The Grand ‘Ole Tour was organized in 1962 in Lubbock, Texas to give West Texas antique car owners a chance to participate in an annual tour and car show.   The organizers of the event were clubs in Lubbock, Midland and San Angelo.

The first Grand ‘Ole Tour was held in Lubbock, the second was in Midland and the third was in San Angelo.  In later years the Big Spring club joined and then the Abilene club.  This is the original five clubs that host the Grand ‘Ole Tour.

In later years the Lubbock club withdrew and the Amarillo club wanted to take their place.  Currently, the Clubs are the Amarillo Region of AACA, West Texas Region of AACA, Wool Capital Region AACA, Big Spring Region of AACA and the Abilene Model A Club of America.

However, as of September, 2005, the Amarillo club and the Abilene club have withdrawn as host of the Grand ‘Ole Tour, leaving Midland, Big Spring and San Angelo as the host.  Until additional clubs join in the rotation as host, the remaining three club will host the Grand ‘Ole Tour once every three years.

The annual Grand ‘Ole Tour is open to any automobile 25 years or older.  The event consists of a Thursday night get together. Friday is usually a tour in the automobiles to various interesting and/or historical sites.  Friday night is style show with participants in period clothing and then a banquet.  Saturday is the Car Show,  Car Games with the award banquet on Saturday night.

The Grand ‘Ole Tour is an occasion to show and drive your automobile; to visit with old friends and to met new ones.  In addition, one gets to enjoy the company of other old car nuts and to revisit a by-gone era.  Come join the GRAND ‘OLE TOUR.