AACA Speedster - April 2025

Click here for more information and instructions.

Click here if you would like registration information mailed to you (please specify Eastern Spring Nationals)

The WV Whitewater Region would like to welcome you back to Beckley! It’s been a few years, but we are ready and waiting to host our fellow AACA members again for a National show. Besides the Saturday car show, which is being held in Uptown Beckley, we have so many great activities planned for you. You will definitely want to join us early so you can experience everything that our fantastic town has to offer!

Event highlights include New River Gorge Bridge Tour, Golf at Historic Black Knight, Beckley Art Group Tour, Welcome Reception at Tamarack, Hawks Nest State Park, Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, membership roundtable, Judging School, Archie’s Cruisers “Cruise-in” at Leisure Lanes, Music on Main in Uptown Beckley, Judges Breakfast, Judges’ CJE, owners briefing, Eastern Spring Nationals car show, and Awards Banquet.

Host Hotel:

Fairfield Inn & Suites, 248 Harper Park Drive, Beckley, WV 25801

*Temporary reservation number: 304-923-6069

Hotel number after opening: 681-222-1153

Questions?

Registration Chairman: Sam Longanacre, selonganacre@hotmail.com, 304-410-3158

REMINDER: Your 2025 AACA membership dues must be paid

prior to registering for any 2025 National shows and tours.

Southeastern Spring Nationals Results

THANK YOU to all of the volunteers, judges, property staff, AACA Board, AACA staff and all of our wonderful members who participated in the

show in Charlotte, NC!

And a very special THANK YOU

to the Hornets Nest Region for

hosting another great event!

Congratulations to all

of our winners!!

Click the above link to view the winners list.

Thank you to AACA member Paul Wick for sharing some great photos from the event – enjoy them and be sure to read the official recap article in the May/June issue of Antique Automobile magazine.

ATTENTION ALL AACA JUDGES

You should have received your printed copy of the April issue of The Judge newsletter in your mailbox by now. Just in case you didn't you can click here for a digital copy. The issue includes registration forms for the following shows:

~~2025 Grand Nationals, Tucson, AZ~~ CLOSED

~~2025 Western Spring Nationals, Tucson, AZ~~ CLOSED

2025 Eastern Spring Nationals, Beckley, WV

2025 Central Spring Nationals, Auburn, IN

2025 Grand Nationals, Dayton, OH

There are also two articles from your new 2025 VP of Judging, including one explaining the new AACA Original program (formerly known as Historical Preservation of Original Features, HPOF). There is also an article from one of your Judging School instructors, recognition of 3 judges who received National Awards in February, a list of the approved changes to the Judging Guidelines for this year, and the 2024 Judging Awards recognition list.

Just a reminder that you can also register to judge online on the AACA website.

Not a current judge, but interested in becoming one? Just attend one of the Judging Schools at any of the Nationals to get started.

Sugarloaf Mountain Region Donates Proceeds from Tour

The Sugarloaf Mountain Region visited AACA National Headquarters earlier this month to present a very generous check from the proceeds and donations from the 2024 Glidden Tour. Thanks to Region President Bruce Mazzie, Tour Chairman Rob Burchill, and the entire region for all of their hard work and the donation! This great tour, despite the rain, was honored with the Augustus Post Memorial National Award this past year.

Rare Pebble Beach AFAS Pins for Sale

By Matt Hocker, Librarian & Volunteer Coordinator, mhocker@aaca.org

Are you looking for a unique gift for your favorite automotive enthusiast or yourself? If so, the AACA Library has you covered! We have an attractive assortment of automotive pins, which were distributed by the Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS) in conjunction with the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. These hard-to-find pins were donated to the AACA Library, and the duplicates are being sold to help raise money for the library.

List of Pins for Sale –

Quantities are Extremely Limited!

1991
1993
2001
2002
2003
2006
2007
2008
2009
2015

Single pins are available for $20, plus $5 shipping & handling.

Additional pins can be added for $15, plus shipping & handling based on your order’s total weight.

We also have several issues of AFAS Quarterly and Automotive Fine Art journals, which were published by the Automotive Fine Arts Society. These publications profile dozens of talented automotive artists and their fine art, featuring everything from paintings and etchings to sculptures. A wide range of issues are available for purchase, spanning years 1988 through 1999. These journals are uncirculated but may have some light shelf wear.

