The Illinois Secretary of State’s annual Vehicle Show is Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Springfield, IL. It will be held rain or shine. The downtown location is the State Capitol Complex, at the corner of Edwards Street and College Street. This show will highlight the 60th Anniversary of the iconic 1964 Ford Mustang, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Spectators attend free of charge.
Ford began manufacturing the Mustang in March 1964, creating a new class of automobiles known as “pony cars.” The Mustang’s styling proved wildly popular and inspired other manufacturers to copy its look.
First held in 1949 as an Antique Auto Meet, the Secretary of State’s Vehicle Show features some of Illinois’ finest antique and classic vehicles, sports cars, motorcycles, trucks, and tractors.
Owners who wish to display their vehicle must pre-register by Friday, August 30. For more information or for a brochure, including a Vehicle Show Registration Form, please call 312-793-8876 or email vehicleshow@ilsos.gov. The full schedule is available there.
Last year’s event brought more than 1000 visitors to downtown Springfield, with more than 600 Illinois drivers purchasing specialty plates.