2009 Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show

Beneath an over cast sky and with the threat of rain, some 340 plus orphans braved the unpredictable Michigan weather for the 13th annual Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show. The spot light this year shinned on two centennials, The Hudson Motor Company and a lesser known company, Cole.

Hudson did not disappoint for its 100 year anniversary and was represented by more than 35 cars, ranging from 1910 to 1957. Among the ranks were:

1910 Hudson Roadster

Several Terraplanes

1942 Hudson Commodore Convertible

Mrs. Roy D. Chapin's 1948 formal car (Only 3 cars were customized by Derham). A treat for the crowd William Chapin grandson of Roy D .Chapin talks about childhood memories of the car his grandmother drove.

As always the Step downs were well represented.

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Held in Depot Town's Riverside Park, this show is one of the best for setting and organization. The Huron River provides a calming peace as it bubbles by. The show field is arranged by make and then by year. Each owner is asked to join in a pass and review, where information from automotive historians is presented for the crowd's enjoyment. If in the Detroit area next June make it a point to stop by and visit with an orphan or two.

Photos / video / Article by Glenn Hickey