AFAS journals are available to purchase for $5 per issue, plus shipping & handling.

And if that were not enough, we still have plenty of duplicate issues of Automobile Quarterly for sale! If you are looking to fill gaps within your own collection, the library has a healthy offering of individual issues available from volume 1 through 40. Condition varies so if you have a preference, please specify.

We also have complete sets of Volumes 1 through 31, which are complete with their original AQ-branded boxes for holding each volume!

Individual issues of Automobile Quarterly are available to purchase for $5 per issue, plus shipping & handling. Set of Volumes 1 through 31, with original AQ sleeve boxes and 2 indexes available for $500 – in-person pick-up only.

For orders and inquiries, contact Librarian Matt Hocker at mhocker@aaca.org or 717-534-2082, extension 1412.

Interested in becoming a volunteer with the AACA Library?

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator Matthew Hocker

at mhocker@aaca.org or 717-534-2082.

Interested in doing research with the AACA Library?

More information is available on our website.

Visit AACA Library or contact Librarian Amoi Goldman

at agoldman@aaca.org or 717-534-2082.

Visit our Booth at Black Swan Antiquities

Please scroll all the way to the end of Speedster to find the answer.

Trivia Question

As the automobile industry was reaching maturity, the practice of “standard-volume-pricing” was established in the 1920s.

By whom, and for what purpose?

Member Story: Antique Cars in Thailand

By Dawn Hebert, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, sunrisedawn@hotmail.com

This is a member submitted article.

I have been a member of AACA for many years, but this is my first attempt at writing anything. A little background on me… Back in 2012 I traveled to Thailand for the first time, and I thought that it would be my only time. Wow was I wrong as I very unexpectedly met the love of my life there. So, now I have made this trip more than a dozen times. While in Thailand, I started to notice on the roads around where we stayed American cars and trucks from the late 1950s thru the 1960s go cruising by. Where were they going and why those cars?

Not driving myself in Thailand (too scary for me), it was hard for me to find out, but one day I was able to speak to someone who knew. There was a large night market called Train Night Market. On some weekends I would find hundreds of old cars as well as some workshops, displays and warehouses where they would work on, display and store some of these cars.

To my surprise, there are hundreds and possibly thousands of old American cars (have no idea how many really) that are highly prized and still driven all over Thailand, as well as many different local and national car clubs.

Many of the owners that I’ve been able to speak to are quite young and do not really know the history of many of these cars. Many Americans were stationed at various airports around Thailand and of course nearby Vietnam during the war years. My guess is that many of the cars were possibly brought over to Thailand and maybe Vietnam during the war and were then left here after America withdrew. I’ve seen many former U.S. military vehicles at shows, displays and even at the Farm Museum.

Over the years I’ve also learned about a few body shops that specialize only in old American and some European cars. I’ve seen some of their work and they do a really good job bringing these cars back to life. Note: Keeping them all original is almost impossible as parts are very hard to get in Thailand, plus a very high tariff is also levied on all imported parts.

A few years ago, while on a train (my main way of getting around Bangkok), I spotted a collection of antique cars in an office building parking garage. Thus far I have not found out the owner’s name, but I was told that he owns the office building of approximately 30 floors. I have photos of more than 80 different cars in that garage over the years and all are kept in turnkey condition. I did leave a copy of the AACA National magazine with one of the people there that maintains these cars. This parking garage is private and is NOT open to the public. Hopefully, you will hear from him/her sometime soon??

My personal favorite place, but not the only place, to spot old cars and trucks through the years has been the now very large Train Night Market. This market has grown quite a bit since I first discovered it about 10 years ago, but for the most part has remained undiscovered by non-Thai folks and tourists. Open only Friday to Sunday evenings, there have been some big car shows held there. Many of the surrounding buildings are now dedicated to either the showing, repair or storage of old cars and trucks.

Note: lt is worth noting that it is highly frowned upon for any of these cars to be sold for export – they want them kept in Thailand which I think is a good policy. Only brand-new cars can be imported into Thailand, NO exceptions, so these cars cannot be replaced.

