December 2024 | Volume 192 | |
2025 AACA Annual Convention: Don't Delay, Register TODAY! | |
The 2025 AACA Annual Convention will be held February 6-8 in the Charlotte/Concord, NC, area at the Embassy Suites by Hilton.
Convention is a combination of education, business, entertainment and celebration. There are seminars and judging schools, the General Membership Meeting, a trade show, special excursions, fun evening activities, and the big National Awards Banquet. We encourage all AACA members near and far to seriously consider joining us for this event.
Event Highlights Include:
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Thursday pre-convention excursion to the NC Transportation Museum
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Thursday pre-convention excursion to the Hendrick Heritage Center
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Friday luncheon hosted by AACA’s First Lady with keynote speaker Lyn St. James
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Friday evening Roaring ‘20s Speakeasy Casino Night
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Saturday evening National Awards Banquet
Click here for the Convention brochure
Click here to register online for the Convention
If you would like registration materials mailed to you,
please email Sue Eitnier with your name and member number.
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Registration Reminders & Updates:
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EVERYONE registering to attend any convention activities MUST pay the $50 registration fee per person.
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Your 2025 AACA membership dues must be paid prior to registering for convention.
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All of the time slots for the Hendrick Heritage Center tours have been filled except for the 12-1:30 p.m. time slot. There are only 10 spots remaining. If you want to go on the tour, we suggest registering immediately.
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Four Hotel Options For Attendees to Choose From
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte/Concord Golf Resort and Spa
5400 John Q. Hammons Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
Room Rate: $159 + tax, includes complimentary hot breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, parking
Reservation Link: AACA Annual Convention (hilton.com)
Reservation Phone: 704-455-8200 (mention AACA Annual Convention)
Reservation Deadline: January 16, 2025
Residence Inn by Marriot Charlotte-Concord
7601 Scott Padgett Parkway, Concord, NC 28027
Room Rate: $159 + tax per night; includes complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking
Reservation Link: https://tinyurl.com/AACAcourtyardresidenceinn
Reservation Phone: 704-454-7862 (mention AACA Annual Convention)
Reservation Deadline: January 26, 2025
Courtyard by Marriot Charlotte-Concord
7201 Scott Padgett Parkway, Concord, NC 28027
Room Rate: $159 + tax per night; includes complimentary Wi-Fi, parking
Reservation Link: https://tinyurl.com/AACAcourtyardresidenceinn
Reservation Phone: 704-453-2600 (mention AACA Annual Convention)
Reservation Deadline: January 26, 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Concord Charlotte
7300 Scott Padgett Parkway, Concord, NC 28027
Room Rate: $159 + tax per night; includes complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking
Reservation Link: https://group.homewood-suites.com/4aexxd
Reservation Phone: 980-313-3100 (mention Antique Car Club National Convention or Group Code 901)
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Last Chance to Become a Vendor at the Trade Show
If you have a business that AACA members should know about, then you should have a trade show booth. At only $200, this is the most cost-effective target marketing you could ever do! Click here for more information about the benefits of being a trade show vendor at the convention and a registration form. Deadline to Apply: January 10, 2025
Seminars to be Announced Soon
The seminar schedule will be released sometime during the week of January 6. Thank you for your patience as we work to put together a truly great educational and entertaining program for you.
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Thank You to the 2024 AACA National Awards Committee | |
Every year in December, the AACA National Awards Committee makes the trek to Hershey, PA, to meet for a long weekend at your National Headquarters to choose your National Award winners for that year. Once this dedicated group of volunteers has done its work, all of the National Award winners are notified that they have won an award which will be presented to them at the Annual Convention in February. They are not told what award they have won, just that they have won one. This is our way of still keeping some surprise and mystery about the awards.
Many thanks to the 2024 AACA National Awards Committee! We are looking very forward to honoring our 2024 National Award winners in Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina, at the 2025 Annual Convention.
