don't forget the pre-meet warm up on Saturday May 6. It will again be hosted by Rob at his shop.

[GS66]

Where are people staying Saturday night?

[GS66]

Just booked at the Fairfield, Mendota Heights.

[cwmcobra]

Sorry I'm going to have to miss this year.  See you in Milwaukee!

Chuck

[dsags]

Unfortunately, did not get any pictures of the event at Rob's shop. Turn out was a bit lighter than in years past but we had just as good a time.

On Sunday is the "Buick Extravaganza" held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Includes a swap meet and car show. Buicks have their own section since the show is put on by the local BCA Chapter.

First picture is of Buick row with a wide selection of Buicks. Last two pictures are of a VERDE GREEN '65 Riviera that has the 'base' interior in brocade cloth - kind of rare that way.

[dsags]

More pictures. Last one is a 1965 Special convertible that was mint. 300 V8, 2 barrel with AC. The couple that own the car have had it for 6 weeks. It was her mother's' car.

[dsags]

Yes, they had long roofs too.

[dsags]

Final pictures are of two of the sweetest low mileage original cars at the show. The '65 convertible had 47,000 miles on it and had the 355 V8 4 barrel in it that pings on anything less than racing fuel. Check out the beautiful tail lights and the fit of the rear bumper.

[cwmcobra]

Thanks Dan.  You had me at VERDE GREEN!   

Looks like a sweet bunch of cars on display!

 

Chuck

[GS66]

Yes, there were some really nice cars there including many 64-67 Skylarks, Specials, and Gran Sports. Including some never before seen cars.

[elagache]

Dear Dan, Chuck, Jim, and mid-60s Buick lovers, . . . 

Thanks for the pictures Dan! 

Especially for the pictures of the wagons!! . . . .

Definitely some amazingly original cars that were on display! 

Cheers, Edouard 

[Mister T]

Thanks for the photos Dan.  Thought of all who attended while I was lying in my hospital bed last Saturday.

[elagache]

Dear Tom and mid-60s Buick caregivers who sometimes need a caregiver of their own, . . . .

Thought of all who attended while I was lying in my hospital bed last Saturday.

Gulp!!  What happened to you to such that you ended up in a hospital bed?  That's hardly a replacement for a luxury hotel!

Please do clue us in as to your predicament!

Edouard 

[Mister T]

Dear Tom and mid-60s Buick caregivers who sometimes need a caregiver of their own, . . . .

Thought of all who attended while I was lying in my hospital bed last Saturday.

Gulp!!  What happened to you to such that you ended up in a hospital bed?  That's hardly a replacement for a luxury hotel!

Please do clue us in as to your predicament!

Edouard

I had triple ankle fusion surgery on Wednesday, May 3rd. During my recovery, I cannot place any weight on my left foot for up to 2 months. Performing those everyday mundane tasks we take for granted now requires some thought beforehand. I've been home for just over a week already. There are 5 steps between me and the outdoors, which are difficult to navigate. Life is rather boring right now.

[GS66]

Oh no....take care Tom!