Now, I’ll just let the photos both current and throughout the years do the talking... Here are only a few of the cars and trucks I’ve been able to take photos of thus far, and every trip I am on the lookout for more.

This and so much more are at the Train Night Market if you ever get the chance to go. If I have misidentified any of these vehicles I apologize.

The 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic

by Ghia was in a farm museum.

The 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 wagon getting major engine

work done.

The 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible was in a parking garage.

The 1962 Olds F-85 Cutlass convertible was also in that

same parking garage.

The 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 pickup in a sort of permanent display in a flea market, but still easily removed for driving.

The 1960 Chevrolet Impala wagon is probably a good candidate for HPOF/AACA Original as the interior still looks original and the outside appears to have a sort of clear coat

to protect it.

Also found in the parking garage is the 1958 Imperial Crown convertible that appears to be parade ready.

On a side street, I spotted this rare 1955/56 International ARC 160? COE pickup.

The 1992 Nissan Figaro

(1 of only 20,000 made)

was just driving by.

A 1955? Chevrolet COE obviously not stock but these COEs are popular in Thailand

as I see many more here

than the U.S.

This photo is of a recently built building made to

look like a 1960s style gas station except it was

also built to hold a real Douglas C-47 (also known

as the DC-3) airplane. In and around the building

are old cars, mostly VWs, and many visible gas pumps,

signs and other period items.

We want to hear from you!!

We are always looking to feature articles from AACA members in Speedster. We'd love to share your personal accounts of tours and shows you have attended, restoration projects, unique vehicle stories and history, and any other stories you think other AACA members would enjoy hearing about.

Stories should average about 500 words or less. And we love photos, so make sure to include some! Please send your photos and stories to Stacy Zimmerman at szimmerman@aaca.org.

How Long Have You Been an AACA Member?

As a thank you for your longtime passion for and dedication to the automotive hobby, AACA awards members who have been in the club for 50 years or more with a beautiful 50-year pin. This stunning award can be bestowed upon a long-time member at an AACA Nationals or regional event, or simply by sending it to you in the mail.

To receive this pin, you must be a member for at least 50 years, which do not have to be consecutive. You (or your region/chapter) must then contact National Headquarters. We will research our archives to confirm your 50 years of membership.

AACA is proud of the many members who have already received this pin and who wear it equally as proud. If you believe you have been a member for 50 years or more, contact Jon Curtis at jcurtis@aaca.org for review of your membership history.

Of the Era: General Motors in Japan 1928

By Walt Gosden, Guest Contributor, coachworklines@aol.com

This is a member submitted article.

Promotion of a product to achieve worldwide recognition and sales extended well beyond English language locations and countries. Many automobile companies based in America recognized this and thus made a special effort to extend their recognition beyond the borders of the United States.

One of the more unique (dare I say odd) items in my archives/library is an illustrated sales folder showing all the makes of cars being offered for sale by General Motors for the 1928 model year. This large semi-colored folder shows the entire General Motors line of cars: Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Chevrolet, Cadillac, LaSalle, Buick, and Vauxhall. By 1927 the British Vauxhall automobiles were under the GM banner, although still manufactured in England.

GM wanted to reach out, so they provided the images of the cars but had the sales folder printed in the country it had intended to sell the cars in and in the language of that country. That country was Japan.

The folder shown here is 7 ½ x 10 ¾ inches closed and 16 x 20 ¼ inches unfolded. The factories in the U.S. that produced the cars are also featured as well as the GM administration building. The cover is in blue and white and features drawings of the emblems that one would find on the radiator shells and the center of the hubcaps on the actual cars. The amalgamation of all of these would remind perspective customers of all the GM products.

Sales/production paper items featuring American cars were regularly produced and printed in other lands. I have examples of simple and elaborate sales literature for Chrysler, Dodge, Packard, Franklin, Lincoln, and several other makes that were being promoted “overseas.” This is the only piece of sales literature that was printed in Japan that I have seen.

All the promotional literature that was produced was paid for by the car manufacturers. Some then charged dealerships for what they supplied to them but usually at cost. Potential customers got the brochure for free. Some of the large deluxe sales catalogs pre-WWII were works of art, and some were even hard cover or spiral bound.

