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2013 MARC National Meet News & Info
Lexington, Ky., to host more than 800 Model 'A' Fords
June 24-28, 2013
 Lexington, Ky., will be the site of the 2013 National Meet of the Model 'A' Restorers Club, an international group that supports the preservation and enjoyment of the Model 'A' Ford, which was manufactured from 1928-31. The Central Kentucky chapter of the Model 'A' Restorers Club will host the event June 24-28. The year 2013 will be the 85th anniversary of the first Model 'A' Ford and the 100th anniversary of the Ford - Louisville Assembly Plant.
The meet is expected to attract up to 2,000 participants and more than 800 Model 'A' Ford vehicles from all over the U.S., plus their support vehicles. The Hyatt Hotel downtown and the Lexington Convention Center will be the headquarters, and the public will be invited to view the vintage vehicles in the High Street parking lot. The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau is assisting with the meet.
Events will include:
- Daily Model 'A' driving tours visiting such sites as Keeneland, Shakertown, the Kentucky Horse Park, distilleries, horse farms, museums, shops, wineries, restaurants, and more;
- Seminars on vehicle restoration and maintenance;
- Fine point judging of some of the most original Model 'A' Fords in the nation;
- A fashion show of 1920s-'30s clothing;
- A swap meet of antique auto parts and period clothing and jewelry.
The event will have a strong effect on the local economy, with participants visiting local establishments and purchasing food, fuel, and souvenirs. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the booklet outlining the meet's activities that each registrant will receive, as well as signage, gift certificates, and door prize items.
The Central Kentucky Model 'A' Restorers Club consists of more than 80 member-families from central and eastern Kentucky and beyond. The group holds monthly Model 'A' tours and other events.
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