2024
On Saturday, January 20, 2024, VP Tim P will broadcast the list of VTKC Club Events anticipated. Details about this Annual Planning Meeting can be found below. We will continue on in getting together and showing off our wonderful Ford Thunderbirds this coming year.
Annual Planning Meeting
Saturday, January 20, 2024
This year's VTKC Planning Meeting will be held at Sandy's Restaurant in Blue Springs, MO. This is the 2nd year our Planning Meeting is scheduled for this location. More specifically, Sandy's is located at 1255 SW US MO-7 64015. Sandy's is advertised as serving the ultimate comfort food, so you know that Tim P has picked out a great place again. And there is also a private room just for the Vintage Thunderbirds of Kansas City. Sandy's website has a number of pictures of the food they serve, along with a picture of the exterior and a map of where Sandy's is located.
Ordering off the menu will commence at 9:30 am and each person is responsible for paying their check.
Do you have an idea or two for the events you would like to see in 2024? Tell Tim P. about them. He has some dates open. You may be the hero we have all been looking for.
Ordering off the menu will commence at 9:30 am and each person is responsible for paying their check.
Do you have an idea or two for the events you would like to see in 2024? Tell Tim P. about them. He has some dates open. You may be the hero we have all been looking for.
World of Wheels (WOW)
Thursday Thru Sunday, February 1 - 4, 2024
VTKC will again have an entry in the annual World of Wheels show, held at the Kansas City MO Convention Center, 301 W 13th St. So far we have six members attending, but more are welcome.
Lunch at Nick & Jakes
Saturday, February 24, 2024
VTKC will have a lunch meeting at Nick & Jake's Bar & Grill, 6325 Lewis St, #110, Parkville, MO at 11:30 am. Order off the menu with separate checks provided to each party. Please see VP Tim P. email of January 31, in which he asked each member to RSVP and let him know if you plan to be counted as attending, or not. You have until February 21 to let him know, as the restaurant wants to know how many to expect.
WOW In Omaha, NB
March 8 - 10, 2024
VTKC Member Derck Chamberlain has suggested that our Club consider showing our Ford Thunderbirds in the World of Wheels event in Omaha, and since we have several members in the surrounding areas. So far this idea has been favorably received by three members who said they are all in. More are welcome to join.
Caravan to the Thunderbird Grill
Saturday, March 23, 2024
No, this isn't the Spring Drive. It will be in April. But this is another chance to eat. The Club is going to take a short cruise to the Thunderbird Grill, 2920 SE Croco Rd in Topeka, KS. Plan on meeting up at 10 am at Casey's Mini-Mart, just off of K-10 highway and Woodland Rd, Lenexa, KS, on the northeast side of Casey's. Drive north on Woodland to get to Casey's on the west side of Woodland. The caravan will leave at 10:15 am for lunch at the Thunderbird Grille at 11:30 am.
For more information about this event, hold on and it will be presented when it is ready.
For more information about this event, hold on and it will be presented when it is ready.
Annual Spring Drive
Saturday, April 20, 2024
For this year's Annual Spring Drive, we are going to Ft Scott, KS, led by our own Rob Miller. More information to follow.
Ford Thunderbird Appreciation Day
Sunday, May 19, 2024
On this special day, our Club will cruise to Clinton, MO to visit three, yes three, car museums, with lunch at a food truck. The day is being arranged by Wilbur Miller. More to follow on the cruise from the Kansas City area to Clinton. More to follow.
Caffine & Chrome Show
Gateway Classic Cars
Saturday, May 25, 2024
VTKC will be the Featured Car Club at Gateway Classic Cars, located at 1202 S Lone Elm Rd in Olathe, KS. Plan on gathering at the site between 8 - 8:30 am. Lunch will follow this event at the Old 56 Family Restaurant, 912 S Chestnut, Olathe, KS. VP Tim P is organizing this event, so contact him with further questions.
Thunderbird Show at Bob Allen Ford
Saturday, June 22, 2024
This is the Club's annual Thunderbird Car Show at Bob Allen Ford, located at 9239 Metcalf Ave, in Overland Park, KS. We will set up at 10:00 am, and lunch will be provided for Club members. Tear down will begin at 2:00 pm.
This event is again being planned by Mark Mikulic, so contact him if you have any questions. Should be another great event.
This event is again being planned by Mark Mikulic, so contact him if you have any questions. Should be another great event.
Thoroughbred Ford Car Show
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Bring your Ford Thunderbird out again this week at Thoroughbred Ford. For those that may live south, Thoughbred Ford is located to the east of I-29 and north of Barry Road. The show runs between 10 am and 2 pm.
This event will need to be verified with more details to follow. Member Kenny Seeley is the contact for this event.
This event will need to be verified with more details to follow. Member Kenny Seeley is the contact for this event.
