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Whatever you drive, your car contains the evolutionary history of more than a hundred car companies that contributed innovation and design enhancements for over a hundred years.
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Some of these companies are no longer household names. But many remain legends. As a thriving commercial and manufacturing hub, Ypsilanti had a significant influence on these pioneering companies and the men who built them.
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The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum tells the story of these companies, preserves an important era in American history, and presents some beautiful machines. The museum also includes Miller Motors, a fully preserved pre-war automobile dealership that still operates serving America's vintage Hudson fleet.
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Whatever your automotive interest, the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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The Great Race concludes July 1, with lunch at the Heritage Museum before crossing the finish line at Greenfield Village www.greatrace.com
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Show N' Shine Car Show
| May 6, 2012 |
Riverside Park 9:00 - 5:00
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Billettproof Vintage Hot Rod Show
| May 19, 2012 |
Riverside Park
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Vintage Volkswagen Show
| May 20, 2012 |
Riverside Park
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Michigan Camaro Superfest
| July 6, 7, 8 |
Riverside Park
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Depot Town Cruise Nights
| June 7 - September 13 |
E. Cross St.
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Orphan Car Show
| September 23, 2012 |
Riverside Park
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SEMI Antique Truck Show
| October 7, 2012 |
Riverside Park
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Apex Motors, manufacturer of the Ace car was formed in Ypsilanti during October 1919 to supply autos to the northwest United States after World War I.
The Hudson Motor Car Company started during July 1909 producing vehicles until 1954 then merging with Nash-Kelvinator to form American Motors Corporation.
Ypsilanti was home to Preston Tucker, whose lust for speed and innovation led to the 1946 creation of the TUCKER 48, a rear engine car with many original safety features.
The Kaiser-Frazer Corporation was formed in August 1945 when Henry J. Kaiser and Joseph W. Frazer began producing 1947 model Kaiser and Frazer cars for late 1946 delivery.
1,397,698 Corvairs, one of the most innovative automobiles ever produced, called Ypsilanti home.
General Motors "Detroit Transmission Division" began manufacturing "Hydra-Matic" automatic transmissions at Willow Run on November 4, 1953.
