Mystery Cruise - March 2013

On Sunday, March 24, 2013, the South East Florida SAAC Region and their friends, the Muscle Stangs of Miami, mobilized for a car cruise to parts unknown. Calling it a "Mystery Cruise," no one was sure where everyone was going until they got there, except for one guy who knew all along (you know who you are), and he sure wasn't telling. In fact, he still wouldn't reveal the details for the purposes of this story, as he was sworn to secrecy on Her Majesty's Secret Service. The location remains a well-kept secret known only to those fortunate to have participated.

The day was hot and bright when the car clubs converged in Miami and set out, first taking a cruise up historic Southwest Eighth Street, the historical epicenter of Miami's vibrant Cuban community. The second leg of the cruise ran the length of the world-famous Art Deco district on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, Florida, where some of the same multi-million dollar eateries and hotels have stood since the days of Meyer Lansky and Al Capone. But, to everyone's surprise, the run up Collins was not the cruise in itself. No, it was merely the route chosen to get to where they were headed. The cruise culminated in a quiet, out of the way beach hidden in plain sight, and which to this day remains a well-kept secret even to the locals.

After a picnic lunch, the car enthusiasts and their families were treated to mangrove forests, kayaking, bike rides, and beaches. Fun, sun, and a history lesson too, if you were paying attention. What more can a car guy or gal ask for?

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April Events 2013

Saturday, April 6, 2013 - Barret Jackson Car Auction in West Palm Beach

Time: 8:00 AM    

Place: South Florida Fairgrounds    

Gate Prices:Adult - $18.00 Senior (55+), Military, Student - $15.00 Child (6-12) - $8.00

Check out their site for more info.

Friday/Saturday, April 12-13, 2013 - Mustangs and Mustangs Fantasy of Flight in Polk County Florida

Location: Fantasy of Flight – located off I-4, Exit #44 - Polk City, Florida, Phone 863-984-3500

Show Hours: 10:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M.

Pre-registration: $40 (Must be received before March 29, 2013) Dash Plaques to first 250 Pre-Registered

Day of Show: $45 Registration hours 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.

From Miami to Polk County it is about a 4 hour trip, some of our members have already confirmed that they've made reservations at a nearby hotel. Contact us if you need information on overnight stays. This is an event you won't want to miss if you are able to attend. You will have a unique opportunity to take a picture of your Mustang with a P-51 Mustang Airplane.

General Information as per the Imperial Mustang Club site:

Please join Imperial Mustangs of Polk County at Fantasy of Flight on April 13th for our 16th annual event. All Ford-powered vehicles are 

WELCOME. “Mustangs & Mustangs-Legends Havin’ Fun 2013” is a Mustang & All-Ford Show. Joining us will be several legendary P-51 Mustang 

Airplanes.  This year in addition to two (2) day of show passes to Fantasy of Flight, you will also receive two (2) “return at a later date” passes to use at your 

leisure.  This year we will be offering raffle tickets for a ride in a Stearman Bi-Plane.

Click here to register. 

Saturday, April 20, 2013 - Gulf Shore Mustang Car Show 4:00 to 7:00 PM Mustangs / Ford Only Event

Destination: Bell Tower Shops US1 Daniels Parkway Fort Myers 

Meeting Time: 1:00 PM 

Meeting Place: We will be meeting at the Sedanos at 186 street NW 87 avenue. Then we travel to Fort Myers (about a 2-3 hour trip). We will return the same day. At your convenience, you may opt to spend the night in the Ft Myers area and leave on Sunday morning.

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March Events 2013

Sunday, March 24, 2013 - Mystery Cruise

This event, SE Florida SAAC's first mystery cruise of 2013, will be a family-oriented event that will take us through some very scenic points in Miami.

Meeting Place: Home Depot parking lot at 3030 SW 8 Street Miami Florida - at that point you will be handed instructions to guide you to our destination.

Time: We will meet at 9:00 AM and leave promptly at 9:30 AM to our destination. Estimated arrival time is 11:30 am - 12:00 pm.

Lunch: You may choose to eat at a nearby restaurant or alternatively bring your own picnic lunch, as tables and chairs will be available throughout the area. For those choosing to dine at restaurants, dishes start at $5/6 per person so plan accordingly.

Fees: A nominal entrance fee of $6 per car will be charged at our final destination.

Attire: Come very casual and very comfortable. Beach attire is recommended. You may also pack towels, footballs, volleyballs, frisbees, chairs, sun screen, umbrellas etc-- all the items you would need to enjoy a paradisiacal day. 

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The Miami Herald: "Arts of all Kinds at Hialeah's Art on Palm Festival"

The Hialeah Art on Palm Car and Bike Show turned out to be a great success both for the area gearheads and the local community. Nine city blocks of arts, crafts, music, food, cars, choppers, and octane ensured something for everyone, and everyone had a great time.

For those who aren’t so into cars as we are (and yes, these people exist), there were one-of-a-kind paintings, jewelry, hand-made clothes. For those who like to dance, the music ran the gamut from techno and rock to salsa and jazz. And for those who like to eat (and who doesn’t?), there was an army of food trucks arrayed on the street offering every variety of food imaginable.

We’d like to extend a special "Thank You" to Jean, who coordinated the food trucks at this and similar events. My friends, we were in food heaven. And also, "thank you" to Jumping Jack and the City Of Hialeah, for once again putting on a first class event.

We had fifteen cars show up to the event, and nine took home trophies. Interestingly, the judging also included cash prizes. Imagine, instead of having to pay to enter the show (entry was free), you get a nominal prize for ranking in. There’s a Yakov Smirnov joke there somewhere (“In Soviet Russia, car show pays you!”).

At least one Miami Herald reporter was on site. He interviewed some of our SAAC members and took photographs of our fine vehicles. Read about what he had to say below:

Please Note: The story and images below belong to the Miami Herald and/or respective writers/photographers. For a vast collection of pictures taken by our very own SE FL SAAC members click here.

-Tony

By Daniel Bock
For the Miami Herald

"Hundreds of people turned out for the annual Art on Palm festival in Hialeah on Saturday, Feb. 23. The free event featured two entertainment stages, food trucks, a car show, and vendors of food, crafts and art."

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Classic cars and modern hotrods line Palm Avenue for the annual Art on Palm festival in Hialeah, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Hundreds of people turned out for the free event, which also featured two entertainment stages, food trucks, and vendors of food, crafts, and art. DANIEL BOCK / For The Miami Herald

Fort Meyers resident Nelson Valledor puts a shine on his 2011 GT Mustang during the annual Art on Palm festival in Hialeah, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Hundreds of people turned out for the free event, which featured two entertainment stages, food trucks, a car show, and vendors of food, crafts, and art. DANIEL BOCK / For The Miami Herald.

Classic cars and modern hotrods line Palm Avenue for the annual Art on Palm festival in Hialeah, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Hundreds of people turned out for the free event, which also featured two entertainment stages, food trucks, and vendors of food, crafts, and art. DANIEL BOCK / For The Miami Herald

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