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2006 Planes, Manes & Automobiles

By: Mark Mielczarek

On July 1st, the third annual “Planes, Manes and Automobiles” show was held at the EAA Airventure museum in Oshkosh, WI.

Despite a threat of severe weather forecast throughout the day, (we did get 2 brief 5 minute showers), about 265 Ford Powered vehicles were in attendance, including a unprecedented display of rare SALEEN’s!  There were fox body’s, XP8’s, Speedsters, a 351, a Sportruck (Ranger) and the almighty S7 Twin Turbo!

Participants as well as spectators were able to tour the world famous aviation museum and take helicopter rides.  Unfortunately, the young eagles program was cancelled because of high winds.  The young eagles program is set up by instructors to take 7-17 year olds for a flight lesson for free.  Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate next year.

After the show we took a cruise to Fratello’s Restaurant on the beautiful fox river.  After dinner we took a cruise to Green Bay, WI where we got a personal tour of Genaddi Design Groups facility where the Ford GTX-1’s are built.  (as well as the GTX-B and other coachwork for fine automobiles).

A special thanks to Michael Jaber who coordinated the show and to Mark Gerish for the tour of his shop.  Come out and join us next year for the premier Mustang show in Wisconsin!

 Website Links: www.mustangshow.net http://www.gtx1.com/