August 2015 - Volume 81
In This Issue...
Restoration Students Do Wheel Nice Work
AACA Automotive Technology Scholarship
Regions and Chapters Insurance Information
Remembering Our Good Friend Jim Raines
Historic Oldsmobile Autocrat "Yellow Peril"
TORQTOBERFEST
Wait! There is Life After Hershey!
AUTO ART
This, That & the Other
Join Our Mailing List!
Quick Links
2016 AACA Membership Renewal Reminder
By Stacy Zimmerman

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is almost over. Beach vacations are wrapping up, the kids are headed back to school and football is back on TV. I've personally seen Halloween costumes at the local Costco, fall decorations at Target and pumpkin everything showing up at the grocery store.
 
As we turn the corner and head into the fall season, we here at AACA Headquarters start thinking about membership renewals. AACA membership runs for a calendar year - January 1 through December 31. From about mid-September through the end of the year, the office is crazy with membership renewal phone calls and mail. Even though it's our busiest time of the year, making sure we get our 60,000 members renewed remains our top priority.
 
Look for your first opportunity to renew your membership with your September/October issue of Antique Automobile magazine. A renewal form will be included with this issue of the magazine. Simply fill out the form and send it back to the office with a check or credit card information. 
 
If you're going to be at Hershey, you can also stop by the AACA trailer or tent and renew your membership in person with us.
 
We look forward to seeing or hearing from all of you very soon!

IMPORTANT!!! 2016 AACA National Board of Directors Election
 
In the September/October edition of Antique Automobile is a postpaid ballot for the 2016 Board of Directors election. It is your ONLY ballot and must be filled out according to the instructions or it will not be counted. 
 
Please read the biographies of all the candidates listed in the magazine and vote for the 7 of your choice. Our candidates this year come from widely different backgrounds, so please give serious consideration to those who match your ideas of what is important to the future of the club. All ballots must have 7 names selected or they will be considered "not valid" and will not be counted. 

Your ballot must be postmarked by November 15, 2015.

Restoration Students Do Wheel Nice Work on Vintage Rides
By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press (article pulled from the Daily Local News)

Eugene Toner stomped on the foot-operated ignition. The engine sputtered and coughed, but wouldn't catch. Uh oh. Here at The Elegance, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of antique automobiles, the exquisitely restored town cars, coupes and convertibles don't just sit pretty. They're expected to run.
 
Toner's instructor lifted the hood to adjust the choke linkage. A few tense moments later, the 1916 Scripps-Booth Model D roared to life, allowing Toner, a 24-year-old auto restoration student from Quakertown, to pull out of his spot and begin a triumphant circuit around the show grounds.
 
You have to expect some car trouble when your ride is a one-of-a-kind classic like the Scripps, which, after all, hadn't been driven since 1959 - until students at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport took it out of mothballs this spring and got it back on the road.
 
Classic cars are worked on at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. When Penn College of Technology revved up its vintage vehicle restoration major in 2012, it became one of just a handful of degree programs around the country teaching teens and 20-somethings how to help refurbish and maintain North America's fleet 
of more than 10 million classic cars. 
(©Ralph Wilson, Associated Press)
"I can't say enough about our students' passion," said restoration instructor Roy Klinger.
 
Passion is what the hobby desperately needs from young people right now.
 
When Penn College revved up its vintage vehicle restoration major in 2012, it became one of just a handful of degree programs around the country teaching young people how to help refurbish and maintain North America's fleet of more than 10 million classic cars.
 
"We have a huge void," said Earl Mowrey, who heads youth development at the Antique Automobile Club of America. "There's been a generation or a generation and a half of missed opportunity."
 
Mowrey and others worry that vital skills like 
metal shaping and upholstering might be lost unless young people with a penchant for old cars are enticed into the field. The multibillion-dollar industry recognizes the problem of its aging workforce and has been throwing money at training programs and scholarships.
 
The efforts are beginning to pay off. The first graduating class at Penn College had eight students; 23 are on track to complete the program next year. McPherson College in Kansas, whose much larger program has been around for nearly 40 years and is the only school that offers a bachelor's degree in restoration, also reports increased student interest.
 
