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Welcome to SPEEDSTER!
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We have a new t-shirt design highlighting Original and HPOF vehicles. More new items too!
Visit the AACA Merchandise Store here.
In AACA National Events news....
The Eastern Spring Meet in Reading, PA results are in and can be viewed here. Congratulations to all the participants!
Cedar Rapids Central Spring Meet and
Grand National/Southeastern Fall Meet
Registrations are Now Open.
Follow each link above to view the online brochures.
Registration can be done online here.
NOTE: The deadline for the Grand National/SE Special Fall Meet in Shelbyville, TN has been extended to May 30, 2012.
The deadline for the AACA Central Spring Meet in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has been extended to postmark date of June 4, 2012.
Also the registration for the Founders Tour must be postmarked between April 16, 2012 and July 13, 2012.
CORRECTION: On the carrier sheet for the May/June issue of Antique Automobile the dates listed for the Hershey Fall Meet are incorrect. The Hershey Eastern Fall Meet is October 10-13, 2012.
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Around the Table with Joanna Cooper
We had another great round table in Reading, PA. If you attended the meet and missed the Membership Round Table you also missed some fun. We had a lot of laughs but most importantly some good conversation. Again a question came up during the meeting and immediately, national director Joe Vicini got the answer.
Your National directors gave a good description of their jobs. It was very interesting.
One of the topics was our 50 year membership pin. I need your help in locating these members. If you know anyone that is eligible please have them contact Sara Parme at the AACA Library. She will check our records and I will let our member know if he or she qualifies. Sara's email is sparme@aacalibrary.org
Once again the national free membership program was discussed. The program has been successful and we hope to continue it in the future. There were a lot of good ideas on what our different regions are doing to get new members. The I Got A Member program was discussed. Remember if you get the club a new member you get a pin for that year.
On the question of how many read the information from National: Speedster, Rummage Box, etc. It was surprising on how many raised their hands.
Our Round Table column was discussed, members were asked to get involved and let their directors know what they need or their concerns.
Our new Internet Award and Regions & Chapters Website Development & Support position on the board was brought to our members attention.
If you're coming to Shelbyville, TN, please make arrangements to attend your Membership Round Table and bring your questions about AACA.
If you have a fun button, wear it, We do have fun. Joanna
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Judges Help Needed!
The HPOF team is looking for a few qualified judges to join their ranks. Applicants should have a minimum of 25 credits and/or extensive restoration or original vehicle experience. This is a demanding responsibility with usually a large number of vehicles to evaluate.
Send response to Lars Anderson: Email Jlanders257@aol.com or call 414-378-2746 fax 262-567-4626. |
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Glidden Tour Progress
October 10-13, 2012
By Member Jamie Crandall
The "Great Texas Trail Drive" is coming together in a fashion that will make for an exciting week this October. The routes for each day have been finalized, the cooks are preparing the menus, the motels are filling up quickly, preparations are underway to have the fairgrounds ready and waiting, the band is practicing for the Bluebonnet Opry, and we are working on a few surprises.
You may recall, I have been hinting about a "cowgirl style" parking procedure throughout the week. Starting with registration, you will begin to notice girls on horseback helping with parking and directing folks where to go. The Glidden Wranglerettes consist of approximately a dozen cowgirls who will be introduced in the rodeo arena during opening night activities.
I would like to introduce two of the girls that are very special and will be a true asset to the tour. Cowgirls Kathy Hayes and Katy Peterson are identical twins. They were born horse crazy and have ridden since they were young girls.
Kathy lives in Alvin, TX and runs a small horse operation with her husband, Kelly. Kathy teaches riding lessons, trains young horses and barrel races with her 10 year old daughter, Lana. Kathy is a captain for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Horse Committee and she is the manager of the Runners and Gunners 4H Club in Brazoria County.
Katy Peterson lives on a remote ranch in Navasota, TX with her husband, Dirk and 11 year old son, Chet. Katy loves to ride her mare Jazzy on the ranch, go trail riding and barrel race. She also enjoys announcing barrel races and cheering for her friends. Her husband Dirk is a professional team roper, western artist and an actor.
The twins love all things equestrian. They embrace the opportunity to learn new horsemanship techniques, skills and sports. Kathy and Katy are honored to be Glidden Wranglerettes and represent the western culture and the sport of barrel racing. They are looking forward to meeting each of you during the "Great Texas Trail Drive".
