*Sneak Peek
1970 Mustang Boss 302
Owner: Finley Ledbetter, Texas
MCACN Ford & Mercury Total Performance Invitational Participant
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JOHNNY LIGHTNING TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH
MCACN SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET
Once again we step back to celebrate an incredible milestone. The Johnny Lightning brand of 1/64th scale die-cast cars launched in 1969. The Topper Corporation was a huge force in the toy market, and seeing what Mattel did with their Hot Wheels, they stepped in to offer a really slick alternative. With incredible paint, redline tires and some of the fastest little cars you could buy, they introduced an awesome lineup. I still remember the colorful packaging and awesome track sets!
Fast forward, and a guy named Tom Lowe saw an opportunity. Securing the rights to the name and digging to see what else may be out there, he relaunched the Johnny Lightning brand. Starting with replicas of many of the 1969 offerings, these cars were as cool as the originals. It wouldn't be long before he would expand the line to include some amazing replicas of the Muscle Cars we all love with some pretty impressive detailing. To say they nailed it would be an understatement! The line would constantly be expanded and Toms' diligence would lead to a line of cars that is absolutely awesome.
And to make it even better, they would release new cars non stop and still do to this day!
And to make it even better, they would release new cars non stop and still do to this day!
This year we are pleased to be able to join forces with the Auto World/Johnny Lightning folks to host a 50th Anniversary Celebration Banquet. This will be held Saturday night, November 23, at the DoubleTree, right across the street from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, and of course, one of our Official Host Hotels. This hotel has been "party central" For MCACN participants and spectators since our inception, and this adds to the fun.
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| 2019 MCACN Johnny Lightning Event Car Available at the Autoworld Display at the 2019 MCACN Show |
"The Johnny Lightning 50th Anniversary Dinner will be held at the DoubleTree and we’re offering TWO different EXCLUSIVE vehicles for the show. For attendees at MCACN we will have our exclusive black and red 1969.5 Dodge Super Bee with only 768 cars made! These are available for purchase for anyone who attends the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals" stated Tom Lowe.
But that isn’t all! For the attendees of the Johnny Lightning 50th Anniversary Dinner they will have the ’69.5 Super Bee all dressed up for their “Golden” Anniversary! Gold paint, gold wheels, white interior, white tires with 50th Anniversary red-letters, and the JL 50 logo adoring the roof. For this version they’re only making 240 CARS! The exclusive car is included with every dinner ticket
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| Johnny Lightning 50th Anniversary Car Available at the Johnny Lightning 50th Anniversary Banquet |
The Johnny Lightning 50th Anniversary celebration is open to all spectators and participants. For those that already have their MCACN tickets, the price is $70. For those who don't, for just $25 more you get the banquet and a weekend pass to the MCACN show! Now that's a deal. This is limited to just 240 people, so don't hesitate to get your tickets now, as it is sure to sell out! To secure your tickets now, go to https://www.facebook.com/
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MCACN Magazine Update; We have wrapped up the new MCACN magazine. You can get yours for FREE by clicking here; With 88 full color pages jam-packed with features and stories of some of what we have in store for you for the 2019 show, it is a sampling of what you'll see this year. Of course there will be a lot more than what we can cover in this publication, but it should have enough to convince you to join us! Please Note; this is the last call to get your MCACN magazine mailed for free, as we are finalizing the mailing list and it is cost prohibitive to not be in the initial mailing. If you aren't sure if you are on our mailing list, sign up now and our mail service will sort it out!
VENDOR SPACE; We are indeed sold out of Commercial "A" (big room) vendor spots. Not to worry as we have limited Commercial "B" spots, and at just $200 per 10 x 12' space, it is an outstanding opportunity to reach qualified buyers who share the passion. Vendors must be automotive related. Absolutely no head-set hawkers, travel agencies, sunglasses or other Non Car stuff, so please don't ask! To submit your vendor space entry, click here
HOTEL UPDATE; YES, we have rooms available at THREE of our Official Host Hotels. The DoubleTree and the Embassy are sold out and we do not have any extra hidden rooms. Rates start at just $119.00 at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare right across the street, and all of our Official Host Hotels offer extra perks and special parking rates for our participants and our spectators. For full information, rates and direct booking links, click here;
OUTLETS OFFERING DISCOUNT PRE-SALE TICKETS NOW! This year Adult discount admission tickets will be offered exclusively through our outlets and from me personally at the Mecum Chicago Auction and the Morris Lions Club show and swap. We have expanded our outlets, so to see where you can purchase yours, click here;
ONLINE TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON; Due to the extensive service charges, there will be no discount on Online Adult Pre-Sale tickets. We will however, absorb the fees incurred so that you $30 Adult ticket really is $30! Avoid the lines and use the Express Entrance with your scanned Pre-Sale tickets available soon
ONSITE TICKETS; Of course, you can always purchase your tickets upon arrival in the main lobby. Adult admission is $30 and as always, KIDS 12 AND UNDER ALWAYS GET IN FREE with an Adult. And don't forget, Sunday, November 24 is Military Appreciation Day with FREE admission for all active and retired members of the military according to our policy*
Please Note; The cost of producing this show is incredibly expensive. We work hard to bring you rows and rows of cars you may only ever see in magazines or online. We appreciate our spectators that believe that $30 is a great prize to see such an exclusive showing of amazing cars.
THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES!
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