With demand high, graduates usually have a job or paid internship waiting for them at a shop, museum or private collection.
 
"There are jobs everywhere, because people are retiring," said Diane Fitzgerald, national director of the Hagerty Education Program at America's Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington, which has provided $2.7 million in training and scholarship money since 2005.
 
As a high school student in South Williamsport, in north-central Pennsylvania, Jay Rhoads wanted to work on classic cars for a living. But his guidance counselor told him to consider auto restoration as a hobby, not a career.
 
Rhoads took her advice. He joined the National Guard and served in Afghanistan, then got a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. But he realized he didn't want a career in law enforcement.
 
The cars were calling.
 
Jay Rhoads, left, and Patrick Stephens inspect 
recent work on a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. (©Ralph Wilson, Associated Press)
So Rhoads enrolled at Penn College, where, this spring, he found himself under the hood of a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 with a growling, 450-horsepower engine. A classic muscle car.
 
"Just sitting behind the wheel and starting it up is enough to make your heart race," said Rhoads, 27. The prospect of a good job also quickens his pulse: "It's a hot, growing industry right now."
 
Across the shop sat the century-old Scripps-Booth. The black town car was built to spec for Eleanora Sears, a tennis star and descendant of Thomas Jefferson, for the princely sum of $17,500 - 40 times the cost of a Ford Model T and more than $380,000 in today's dollars.
 
The Scripps' unusual pedigree posed a challenge. Coming from a museum, it was already preserved. But "there was no manual, no book, no resource that we could lean on to make this car run," said instructor Shaun Hack.
 
So the budding technicians stuck to the basics: fuel, air, compression, spark. They replaced worn wiring, tinkered with the carburetor, made new gaskets. Finally, on the last day of class, they got the engine to fire for the first time in more than 50 years. Jay Leno, a noted classic car collector, came calling and took it for a spin.
 
Weeks later, the newly road-worthy Scripps took its place at The Elegance, where 74 of the world's finest automobiles - from the 1964 Aston Martin driven by James Bond in "Goldfinger" to a mammoth 1949 Daimler DE36 drophead coupe that won Best in Show - went on display and drew throngs of auto enthusiasts.
 
Donned in period garb, students chatted with show-goers who stopped to admire the Scripps, take pictures and ask questions. When it came time for the awards ceremony (the Scripps got a participation award), the show's announcer name-checked Penn College as he talked up the students' work.
 
"It's nice to see somebody under 100 that likes (vintage) cars," he quipped.
 
Apply Now for the AACA Automotive Technology Scholarship

Formerly known as AACA Student Scholarship, this award is granted by the AACA National Board of Directors to encourage adults to further their education and stimulate interest in AACA and automotive history. One or more awards may be presented each year. 

Eligibility: Applicant must be:
A. Student must be currently enrolled in a recognized accredited institution
of higher learning leading to completion of a program in automotive technology and/ or restoration and has shown an active interest in the hobby of antique vehicles
B. Recipient may only receive any AACA scholarship once
C. Recipient must be an AACA member (student or regular) for the year in which the award is given,
or the child or grandchild of a current AACA member
 
Application: The application must include the following:
A. Completed application
B. Nomination letter from a faculty member from the school they are attending. The following are
recommendations of what letter should include:
  1. The letter should be descriptive in nature. Describe and give examples of the student's interest, accomplishments and achievements relating to his/her interest in ownership and preservation of antique vehicles and/or interest in other aspects of the antique automobile hobby. Please describe the student in clear and concise terms.
  2. Discuss the student's academic performance in your class and overall achievement in school. Describe their personal characteristics and leadership qualities. Devote a few appropriate comments to the student's achievement outside of school. Information may be cited from other teachers, peers and other significant sources about the student.
  3. Why do you feel this student is deserving of this award?
  4. College/school level (sophomore, 2nd year, etc.)
  5. Name, address, phone number and email address of faculty member.
C. Official high school/college transcripts.
D. Student profile or resume. The following are recommendations for what should be included:
  1. Career objective
  2. Involvement in community activities
  3. Academic area of greatest strength
  4. Honors received
  5. Outstanding projects or papers
  6. Special skills, talents, hobbies and other interests
  7. Extracurricular activities
  8. Work experience
  9. Personal experience 
Nomination:
Nominations for the award will be accepted from any faculty member from the school or university of attendance. Nomination forms may be obtained from AACA National Headquarters, P.O. Box 417, Hershey, PA 17033 (717-534-1910) or from the AACA Chairman of Youth Development Programs Earl Mowrey, 423 N Montour St, Montoursville, PA 17754 (jagspeed120@comcast.net). You can also click here to download the application from the AACA website.

