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| Welcome to SPEEDSTER! | |
What a fantastic week at Hershey it was! Thank you to all for coming out to this years meet and to all of our dedicated volunteers that helped make the Eastern Fall Meet a success!
Check our website for a full listing of the past Meet Results from our AACA Events. New results have been posted! See the news section on our site |
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| AACA Holiday Specials and Merchandise |
Take advantage of this special holiday offer! At the lowest price ever The Official AACA 75th Celebration Commemorative Book only $49.95 was $59.95!
Brand NEW AACA 75th Anniversary Ornaments!
Hand-Crafted Glass Christmas Ornaments
Approx size is 4 ½" x 1 ½" (GM official licensed product) 75th Logo on deck lid.
was $59.95!plus tax and $7.95 shipping.
Start your holiday shopping... see more AACA and 75th Anniversary gifts on our Merchandise site. |
| Member Contribution |  '58 Impala By Member Rick Labuda I traded for the Impala with Morrison Motors located in a Concord, NC. Mr. Jimmy Morrison purchased 6 low mileage pristine cars from another collector. At the time I was originally looking at his 1956 Super 88 2dr hdtp Olds, all original as well and the Impala. But at the time because of price I elected to go with the Olds. On the day Mr. Morrison was going to deliver the Olds, he called me to say that the Bendix failed and was going to order another one. At this point I felt someone was telling me to go with the Impala, which I did. So the Impala was delivered instead. This happened to be one of the best decisions I ever made when it came to trading cars.
My 1958 Impala is an all original car with currently only 22,688 miles. The car is driven to local shows. It is equipped with a 348 CI engine and 3 deuces, the color combination is Rio Red and Artic White, has a padded dash, Turbo Glide transmission, radio, clock, windshield washer and more. It is very similar to the 1958 Impala I had before joining the Army in 1962. Without any type of storage and because of my assignment toSoutheast Asia in 1963, I very reluctantly had to sell it. I have several pictures attesting to it's originality including one with a factory tag still on the bottom cushion as well as the original burlap, paint is all original as well as the interior. The car was meticulously maintained. Bumpers have never been re-chromed nor has any of the stainless been buffed out or any of the emblems replaced.
 The 58 Impala has a interesting history. It was purchased new by Mr. L. A. Edwards (deceased) of Crawfordville, GA in 1958. According to his niece Mrs. Alice Thornton of Crawfordville, who he raised as a daughter, said he loved the car and seldom drove it but enjoyed driving the car to church and local functions. The car was garaged and had lots and lots of TLC. In 1975, he wanted to please his wife so he reluctantly traded his beloved Impala for a new 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. Within one week he returned to the dealership to repurchase his 1958 Impala because his wife was not pleased with their new Caprice, only to find that the dealership now wanted twice the amount they gave him in trade. He wasn't able to do it. Within the next week the car was purchased by a collector, whom I understand was Mr. Benny Bootle, past 1995 president of the Antique Automobile Club of America and a collector of automobiles. I have a copy of a South Carolina inspection receipt dated July 27, 1979 with Mr. Bootle's name on the receipt.
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| Member Contribution | We Need You!
All of our 2010 National events are just about done for the year. It has been a great year for tours and meets and we want to hear from you! Send us a short story (200-500 words) about the event you attended or vehicle your showed for consideration to be published in SPEEDSTER. Be sure to include photos!
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| Trivia | |
 1. Who was the first President of the United States to ride in an automobile?
2. Before the advent of drive-in gas station, where did one buy gasoline for the car?
3. When was the first drive-in gas station opened?
4. Name that grill...
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| Library & Research | |
News from the Library and Research Center
Last year I had the opportunity to speak with the AACA Museum's large group of volunteers. Among many things, I talked about my approach to customer service. Simply put, I treat everyone the way I would want a stranger to treat my grandmother and we perform research as if we are researching something for our own use. This is just a continuation of a long history of quality customer service here at the library. Evidence of this came in the form of a mid-summer phone call from Mr. William Seuch of Norwalk, CT. During that call he stated that he wanted to donate his 1968 Chevrolet Impala to the library. It was his wish that the vehicle be sold to raise money for the library! He said he was donating the Impala because former librarian Kim Gardner had been so helpful in the past.
It should be nice to know that no matter who you are you will be getting the best service possible here at the library. It doesn't matter if you have a $1-million dollar classic car or a rusty project with a tree growing out of it. We do this not because we think you will donate something to us in the future, but because we take pride in the work we do and our reputation among library users.
