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Welcome to SPEEDSTER! | |
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Fall Meet another great success. Beautiful weather and a great crowd through out the week.
Thank You all for your tremendous support of the Hobby!
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Important Notes:
If you bought a 2012 AACA Calendar please note the following change to the Southeastern Spring Meet. New Dates: April 19-21, 2012
2012 Annual Meeting
Forms to register for the Annual Meeting in Phildelphia February 9-11, 2012 will not be included in the magazine mailer bag. You must request registration by using the request card in the November/December issue (similar to what is done for all other meets and tours).
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Check out our AACA website for results from Hershey and our past meets as well as further Club information and events. www.AACA.org
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RM Auctions at Hershey
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Oldest Running Car in the World Sells for $4.62 million! |
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The oldest running motor car in the world, an
1884 De Dion Bouton Et Trepardoux Dos-A-Dos Steam Runabout, topped sales at the Hershey auction last week, held on Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7 in conjunction with the AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet. With standing room only at the Hershey Lodge, the 1884 De Dion steamed across the auction stage to the delight of the packed house. Those in attendance or viewing the auction online were treated to a good old-fashioned bidding war, which drove the price up to double the pre-auction estimate! Ultimately it sold for $4.62M, setting a new world record for an early motor car sold at auction.
The sale also featured the 1936 Packard Super 8 Seven-Passenger Phaeton, originally built for the White House Garage and offered from the distinguished collection of David Kane, with proceeds benefiting the Packard Proving Grounds in Michigan. Beautifully presented, the Packard realized a final sales price of $159,500, purchased by well-known collector car dealer Mark Hyman, who was proud to also lend his support to this important institution in the hobby.
Overall, 84% of the cars offered were sold for total sales of over $10M, and bidders hailed from 16 different countries, from Europe and the Middle East to China and Australia.
Full sale results can be found online at www.rmauctions.com |
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| Raffle Winners |
And the Winner is...
Dick Beecher for the Prowler
James Frances Coni for the Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Dr. John M. Stone for the cash
Thanks to all who supported this year's raffle to benefit the AACA Museum and Library.
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| Member Contribution |
84th Birthday at Hershey
By Member Wilda Ishmael 
We are Pete and Wilda Ishmael from Dayton Ohio. We just arrived home from the AACA Hershey Car Show, having attended for 55 years, not missing a year. Pete has restored 2 cars since he retired in the early 90's. It took him 6 years to restore the cars. He worked with my cousin Richard Stockton of Urbana, Ohio, a long time member of the AACA. They worked 2 days a week, Monday and Wednesday, each working on their own car, helping each other. The first car Pete completed was a 1926 Ford Model T Roadster. He did everything but the upholstery and cloth top. His 2nd car is a 1940 4 door Mercury convertible. He did all of it except the upholstery, top and exterior painting. He jokes that if he had done the Mercury first, he may not have made it to the Model T. The Mercury was a lot more car. His Mercury has received awards, EFV8 Dearborn through Emeritis. We are members of the Ohio Regional Group 141. We meet many of our members every year at Hershey. We have celebrated Pete's 83rd and 84th birthday at Hershey, cake and all. We always make our motel reservations for the next year. This year is over and we are already looking forward to next year--If the Good Lord is Willing and Creek don't rise.
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The Story of Our Graham
By Member Robert Feldes
The year, 1988 and my wife and I were invited to the Graham Owners Club International meet held in Atlanta, Georgia. Meeting the friendly members of the Graham Owners Club International and seeing the beautiful cars was a wonderful experience. I didn't own a an antique automobile yet, but I had a magazine that was two months old that had a 1940 Graham for sale that I had my eye on. The problem being the fact that it was on the other side of the country. My neighbor was the one who invited us to the meet and he owns a 1941 Graham and has been a member of the GOCI for many years. He contacted a member at the location and he did all the ground work for me including arrangement to have it shipped home. It was a basket case and in nine months I had it assembled, painted and running. I got the car in August of 1988 and drove it to the GOCI meet in Williamsburg, VA in June of 1989. Not complete but we drove it and over the next several years found the missing pieces with the help of club members. In 2004, with the paint showing wear, it was time to re-restore it. This time it took two years and in 2006 it was back on the road. This year will be my 24th GOCI meet and will be driving the Graham to the annual meet. I have driven the car over 40,000 miles over the years and still enjoy the ride. I am also the newsletter editor for our local AACA chapter and doing an eight page newsletter monthly. I am also the editor for the Dixieland Region of the GOCI doing an eight page newsletter quarterly. I am currently finishing a restoration on a Mullins trailer for a Graham member and working on a 1958 Triumph TR-3A for my brother.
With the passing of my wife in 2008 I have slowed down due to time restraints of dealing with other matters. We shared many great Graham meets and have traveled throughout the USA and have met many great people involved in the antique car hobby.  |
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History of our 1911 Warren-Detroit 30 11C Five Passenger Touring
By Members Roger & Linda Rodine
 June 20, 1910- A Warren-Detroit 1930 was driven by Scot Miller, he won a five mile event with a winning time of 6:55 minutes and received a silver cup trophy from the QuakerCity Motor Club in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA. That trophy is now with our 1911 Warren-Detroit. The 1911 Warren-Detroit in its 100 year history has had only five owners.
