Vintage Certification @ MCACN 2015

[Steve Shauger]

Vintage Certification is again proud and excited to be a part of the MCACN experience. This is a must attend event. Come Join Us and have your car Vintage Certified at MCACN Nov 21st & 22nd in Chicago

Vintage Certification™ is a judging program whose sole purpose is to recognize, provide status, provenance, and promote un-restored (survivor) vehicles. We believe it is the only program that focuses on documenting and benchmarking these cars. Our core certification team consists of Brett Merryman, Chris White, Alex Sahely, Frank Badalson, Roger Gibson, Steve Shauger and other marque specialists based on make and model. Each core team member possesses over 30 years experience as restorers, collectors, historians and judges in the hobby. Typically we spend 3hrs examining in detail every segment of your car including on a lift. To learn more about Vintage Certification visit our website at www.vintagecertification.com (http://www.vintagecertification.com) or the MCACN show at www.mcacn.com. (http://www.mcacn.com) This is the perfect venue to have your vehicle certified. You will be among and exclusive group of enthusiast who participate in this exciting event.

We understand not every original car is 100% untouched, and we offer five levels of certification, based on the originality of the Vehicle.
Vintage Certifications™ five divisions:

Vintage Time Capsule - Vehicles that are 95+% unrestored in all reference areas
Vintage Legend - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in all reference areas.
Vintage Heritage - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in four reference areas.
Vintage Legacy - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in three reference areas
Vintage Reference - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in at least one reference area.

Reference Areas: Certification consists of two areas of consideration, Originality and Preservation. Reference areas are as follows:

• Engine Compartment Area
• Exterior Body
• Interior Body
• Underbody
• Trunk (except Corvette)

<span style="font-weight: bold">Vintage Certification Roster:
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1965 Impala L78- Original Owner
1966 Shelby
1966 GTO
1968 Z28
1969 GTO Judge
1969 Z28
1969 Super Bee Hemi
1969 COPO Chevelle
1970 Superbird 440-6
1970 Hemi Cuda
1970 LS6 Chevelle
1970 AAR Cuda
1972 GTO- Original Owner
1972 Trans Am- Blue
1976 Trans Am

***Just a note Vintage Certification is now full. If interested please contact me and sign up for 2016***


<span style="font-weight: bold">Vintage Heritage Display Roster:</span>

1965 GTO
1968 AMX
1969 Camaro L78 Conv
1970 Hemi Charger
1970 Chevelle SS LS5
1971 Charger RT
1971 Olds 442 Convert
1972 Lemans 455HO

[bashton]

I have to say that this years Vintage lineup for both certification and non judged display is one of the most diversified and interesting to date. Thanks to all of you who made the commitment to join us, and also to our Vintage Certification judging team for allowing us to once again, raise the bar.

For those of you who were too late, please sign up now for 2016, as we will certainly sell out well in advance again, and in order to maintain our judging standards, we must limit the amount of vehicles judged.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[Steve Shauger]

Just to get everyone in the spirit I'll post a couple of cars joining us at MCACN to be Vintage Certified. An original owner 65 Impala L78

[mockingbird812]

Nice - would that have been factory rated at 425 HP like the Corvettes? Or, maybe that was '65?????

[Steve Shauger]

An amazing car, a virtually untouched 69 Camaro Z28

[Steve Shauger]

This is another well preserved 69 GTO Judge to be Vintage Certified.

[Steve Shauger]

The Vintage team will be very busy this year certifying cars, but having cars like these participate makes it truly a special and rewarding event. There's no other event where you will get an opportunity to see so many unrestored cars on display and being certified. The last picture I will post is a 1970 Superbird. It's truly special car, come see for yourself at MCACN....

[Steve Shauger]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice - would that have been factory rated at 425 HP like the Corvettes? Or, maybe that was '65?????</div></div>

Yes rated at 425hp.

[bashton]

So many reasons to join us this year, November 21-22.

