As promised, part two of our story on the POCI national convention in Wichita, Kansas will focus on the first generation Firebirds that were on display. Unfortunately, there were only a handful to be found, but what was lacking in quantity, was more than made up for in quality! There were two Continue Reading →
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2014 POCI Convention – Wichita Kansas (Part 1)
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If you love Pontiac’s, Wichita was the place to be the third week of June, as the Pontiac Oakland Club International (POCI) had its 42nd annual convention. We were fortunate to have 3 of our Midwest Firebirds members there to take pictures and comment on the event. Another one of our members was chosen to judge the FGF class, but unfortunately, was unable to make the trip. This is such a big story Continue Reading →
Route 66 Trip & Pontiac Museum (part 2)
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Ken’s 1968 350, 2 speed coupe at the famous Route 66 mural in Pontiac, Illinois.
It was by far the best day trip our newly formed club has ever experienced together. Our last post brought you the first part of our Spring Cruise down Route 66 in Northern Illinois. Today focuses on our destination in Pontiac. We want to start by saying a big “Thank You” to Ellie Alexander at the Pontiac Department of Tourism, and Tim Dye, the curator of the Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum for all of their help and support in making this such a successful event! We also appreciate all the help from club member and Pontiac native, Dave Sullivan, who’s red 1967 Firebird