{"id":1389,"date":"2021-12-04T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/benlevy.com\/blog\/?p=1389"},"modified":"2023-03-07T18:40:47","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T00:40:47","slug":"2021-checkeditout-mpc-toy-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/benlevy.com\/blog\/2021-checkeditout-mpc-toy-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 Checkeditout Toy Drive, Drive at Midwest Performance Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For 2021, I went out to Checkeditout Toy Drive. This toy drive takes place at two different locations, so it includes a spirited drive between both locations. This event is open to all, but it draws many Porsche owners from the Chicagoland area. You can find the full gallery here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/\">Checkeditout Toy Drive at MPC: December 4, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4967.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img25731.htm\">Porsches Lined up on Fulton in Chicago<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Midwest Performance Cars specializes in Porsches, but they work on lots of European cars. Their shop is exceptionally clean, and I really like being able to see cars from different decades being worked on in the same space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4987.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27487.htm\">Bash Bar on 996 at Midwest Performance Cars<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4993.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27490.htm\">Three Spoke MOMO Prototipo Steering Wheel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4988.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27488.htm\">Blue BMW 2002 being restored<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BBBBBBB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4971.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img25663.htm\">Miami Blue Porsche 911 GT3<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_5013.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img25733.htm\">Black Porsche 911 GT3 at outside of Midwest Performance Cars in Chicago<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4959.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27524.htm\">Front of Grey Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (992)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4972.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img25714.htm\">Bold Red Porsche Classic<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4980.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27520.htm\">Center Lock Wheel on Vorsteiner Porsche 911 V-RT<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_5003.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27496.htm\">Bagged White Porsche Cayman S<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CCCCC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4965.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27526.htm\">Tail Lights of Red Acura NSX<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4968.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img25732.htm\">Silver Dodge RT\/10 on Fulton in Chicago<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4961.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27531.htm\">McLaren 570GT on Fulton in Chicago<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_4946.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img25660.htm\">Side Shot of Red Acura NSX in Chicago<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There were so many cars that I didn&#8217;t have enough time to see everything. Before I knew it, everyone was heading to the next location. I didn&#8217;t stand a chance with keeping up with everyone, so I decided to take pics as the cars left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_5010.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27501.htm\">Low End Garage Chicago Porsche 911 leaving MPC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_5024.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27527.htm\">Orient Red Porsche 911 Turbo in Cruise<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_5111.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img25659.htm\">Porsche 911 Turbo with HRE 527S Wheels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_5092.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img25678.htm\">Red Lamborghini Countach with the Popup Headlights<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_5106.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27528.htm\">Black Porsche Boxster Hauling Christmas Gifts<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.benlevy.com\/auto\/meet\/toydrivempcars20211204\/img_5028.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benlevy.com\/4images\/img27506.htm\">Red Porsche 911 with Christmas Tree<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For 2021, I went out to Checkeditout Toy Drive. 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