VTCI International Convention
August 6 - 11th, 2024
This year, the VTCI International Convention will be held in Grand Rapids, MI at the Doubletree Hotel. Probable tours being considered are the Frederik Maijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Gilmore Car Museum. There are many other attractions available within the City and surrounding areas. Plan on getting this on your calendar. There will probably be a group from VTKC that will be cruising to this event. Check back here for updated information.
And speaking of updated information, John Klor of the Ford Motor Company will be attending this event with a Ford Performance Club "Meet and Greet" display tent on Saturday, August 10, on the Show Field. And at that evening's Banquet, John will be presenting the award called the "Thunderbird An American Icon."
And speaking of updated information, John Klor of the Ford Motor Company will be attending this event with a Ford Performance Club "Meet and Greet" display tent on Saturday, August 10, on the Show Field. And at that evening's Banquet, John will be presenting the award called the "Thunderbird An American Icon."
Tiblow Days?
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Before you put this date on your calendar, hold on there because we're not sure this is going to happen. You see, in 2023, this venue was changed for the car show, and this event was not attended as we have seen it before. So another event might be substituted for Tiblow Days. Check back for an update.
Potluck Luncheon and Car Show
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
The VTKC potluck luncheon will again be at Melissa and Randy's home in Belton, MO. Their home is at 514 N Park Dr., and Randy will again be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs starting at noon. The others who attend can bring their own dish or dessert to compliment the "entree" that Randy will be preparing.
Following lunch will be those that desire a car show by driving their Thunderbird over to the Main Street Cruise Night in downtown Belton. Hopefully Randy will again arrange for our cars to be parked at the Belton Fire Department parking lot.
Following lunch will be those that desire a car show by driving their Thunderbird over to the Main Street Cruise Night in downtown Belton. Hopefully Randy will again arrange for our cars to be parked at the Belton Fire Department parking lot.
Annual Fall Drive
Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20, 2024
For the Annual Fall Drive, VTKC is headed for St. Charles, MO, a suburb of St. Louis. One probable stop will be Fast Lane Classic Cars, located at 427 Little Hills Industrial Blvd in St.Charles, MO.
And if you haven't been to St. Charles, MO, then you are in for a treat. It is a town on the Missouri River with quaint homes, museums and even a casino.
More information as event planning continues.
And if you haven't been to St. Charles, MO, then you are in for a treat. It is a town on the Missouri River with quaint homes, museums and even a casino.
More information as event planning continues.
November's Event
Nothing is planned for November, so suggestions are wanted. Have an idea?
Annual Holiday Party
Saturday, December 7, 2024
This year we are going to hold our Annual VTKC Holiday Party at the Stonehaus Farms Winery in Lee's Summit, MO. Stonehaus Farms Winery is located at 24607 NE Colbern Rd. VP Tim P is making all the plans for this event.
Other 2024 Car Events That All Might Enjoy
Here are good sources for Car Show and Cruises that you may want to check out:
http://clubs.hemmings.com/acckc/EventFinder.htm
http://kansascitycaraction.com/kansas-city-car-shows/
https://motionu.com/
You may better serve your time in 2024 by using the links shown above and selecting when car show or shows best fit in with your plans. Have fun.
http://clubs.hemmings.com/acckc/EventFinder.htm
http://kansascitycaraction.com/kansas-city-car-shows/
https://motionu.com/
You may better serve your time in 2024 by using the links shown above and selecting when car show or shows best fit in with your plans. Have fun.
CTCI International Convention
Des Moines, IA
The CTCI (Classic Thunderbird Club International) is going to hold its International Convention in Des Moines, IA, from August 20-25, 2024. CTCI is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the two-passenger Ford Thunderbird automobile.The hotel stay includes free breakfast, free wi-fi, and includes a large parking area for the display/judging of our Thunderbirds as well as a wash station. The convention committee is planning for the Welcome Party and Awards Banquet to be held at the hotel, as well as several interesting tours to local attractions. Hotel registration is open. Please see the CTCI website or The Early Bird to get the link for hotel reservations. Please register early to hold reserve your room for the 2024 Convention.
Hawkeye Thunderbird Club to Host the CTCI 2024 Internation Convention. Last Day to Book: Saturday, July 20, 2024. The host hotel will be the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel for $139 per night.
It is anticipated that several members of our VTKC Club will be attending, so there is a high probability that a collective cruise from the Kansas City Area will be developed. Check back here for more information as we move closer to this event.
Hawkeye Thunderbird Club to Host the CTCI 2024 Internation Convention. Last Day to Book: Saturday, July 20, 2024. The host hotel will be the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel for $139 per night.
It is anticipated that several members of our VTKC Club will be attending, so there is a high probability that a collective cruise from the Kansas City Area will be developed. Check back here for more information as we move closer to this event.
This web page was last updated 23 March 2024