The International Thunderbird Club's 19th Annual International Convention will be held July 8-15 in Claymont (Wilmington), Del. This Convention is open to all Thunderbird owners and enthusiasts from 1955-2005 -- trailered or driven Thunderbirds, concours to original Thunderbirds, stock to modified Thunderbirds, judged to non-judged and many levels in between.

The convention will be based out of the Claymont Crowne Plaza and hosted by the Mid Atlantic Thunderbird Club (MATC) http://www.midatlantictbirdclub.com. Organizers say this convention has the makings of the largest Thunderbird event ever held.

There will be a variety of venues, events and tours being held during this week-long event, including celebrating "Collector Car Appreciation Day" on July 13 and a Concours Thunderbird Show on July 14.

For more information on the International Thunderbird Club Convention:

• e-mail: malcolm@intl-tbirdclub.com
• http://www.intl-tbirdclub.com/
• http://www.intl-tbirdclub.com/events/2012/Delaware_main.html
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/319999620417/

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