Selection: Selection will be made by the AACA Scholarship Committee.
 
Announcement of Award:
This award shall be presented in conjunction with the AACA National Awards at the AACA Annual Meeting. Deadline for nominations is December 1st of the year preceding the AACA Annual Meeting in February.
 
Regions and Chapters Insurance Information
 
All region and chapters of Antique Automobile Club of America are provided insurance: Commercial General Liability Insurance, Non-owned automobile liability and Directors and Officers Liability Insurance.
 
General Liability Insurance: Regions/Chapters (clubs) are covered for any occurrence on property rented, leased or used by the club for activities of the club. Activities include, but are not limited to meetings, dances, tours, picnics, flea markets, banquets, shows, parades, etc. Click here for more information. Download an insurance application by clicking here. Just a reminder your insurance application should be submitted to the National AACA Headquarters for approval at least ONE MONTH prior to your event.   
 
Directors & Officers Liability Insurance: Protection for suits alleging "wrongful acts" on the part of directors, officers or board members. Coverage includes the expense of attorney's fees. Click here for more information.

Remembering Our Good Friend Jim Raines
By Steve Moskowitz, AACA Executive Director, aaca1@aaca.org

Obituary from The Charlotte Observer: Mr. Raines, 70, passed away on August 14, 2015. He was born on July 2, 1945 in Wilmington, NC, a son of the late Lee Roy and Mildred Dominey Raines. Jim grew up in Charlotte where he attended Myers Park High School. After a few years attending what is now the University of North Carolina Charlotte, Jim joined the Air National Guard. For many years, Jim was co-owner of Brown and Glen Maintenance Company. After retiring, Jim and his wife, Sharon, settled in Davidson, NC. They also maintained a mountain retreat in Sparta, NC. Jim was actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America for many years and has always been involved in the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA). During his years in the AACA, Jim was National President and was proud to serve as a National Director and National Judge. Jim is survived by Sharon Raines, his wife of 33 years; his daughter Courtney Raines, and son Brannon Raines, and his wife LeeAnn Raines; granddaughters, Berit Raines and Andersen Raines; his sister Barbara Sanders, and numerous cousins. 

Memorial contributions may be made to: AACA Museum, 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, AACA Library, 501 W. Governor Road, Hershey, PA 17033, or Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church, 2929 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209.
 
More needs to be said about our good friend Jim Raines. Those that knew him will smile and those that did not will realize they missed getting to know a truly great guy. Jim invariably had a smile on his face and he was always quick to ask you how things were going. Are you alright? Is everything okay? He was quick to laugh and quick to offer his advice or opinion. Jim was a very easy going guy and brought a sense of calm to things when they were a bit out of control. His nature allowed him to see all sides of a problem. He was just a great guy.
 
I will forever picture Jim without socks (he rarely had them on) and of course a Jack Daniels passed his lips a time or two. Jim's Hornets Nest Region straw hat had seen a few wars or two and I enjoyed the banter with him about the "goofy concours hat." His life deserves to be celebrated because it was a full one with great accomplishments, lots of fun, great and close friends, a loving family and my guess is very few regrets. Jim cannot be replaced, but I am positive that when each one of us thinks of him we cannot repress a smile. Our deepest condolences to Sharon and the family.  
Many thanks to Jerry Clemmons, Editor of Members' Parade 
(Hornets Nest Region AACA) for all of the photos.
 