Katy (on the right) is the head wranglerette and will direct all horse activities during the tour. She will be organizing the parking committee while getting horses and cowgirls in position for the next stop. She has a big job and I hope all of you will appreciate her efforts.
Pat and I are sure looking forward to your visit. Information and applications are available online at VMCCA.ORG
Remember ----- Bring your boots and Jeans and we'll provide the hat!
Tour Hosts: Registrar:
Pat and Jamie Crandall Bettye Ames
patandjamie@hughes.net bames@ktc.com
281-468-6175
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Penny the 1914 Speedster
By Larry B. Schuknecht
Penny is an illegitimate car. Born of parts from a wide range of Model T Ford vintages, she is my idea of the type of car a pre World War l shade tree mechanic would build for racing. Before aftermarket racing engine components became available, there were two recognized ways to increase a vehicle's speed. One way was decreasing weight and the other way was decreasing wind resistance. Many of the cars built to race with were constructed on a shoestring budget. These are the three parameters which dictated the design features of Penny.
The engine is stock with the exception of new aluminum rather than the original cast iron pistons. The crankshaft, flywheel and transmission drums were dynamically balanced. The entire chassis was overhauled. There is no exhaust system, just a short length of pipe to direct the gases to exit under the car. This gives the car a throaty report that draws attention but is not annoying. Being a wood worker by trade I built the body out of quarter sawn white oak and the sheet metal for the hood and seat surround was made from heavy sheet copper I had available. When it was finished the comparison of the sheet metal to a shiny new penny was the origin of her name. My goal was to make a car which appeared to have patina and age and yet be attractive and appealing.
What makes Penny special though is the effect she has on viewers. When my wife and I take her to a cruise night or car show we invite young people (of all ages who are still young at heart) to climb aboard her and get behind the wheel and honk the Ah-ooh-ga horn. To inform the public about this car's design we have a display plaque which shows four views of early Ford race cars with a little history of the subject.
While most attendees at such events wish to have their vehicles viewed from a distance, we invite people to get up close and personal with Penny. Often when a youngster gets their hands on the wood steering wheel their parents end up prying them off to move on to the next car. When we see the gleam in their eyes we can tell that they are far away imagining themselves flying down a gravel road with the wind in their faces. The heartfelt thank yous we get from both parents and youngsters shows us that Penny has worked her magic once again. That is her true legacy, planting the seed of interest for the Antique Car hobby in the minds of the young people. In this age of electronic gadgets and communication devices if that hobby is to persevere and grow we need to engage the young people. It is my hope that one of those youngsters who have seen and felt Penny will someday want to own her when my stewardship comes to an end.
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Member Contribution
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Driving Art
By Member Bridget Hagood
 I had been to Art Deco many times in the forty plus years I've lived in Miami, but this is my first time participating in the "PLAY". As a member of the Classic Thunderbird Club of South Florida and the AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) I decided to become more involved with my classic cars. It was only four years ago that my interest was peaked when I attended an auto auction (Dave Rupp) at the Ft. Lauderdale War Memorial. Frank and I bought my first car at this auction, a 1957 Thunderbird (Thor) convertible with the porthole windows and a 351 Windsor; I entered the world of Classics, a true love affair. Frank already owned a 1967 Plymouth Belvedere (Brutus), I purchased a 1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 (Roxy), and then we found our 1966 Dodge Charger (Earl) on a skiing trip to Colorado. We have a family of cars and are attending cars shows monthly (sometimes weekly).
That Saturday, as we traveled down I-95 in our 1967 Plymouth Belvedere the excitement began to rise from the pit of my stomach, the anticipation! Many people gave us the thumbs up sign on the road and when we got to the display area we were proud of our entry, Brutus. Much to my surprise, we were asked to take the Junior Orange Bowl Princess and Queen in our car for the parade, what fun! All day people had questions about our Plymouth; participation in these kinds of events reinforces the fact that these automobiles are "Art on Wheels"' what a privilege it is to be able to help restore a great part of American History. The time, expense and expertise given in the preservation of America's "Rolling Art" is well invested. Current perception establishes San Francisco's Cable Cars as the only Mobile National Monument, but I beg to differ, the cars of our past, preserved by dedicated individuals should be included in this category.
