He’s also very active in the Thunderbird club world and collector community, and between those two iconic Ford brands, he has certainly seen plenty of great cars over the years.īurgy told us that the Central Florida chapter of the Classic Thunderbird Club International (CTCI) has re-organized and resumed holding events, and a short while back The Villages Thunderbirds took over the Friday Night Car Show at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square for an evening of cars, music, food and beverages. Burgy is a longtime Shelby enthusiast and was a co-founder of the SAAC-Motor City Region Shelby club more than four decades ago. Our good friend and photojournalist correspondent, Jeff Burgy, hangs out in Florida with fellow Ford fans during the winter to enjoy the nicer weather – and to catch some automotive events whenever he can.
But there’s been no waiting needed for classic car owners and fans in the Sunshine State to get out and exercise their rides, as car shows have been happening all across the state while many of us are still shivering in late winter. – With Major League Baseball’s “Spring Training” season opening down in Florida at the end of February, it’s sure sign that it will soon be time to turn our attention to “America’s Pastime” – which for many of us is the automotive hobby.
We look forward to meeting you and your participation at the upcoming events.THE VILLAGES, Fla. Follow the directions for downloading the form and printing it out, complete it and send to our Treasurer. Ready to join with like-minded people who love Thunderbirds? Click here and be taken to the current Membership Application. Want more information about VTKC or VTCI? Click on the Contact Us tab above and we’ll be sure to answer your questions about the club and membership benefits. To join us and enjoy the hospitality of our members and the love of our Thunderbirds, annual membership is only $25, beginning in 2023, and that cost is prorated for new members. We welcome all Thunderbird owners and if you haven’t found your special Thunderbird yet, you can still join us to make Thunderbird friends while you continue your search. Our members represent all walks of life, but share one common interest, the love of their Thunderbirds. VTKC is dedicated to the preservation of all Thunderbirds. Our members are a great source to finding parts for your restoration project, but the International Club (VTCI) will allow you to find expertise nationally and abroad. Some of our Thunderbirds are award winners at the national level, a few are in the process of getting there, but many are simply enjoyable drivers. The events are published in the monthly newsletter “Birds Eye View”. Our events include car shows, local cruises, one day Spring cruise, two day Fall cruise, Fall dinner party and ending the year with our Christmas Party. VTKC plans to have at least one event each month allowing the members to drive, show and enjoy their Thunderbirds. A planning meeting is held in January where members decide the functions and events for most of the year. VTKC is an active club with many different events, of which members can select their own level of participation. The best way to restore, preserve, drive and enjoy a Thunderbird is to belong to a club with others of the same interests.
The Vintage Thunderbirds of Kansas City club has grown steadily through the years to now average 60+ family memberships annually, with even more Thunderbirds among the membership, most body styles offered are represented in our club.Ī Thunderbird club is the best avenue to find and acquire a Thunderbird, parts or services. We are a local chapter of the Vintage Thunderbird Club International (VTCI), recognizing all Ford Thunderbirds from 1955 through 2005. The Vintage Thunderbirds of Kansas City (VTKC) came together as a not-for-profit club of Thunderbird enthusiasts in 1990.
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