The 60th Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show will be held Saturday, September 12 on Springfield’s Southwest side at Prairie Crossing, 4200 Conestoga Drive. In celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th Birthday, this year’s marquee honors the Lincoln automobile.
First organized in 1949 as an Antique Auto Meet, the show today features not only some of the finest antique and classic vehicles in Illinois, but sports cars, motorcycles, trucks and tractors as well.
“We encourage antique vehicle owners and enthusiasts to come enjoy our auto show and swap meet again this year as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the antique auto show as well as the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth,” said White. “As always, we expect to have some of the finest antique vehicles from Illinois and neighboring states on display.”
The Illinois State Champion award will be given to the vehicle judged best at the show by the Antique Vehicle Show Advisory Committee. This year’s show honors Lincoln vehicles with the special Marquee Award. The award represents a different automobile manufacturer each year. First, second and third place winners will receive awards in at least 50 classes of vehicles, including antique motor scooters, motor-powered bikes and antique motorcycles.
A limited number of special event license plates promoting the Auto Show are available now for $20 per set. These special collector plates are available to anyone with an Illinois registered vehicle and may be displayed on that vehicle for 60 days prior to September 12th.
For a brochure including an Antique Vehicle/Swap Meet registration form and plate request form, call 217-557-5581 or write to the Secretary of State’s office, 450A Howlett Building, Springfield, IL 62756. The brochure also is available online at cyberdriveillinois.com.
Any further questions regarding the event may be emailed to jryg@ilsos.net.
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