The Impala will be sold on Ebay in December. Stay tuned to Speedster, the library's web & Facebook page, and future issues of Antique Automobile for more information. Most of all, thank you Mr. Seuch!!! |
| AACA Museum |
 New Executive Director Named to Lead the AACA Museum in Hershey
Michael J. Barrett has been named the new Executive Director of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum in Hershey. He was selected for this position by the AACA Museum Board Executive and Search Committees following a nationwide search.
Mike is an accomplished business and marketing executive with over 36 years of broad domestic and international experience, and proven ability to establish strategic direction and achieve results. Most recently he led a financial services organization in Southeast Asia, as their Group Managing Director. Prior to that, he served as CEO/President Chase USA, N.A., a JP Morgan Chase Subsidiary in Delaware. Mike has a BS in Economics and Business Administration and an MBA in Finance.
Mike has been a member of a variety of non-profit boards, including the AACA Museum's board in 2003-2004. He is an active antique auto hobbyist, passionate about old cars and the history surrounding the automobile. The background and experience he brings will be assets to the AACA Museum in continuing its mission: dedicated to the celebration, preservation, education and display of motor vehicle history that provides value and entertainment for our members, hobbyists and the public. Mike Barrett will begin as Executive Director on October 25, 2010.
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Museum Events
- Food & Toy Drive - October 18 - December 19th
- Roads to Rails Model Train Display - November 6, Daily November 13 - January 2, 2011
- AACA Museum will be offering FREE admission for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veteran's Day November 11th.
- Autos & Ales event is scheduled for November 12th.
- Santa & Mrs. Claus will be here at the Museum on Friday, November 26th from 1:30 - 4:30 PM
The AACA Museum will be closed on November 25, December 24 & 25 and January 1, 2011. The Museum will also be closed on December 8th for a private rental function. |
| Message from the Executive Director | |
A serious mistake was made in the September/October issue of Antique Automobile. In the listing of candidates for the 2011 AACA election we neglected to include the picture and biography of Hulon McCraw. This election is unusual in that it has 12 members vying for 7 seats instead of the normal 11 candidates. Mr. McCraw, to his credit, will not allow us to make a mailing to all members but we hope you can reach your fellow region/chapter members with your newsletter or at meetings to point out this mistake on our part. Hulon's name is on the ballot, but there is no biography or picture in the magazine. As you can tell from his resume, Hulon has been an active part of the AACA national board for the past two terms and is deserving of everyone's consideration.
Thank you for your assistance.
Steve Moskowitz
Steve Moskowitz |
| Trivia Answers | |
1. Who was the first President of the United States to ride in an automobile?
- President McKinley in 1900. The momentum to integrate automobiles into official White House use would have to wait, however. McKinley was killed that year, and the next president, Theodore Roosevelt, would not part with his beloved horse. William Howard Taft made extensive use of the automobile during his campaign, and was able to hire a chauffeur with 13 years experience. During this presidency, in 1910, the White House officially adopted the automobile for presidential transportation.
More information on the Official Presidential Vehicles here.
2. Before the advent of drive-in gas station, where did one buy gasoline for the car?
- Local drugstores and hardware stores sold gasoline before the days of gas stations.
3. When was the first drive-in gas station opened?
- Shell Oil opened the first gas station in St. Louis in 1905. The first combination gas and service station opened in Pittsburgh in 1913.
4. Name that grill... 1937 Delage Aerosport Coupe
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| Speedy's Notes |
75th Anniversary Merchandise
We have lots of unique 75th Anniversary Merchandise available on our online catalog. Plenty of great gift ideas for the friends and family. Visit the merchandise website and start shopping!
Join in the discussions and check out our topics on the AACA Forum
SPEEDSTER Archives
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| Calendar Spotlight! | |
 February
10-12 - AACA Annual Meeting - Philadelphia, PA
4-5 - AACA Winter Meet in Homestead, Florida. For more information email: melmann54@aol.com
10-12 - AACA Special Spring Meet in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Contact: Pedro J. Soldevila, pksoldevela@hotmail.com To obtain more information, including registration, visit the sponsoring Region website or call national headquarters 717-534-1910
Visit the Calendar on our website for a complete listing of AACA national events and much more! |
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The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is the country's premier resource for the collectible vehicle community. Since its formation in 1935, the Club, through its national office, publications, and membership, aids individuals, museums, libraries, historians and collectors dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of automotive history.
Contact Information for Speedster Newsletter:
AACA Headquarters
501 W. Governor Road
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-534-1910
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