Cars in the Woods | Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 11am to 1pm | 320 Portwine Road, Riverwoods

Cars in the Woods | Riverwoods Invitational Car Show

Village of Riverwoods hosts first ever ‘Cars in the Woods’ on June 3. Car enthusiasts and their families are invited to view Riverwoods residents’ antique and classic cars. Plan a picnic lunch, come see the cars, and enjoy time outdoors.

• There is no charge to attend.
• Guests are welcome to stay and picnic outside the Riverwoods Village Hall.
• Parking will be available.
• Village Hall will be open for access to rest rooms and water fountains. 

A Fun, Non-Judged Car Show

“This is a non-judged show set up only for enjoying the cars. We are not focused on any particular type of car, however, we would anticipate modern sports cars, 1960s muscle cars, restored classic cars, and very old antique cars to be on exhibit,” said John Maxson, a long-time collector including his Model A Ford (restored twice) purchased for $400 when he was in high school.

Would you like to exhibit your car? 

If you own a collectible car (old or new), are a Riverwoods resident, and would like to display it, please contact John Maxson (312-933-3239) or Norman Noerper (847-975-6794). There are a limited number of car spaces. Cars and their owners should arrive at 10 a.m.

A maximum of 25 historic autos will be on display, and the only requirement is that the car(s) must be owned by a Riverwoods resident. As of now, car owners who will exhibit are Ed Clement, Allan Hirsch, Mike Mattenson, John Maxson, Jim Neill, and Norm Noerper. They welcome the opportunity to visit with guests and discuss their uniqueness and back story. 

Examples of Cars on Display 

As of now, examples of cars that will be on display include: 1931 Ford Model A, 1934 Bentley Drophead, 1941 Packard Model 120, 1949 Willys Jeepster, 1956 Ford Thunderbird, 1959 Corvette Roadster, 1970 Dodge Challenger, 1972 Ford Bronco, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche, 2004 Thunderbird, and a 2012 Porsche 911S.

Media Stories

Check out the articles in the Daily Herald and the Deerfield Patch.