(L to R moving up the stairs) Hulon McCraw, Wayne Tuck, Kelly Adams, Dain King, Debbie Nolen, Jim Elliott, Tom Howard, Tom Cox, Terry Bond, Mike Petersen, John Harvey, John McCarthy, Mike Jones, Doc Stanley Stratton, Stan Kulikowski, Bob Parrish, Randy Rutherford, Eric Marsh, Rick Lay
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You Are Running Out of Time to Renew Your AACA Membership for 2025!
By Karen White, AACA Membership Department, kwhite@aaca.org
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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.
A renewal form was included with your November/December issue of Antique Automobile magazine. Simply fill out the form and send it back to the office with a check or credit card information.
You can also use our super easy online membership renewal on our website. Renewing online is quick and simple! Just log in with your membership number and PIN, review the information currently listed on your membership record and make changes if necessary. Review your information one more time and choose your payment type. Payment options include Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Your payment will automatically record to your membership record, and you will receive an email confirmation.
Your membership number and PIN are printed on the renewal form included with your November/December issue of Antique Automobile magazine. It can also be found on your membership card. If you don’t have access to a renewal form or your membership card, call National Headquarters at 717-534-1910 or email kwhite@aaca.org to get your numbers. 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.
REMINDER: Your 2025 membership dues MUST be paid before you can receive registration information for any 2025 National Shows or Tours, including the Annual Convention.
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Bringing a Positive End to 2024
By Steve Moskowitz, AACA National CEO, aaca1@aaca.org
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With Hershey having its best weather in years and the Huntsville show being at such a unique venue, we finished off 2024 with a bang! Even though it’s the end of the year, your club is not sitting back and taking it easy. We are constantly working to make your member experience better and continue our quest to preserve automotive history. Of course, we need your help to do this!
As you consider your year-end taxes and philanthropy, hopefully you will consider making a special tax-deductible gift to your club. We hope that those who are required to take a mandatory distribution from their retirement accounts will consider AACA as part of your tax savings plans. Please discuss this with your accountant.
Many of you have already given, some have not. Our sincerest THANK YOU to everyone who has continued to support this club with your time and donations! We hate to ask again as we truly realize there are many deserving charities you can choose from for your charitable donations. However, the club is continuing its quest to become stronger each year and your generosity helps us to maintain and grow our member services.
So, we are asking you to please seriously consider making a tax-deductible contribution before the end of the year – it will make all the difference for the future of this club. You can make a general donation to the club, or you can specify your donation to go to the library endowment or the building fund endowment. You can make your donation one of three ways:
Click here to donate online – easy and fast!
Call us at 717-534-1910 and we will take a donation
via credit card over the phone.
Mail a check off to us right away.
Send to: AACA, 800 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Remember, you do not have to itemize to take this deduction and any donation amount is appreciated! We will send you an acknowledgement letter for your records.
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ATTENTION REGIONS & CHAPTERS: DON'T FORGET!
Your Reporting Forms Are Due January 31
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Just a reminder that your Region/Chapter Officer Reporting Forms and Roster Reporting Forms are due by January 31. These forms were mailed to your current President or Secretary in November. If you need another copy of the forms, you can click here to download them from the AACA website, or we can mail you another set if need be.
Please return the forms to Sue Eitnier at seitnier@aaca.org. You can also mail them to AACA, 800 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, PA 17033.
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AACA Library Year End News
By Jen Wolfe, AACA Library Director, jwolfe@aaca.org
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Automobile Quarterly For Sale
From The Library
One of the most popular items gifted to the library every year are volumes of Automobile Quarterly. If you’ve always wanted to own a set or are trying to fill the holes in your existing AQ collection, consider the library’s duplicate reserves! Even if we don’t have what you need on the shelf right now, we maintain a wait list of people to reach out to when we get an issue they’re looking for to assemble a complete set. Help the library keep this important publication in circulation and with the car community, so it can be appreciated in the years to come! If you’re interested in purchasing copies of AQ from the library, contact the library staff at 717-534-2082.
