*2018 Sneak Peek  1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 MCACN 2018 Class of '68 Eric Schellinger of Schellinger Custom Guitars Named MCACN 2018 Official Featured Artist  Last year we introduced you to Eric Schellinger, Master Luthier, who created a series of custom made guitars that matched many of the cars that were on display at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show. Right up front was one of my favorites, created to match Dave and Kelly Molnars 69.5 Super Bee that was the first car unveiled last year. This awesome one-off creation nailed it, both color matched and featuring that familiar Bee engraved into the top. Allow us to have Eric explain; “My dad, Monroe Schellinger III, came up with the design style of the MSIII traditional electric guitar. Dad – MS III – was a musician. We built custom guitars together for professional musicians. His interest in music rubbed off on my brothers and me! When I was in a rock band with my brothers and friends, we’d sometimes have the honor of Dad joining us on stage for a song or two with the band. Those were the days! Unfortunately, Dad passed in 2002. A few years ago, while helping my mom reorganize closets, I stumbled across the original guitar body my Dad and I built when I was about 22. That led me to complete the building of the original “MS III.”  Original Car – Themed Electric guitar. Modeled after a 1996 Corvette Grand Sport Later the same year, I attended the Muscle Cars & Corvette Nationals Show in Rosemont, IL. On display with some of the cars, they had guitars painted the same body colors as the cars they were paired with. Since I had a renewed interest – passion, really – for making semi-hollow body custom electric guitars I came up with a great idea. I could create guitars and add the cars theme to them!” And the rest, as we say, is history! Eric is not only an incredible artist, but also a real “car guy” with a passion for Corvettes. He has earned MCACN Triple Diamond status with his own Grand Sport and has been actively involved in our hobby since he was a kid. His brother Doug is the owner of the Ramo Stott Superbird that you have seen at MCACN, and the family has owned quite a few notable cars over the years.  We love to put the spotlight on creative artists, and we are honored to do something a bit different this year. Eric will have a full display of his creations that will be available for purchase, and he will also be giving one of them away in a FREE raffle for our spectators and participants. Make a point of stopping by to meet Eric and try one out. He is also accepting pre-orders, so if you would like to have your very own American made one-off custom guitar, let him know! For more information, check out the Schellinger Custom Guitars website. You’ll see a variety of true works of art, unlike anything you have seen before. www.schellingercustomguitars.com. Some Sad News; With great sadness we share the news of the passing of Bill Stasek. In addition to being our Presenting Sponsor since our inception, Bill was a really great guy and incredibly generous. We will truly miss Bill and our sincere condolences go out to the Stasek Family and all of the Bill Stasek Chevrolet staff. Accepting Car Applications Now; We are now accepting applications for cars by clicking here. Please understand that submitting an entry does not guarantee acceptance, as we are committed to presenting a balanced show of the highest quality. Cars that have been previously shown with us will be held until 10-15 and then reviewed, if we have openings to assure a fresh show for our spectators. If you would like to pre-qualify your car, send pictures and information to bashton426@gmail.com. Our emphasis is always on prime 60’s and 70’s American Muscle and the finest and rarest Corvettes, especially those that are rarely if ever shown. Interesting special interest cars of all vintage are always considered. We like to keep the show interesting! Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted; Same spaces are held for our previous vendors until 4-15. All vendors must be automotive related. If you are a headset hawker, sell home improvements or other non car stuff, please don’t ask. After 4-15, spaces are assigned on a first paid basis, meaning those who pay first get the best remaining spots. To lock in your vendor spaces now, click here. Please plan now to join us when we return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, (suburban Chicago), Illinois. The show will take place Saturday, November 17, from 9 am – 8 pm, and Sunday, November 18, from 9 am – 5 pm. We have been called “The Center of the Muscle Car Universe” by Muscle Car Review magazine. If you don’t know why, you really need to see for yourself!
Bob Ashton
MCACN LLC
Managing Member
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