Top 5 Reasons to Attend the AACA Eastern Fall Meet at Hershey:
1. It's the largest true antique car show in the world!
2. Free admission to spectators! (Parking fee charged by property owner.)
3. Vintage race car demonstration!
4. Over 9,000 flea market spaces!
5. The largest collection of antique cars for sale in one location!
Don't Miss Highlights at Hershey 2014
Grand Opening of the Cammack Tucker Exhibit at the AACA Museum
Wednesday, October 8The Cammack Tucker Exhibit will showcase the world's largest collection of Tucker automobiles, engines and memorabilia. During the Night at the Museum event, presented by RM Auctions, plenty of great food and beverages will be scattered throughout all levels of the AACA Museum, plus live entertainment, silent auction, automotive artist gallery & grand opening of the Tucker Exhibit! Proceeds from this grand event benefit the AACA, AACA Library & Research Center and AACA Museum. For more information and tickets, visit
www.NightAtTheMuseum.org. The Tucker Exhibit will open to the general public on October 9.
RM Hershey Collector Car Auction (October 9 & 10)
A feature attraction of the AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet, RM Auctions' two-day Hershey sale returns to the Hershey Lodge, October 9-10, featuring more than 160 automobiles, a pair of boats and select memorabilia. This year's auction is headlined by two private collections: The Cars of John Moir, featuring the unique A-to-Z Collection, and the Jeffrey Day Collection.
Last year's event realized an impressive $9.6 million in sales, with bidders representing 17 countries from around the world. For full event information or to register to bid, please visit
www.rmauctions.com or call toll free 1-800-211-4371. The complete digital catalogue is available online here:
http://www.rmauctions.com/digitalcatalogs/2014/HF14/.
Vintage Race Car Conditioning Run (Friday, October 10)
The Race Car Conditioning Run is part of the ritual that is Hershey Meet Week. This year, there are 33 race cars registered for this unique event including oval track, sports cars, dragsters, Indy cars and motorcycles.
"All of the cars in the event are historically correct and certified authentic race cars, and they are amazing to witness," shared this year's Conditioning Run announcer Fred Sherk. "Even the executive director of the AACA is getting into the act this year with his 1941 Olds Special!"
"There is a 75 year history of race cars driving around the Hershey Stadium, starting with the midget car races during the depression. Today, Hershey is one of the only places where spectators still get to see these cars in action," explained David Kisthardt, Hershey Region Race Car Chairman for the Meet. "Do not miss one of this year's most significant registered race cars - a 1914 Mercedes!"
AACA Museum has extended hours for Meet Week!
During meet week, the
AACA Museum will be open late until 9PM on Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10. Sandwiches will be available for purchase in our lower level gallery - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. T
he GRAND OPENING of the Tucker Gallery is Wednesday, October 8th - get your ticket now! Details on the GRAND OPENING are in the Night at the Museum section below.For more information about Meet Week please visit the
AACA Hershey Region website or contact the Hershey Region by phone at 717-566-7720.
>>Hershey Region AACA Fall Meet Press Release RM Hershey auction - October 9 & 10
held at Hershey Lodge
American Classics Set to Shine at RM's Annual Hershey Sale
RM Auctions returns to the Hershey Lodge, October 9 - 10, for its highly anticipated eighth annual Hershey sale. A popular fixture on the global collector car calendar, the auction is a featured attraction of the AACA Eastern Division Fall meet, and is set to lift the gavel on an impressive roster of more than 160 automobiles, two boats and select memorabilia.
In addition to the presentation of two prominent private collections, the sale offers a number of standout American Classics, including a 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron. One of just 17 remaining examples, of which a handful have been restored, the Imperial represents Chrysler's ultimate aesthetic statement of the Classic Era. Displayed at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2004 following a highly detailed restoration, the recently serviced Chrysler is a stunning, wonderful driving example of these rare coachbuilt automobiles.
Complete details on the Chrysler and all lots in the sale are available in the official digital catalog:
http://www.rmauctions.com/digitalcatalogs/2014/HF14/. Register to bid today at
www.rmauctions.com or speak with an RM specialist toll free at 1 800 211 4371 (+1 519 352 4575 outside North America).
Looking for a new restaurant during Meet Week?
The
Mill in Hershey has just opened -- be sure to check it out while you're in town!