Magazine Donations Reminder
We’ve been getting a lot of inquiries lately from people asking about donating magazines to the library. While we are so grateful that you think of us, magazines are a good example of a type of material to which the library applies some restrictions. At present, we will take magazines that are from the 1940s or earlier – assuming we do not already own a copy of them. As with all donation inquiries, please call or email the library ahead of time to let us know what (and how much) you intend to bring.
2025 Annual Convention
If you’re joining us this year in Charlotte, NC, for the Annual Convention, you will find librarians Amoi and Jen at the following activities:
- Trade Show (Thursday from 3-5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.)
- Welcome Reception (Thursday evening)
- Seminars (Friday & Saturday – sessions day and time TBA)
- Regions & Chapters Dinner, and Speakeasy Casino Night (Friday evening)
- General Membership Meeting (Saturday afternoon)
- National Awards Banquet (Saturday evening)
As usual, we’ll be selling duplicate books at our booth in the trade show – don’t leave the Convention without a few titles to add to your personal collection!
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Reminder: New Year’s Hours
The library will be closed starting at noon on Tuesday, December 31, through Wednesday, January 1, for the New Year holiday. We will reopen for our normal operating hours on Thursday, January 2.
Happy Holidays from the AACA Library & Research Center!
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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 our Reference Librarian, Amoi Goldman,
at agoldman@aaca.org or 717-534-2082.
Visit our Booth at Black Swan Antiquities
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South Carolina Region Chapter Celebrates the Season
By John Montgomery, Taylors, SC, bertoneman@aol.com
This is a member submitted article.
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The South Carolina Region Chapter hosted their club elections in conjunction with a Christmas party on December 8. I will be the chapter president for the next two years. It’s a great group and I’m looking forward to serving. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season! | |
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The Mille Miglia Comes to the USA: Venice Region Hosts Stamp Stop
By Howard Mintz, Venice, FL, hmintz1@optonline.net
This is a member submitted article.
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We’ve all heard of the Mille Miglia, the famous Italian race first run in 1927. Since 1977, when the event was renewed after a 16-year hiatus, the MM has been run as a street-legal road rally with entry rules limiting participation to vehicles of the same type that ran in the event’s heyday.
In 2024, the Mille Miglia organization ran events in China and the United Arab Emirates. In 2025, for the first time, a Mille Miglia will be run in the United States as the “1000 Miglia.” Further research revealed that the three-day event is to be run in Florida beginning on February 22. Since I live in Florida this was exciting news.
The modern 1000 Miglia permits three classes of cars with awards for each class. The first class is for car models that participated in the classic, pre-1957, Mille Miglia. The next class is for any sport-type vehicle subject to acceptance by the organizers, typically Porsches, Alfas, Ferraris, and the like. The third class is for modern supercars, again subject to organizer acceptance.
The planned rally route starts in Miami and proceeds to Naples and Tampa on the first day (February 23). The second day (February 24) starts in Tampa, moves to Cape Canaveral, and ends in West Palm Beach. The final day (February 25) goes from West Palm Beach back to Miami where awards are presented.
I quickly realized that my hometown, Venice, Florida, lies right in between Naples and Tampa and would be a great stopping point for the Miglia cars on day one. I contacted our Venice Region AACA president, John McKeon, who contacted the 1000 Miglia organizers. They quickly agreed to a “Stamp Stop” in Venice for participants to roll in/out and get their paperwork stamped with a Venice Centennial logo. That’s right, the Miglia will visit Venice during its Centennial Year, adding another interesting event to the many celebrations going on throughout the year. Come visit us!
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Our club is providing all the volunteers and logistics, and coordinating with city officials for traffic control, use of downtown Venice during the stop, and promotion of the event.
