2004 Acorn Tour

Revel in Oakland County's autumn splendor 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, October 10 with the Acorn Tour, a scenic excursion exclusively for auto enthusiasts with vehicles of any make built before 1955. This year's route features stops at:

• the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills;
• the Village of Clarkston; and
• Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester.

The Acorn Tour gets rolling at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum. Enjoy a continental breakfast while strolling the Museum's three stories featuring vehicles bearing the Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Jeep®, DeSoto, Nash, Hudson, Rambler and Willys marques. Take in the Museum's interactive displays, historical exhibits and short movies as well as the GIft Shop, brimming with exclusive and hard-to-find collectibles celebrating the American heritage of Chrysler.

Depart the Museum for a leisurely drive along colorful, paved roadways to downtown Clarkston. Savor a wonderful brunch at the Clarkston Café. Bring your walking shoes for a stroll through historic neighborhoods and tranquil Depot Park. Uncover extraordinary treasures in the village's quaint shops.

Then travel from Clarkston to Meadow Brook Hall, the former residence of Oakland University founders Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of automobile pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband, lumber broker Alfred G. Wilson. Explore the 110-room mansion, inspired by English country manor houses of the Tudor period, renowned for its fine craftsmanship, exquisite architectural detailing and grand scale. End the tour by toasting the day's adventures at a special reception.

Convenient parking is available at all Acorn Tour stops and a suggested route of paved roads between destinations will be provided. Tour participants are welcome to travel in a caravan or solo, according to preference. The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is located at the corner of Featherstone and Squirrel Roads on Chrysler's Auburn Hills campus. From I-75, take exit 78 (Chrysler Drive) and follow the Museum signs.

Cost for the Acorn Tour is $30 per person, payable at registration by Wednesday, October 6. Please note the driver's name, address, telephone number and make and model of the vehicle when registering. Pay by VISA or MasterCard (providing account owner's name, account number and expiration date) when registering by:

• phone at 248-944-0011;
• e-mail at cdb7@daimlerchrysler.com; or
• mail, addressed to: Acorn Tour, c/o Walter P. Chrysler Museum, One Chrysler Dr., CIMS 488-00-00, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (checks and money orders, payable to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, also accepted via mail)

Get in gear to celebrate Oakland's autumn glory with the Acorn Tour. See you October 10!