In a few days, I’ll be flying to Chicago to attend the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals. There really isn’t a better muscle car show on the planet (honestly, MCACN and PSMCDR are all you need for your fix). I’ll have plenty of coverage in the ensuing weeks, but for now, here’s a small preview of what you can expect.
If you’re a Mopar fan, you’re not going to be let down. To be honest, Mopar fans are always treated well at MCACN. For 2025, there are several Mopar-specific displays that include:
- Mopar 426 Hemi B-Body Convertible Invitational, which will feature a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner convertible, among others from 1966-70.
- Factory Drag Cars—Dodge and Plymouth A990 Hemi Super Stockers, 12 of which (from 1965) will be present.
- Mopar Spring Fever Invitational, which features 1970 Plymouth and Dodge models painted in two mid-year colors: Sassy Grass Green/Green Go and Moulin Rouge/Panther Pink. Believe it or not, there’s a special-ordered Fury III painted the latter color!
- Mopar Muscle presented by The Wellborn Muscle Car Museum will be another fantastic display by the long-time Mopar aficionado, plus a 401 four-speed 1973 AMC Javelin.
Always among the most popular displays (and, quite possibly, THE one!), Barn Finds & Hidden Gems highlights the cars that have been left for dead. Whether it’s for the thrill of the chase, something that someone has stumbled upon, or another circumstance, these cars have been dragged from the fields, garages, warehouses, carports, and anywhere else you can imagine. Now they’re being dragged to Chicago before they get a second life. Organized by “The Automotive Archaeologist,” Ryan Brutt, the display will feature these cars and more:
- 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury 440 Six Barrel
- Monaco Orange 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6
- 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
The MCACN show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, November 22-23, 2025. Visit the MCACN website for more information.