Apples & MV's make for a great combination in Michigan

By Rick Forys

With pleasant weather and good attendance, the first Military Vehicle Collector’s Club of Michigan-Muellers Orchard MV show was a success. Maya Mead

Over the weekend of Sept. 17-18, the Military Vehicle Collector’s Club of Michigan, and Muellers Orchard joined together to host the first annual Military Vehicle Display & Swap at the orchard in Linden, Mich. Linden is located in southern Genesee County, about 30 minutes North of Ann Arbor, or 20 minutes South of Flint. Those two groups were happy to be joined by other local MV hobbyists who brought a significant number of vehicles.

Altogether, there were 26 vehicles, and six trailers, with six vendors on-hand for the inaugural event. Public attendance was also good with hundreds of spectators visiting the orchard, some coming to attend a Police & First Responder Appreciation Picnic on Saturday. The weather was near perfect, with sunny skies, moderate temperatures, and very little rain. Several members even camped on-site for the event.

A big thanks to Ron Fitzpatrick Jeep Parts, Auto Zone and the Mueller’s for supporting the show, anda special thanks to Tom Simms and Dan Brewer for helping supply door prizes. Thanks also to Dan Brewer, Pete Cuz, Tim Cooley, Joel Gardener, Terry Shelswell, Tom Roberts, Jim Tweedie, and Doug Lentz for bringing their vehicles. The second annual show is scheduled for Sept. 16-17with set up on the 15th for convenience. Check WWW.MVCCMI.COM for more details.

MVCCMI show coordinator Doug Lentz poses with his 1943 Ford GPW. Doug Lentz

MVCCMI member Tom Roberts’ M923A2 (left) is joined by a desert tan M54 5-ton. Maya Mead

There was a good variety of vehicles on hand on the spacious grounds of Muellers Orchard in Linden, Mich. Maya Mead

The orchard also hosted a Police & First Responder Appreciation Picnic on Saturday. Maya Mead

Joel Gardener’s HMMWV has the look of a utilitarian road-warrior. Terry Shelswell

With the orchard and other public areas seen behind the field of MVs, the complex had plenty of room to host a great event. Terry Shelswell

Dan Brewer brought a number of vehicles, including his MVPA Gold Award-winning Dodge WC15 command car (left). Maya Mead

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