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Don't Miss the Magnificent Motor Car Exhibition!
Marking the centennial of the venerable Ford Model T, and its own 50th anniversary performance season, Circus World in Baraboo will host more than 100 classic automobiles dating from 1890 to 1940 during its Magnificent Motor Car Exhibition from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 9. Members of a local Model T auto club will proudly display their beautifully restored vehicles, and trophies will be awarded in people's choice and best-of-show judging for entrants in each of four classes based on the cars' dates of manufacture: 1910 and earlier; 1911-1920; 1921-1930; and 1931-1940.
The event will include a special demonstration showing how a Ford Model T can be completely disassembled and rebuilt in less than an hour. The Model T demonstrations will take place in the circus ring of the Hippodrome building — time to be announced. It is sure to be an event that any classic car enthusiast will enjoy, from the professional gearhead to the weekend cruiser.
More than 100 historic photos from the 1890s to the 1940s will be displayed, featuring classic automobiles and their ties to the circuses of the time period. The photos depict the great circus stars (and animals) of the day posing with new autos and trucks. Behind-the-scenes photos of the trucks and cars used to help move the circus will also be shown.
Circus World's regularly scheduled performances will run as normal throughout the day. Acts include:
There is much more to see and do at Circus World, too, from its popular KidsWorld Circus and its lovable circus animals to the world's largest collection of antique circus wagons, historic Ringlingville and the unparalleled collections exhibited in Circus World's museum. For complete details on hours, admission fees, locations and directions, and other details, see our Plan Your Visit pages.
:: Posted August 4, 2008
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