What's the Formula for Hosting the Largest Antique Car Show in the World?
9,000 Flea Market Spots + 1,000 Car Corral Spaces + 1,200 Show Cars 
+ 250,000 Visitors = 
2015 Hershey Fall Meet

 

Eastern Fall Meet

October 7-10, 2015

Hershey, PA

Click here for brochure

 

The Hershey Region AACA invites you to make the pilgrimage to antique car Mecca this October. Come join the over 250,000 visitors who come each year to experience Hershey. Meet Week in Hershey has become the largest true antique car show in the world and includes a flea market with over 9,000 vendor spaces, a car corral with about 1,000 antique cars for sale and culminates in a great car show with 1,200 vintage cars on display.

 

If you registered for the flea market or car corral, you can expect to see your packet with your windshield stickers and instructions sometime the first week of September.

 

If you registered to show your car on Saturday, you will need to pick up your packet on the chocolate field at the FOLDER DISTRIBUTION tent located next to the Hershey Region main tent. Packets will also be available for pick up on Saturday morning at the show vehicle entrance behind the Giant Center.

 

Judges' registration for the Hershey Meet is open online here. The judges' registration deadline is September 18.

 

If you have questions, please send an email to fallmeet@hersheyaaca.org. If you have questions regarding the car show, please send an email to hersheycarreg@gmail.com

 

AACA Library to Host 2nd Yard Sale During Meet Week in Hershey

 

 

Historic Oldsmobile Autocrat "Yellow Peril" 
Races to 
RM Sotheby's Hershey Stage
By Meghan McGrail (mmcgrail@rmsothebys.comand 
Amy Christie (achristie@rmsothebys.com), RM Sotheby's

RM Sotheby's, the world's largest collector car auction house for investment quality automobiles, returns to Hershey, Pennsylvania, October 8 - 9 for its ninth annual sale at the historic Hershey Lodge. As a feature attraction of the internationally attended 
AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet, RM's 2015 sale builds on the company's strongest Hershey performance to date in 2014, presenting an outstanding roster of more than 100 automobiles and select memorabilia.
 
The sale has a strong track record for offering exceptional Brass and Classic Era motor cars, and the 2015 catalogue will be no exception. Leading early highlights and perfectly suited to the AACA hobby weekend is the historic 1911 Oldsmobile Autocrat "Yellow Peril," chassis no. 65877.
A massive and powerful Brass Era racing machine, and certainly a status symbol of the time, "Yellow Peril" was actively campaigned by its original owner, the wealthy and eccentric John Henry Greenway Albert of Baltimore. With racing in mind, Albert replaced the Autocrat's tourabout body with aluminum coachwork of his own design, and installed a rudimentary fuel injection system that he developed with the family chauffeur and mechanic. He removed the car's fenders and headlights for competition, later replacing them as he reinstated the Oldsmobile for sporting road use. Largely undefeated, "Yellow Peril" successfully raced on many dirt and board tracks in period, remaining in Albert's ownership until his untimely passing in 1968. It has since been an active and popular participant on the HCCA and VMCCA tour circuit, while remaining one of the few Brass Era racing cars to retain original period-built bodywork and original mechanical components. Pure, functional, and imposing, "Yellow Peril" is simply one of the most evocative survivors of a bygone era and expected to command strong interest at this year's Hershey sale (Est. $700,000 - $850,000).
 
1911 Oldsmobile Autocrat "Yellow Peril" (Darin Schnabel © 2015 Courtesy RM Sotheby's)
"Yellow Peril is an extraordinary machine, made all the more remarkable by the recent confirmation of its early history and original condition by our in-house research team," says Gord Duff, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby's. "At RM, we pride ourselves on the depth of research we undertake to authenticate and establish each car's particular noteworthiness - a process that, within the automotive auction business, is entirely unique to our organization. In this case, our research team uncovered the documentation necessary to confidently tell the Autocrat's story. We're thrilled to present a car with such a fascinating history as the "Yellow Peril" in Hershey and look forward to welcoming collectors to Pennsylvania for what is always a great celebration of the hobby and its camaraderie."
 