There is nothing like seeing it in person and meeting the owners and the enthusiasts that allow us to make this show a reality.

Although it sometimes is hard to believe that what is actually under the roof of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is <span style="font-style: italic">really real </span>and right there in front of you.

Bashton
MCACN Mananging Member

[RS_COPO_Canuck]

Will that pointy-nosed, winged thing fit on the hoist? :-)

[bashton]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RS_COPO_Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Will that pointy-nosed, winged thing fit on the hoist? :-) </div></div>

Actually yes, as those who were at the show last year know. Mike Mancini and the American Muscle Car Restorations, Inc. crew out of Rhode Island, a MCACN Official Sponsor and a Sponsor of this site, had the Hemi Superbird that they Unveiled on display on a lift!

Bashton

[RS_COPO_Canuck]

Just kidding Bob - That's my car <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[bashton]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RS_COPO_Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just kidding Bob - That's my car <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif </div></div>

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

Bashton

[protree68]

My 4300 mile LS6 entery http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/10/full-12049-33436-image.jpg

[SS427]

Can't wait to see!

[Postsedan]

Nice <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[RS_COPO_Canuck]

Very nice!

[Rixls6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can't wait to see! </div></div>

Me too! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[bashton]

Very pleased to announce Titan Lifts has stepped up to be our new <span style="font-style: italic">Official Lift Company</span> for the MCACN show. This year you will see TWO lifts in the Vintage Certification area, allowing us once again to &quot;raise the bar&quot; to provide the best possible experience for our participants and our spectators.

Special thanks go out to Rick Fox from Titan who made this happen.

Please check out the Titan Lifts webpage and buy some lifts from them! www.titanlifts.com (http://www.titanlifts.com)

Thanks Titan Lifts!!

[Steve Shauger]

On behalf of the Vintage team I'd like to congratulate all the participants. This was a very rewarding year for our team and we would like to recognize what each car and owner achieved. We already have a 73 SD, 69 COPO and 70 Hemi Cuda registered for 2016....

<span style="font-weight: bold"> 2015


Vintage Certification Participants - Level Awarded - Owner



1963 Corvette Coupe- Heritage- J .R. Amantea &amp; Larry Sachs


1965 Impala L78- Orig Owner- Heritage - Dennis Sherman


1966 GTO Tri-Power- Legacy- Joel Elmer


1966 GTO- Legacy- Rob Sitts


1966 Shelby- Reference- Larry Ballard


1968 Z28- Heritage- Daniel Cannuli


1969 Z28- Time Capsule- Skip Lecates


1969 Super Bee Hemi- Heritage- Richard Heidbreder


1969 GTO Judge- Legend- Mike Burkholder


1970 LS6 Chevelle- Legend- Dave Beem


1970 Superbird 440-6- Legend- Jim Bodanis


1970 AAR Cuda- Reference- Rob Orr


1972 GTO-Orig Owner- Legacy- Bill Nawrot


1972 Trans Am- Legend- Greg San Marco


1976 Trans Am- Time Capsule- Doug Mercer

Award Criteria:
Vintage Time Capsule - Vehicles that are 95+% unrestored in all reference areas
Vintage Legend - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in all reference areas combined.
Vintage Heritage - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in four reference areas.
Vintage Legacy - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in three reference areas
Vintage Reference - Vehicles that are 85+% unrestored in at least one reference area.

Reference Areas: Certification consists of two areas of consideration, Originality and Preservation. Reference areas are as follows:

• Engine Compartment Area
• Exterior Body
• Interior Body
• Underbody
• Trunk (except Corvette)



Vintage Heritage Collection: (Display Only)

1972 Lemans 455HO

1965 GTO

1971 Charger RT

1970 Hemi Charger

1969 Camaro L78 Conv

1970 Chevelle SS LS5

1970 Olds 442 Convert
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[Postsedan]

Well done Steve......a Big Congrats to all the participants of these great certifications <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[m22mike]

Well done Steve, Chris, and everyone that helps make this my new favorite part of going to MCACN. No better place to learn than at this display. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Mike

[bashton]

We have some neat things in store for the Vintage Certification program for 2016 in our ongoing quest to continue to improve the show.

