The Manitoba Mopar Association is a group of Mopar (Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler, Desoto and AMC) enthusiasts. Our mandate is to responsibly enjoy our Mopars and contribute to the promotion of the automotive hobby. We encourage anyone with an interest in Mopars (either classic or a modern) to join us at one of our events.

2008 Challenger

The New alongside the Classic

MMA News - June 26, 2008

The summer cruising and show season is in full swing and one of our most popular events, the Mopar and Friends Canada Day Show at Kildonan Park, is just a few days away. The show runs from 10:30am to 4:00pm at the Rainbow Stage parking lot and is open to all makes. We greatly appreciate the support we get from other car clubs. The entry fee is $10.00 and the first 100 cars will receive dash plaques. Last year, despite some rain, we had a record number of cars and were able to raise $1500 for the Rehab Centre for Children. This year our charity of choice is the Movement Centre of Manitoba who do a great job helping those with mobility issues resulting from Stroke, MS or Cerebral Palsy. Lets build on last years success and have a great turnout.
Hope to see there.
Paul

MMA News - June 9, 2008

Its been a while since the MMA site has been updated. I have been trying out some new web design software and like most computer software it takes a while to get over the learning curve. In the near future the site will have an updated look but for now I went back to the current layout just to get some of the stuff that has been piling up posted.

The new 2008 Challenger has made its Winnipeg debut courtesy of A&W. It looks better in person than in any of the photos. Seeing it side by side with its 70's forebearer reinforces how many of the classic lines and features the new Challenger retains. Much to my surprise, I can get by six foot 5 frame into the seat and still have a reasonably comfortable driving position. I was looking out the top two inches of the windshield and the back seat would be useless but if I had the spare cash you wouldn't need to twist my arm.

About 20 Mopar enthusiasts from Manitoba and Alberta made the trek to Farmington MN for the Mopars in the Park show. Following the mandatory breakfast stop at Perkins was a tour of Cuda Ken's shop in Fargo to see his collection of Cudas. I think the final tally was 11 Cudas. We hit the road and after a bit of a drive we all managed to find the hotel in Lakeville, some being hampered by questionable directions from a GPS unit. The show was great. The new location was spacious and with 700 cars a lot of walking was required to see it all. The swap meet, car corral and vendors row was larger than previous years but as usual no one was giving anything away. Following the show on Saturday was a trip to the Mystic Lake Casino buffet for supper and then a tour of Greg Nelson's Mopar Ponderosa. I think Greg had more shaker cars at his place than were at the show. Lots of nice stuff. Sunday we did another walk through, made some last minute purchases and left for home around noon. Well worth the trip.
Paul