6th Annual Troy Traffic Jam Classic Car Show on Sunday, August 4

 6^th Annual Troy Classic Car Show – Troy Traffic Jam, Sunday, August 4

Expands Field with Everything From Jaw Dropping Sports Cars to Historic Vintage Vehicles 

 With show stopping super sports cars including the 2008 Lamborghini Reventon and the Detroit Grand Prix Show Car as well as unusual classics including a 1957 Nash Ambassador and 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang, Troy Traffic Jam, the Annual Classic Car Show, returns for the 6^th year on Sunday, August 4. Hours are from 10 am to 3 pm. at the Columbia Center, 201 W. Big Beaver in Troy.

 More than 200 cars will be on site and judged for best in class awards as well as for special interest and best of show. This year Troy Traffic Jam has expanded its field by including some of the most jaw dropping sports and race cars from the Lingenfelter, Penske and Fischer collections. In addition to the Lamborghini 2008 Chevy Corvette, these include a 2008 Chevy Corvette CG Z06, rebodied to look like a 1967 Corvette; a 2010 Chevy Camaro rebodied to look like a 1970 Firebird Superduty; a 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO as well as the split window 2014 Sting Ray Corvette and three Penske race cars and a race car from the Belle Isle Grand Prix.  On display will also be the Miss America X Speed Boat, in which Gar Wood set a world speed record in 1932.

 Troy Traffic Jam is known for the variety of its field. Show goers will have the opportunity to check out classic automobiles, hot rods and muscle cars, sports cars and see the latest in the auto industry with unique race cars, as well as specialty vehicles and the Miss America 10 Speed Boat, winner of the world’s greatest boat race.

 “The free event is located in the beautiful Columbia Plaza, a park like setting, with shade trees and the music of DJ Bob Steel playing great oldies. There will also be food from the Gateway Deli and Tim Hortons Troy, a Wellness Tent courtesy of Henry Ford Health System and fun for the whole family on a Sunday afternoon,” said Show Organizer Cindy Stewart.

 Troy Traffic Jam is a special benefit for the Troy Historic Village located at 60 W. Wattles. The Troy Historic Village includes ten historic structures in a charming two-acre complex located in the heart of Troy, Michigan. Here visitors of all ages can explore Michigan history by witnessing and sharing the lifestyles of the pioneers who established homes and farms in rural Troy Township during the 1800s. The Troy Historic Village serves the counties of Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb, providing a memorable and interactive museum experience for all visitors. Offering a wide variety of activities for children and a diverse range of lectures and events for adults, the Village aims to enhance appreciation of history while using Troy's rich and evolving story as a backdrop.

“We are really excited about this great event in Troy. We are so proud of the variety of cars we have, including the addition of unbelievable sports and race cars. In all it makes for a free, family friendly event that promotes the City of Troy and benefits the Troy Historic Village,” said Alan Kiriluk, Kirco Chairman.

 Car participants can register on site for $20.

 All spectators are free.

 Major sponsors of the Troy Traffic Jam are Kirco, Columbia Center, The Suburban Collection and Kelly Services. Additional sponsors include SunTel Services, Ajax Paving, Henry Ford Health System, Master Auto Service and the Southeastern Michigan Buick Car Club of America.

 For information call 248.524.1147 or go to www.troymi.gov/carshow.