Reflecting the diversity of this year's lineup, additional early entries include:
 
  • a 1915 Cretors Model C Popcorn Wagon, chassis no. 7539, formerly of Harrah's Automobile Collection and offered with exhaustive documentation, including popcorn recipes (Est. $250,000 - $325,000, offered without reserve);
  • a highly attractive 1924 Marmon Model 34C Two-Passenger Speedster, chassis no. B2-5001, the finest example of a pioneering American sports car, boasting a nut and bolt restoration to concours standards (Est. $125,000 - $175,000);
  • a charmingly patinaed 1931 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Sedan, chassis no. DV-42-1383, one of the best original and unrestored examples in existence, owned by the Pettit family for six decades (Est. $175,000 - $225,000); and,
  • an award-winning 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, chassis no. 58E023213, the finest authentically restored example available today (Est. $200,000 - $275,000, offered without reserve).
For further information on RM Sotheby's Hershey sale, to view a frequently updated list of entries, or for information on limited consignment opportunities, please visit www.rmsothebys.com or call +1 519 352 4575.

NEW EVENT DURING HERSHEY MEET WEEK! 

 

  
Wait! There is Life After Hershey!
By Fred Duplechin, Meet Chair, centralfall2015@gmail.com
 
Central Fall Meet
November 5-7, 2015
Houma, LA
Registration Deadline Extended: October 17
Click here for brochure 

Everything is falling into place for the AACA Central Division Fall Meet in Houma, Louisiana, on November 5, 6 & 7. This will be Louisiana's first national meet since 1977. From welcoming night to the closing meal, everything will have a warm, friendly, Cajun flair with lively music and world-renowned food.
 
The Louisiana State Fair Exhibit Museum has agreed to display 
a 1921 Bour-Davis automobile, the only automobile ever manufactured in Louisiana. No other Bour-Davis automobiles are known to exist. It will be displayed in the lobby of the Host Site, the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. There are two other major events in Houma on the schedule weekend, so make your hotel reservations now! 
 
Great food, beautiful cars, great food, Cajun music, great food, wonderful people, great food...  Well, you get the idea! Y'all come on down.
 
Click here for our new flyer.
For more information, visit www.aaca-centralfallmeet15.org.
 



Member Submitted Story
 
AUTO ART: History Upon History
By Robert Luczun, Clifton, NJ, robertluczun@yahoo.com

As a long-time AACA member and someone who wholeheartedly believes in the Club's goal of "preservation and enjoyment of automotive history of all types," I became alarmed when I discovered a disturbing trend in our hobby. When our members were restoring their antique autos to show condition, the rusted and bent parts were of no use to them anymore so they were scrapped. I also found this to be true with the many Hot Rods being built. To me, it was a piece of automotive history lost each time! 
 
It became my resolve to save as many of these pieces as possible. From hoods to fenders, radiator shells, doors, bumpers, dashboards and even rusted hood ornaments, I have found a way to "save" them all. I restore and paint themes of automotive history upon them, educating onlookers and giving them new life.
 
My auto art is one-of-a-kind and has been exhibited at the AACA Museum, Newark Museum, New York International Auto Show and Concours d'Elegance events. At these events, I often receive a fee to exhibit and also gather donations - ALL of which are donated to the USO, Wounded Warriors and military hospitals. What was once considered junk and scraps by some is now giving back to current active troops and veterans.
 
If you would like to donate your "junk" to this project of mine and help me save our automotive history one piece at a time, please feel free to email me at robertluczun@yahoo.com

Trivia Question
 
This advanced-design 70's sports car was helped into production by seed money given by Allstate Insurance, which was seeking the development of a sporty, easily repairable, yet exceptionally safe vehicle.
 
or scroll all the way to the end of the 
Speedster 
to find the answer.