1911 to 1948- Mr. Brundage of North East, Detroit. Purchased the Warren New for $1,325.00
1948 to 1949- Richard Teague of General Motors and American Motor Designer. At that time he paid $250.00 for the Warren.
1949 to 1976- Bernard J Pollard of Detroit. Bernard collected hundreds of cars before and during World War II to save them from the scrap iron drives to make ammunition. Bernard stacked them on their ends against each other to save space for more vehicles; he also sprayed them with used crank case oil to preserve them. At that time he paid $300.00 for the Warren.
1976 to 1987- David Stewart of Longview, Texas. He purchased the Warren at the Pollard Auction for $5,000.00.
He also restored the Warren and won the Antique Automobile Club of America Senior Award Class 13B in 1980.
1987 to Present Roger and Linda Rodine of Denver, Colorado. Purchased the Warren for $22,500.00.
1991 & 1992- The Warren went to Scottsbluff, NE. To participate in the Sugar Valley Rally. The Warren was presented with a cash award for winning one leg of the race and also won the "Peoples Choice Award" that included a hand tooled brass hammer with a hand crafted wood box to keep it in.
May 13-15, 2011- The Warren ran at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN. "100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 Celebration of Automobiles." |
| AACA Library | |
Library During Fall Meet 
We are happy to report that the AACA Library & Research Center had a tremendously successful literature auction and Fall Meet.
The Fall Meet got off to a great start on Monday with our biennial literature auction where bidders were able to snag pre-war literature, MoToR annuals, owner's manuals, and much more. The auction earned nearly $25,000 - our second-best auction to date! Auctioneer Dave Berg was kind enough to donate his voice to the event and didn't even take one break!
During the remainder of the week volunteers spread the word about the library and sold used automotive books and advertisements in our flea market tent while library staff and volunteers helped well over a hundred visitors locate research material and provide over 2,000 photocopies! Needless to say we were tired by the end of the week. In case you were wondering, the visitor who traveled the longest distance had to be even more tired as they came see us all the way from Australia.
The library is tremendously grateful for the help that our library committee, friends, and volunteers provided. We would not be as successful without help so, publicly, we want to say THANK YOU!
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Oh Deer!
This past week the AACA Library had an unexpected visitor when a local deer crashed through the window and invaded the library! After knocking down some boxes and filing cabinets the deer escaped through the back door that we opened. Never a dull moment at the AACA Headquarters!
Stay connected. Join in the discussion on the AACA Forum here! |
| Members Attention | |
As a member newsletter we need to hear from YOU! Send us your stories  and photos from the past year so we may showcase your articles here on SPEEDSTER!
Email us at speedster@aaca.org |
| AACA Museum | |
 Hearses for Halloween
October 15-October 31
Your chance to see several hearses on display at one time including a wood bodied REO funeral hears and a Harley Davidson motorcycle hearse!
Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, October 29 - 12N - 3PM
Gather up your miniature ghosts and goblins and head over to the AACA Museum in Hershey for a bit of Halloween fun! All visitors 12 and under will be eligible to participate in the Museum's "Trunk or Treat" program included with their Museum admission. To make it more affordable, we're offering a $5.00 admission price for everyone on October 29th!
Autos & Ales
November 18 - 6-10 PM
Enjoy Micro Brew sampling - Amazing Cars - Door Prizes & Giveaways - 2 Live Bands - Cooking demonstrations - Beer Tasting Glass
For more information and a full list of exhibits and events visit www.AACAMuseum.org
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Speedy's Notes
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Introducing the AACA Credit Card!
Members can now apply to receive an AACA Visa Card!
- No annual fee.
- $50 donation by the bank when you first use your card.
- Ongoing contributions made when you continue using the card.
- Low introductory APR on purchases and no balance transfer fees for 6 months.
- Enhance Visa Platinum benefits, including 24/7 Emergency Customer Service.
- Earn point at hundreds of participating online retailers.
- Choose one of the four created cards or upload your own vehicle.
- Show off your very own car on the front of card.
Visit the website to apply and learn more about the AACA Credit Card.
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AACA Merchandise and Gifts
New items are on the way! We have lots of unique Merchandise and gift ideas available on our online catalog. Plenty of to choose from for the whole family and friends. 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 9-11 - AACA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA.
February 23-25, 2012 Boca Raton Councours in Boca Raton, FL. The sixth annual Boca Raton Concour s d' Elegance is honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Shelby Cobra and the 100th Anniversary of Aston Martin with a tremendous commemoration at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, FL. The three-day series of extravagant events benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.
For additional information on the Boca Raton Concours d' Elegance and to see a full schedule of events please visit www.bocaCDE.com. As the event evolves, the website will provide up-to-date important information - so check back daily. All events are open to the public with tickets sold separately. Tickets can be purchased for the Friday night duPont Registry Live! Hangar Party; the Saturday Gala dinner; the Sunday Concours Automobile and Motorcycle exhibit; and the Concours d' Gourmet Café. To purchase tickets, please call 954-537-1010 or visit www.bocaCDE.com.
March 15-17, 2012 AACA Winter Meet at Melbourne, FL hosted by Cape Canaveral Region.
April 19-21 AACA Southeastern Spring Meet at Charlotte, NC hosted by Hornets Nest Region.
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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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