The Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles [Homepage] is an annual event held at the sprawling Glenmoor Country Club of Canton, Ohio which honors and celebrates automobiles – both cars and bikes, from yesteryears which have stood the test of time and have been well preserved by their owners.
The 15th edition of the Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles was held between September 18-20 2009 at the above venue, where a 1930 Duesenberg J convertible coupe by Hibbard & Darrin owned by the “OFF Brothers” – Ron Elenbaas and Bill Johnson of Richland, Michigan — received top honors. There were over 200 motorcars and motrocycles on display at this year’s event. Highlights of this year’s event included the cars owned by Mr. Edsel Ford, the only son of Ford Motors founder, Henry Ford. Among these cars were a batch of 10 vintage 1934 Ford hot rods, including the Pierson Brothers coupe as well as the So-Cal Speed Shop coupe.
A 1934 Ford Piersen Brothers hot rod, on display at the gathering
Other cars that stood out at the event included “French Front” offerings such as sweeping front Renaults and Franklins, immensely popular during their time.
Since its inception, attendance at this year’s event was the largest that the gathering has ever witnessed. Individuals honored at this year’s event included the aforementioned Mr. Edsel Ford as well as Alice Ramsey who became the first woman to drive across the United States in an automobile, back in 1909. In accordance, a 1909 Maxwell – exactly as Alice’s, and restored by Richard Anderson of Washington State , was on display. Moreover, this ast summer saw the car being driven by Richard’s daughter, Emily, on exactly the same route as Alice’s.
There was automotive artwork on display at the event too, with 10 artists showcasing their work and putting it up for sale. The poster for this year’s event was conceptualized and designed by Camilo Pardo, an internationally renowned automotive artist and former automotive designer whose claim to fame includes the redesign of the legendary GT-40 from Ford’s stable.
The Poster for the 2009 Edition of the Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles, designed by Camilo Pardo
Significantly, beneficiaries of the event included the Mercy Medical Center in Canton and Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Proceeds from the event would not only help raise money and awareness to fund patient care programs, it would also contribute towards research and education, community outreach, and providing the latest technology to both these prominent hospitals.
Last year’s (2008) event was special for Chevy lovers as it celebrated 100 years of the parent company, General Motors’ inception, back in 1908. GM’s offerings showcased at the event included the rare Elmore Model 30 – powered by a three-cylinder motor that offered 24 horsepower, a 1939 LaSalle Series 50 and a 1966 Pontiac GTO Coupe. Both the LaSalle and the Pontiac were granted the ‘Best in Class’ award at the event.
Next year’s event is scheduled for September 17-19 2010 [Click here for the exact schedule, as tentatively planned]. Look forward to seeing you there!