The parade of classic cars and streets lined with spectators promises to be a memorable event for the town, the organizers, and the lucky drivers and navigators. Anyone interested in registering a car for the race can do so at the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida website.
And if you plan to visit Venice during our centennial year, consider the end of March when our club hosts our 35th Annual Car Show in downtown Venice on Sunday, March 30.
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Please scroll all the way to the end of Speedster to find the answer. | |
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When Chrysler got serious about the export market, it turned to its DeSoto brand to lead the charge.
Why?
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Member Story: My 1956 Buick Special Riviera
By Bill Baites, Richmond, VA, bbaites@me.com
This is a member submitted article.
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I am a new member of AACA and happy to be a part of this group. I own a 1956 Buick Special Riviera that my parents bought new in Greensboro, North Carolina (my hometown), in 1956. When my father died unexpectedly in 1973, the Buick was stored in my grandparents’ barn.
Around 2012, I found a wonderful man by the name of Marvin Oliver in Greensboro, who is no longer with us, who managed Green’s Ford Body Shop and restored vintage autos on the side. Over two years, he lovingly brought this family member back to life. In 2014, we had a “coming out” party for the Buick with a ’50s theme, music, guests dressed in ’50s clothes and great time was had by all.
It is now stored in Greensboro, NC, until sometime this summer when I can move her to Richmond. I have only lived here since May 2021. I look forward to participating in the Virginia Chapter of AACA!
The original photo shows me sitting in the back seat when the car was brand new! The second one shows the condition of the car when it was brought in after many years of being stored in an open shed. The last one is the Buick today.
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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.
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Are You 65+ With a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement Plan?
If You Qualify, This Program Gives You FREE $$$!
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AACA is excited to share a special offer from our partner, Grouper, for members aged 65 and older. This program encourages social activities like car shows and tours, club meetings and get-togethers, etc., which are all beneficial to your health.
If you have a Medicare Advantage or Supplement plan that includes social benefits, you can receive a $50 check and $20 wellness payments every three months just for staying active, helping to reduce the risks of social isolation.
Instantly check your eligibility by visiting hellogrouper.com/AACA.
| For any questions, the Grouper Member Engagement Team is available at 833-445-2400 or info@hellogrouper.com. | |
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2025 Hershey Flea Market & Car Corral Pre-Registration Information
By R.J. "Mac" MacAdam, Flea Market/Car Corral Registration Chairman,
Hershey Region AACA, fallmeet@hersheyaaca.org
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On behalf of the Hershey Region, we thank you for attending the 2024 Fall Nationals. We hope you had an enjoyable experience. On a side note, please ignore the many FALSE RUMORS in reference to the Eastern Fall Nationals moving from the current site at the Hershey Entertainment Complex – none of them are true! (And yes, they are still flowing!)
As a reminder, the Eastern Fall Nationals will again be held the first full week in October starting Tuesday and ending with the judged car show on Friday. Mark your calendar for the 2025 show October 7-10. We have already begun working on the 2025 show in which Vance Wolfe will be the Fall Meet Chairman and Bonnie Kulikowski will be his assistant.
The pre-registration applications for the 2025 flea market and car corral were mailed out Saturday, December 21, 2024, except for Canadian vendors because the post office refused to take them. They said to hold onto them until the first week of the new year. If you do not receive your packet in the mail by January 20, 2025, you should call 717-566-7720 on Monday or Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. eastern time or email fallmeet@hersheyaaca.org.
Please read the following important information regarding the submission of pre-registration cards:
1. A "Space Relocation Form" will be enclosed in each vendor's packet. This will be the only form accepted for space relocation. If you write your request on the pre-registration card, or a separate sheet of paper, etc., it will NOT be accepted. Also, be advised we make assignments using the postmark on the envelope. The space(s) must be available after the pre-registration phase in order for you to be relocated. (Additional spaces are NOT SOLD during pre-registration. The May/June issue of Antique Automobile magazine will include the procedure for acquiring spaces during summer registration.)
