Michigan classics

Novi Hot Rod Show to Fill Streets with Hundreds of Classics Oct. 17-18

A Novi hot rod show scheduled for Oct. 17-18 will bring hundreds of classic cars, including custom hot rods, to Metro Detroit, offering a major autumn gathering for local enthusiasts.

Streets of Thunder · October 31, 2026

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Organizers say the Novi hot rod show set for October 17-18 will draw hundreds of classic vehicles to the Novi/Metro Detroit area. Published local coverage highlighted a custom T-bucket hot rod with an exposed chrome V8 as a representative example of the kind of hot-rodded and restored vehicles expected on display.

For Michigan car enthusiasts, the two-day show represents a sizable seasonal gathering where builders, restorers and fans can see a broad range of hot rods and classics in one place. The presence of dozens or hundreds of cars creates opportunity for informal judging, parts and swap interactions, and networking among the regional hobby community.

What is known next is the scheduled date and that the event is expected to bring a large turnout of classic vehicles to Novi. Specifics beyond the reported image and the show dates—such as exact attendance numbers, confirmed participants, or detailed programming—were not provided in the coverage.