Then Sunday, Frank and I decided to bring our 1966 Dodge Charger (Earl) down to the car show, 1966 was the first year of the Charger. We love this car, and with the resurgence of the Charger in 2006, (a nineteen year break in the manufacture of this automobile), this car was the talk of the show. After Saturday, I expected Sunday to be quiet and simple; no way! The thumbs up, the honks, the attention, as we drove down I-95, a girl could get used to this. We arrived at Ocean Drive around 9:30am and were placed near sixth street, that was at the end of the show, or was it the beginning, perspective? Frank had made a sign explaining to people why we call our car "Earl". We had a lot of questions to answer and listening to Frank, I learned a lot. Then in the afternoon, Mr. Luis Fernandez of Garage TV USA asked me if he could record an interview of me narrating "Earl's" history with Frank and me. I have not been on TV in many years and I really did not like the idea, but even with my nerves raked I was able to compose myself and make some sort of sense of our story and hopefully do Earl justice.
What a lot of attention, yes, one could get used to being the center of the world, or at least of my world, "Driving Art".
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The Elegance at Hershey
Sponsored by Lincoln Motor Company
Cynthia & Edsel Ford II, Honorary Chairs Proceeds Benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) AACA Library & Research Center AACA Museum
The Grand Ascent
Sponsored by McCarthy Tire & Automotive Centers Friday June 8, 2012 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday June 9, 2012 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm A Revival of the Historic Hershey Hill Climb with 60 vintage race cars many pre-WWII, roaring up the challenging back road to The Hotel Hershey®. VSCCA Santioned. Open pits, special spectator areas, unique car displays, vendor midway, food & more! Tickets $10.00 per day. Ages 15 and under free. The Elegance
Sunday June 10, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Featuring more than 60 of the world's most beautiful, sought after, and rare collector cars arrayed through the formal gardens of The Hotel Hershey®. Food, beverages, entertainment and vendor displays make this a Concours d'Elegance garden party like no other! Tickets $25.00. Ages 15 and under free. Schedule of Events and Tickets available online now www.TheEleganceAtHershey.com |
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The Adventures of Tintin and his Citroen 2CV
 . While traveling the island in their 2CV6, they encountered angry native tribesmen but managed to get on their good side when they mistook Haddock for a god.
When it comes to automotive sales literature, some people have concluded that the decades before the 1960s produced the most interesting pieces of advertising. While much of the artwork had been hand-drawn, modern sales literature has heavily relied on photography. Consequently, a decade like the 1980s might be overlooked when, in fact, there are some unique pieces of literature from this period. One such example in the Library's collection is a 1988 comic book styled brochure for the Citroën 2CV, featuring the characters from The Adventures of Tintin.
Conceived by Belgian Georges Remi (alias Hergé) in 1929, Tintin was a young reporter with a grand sense of adventure. As time wore on, the French comic gained a global following, even after its official discontinuation in 1976. More recently, Steven Spielberg breathed new life into the character with the 3D animated The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn.
While Remi enjoyed cooking up new adventures for the bold reporter, his other passion was automobiles. A collector, his love of cars extended into the pages of Tintin, highlighting both American and European marques. With an attention for detail, Remi sketched recognizable likenesses of more than one hundred fifty different vehicles, including that of the Citroën 2CV.
In addition to creating artwork for his comics, Remi worked on advertisements for French automobile manufacturer Citroën as early as the 1950s. In 1978, Tintin appeared in an ad for the Citroën LN. In the decade following Remi's death in 1983, Citroën released four comic book themed sales catalogs featuring the adventures of Tintin and his 2CV6. Together, they would face such challenges as lunar exploration and confronting the Abominable Snowman. That the Citroën 2CV and Tintin were paired up seems only appropriate; two timeless classics associated with adventure that changed little stylistically over their lifespans.
In The Adventures of the 2CV and the Haunted Cave (The only Tintin comic in the Library's collection), Tintin was accompanied by Captain Haddock and his dog Snowy on a treasure hunt to a mysterious tropical island.
After this turnaround, the natives happily carried their car to a cave, supposedly where the treasure had been guarded by evil spirits. As it turned out, the ghost in question was in fact a smooth talking parrot. Unfortunately, a sudden cave-in forced Tintin and crew to leave the gold behind. Rather than get upset, they left their newfound native friends on a good note and came home with a parrot!