1928 GM Japan folder inside

GM folder image 1928 Buick

GM folder image 1928 Oldsmobile

GM folder image 1928 Buick

Order Your Official AACA Car Sign Now for the 2025 Car Show Season

Car sign orders for the Eastern Spring Nationals (Beckley, WV)

and the Central Spring Nationals (Auburn, IN) are due by May 23

This is the only official AACA recommended car show sign and is intended for use at AACA events. The AACA car sign format, styled similarly to other Concours signs, when properly weighted or staked would limit potential damage to vehicles if bumped or blown. Signs are 16.5" tall and 12" wide and are made of hard plastic to withstand the elements. These signs are only available to AACA members and are custom created to tell your vehicle's story and history.

AACA car signs cost $45 plus shipping and handling. Add an image or images for $5 each. PA residents also pay sales tax.

Please allow 4-5 weeks for the entire process from start to finish.

Email Jon Curtis at AACA Headquarters if you would like to have a sign made.

Vintage Tour SOLD OUT!

June 1-7, 2025

Vintage Tour

Lancaster, PA

This tour is currently SOLD OUT!

If you would like to be added to the wait list in case there is a cancellation, please email Tour Chairman Charlie Steffy.

REMINDER: Your 2025 AACA

membership dues must be paid

prior to registering for any 2025

National shows and tours.

Join Us in Auburn to Celebrate Independence Day

July 2-5, 2025

Central Spring Nationals

Auburn, IN

Registration Deadline: June 9

Click here if you would like registration information mailed to you (please specify Central Spring Nationals)

The Crossroads of America Region welcomes you to Auburn as AACA returns to DeKalb County in 2025 for the Central Spring Nationals, July 2-5. The event showcases an impressive array of antique automobiles, offering a glimpse into automotive history. Held in the "Classic Car Capital of the World," it’s a perfect opportunity to admire meticulously restored vehicles, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and celebrate the rich heritage of classic cars.

Event highlights include historic home bus tours, Garrett Heritage Days Parade, Garrett Heritage Days Car Show, membership roundtable, Judging School, downtown Auburn cruise-in, Garrett fireworks, Judges Breakfast, Judges’ CJE, owners briefing, Central Spring Nationals car show, and the dinner/awards ceremony.

Hotel and lodging information can be found in the brochure.

For more information, contact:

Cam Moore, 260-925-7410, or Keith Flesher, keiflesher@aol.com

REMINDER: Your 2025 AACA membership dues must be paid

prior to registering for any 2025 National shows and tours.

Ohio Hosts Second Grand Nationals in 2025

July 24-26, 2025

Grand Nationals

Dayton, OH

Registration Deadline: June 30

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Click here if you would like registration information mailed to you (please specify Dayton Grand Nationals)

AACA National is excited to welcome you to a new and spectacular venue for our Grand Nationals in the East this year. We have ramped up the quality of our show in the following ways in order to offer the best experience possible to attendees: reduced prices for meals and parking, thanks in part to a generous sponsorship; events at three unique locations in the Dayton area, including a newly renovated host hotel; and the opportunity to visit the stunning USAF Museum, as well as America’s Packard Museum. We can’t wait to treat you to a special and unforgettable weekend at our Grand Nationals and Zenith Competition – we’ll see you there!

Event highlights include a Welcome Reception at America’s Packard Museum, Zenith Display, membership roundtable, Judging School, Zenith Award Ceremony at the Packard Museum, Hawaiian Luau, Judges Breakfast, Grand Nationals car show, and Awards Dinner at the National Museum of US Air Force.

Host Hotel:

Doubletree by Hilton, 2800 Presidential Drive, Fairborn, OH 45324

$159 + tax, $5 discount for breakfast

937-426-7800 (Code AAC)

Questions?

Chairman: Steve Moskowitz, aaca1@aaca.org, 717-534-1910

Registration Chair: Pat Buckley, pbuckley@aaca.org, 717-534-1910

REMINDER: Your 2025 AACA membership dues must be paid

prior to registering for any 2025 National shows and tours.