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2015 AACA 1/2 Year Memberships for New Members 

Available Through October 15


Do you have a friend that has been thinking about joining AACA? Regions & Chapters, are you trying to recruit new members for your club? This is an excellent time to encourage new people to sign up for membership.

 

Through October 15th, AACA National Headquarters will process any new 2015 membership application as a ½ year membership. The ½ year membership includes the months June through December at a cost of only $18.00 ($23 for non-U.S. members).

 

The ½ year membership gives new members an opportunity to get a taste of AACA without paying the full year membership fee. Anyone that includes the yearly payment of $35.00 ($45 for non-U.S. members) with their new application will be refunded $17.00 ($22 for non-U.S. members). 

 

½ year members are entitled to the following benefits:

 

  • Members receive three bi-monthly issues of ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE magazine: July/August, Sept/Oct & Nov/Dec.
  • Members are eligible to join an AACA region and/or chapter.
  • Members can exhibit vehicles & compete for national prizes & annual awards.
  • Members receive unlimited free admission to the AACA Museum.
  • Members receive limited free research by the AACA Library & Research Center staff.

The ½ year membership is for first time new members only. It doesn't apply to current members that are late in paying their yearly dues or members that have left their membership lapse for a year or more and wish to reinstate their membership.

 

If you have any questions regarding the ½ year membership program, feel free to contact Karen White at AACA Headquarters at 717-534-1910 or kwhite@aaca.org.

 

Click here to download an AACA membership application.

 

From the AACA Library & Research Center

This, That & the Other: The Flat Files
By Matthew Hocker

The AACA Library is well-known for its collection of sales literature, manuals and books pertaining to all manner of motor vehicles. But what happens to the items that don't pertain to a specific car or truck? Where do they go? The short answer is... 
to the flat files! Our flat file collection consists of over 3,500 different files and covers a broad range of topics, from parts and coachbuilders to events and toys. There is even a file on automotive themed sheet music.
 
Thanks to our Catalog Librarian, Mike Reilly, the flat files have been completely revamped! To make searching easier, he renamed some files and rearranged everything into broader categories. An example of this is the newly created vehicles category, with sub categories for bicycles, carriages, tractors, etc. In the past, everything was in alphabetical order, but bicycles were in one area while tractors were somewhere completely different.
 
If you are interested in seeing what other subjects can be found in the flat files be sure to check out our website. For the first time ever, these topics are listed online via our website. Click here to take a look and, if you see anything that strikes your fancy, feel free to stop by or give us a call. You never know what you might find!

 
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 Interested in doing research with the AACA Library?
More information is available on our website. Visit AACA Library or contact
our head librarian, Chris Ritter, at 
critter@aaca.org or 717-534-2082.
  
News From the AACA Museum

A Tour of Cuba: the People, the Culture & the Cars
September 3 (Open Late Until 9 p.m.)

The AACA Museum's September Late Night First Thursday program at 6:30 p.m. on September 3rd will be all about Cuba. Be transported to another land with tales of AACA Museum Cuba trips past and future! Presenter Toni Rothman will share her experiences gained from the spring Cuba trip and what to expect on the next trip in the fall. Learn about the sights, sounds, and vehicles of Cuba!
 
 
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Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Tribute Car
Exhibit extended through October 30th!
Fortunately, we're not coming back from the future just yet!  The "Back to the Future" tribute car exhibit at the Museum has been extended until October 30th. So you're not 'outa time' if you haven't seen it!

Special Note:  The car will be off view September 12 & 13 for an offsite appearance.

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The AACA Museum has been named Readers' Choice winner for Best Museum by the readers of Harrisburg Magazine. 
We're honored to have received this award again in 2015 and thank the many readers and visitors who voted for us. The AACA Museum is committed to providing interesting and entertaining exhibits on a wide variety of automotive related topics.    
 
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Plus check out these upcoming events:
September 12 - Corvair Day
September 20 - PAWS Fast and Furriest Car Show
September 27 - Matchbox Toy Car Show
October 3 - GM Longroof Forum Wagonfest
October 23-25 - Tesla Test Drives
October 24 - Trunk or Treat 
November 6 - Autos & Ales
December 6 - The Polar Express Pajama Party

Visit the Museum's website at www.AACAMuseum.org for all the details! 