If you are interested in participating, please apply to Steve Shauger asap, as we will again sell out well in advance. With the amount of time required and the need to have the appropriate judges on hand, we need to stress the importance of early registration, especially for this segment of the MCACN show.

Hat's off to Steve and the entire team for once again allowing us to continue to &quot;raise the bar&quot; and maintain our reputation as the ultimate show for Muscle Car and Corvette enthusiasts, for both participants and our spectators.

Bashton

[Steve Shauger]

I was just forwarded a link to a Vintage Certification article highlighting some of our 2015 participants. This is the digital form but, will be in the May Muscle Car Review magazine.

Congratulations to our team of judges and everyone who has participated.

http://www.hotrod.com/events/1602-check-...ette-nationals/ (http://www.hotrod.com/events/1602-check-out-the-amazing-stories-behind-these-unrestored-original-muscle-cars-at-car-and-corvette-nationals/)

Just an FYI, but 2016 roster is starting to fill up and the upcoming article may escalate participation. 2016 is shaping up to be spectacular!

[sixtiesmuscle]

Great article Steve. You deserve all the good press you get for all the effort put into this part of the show.

[njsteve]

I'm looking forward to bringing the SD455 this year. It may be a little grungy underneath but I'd rather leave it be than risk overcleaning and wiping some markings away. (At least that is what I keep telling myself when I think about climbing underneath it again). <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[bashton]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paceme</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was just forwarded a link to a Vintage Certification article highlighting some of our 2015 participants. This is the digital form but, will be in the May Muscle Car Review magazine.

Congratulations to our team of judges and everyone who has participated.

http://www.hotrod.com/events/1602-check-...ette-nationals/ (http://www.hotrod.com/events/1602-check-out-the-amazing-stories-behind-these-unrestored-original-muscle-cars-at-car-and-corvette-nationals/)

Just an FYI, but 2016 roster is starting to fill up and the upcoming article may escalate participation. 2016 is shaping up to be spectacular! </div></div>

Congrats go out to Steve and the Vintage crew for the well deserved recognition. Hats off also to all who participated and received some coverage. This is always one of the coolest parts of the MCACN show.

This year Vintage Certification will be taking over the ballroom area, which we used for the awards, seminars and bands in the past. This will allow us to lay the cars out so that you can view them easier, while not interfering with the intense judging process.

If you are interested in participating in this aspect of the show, please contact Steve asap as this is always one of the first parts of the show to sell out and to maintain the integrity of the judging process, we must strictly limit the amount of entries.

Thanks;

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[njsteve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bashton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
If you are interested in participating in this aspect of the show, please contact steve asap, as this is always one of the first parts of the show to sell out and to maintain the integrity of the judging process, we must strictly limit the amount of entries.

Thanks;

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member </div></div>


So after all this fame and fortune, he changed his name to &quot;steve asap&quot; ? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bashton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
If you are interested in participating in this aspect of the show, please contact steve asap, as this is always one of the first parts of the show to sell out and to maintain the integrity of the judging process, we must strictly limit the amount of entries.

Thanks;

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member </div></div>


So after all this fame and fortune, he changed his name to &quot;steve asap&quot; ? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

I like Steve Shauger better.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[bashton]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bashton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
If you are interested in participating in this aspect of the show, please contact steve asap, as this is always one of the first parts of the show to sell out and to maintain the integrity of the judging process, we must strictly limit the amount of entries.

Thanks;

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member </div></div>


So after all this fame and fortune, he changed his name to &quot;steve asap&quot; ? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

Actually...that would be MR. Shauger to you! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

Bashton