The comic managed to promote the 1988 2CV6, while still retaining the adventurous feel of the Tintin universe. Citroën's car was featured in almost every single panel, and actual photographs of the car were blended in with the artwork. At every possible opportunity, the characters praised the features of the car. When driving over rocky terrain, Snowy poked his head out of the window and exclaimed, "Thank God for its unique suspension!"
If interested in seeing this comic for yourself, why not stop by the Library for a visit? We also have a growing collection of reference books and sales literature focusing on Citroën vehicles. However, there are always gaps to fill, so we are continually on the lookout for pieces to add. While our collection has grown extensively over the years, we couldn't have done it without the help of the generous donations from folks like you!
Our eBay and AbeBooks Stores:
We are continually adding factory photographs to our eBay store. eBay store link here. Only a small sampling of photographs are in our eBay store, so be sure to check out the complete list of photographs we have online. Master list of photos here. In addition to eBay, all of our photographs can be purchased by email or phone.
We also have a small assortment of books and fantastic AACA memorabilia in our eBay Store, including an AACA Library Winross truck! In addition, we have several books for sale on abeBooks, including a number of rare pieces. If you're looking for the perfect gift for an antique auto enthusiast, we just might have something for you.
More info available on our website. Visit AACA Library or
contact our head librarian, Chris Ritter, critter@aaca.org or 717-534-2082. |
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As a member newsletter we need to hear from YOU! 
Send us your stories and photos about your vehicles and adventures so we may showcase your articles here on SPEEDSTER!
Email us at speedster@aaca.org
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Trivia
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 1. Early on, a few automobiles had more than two headlights, but the practice was discontinued until the 1950s. Since then, four headlights have been employed by a large number of models. What was the first car to employ "Quadralights" in the 1950s, and in what year?
2. In 1960, three American auto companies offered compact models which broke a five-year trend toward bigger cars. What were these models?
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Thank You
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A special thank you to John (Jack) M. Bruderman, Jr. for your help with the editing!
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Dusty Jewels: Off-road Motorcycles of the 1970s
April 3 - October 25, 2012
The 1970s were the "high water mark" of interest in motorcycling in the United States, and a unique variety of manufacturers world-wide supplied America with motorcycles. Prior to the decline in motorcycle sales in the 1980s and 1990s, many diverse factories produced models that were both functionally cutting-edge and aesthetically very different from one another.
"Dusty Jewels" highlights the off-road aspect of the explosive 1970s motorcycle boom in America.
Among the many exquisite machines on display will be:
- BSA
- Rickman
- Maico (Germany)
- Ossa
- Montesa
- Bultaco (Spain)
- Puch (Austria)
- Harley-Davidson
- Yankee (USA)
- CZ (Czechoslovakia)
- Husqvarna
- Monarch (Sweden)
The exhibit will feature some of the most beautiful off-road motorcycles ever made, and will also take note of major transformative events of the 1970s which continue to affect us.
For a full listing of exhibits and events visit www.AACAMuseum.org
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Trivia Answers
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1. Early on, a few automobiles had more than two headlights, but the practice was discontinued until the 1950s. Since then, four headlights have been employed by a large number of models. What was the first car to employ "Quadralights" in the 1950s, and in what year? The 1957 Lincoln. Actually, the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz had quadralights that year as well, but it was not a regular production car. (Only 3,900 units of this deluxe model were sold). The 1957 Chrysler Imperial featured four lights as an option.
2. In 1960, three American auto companies offered compact models which broke a five-year trend toward bigger cars. What were these models? The Chevrolet Corvair, Plymouth Valiant, and Ford Falcon.
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Speedy's Notes
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New Website Features
We recently updated the website! Same url www.aaca.org but New and Improved features including now being able to view a past issue of Antique Automobile online ! Enjoy!
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 Official Custom Car Signs
The only approved AACA Car show sign! Promote AACA while letting everyone know more about your car.
You fill in the blank portion of the sign (as seen below in the center photo). Sign can be staked in the grass or put your fire extinguisher on the lip. Size is approx. 16.5 high by 12 wide.
*Intended to be used for AACA National Meets.
To order, send your text exactly how you want it to appear on the sign in a Word document to abruno@aaca.org or for information call Adriana Bruno at AACA headquarters 717-534-1910
Cost is $25.00 plus shipping.
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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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Judges Newsletter
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| Calendar Spotlight! | |
August 1-5, 2012 AACA Central Division Tour hosted by the Nebraska Region.
August 13-17, 2012 Founders Tour
August 27-31, 2012 Reliability Tour
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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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