June 12, 2003 was the official date marking 50 years of good fellowship together in the Upper Midwest Region.  Our charter with the Classic Car Club of America of that date, together with the Illinois Region are the first Regions chartered by the club.  In the past 50 years we have hosted many many events from poker rallies to pig roasts, Grand Classics and CARavans, and everything in between.

the 2003 Upper Midwest Region Anniversary Party and Grand Classic was held at the Holiday Inn, Minneapolis West this past June.

There were special tours, breakfasts and dinner, and even a dinner theater on the schedule, along with tours to premier  auto collections and great tours around the scenic Minneapolis  lakes area.

Sixty three Classic Cars were on the field for the Saturday event, and the results from the Grand Classic judging were in a previous issue of the Classic Car.

Some of the pictures from this great event are available by ckicking on the link below.

Pictures of the 50th Anniversary event are posted on a separate page for you to enjoy.  The event was a huge success, with many old friendships rekindled and new ones forged.

Pictured here is the Packard Boattail Speedster owned by one of our former directors Don Peterson, now of Georgia.

For 2004 the Concours d'Elegance  was held in St Paul's historic downtown Rice Park.  Be sure to check the event calendar for information for the 2005 event.