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A Shunpiker's Journal, hosted by Steve Purdy, covers the stories of its host and others who shun the turnpikes and freeways of America to better enjoy the businesses and life that revolve around the automobile.

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Recent Posts

Automotive Hall of Fame | Join Us to Celebrate Corvette on Sept. 11!

A Shunpiker's Journal
September 5, 2022 3:00 PM

CORVETTES AT THE AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME

SUN. SEPT. 11, 2022: 10 AM - 4 PM EST
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The Automotive Heritage Foundation | Industry Updates - Industry Updates - AHF Bulletin #5 August 2022

A Shunpiker's Journal
August 31, 2022 12:00 PM

Update August 2022

Steve Purdy, AHF Managing Director

AHF Awards Presented at M1 Concourse

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The Automotive Heritage Foundation | Industry Updates - AHF Bulletin #3 August 2022

A Shunpiker's Journal
August 17, 2022 4:00 PM

Update August 2022

Steve Purdy, AHF Managing Director

The "AHF Bulletin" is meant to keep our community informed about what's happening throughout our spheres of interest. Please join us in promoting and celebrating automotive history, culture, and aesthetics by becoming a member, and send us the news you'd like to share.

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Back to the Bricks® Ribbon Cutting and Rolling Cruise TODAY

A Shunpiker's Journal
August 17, 2022 12:00 PM

August 17, 2022: Back to the Bricks® Rolling Cruise Ribbon Cutting presentation is scheduled to take place Wednesday, August 17th, at 4 pm at the historic Factory One in Flint Michigan. Back to the Bricks® honors Burton Police officer Dalton Christie as this year's official Grand Marshal. Officer Dalton Christie was one of two officers shot in the line of duty in December of 2021.

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The Automotive Heritage Foundation | Industry Updates - AHF Bulletin #2 July 2022

A Shunpiker's Journal
July 15, 2022 4:00 PM

Update July 2022

Steve Purdy, AHF Managing Director

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Back to the Bricks® is Excited to Announce This Year’s 18th Annual Car Show & Cruise Official Grand Marshal,

A Shunpiker's Journal
July 4, 2022 8:00 AM

Burton Officer Dalton Christie.

When the Back to the Bricks® Executive Committee met to discuss this year’s Grand Marshal, they wanted to continue the tradition of honoring someone that works hard, gives back, does
their best to make a difference, and is proud of where he works and where he lives. This year,
there were so many wonderful candidates to choose from, as we have hundreds of deserving
individuals in our community.

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Ed Welburn Selected to Serve as Detroit Concours d’Elegance Honoree

A Shunpiker's Journal
June 29, 2022 6:00 PM

Ed Welburn - Automotive Hall of Famer, Detroit Design Legend and Industry Leader - Selected to Serve as Detroit Concours d’Elegance Honoree
 
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., June 28, 2022 – Hagerty is excited to announce that designer, Automotive Hall of Fame inductee and former General Motors Vice President of Global Design, Ed Welburn, will serve as the honoree at the inaugural Detroit Concours d’Elegance on September 16-18, 2022.
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Stellantis & Back to the Bricks Executives Added to MotorCities Board of Directors

A Shunpiker's Journal
May 18, 2022 10:00 AM

MotorCities National Heritage Area Adds Two New Members to its Board of Directors 

DETROIT – At its recent meeting, the MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors, who will each serve a two-year term.

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Automotive Hall of Fame | Meet our 2022 Inductees

A Shunpiker's Journal
February 22, 2022 5:00 PM

ANNOUNCING THE 2022 INDUCTEES

The Automotive Hall of Fame is excited to announce our 2022 Inductee class!
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GM Plans to Broaden Electrification, Expanding Fuel Cells Beyond Vehicles

A Shunpiker's Journal
January 21, 2022 3:00 PM

GM’s HYDROTEC-based mobile and fixed power systems designed to charge EVs, power worksites, data centers, support the military and even provide emergency power

DETROIT – GM continues to accelerate its growth as a platform innovator and announced today new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. HYDROTEC projects, which are currently in development, from heavy-duty trucks to aerospace and locomotives, are being planned for use beyond vehicles for power generation.

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