79th Revival AAA Glidden Tour Explores Western Kentucky

September 7-12, 2025

79th Revival AAA Glidden Tour®

Hosted by VMCCA

Owensboro, KY

Registration Deadline: June 15

Click here for tour application

Remember: You must be a current AACA or VMCCA member to participate. Your application must be post-marked between March 15 and June 15, 2025.

The 79th Revival AAA Glidden Tour will take place in Owensboro, KY, September 7-12, and it will be the perfect setting for antique vehicles from 1942 and earlier. The western Kentucky terrain is brass car friendly with miles and miles of flat, rural roads. Owensboro is on the Ohio River, which separates the Bluegrass State from Indiana. Half of the tour will take place in the southern part of the Hoosier State.

Tour highlights include Abraham Lincoln's Boyhood Home, the John Audubon Museum, the Evansville Wartime Museum, the Santa Claus Museum, Squire Boone Caverns, Bill Monroe's Birthplace, and a world-class distillery.

For more information, call 423-385-4414 or email 2025gliddentourky@gmail.com.

REMINDER: Your 2025 AACA membership dues must be paid

prior to registering for any 2025 National shows and tours.

Check Out These Upcoming AACA National Activities...

ATTENTION: Regions & Chapters

$5,000 Grants Available to Regions Hosting National Shows & Tours

That Have NOT Hosted for Over Ten Years

The AACA National Board of Directors realizes that the financial risk involved with hosting a national show or tour has caused many regions and chapters to be hesitant to volunteer to host a national event. Some regions simply do not have the funds available to even think about hosting.

At the National Board Meeting in Hershey, PA, the board approved a $5,000 grant for any region receiving board approval to host a national event that has not hosted one for more than ten years.

There are many opportunities to host one of these events. We have Winter Nationals available and will schedule up to three years in advance. Spring and Fall National shows are available to schedule for Eastern, Southeastern, Central and Western Divisions, also up to 3 years in advance.

Touring events share the same opportunities. Founders Tour, Sentimental Tour, Vintage Tour, Reliability Tour, Glidden Tour and all four Divisional Tours have available openings for your region to reserve for up to three years in advance.

For more information, please contact Greg Jackson, VP National Activities, at greg.jackson15@outlook.com or 704-408-6217.

Don’t miss this opportunity to host a national event. Take advantage of this special grant program while the National Board has this offer available!

Reminder to Region/Chapter Newsletter Editors

As your region/chapter newsletter editor, you must be very careful you do not print copyrighted materials or photos from contributors, especially from the Associated Press (AP) as they seem to be targeting our region publications. While the $250 fine is probably not going to break your region or chapter, it is still a waste of money. Please be diligent about not using unauthorized material.

FYI: You can always reprint any article from the Rummage Box or Speedster as long as you give proper credit.

Car Show Season is Right Around the Corner

Is YOUR Region/Chapter Prepared?

When your region or chapter holds a local car show, that is your best opportunity to recruit new members. The people attending your show are there because they already have an interest in antique cars. If your event is open to non-members, those who have registered and are showing their cars are already willing to participate. These are the folks you should be engaging about how much you enjoy being an AACA member and that they should think about joining.

Now, don’t be caught empty-handed at this point! Make sure your region/chapter has something to hand out to potential new members. When you are planning your event, be sure to reach out to National Headquarters to get a supply of materials to help you.

All of these items are available to you at no charge:

-- AACA National Membership Brochure

-- AACA National Membership Application

-- Mustang Car Cutouts

-- AACA National Military Membership Application

To request a supply of these items, please email Karen and include your region, address where you would like the items mailed to and the date of your event.

Now, go out there and get those new members!

Springtime + Shows = New Members & FUN!

By Jeff Oaks, National VP Membership, tjoaks59@gmail.com

Yes, spring is in full bloom and our 2025 show and tour season is off and running. I just recently attended the Southeastern Spring Nationals that was held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. With the vehicles entered for the Nationals and the large swap meet, it was a great crowd. After this crazy winter we have had, it was good to see everyone again. Being an AACA member is like having an extended family of friends. As the slogan reads on our membership brochure, “Come for the cars, stay for the people.” I have found this to be so true many times.

