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Title: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 07, 2023, 06:06:53 AM
The 2023 AACA Grand National Meet will be held at Isle Casino Hotel & Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa this week. The event starts with daily car shows on Wednesday August 10 and concludes with judging and awards dinner on Saturday August 12. I'll be showing the Verde Howitzer, where it will be judged for its First Grand National Award. Bob Bowen will be joining me for the road trip. We'll be arriving on Friday afternoon and departing on Sunday morning. I'm not aware of any other of our group that's doing the AACA thing in the Midwest, but if anyone is in the area, it would be great to meet.

Have a great week!

Chuck
Title: Buicks at the AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 16, 2023, 06:16:10 AM
While the Verde Howitzer was the only 65 Skylark at the event, there were some others that were very nice.

1969 Skylark GS 400 Stage I

1986 Le Sabre Grand National

Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 16, 2023, 06:19:25 AM
A couple more. I didn't document models and years.
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 16, 2023, 06:21:08 AM
Ever seen a Mustang with a "Branded" top?
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 16, 2023, 06:22:07 AM
I thought this Hudson Hornet was really cool!
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 16, 2023, 06:23:58 AM
And here's a Mopar for John Evenson...
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 16, 2023, 06:25:31 AM
GTO's anyone?
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 16, 2023, 06:27:21 AM
A 1966 GTO and a 1959 Catalina 389 Tripower
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 16, 2023, 06:30:27 AM
And this was really cool. 1940 Buick 76EX Pickup....
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: 35chevcoupe on August 16, 2023, 09:26:18 AM
Chuck , thanks for posting some pictures .  I can,t wait to get back into the car show scene . But hey i don't see any Mopars in those pictures , but thats ok I'd rather GO FAST WITH CLASS !!!   :laughing7:
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: GS66 on August 16, 2023, 09:50:03 AM
Nice pics! I don?t see any Mopars either though!
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 16, 2023, 10:17:01 AM
Sorry, I thought I posted this....
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 16, 2023, 10:19:06 AM
The "Branded" Mustang was parked next to the Verde Howitzer and I'm sure got the most interest and questions of all the cars at the show. The "Branded" top was a dealer installed option (she had documentation) and was available in many colors and patterns. Apparently, some patterns were much more masculine. I'd never seen one before!
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: dsags on August 16, 2023, 02:27:42 PM
Might have missed it, but how did the Verde Howitzer do ?
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 16, 2023, 08:11:42 PM
Won the hoped for First Place Award. This is within the category of Factory High Performance - Buick & Pontiac 1957-1969. All cars in the category that scored above 380 of 400 points and within 5 points of the car with the most points got this award.
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: GS66 on August 16, 2023, 08:35:02 PM
Congratulations Chuck!
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: elagache on August 17, 2023, 12:03:09 PM
Indeed Congratulations Chuck!  Of course well deserved!

Edouard
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: Loren At 65GS on August 19, 2023, 04:57:02 PM
Congratulations Chuck!
 A well-deserved award, no doubt.
  Loren
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 20, 2023, 06:04:34 PM
Thanks guys. Much appreciated!

Chuck
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: 35chevcoupe on August 20, 2023, 07:52:57 PM
Yes , congrats Chuck . I,m gonna need to get out to one of these shows and see that beauty .
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 21, 2023, 12:13:48 PM
Quote from: 35chevcoupe on August 20, 2023, 07:52:57 PM
Yes , congrats Chuck . I,m gonna need to get out to one of these shows and see that beauty .

2024 BCA Nationals in Strongsville, OH will likely be my next judging show. Hope to see lots of my Buick friends there!
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: Jim on August 21, 2023, 06:04:18 PM
Very nice.jim
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: option B9 on August 21, 2023, 07:03:32 PM
 Congratulations Chuck !

   Tony
Title: Re: AACA Grand National Meet - Bettendorf, IA - August 10-12, 2023
Post by: cwmcobra on August 21, 2023, 09:11:10 PM
Thanks again guys!