REMINDER: The AACA Museum is open late, the first Thursday of each month until 9:00 p.m.
 
New Items in the AACA Library's eBay Store!
  
Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite motor head? The AACA Library's eBay store offers a wide variety to choose from: over 2,000 reproduction factory photographs of historic cars, books and sales literature. Materials sold are duplicate items, and every purchase supports the library!  
 
We will also be holding our monthly eBay auction, with over 40 unique listings! The auction will end on Sunday, August 30th at 7:30 PM EST.

To view our available items, be sure to click the links below! 

* Manuals:
- And more!
     
      * Books:
                  - Delahaye Styling & Design by Richard Adatto &
                  - Curves of Steel (2006)
                  - Colani: Fifty Years of Designing the Future by
                  - And more!          
 
      * Sales Literature:
                  - 1970s Fiat
                  - 1950s - 1980s European Press Photographs

*Reproduction Factory Photos:
 
*Books:
- And much more!
 
 

Check back often, as we will continue to add 
new items throughout the year!
 
For more information, contact our Library Assistant,
Matthew Hocker at mhocker@aacalibrary.org or 717-534-2082. 
 

Only 6 Short Weeks Until the Drawing!!


ONLY 2,000 TOTAL TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!!

 

For only $50, you can purchase a raffle ticket to win this dream car or the cash equivalent. The drawing will be held October 10th at the AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet in Hershey, PA. (Winner need not be present.) Proceeds from the raffle benefit the AACA, AACA Library & Research Center and AACA Museum. 

HURRY!! You only have 6 weeks until the drawing!!

 

Click here for a ticket order form.

 

Thank you for supporting the AACA Family and GOOD LUCK!!

Not legal in Alabama, Hawaii, Kansas, South Carolina and Utah.

May not be legal in additional states, including Michigan.

 

The Entire AACA Family is on Facebook!

 

The entire AACA Family is on Facebook. Make sure to like all of our pages to stay up-to-date on everything going on with the Club, Library and Museum. Did you know that AACA also has a Facebook Group you can join to discuss cars and hobby hot topics? Request to join the group by clicking here.


 

Click the logos below to go to our Facebook pages.

 


 


AACA Calendar Spotlight
Desk Calendar


 

 

August 30 - September 4, 2015

Revival AAA Glidden Tour - Oklahoma City, OK

Visit website


September 14-18, 2015

Founders Tour - Northeast Ohio

Click here for brochure & registration form

 

October 7-10, 2015

Eastern Fall Meet - Hershey, PA

Click here for brochure

 

November 5-7, 2015

Central Fall Meet - Houma, LA

Click here for brochure

Click here to watch a special promotional video!

 
 

  
Visit the calendar on our website for a complete listing of AACA national events and much more!
 

Who Do You Contact at AACA Headquarters for What?


Have you ever wondered who to contact for what when you call or email AACA Headquarters? Here is a list of the current staff and their responsibilities. By clicking on someone's name below, you can email them directly.

 

Executive Director

Steve Moskowitz

 

Membership & Merchandise

Karen White

 

Regions & Judging

Lynn Gawel

 

Accounting, IT & Website

Pat Buckley

 

Advertising & Public Relations

Speedster Editor

Stacy Zimmerman


Office Administration

Ann Kulp

Kathy Skiles

 

Antique Automobile Magazine Editor

West Peterson

 

Library, Research & Cataloging

Chris Ritter

Matthew Hocker

Michael Reilly


 

Naturally, many of the staff have the capability of answering questions in each other's area as we try to cross train as much as possible. Please don't hesitate to contact us anytime for assistance.

 

    
Allstate provided $500,000 to John Z. DeLorean to build 
the DeLorean Safety Vehicle, a prototype from which 
the Delorean was developed.
  

 
Source: Automotive Milestones: Trivia of a Most Unique Machine

 
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.