As AACA members, it is our job to get the word out about our great club! We are celebrating our 90^th Anniversary this year. With more than 45,000 members, we are the oldest and largest club of its kind in the world. It’s been said to be one of the yardsticks by which things are measured in the hobby. You would think that most all those who are antique car lovers know about us and are hopefully members of the club. However, to my surprise, I run across many folks at different events who have little knowledge about the AACA. When we are out traveling and run into other fellow hobbyists, we need to ask them if they are a member. If not, we need to tell them what we have going on and invite them to a meeting or show. You don’t even have to own a vehicle to be a member of the club – you just have to love old cars!

So Jeff, what can people look forward to when joining AACA? Well, I’m glad you asked! There is a whole list of items and benefits. Members can participate in National car shows and antique automobile tours across the country. These are hosted annually and often change location each year giving you the opportunity to explore different places while taking advantage of hotel and travel discounts. Members receive a subscription to our award-winning Antique Automobile magazine with over 100 color pages covering restoration projects, member cars, unique hobby perspectives, and event recaps. Also included is a subscription to AACA’s Speedster monthly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on club and library news. Members can take part in our highly regarded Judging Program. Youth activities and scholarships are available, as well as access to our world-class AACA Library and Research Center. The AACA Forums are another valued asset with all aspects of the hobby covered by our members on most any topic. These are just some of the items offered as AACA membership benefits. So, when in conversation with a potential member, please remember to mention a few of these things to help entice them.

I would be at a loss if I did not say that one of the backbones of the AACA is our local chapters and regions. This is where it all begins with local parades, tours, displays, and outings among our neighbors. It is excitement beginning in our own backyards and launching into greater travel and fun from there. I encourage all of you to keep up the good work of planning events and keeping your members involved and active. Be sure to introduce your friends to the AACA and invite them to come along for the ride. At the end of the day, it’s all about having FUN!!!

OOPS! Did You Forget to Renew Your AACA Membership for 2025?

By Karen White, AACA Membership Department, kwhite@aaca.org

Your AACA membership runs on a calendar year

from January 1 through December 31.

If you have already renewed your membership for 2025, thank you!!

If you have not renewed your membership yet, please take a few minutes to do it now.

REMINDER: Your 2025 membership dues MUST be paid before you can receive registration information for any 2025 National Shows or Tours. Your 2025 membership dues MUST be paid to continue receiving your beloved Antique Automobile magazine.

HERSHEY: Are you thinking about registering a vehicle for the car show, selling a car in the car corral, or getting a flea market space at Hershey? Now is the time to start requesting registration information to participate in the show. There is one requirement that needs to be met before you can register for the show though – your 2025 dues MUST be paid.

You can pay your 2025 membership dues the quick and easy way – online!

Go to the membership renewal page.
Enter your membership number and PIN.
Review the information currently listed on your membership record.
Make changes or corrections if needed.
Click on payment.
Review your information one more time.
Click on credit card.
Enter your payment information. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
Verify your billing address.
Click Pay.
Your payment will automatically record to your membership record, and you will receive an email confirmation.
If you are renewing your membership online, please DON’T try to pay your dues by using the JOIN AACA tab. This WILL NOT renew your membership – instead, it will create a new one.

Your membership number and PIN are printed on your membership card. If your membership card isn’t available, you can call National Headquarters at 717-534-1910. We will be happy to give you your member number and PIN so you can renew online or help you renew your membership while you are on the phone. You can also email kwhite@aaca.org to get your numbers.

If you prefer to send your payment by mail, send it to AACA National Headquarters, 800 W Hersheypark Dr, Hershey PA 17033. Include your payment of $45 ($50 for non-U.S. members) and membership number if available. If your membership number isn’t available, please include a note with your name and mailing address.

Have You Ever Wanted to Stay at the Hershey Lodge

During Hershey Week in October?

Last year, in conjunction with RM Sotheby’s, we were able to obtain a discounted rate at the Hershey Lodge during the Eastern Fall Nationals which most simply refer to as “Hershey.” Thanks to AACA members who took advantage of this deal, we were able to sell out the entire block of 900 room nights. Selling out this room block is the best way we can ensure that the auction remains a part of our event. The auction is back in 2025 and we already have the block set up to take reservations. Please consider making your reservation now clicking here. This year’s rate is $299 a night. Thank you all for your support last year!

