The 13th annual Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN 2022) brought together another intoxicating combination of muscle cars, Corvettes, and dealer-prepped supercars.
Held November 18 & 19, 2022, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, over 500 vehicles and thousands of spectators came together for another epic event.
Let’s take a quick look at some of the standout displays from MCACN 2022, shall we?
Standout Displays at MCACN 2022
With more than 25 displays to choose from, picking my favorites is always tough. However, here are a handful of the ones I enjoyed the most at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 2022.
Barn Finds and Hidden Gems
Author and automotive journalist Ryan Brutt curated another impressive assortment of glorious barn finds and hidden gems from Ford, GM, and Chrysler.
Wings Over Ameria
The Wings Over America display featured dozens of 1969 Dodge Daytonas and 1970 Plymouth Superbirds lined up on the red carpet—with Daytonas on the right and Superbirds on the left.
Class of ’72 Invitational
The Class of ’72 Invitational Display featured the 50th Anniversary of 1972 muscle cars, including Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Dodge, and more.
Buick GS Special Invitational
The Buick GS Special Display was a display within a display and featured the 1972 Buick GS Stage 1—including rare and seldom-seen GSX versions.
Maple Leaf Muscle Invitational
The Maple Leaf Muscle Display featured over a dozen exclusive and mass-market muscle cars sold in Canada, including the Chevy Beaumont SD and Pontiac Acadian.
Wellborn Aero Warriors Invitational
Wellborn Aero Warriors Invitational Display brought together even more Superbirds and Daytonas outside of the Wings Over America display with the added twist of the 1969 Charger 500. Organized by Tim Wellborn from the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum.
Mr. Norm’s Grand Spaulding Dodge Invitational
The Mr. Norm’s Grand Spaulding Dodge Invitational Display was a tribute display to Norm Krauss—who recently passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at the age of 87. Mr. Norm’s promotional van was there, along with various vehicles sold and modified at his Chicago, Illinois, Dodge dealership.
Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race Display
The Pure Stock Muscle Car Drags Display features classic muscle cars raced at the Mid Michigan Motorplex in Stanton, Michigan.
Over a dozen muscle cars from the group were on display boasting signs with their quarter-mile times and trap speeds.
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Ryan Wheaton
Ryan has owned muscle cars since 1986 and currently owns a 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye. He combines passion and experience to create engaging content for fellow muscle car enthusiasts. In 2018, he founded Muscle Cars Illustrated, authoring hundreds of articles on tips, history, and trends in the muscle car industry. He attends national car shows, auctions, and museums to stay current with the latest developments in the muscle car industry.
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