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The Tres Petite Concours: An Exhibition of Micro & Minicars, June 12-13 and July 17-18, 2010


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First time-ever, free-to-the-public exhibits of vintage microcars and minicars in two historic neighborhoods: Old Town and along Armitage Avenue in Chicago, IL.

CHICAGO, June 8 -- The Tres Petite Concours: An Exhibition of Micro & Minicars is a display of small cars from Chicago collections - a museum on wheels - that seeks to enlighten and entertain, emphasizing compact size, fuel efficiency and curb appeal. The Tres Petite Concours presents 10-15 microcars and minicars circa 1950s & 1960s. These are free, public events scheduled for two weekends this summer: along the 1700 block of North Sedgwick Street in Old Town during the 61st Old Town Art Fair (June 12-13, 10am-6pm) and situated along the 900 block of West Armitage Avenue, in Chicago's Lincoln Park during the 12th Annual Armitage Sidewalk Sale and the 42nd Annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival (July 17-18, 11am-6pm).

"I fully endorse The Tres Petite Concours," said Vi Daley, Alderman of the 43rd Ward where the exhibition will take place. "In addition to being a fun complement to Chicago's summer festivals, the Concours will also enhance the appreciation of Chicago by presenting the charm of the neighborhood while supporting the local merchants."

Microcars are passenger cars with 500cc or smaller engines and Minicars are 501cc to 999cc. Some of the cars that will be displayed include Citroen Deux Chevaux (2CV), BMW Isetta and Fiat Cinquecento, which is reminiscent of Luigi in the animated film Cars. These microcars delight people of all ages!

LeMay - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM (Tacoma, WA) is presenting sponsor for The Tres Petite Concours Exhibitions. CEO David Madeira characterized the importance of the relationship stating, "The Teeny Tiny Productions team's excellent reputation, expertise, enthusiast network and passion for the automobile make them a perfect partner for us". www.lemaymuseum.org.

Vintage Microcar Club (Evanston, IL) is promotional sponsor for The Tres Petite Concours Exhibitions, partnering with Teeny Tiny Productions and keeping small car enthusiasts in touch and informed. www.microcar.org.

About Teeny Tiny Productions, Producer of The Tres Petite Concours www.teenytinyproductions.com.

Teeny Tiny Productions is a motorsports event planning company with extensive experience producing and hosting car and motorcycle events. The company is especially committed to the presentation and conservation of very small cars.