Important 2025 Hershey Reminders

Show will run Tuesday, October 7 through Friday, October 10

Flea Market set-up will be Monday, October 6

Judging School will be Thursday, October 9, at 2 p.m.

Judges Breakfast will be Friday, October 10, at 7 a.m.

Car show will be Friday, October 10

Look for the Activity Request Card that will arrive with your May/June issue of

Antique Automobile magazine and use it to request the registration materials

for the Hershey car show, flea market and car corral be mailed to you.

Take the AACA With You, On and Off the Show Field

Introduced at the Annual Convention in February and now available just in time for those cool spring evenings, check out our new AACA Logo Hoodie in our online store! Order yours today to show your support for the AACA throughout car show season. We’ve also added new and classic items to both men’s and women’s apparel, and don’t forget to check out our new category Jewelry and Accessories. Be sure to pick up one of our new puzzles to keep you busy during those pesky April showers! See you on the show field!

NEW! AACA Logo Hoodie

Hats, Knit Caps & Visors

Nylon & Fleece Jackets

NEW! Men's Apparel

Judge Polo & Denim Shirts

License Plates & Frames

NEW! Women's Apparel

NEW! Puzzles

NEW! Jewelry & Accessories

Can't find something in the online store? You can always call AACA Headquarters to place your order as well (717-534-1910, M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Are You Taking Advantage of Your Access to MemberDeals?

Below are several exclusive deals on live events including concerts, sports, shows and more. Check out these and more deals by clicking here.

Adventure Island - Tampa Bay

Kennywood Amusement Park

LEGOLAND® California Resort

Harry Potter and the

Cursed Child - Broadway

Blue Man Group - Las Vegas

Disneyland Resort

Anniversary Ticket Offer

George Strait

Eagles

Lionel Richie

Schedule a Tour of AACA National Headquarters

& Library Research Center

Would your AACA region or chapter like to visit? What about any of the other car clubs you belong to?

If you are planning a tour or day excursion for a group near the Hershey area, why not include a stop at our building as part of your itinerary?

If you would like to book a tour, please reach out to Amoi Goldman, AACA Reference Librarian & Outreach Coordinator, at 717-534-2082 or agoldman@aaca.org.

Do You Know a Military Veteran Who Would Like to be an AACA Member?

The Military Membership Program is available to Military Veterans that have proudly served to protect our homeland and freedoms. With this program, AACA is extending complimentary 2025 memberships for first-time AACA applicants. More information on this program and an application can be found on the AACA website under Membership and drop down to Military Program, or simply click here.

These complimentary 2025 memberships are for first-time AACA applicants. These complimentary applications for membership are intended for individuals who have a genuine interest in the antique car hobby.

Be Social With Us

AACA hosts online forums! AACA hosts a massive online forum area on our website that you can read and/or join in on the conversations on all sorts of topics. People post some really interesting material and pictures on an everyday basis. If you haven't used the forums before, just use the sign-up button in the upper right corner to create your user account. Anyone can join the online forums and it's completely free.

AACA has Facebook! AACA has an official Facebook page for club information and events. We also have an extremely active Facebook group, where group members post, ask questions and discuss everything and anything car-related. LIKE our Facebook page and ask to JOIN our Facebook group. Don't forget to connect with the AACA Library on their official Facebook page as well.

AACA is on Instagram! @antiqueautomobileclubofamerica

Be sure to use these hashtags: #DrivingHistory, #AACA, #AntiqueAutomobileClubofAmerica, #Hershey, #AACAHershey, #AACAproud, #AACAstrong

AACA National Activities Calendar

May 1-3, 2025

Western Spring Nationals/Grand Nationals

Tucson, AZ

June 1-7, 2025

Vintage Tour

Southern/Eastern PA

June 19-21, 2025

Eastern Spring Nationals

Beckley, WV

July 2-5, 2025

Central Spring Nationals

Auburn, IN

July 24-26, 2025

Grand Nationals/Zenith

Dayton, OH