2. Pay close attention to the deadline on the card. The pre-registration postmark deadline is February 15, 2025. Your spaces will be in jeopardy if the postmarked deadline is not followed. The registered vendor is ultimately responsible for the timely submission of the pre-registration material.
3. If your card or check is not signed it will be returned to you. That will also delay your postmark position for relocation.
4. Checks deposited that are returned for insufficient funds, account was closed, etc., will be charged a $35 administration fee.
5. The dates and times for which our telephones will be staffed will be printed on the pre-registration card. If you leave a message, please speak slowly and clearly leaving your name, telephone number, AACA member number and a very short message.
6. If you DO NOT receive your new 2025 AACA membership card by January 20th, DO NOT wait to mail your pre-registration card. Write your AACA member number in the space provided on the card and mail it with your check or money order.
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Special Room Offering for Hershey 2025 | |
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! | |
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“The Next Generation” – Project Pedal Car
Coming to the Carlisle Auctions Facebook Page January 2025
By Jason Ramey, Carlisle Auctions, jasonr@carlisleevents.com
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Calling all pedal car enthusiasts! Filming is underway for a new series that will document thirteen SUN Tech Collision Repair Technology students and their instructor as they bring seven customized pedal cars to life!
The series set to air on the Carlisle Auctions Facebook Page in January will follow the students and their builds from concept and design all the way to the Spring Collector Car Auction in Carlisle, PA, where their cars will be sold on the block at no reserve. Proceeds from the sale will go to the school and the students.
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Carlisle Auctions was contacted by John Reeder, the Collision Repair Technology instructor at SUN Area Technical Institute located in New Berlin, PA, about a project his class is working on. He explained that his students will be completing pedal cars and simply asked if he could bring them to the Spring Collector Car Auction in Carlisle to raise money for the students.
After learning more about the project, we were beyond excited to be a part of it. So many thoughts came to mind. As excited as I was, I knew very little about pedal cars. Will the cars sell at auction? How much will they bring? Does anyone even care about pedal cars? Ultimately, I wondered what we could do to make this project a success and a once in a lifetime experience for the students.
One thing that is very important to Carlisle Auctions is keeping the collector car hobby alive from one generation to the next. That means taking an interest in our youth and taking time to pass down knowledge and skills.
As it turns out, each student has a story of how they work on cars with their dad or helped their grandfather restore some type of car. The class will teach these students the skills they need to work in a body shop, but truly they are there to learn the skills they need to work on and restore old cars.
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It would have been easy to simply sell the cars at auction, but we wanted to do something special and take it to the next level. The idea of doing a series that would give people an inside view of the project while getting to know the students and their stories just made sense. This is a fantastic group of students and we thought this would be a great way for people to get to know them and get them a fan base.
Be there with us as concepts come to life. See the grand reveal and be part of the action on auction day as seven of the coolest pedal cars you will ever see cross the auction block.
What will they look like? How much will they bring? Only one way to find out! Like and follow the Carlisle Auctions Facebook Page and tune in to “The Next Generation” – Project Pedal Car which begins January 2025!
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Who’s Ready to Dual in the Desert? | |
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May 1-3, 2025
Western Spring Nationals/
Special Grand Nationals
aka, Dual in the Desert III
Tucson, AZ
Click here for brochure
This will be the Tucson Region’s third time hosting a dual meet! We take pride in selecting the best venues with the most amenities for attendees to enjoy. This year the event will again be held at Casino Del Sol Resort and Casino, an oasis of dining and entertainment! Just 15 minutes from Tucson International Airport and downtown, you’ll discover The Sol of Tucson—Casino Del Sol. An oasis nestled in the secluded mesquites of the high Sonoran Desert. Our gracious and welcoming casino resort is a successive five-time recipient of a AAA Four-Diamond rating, and TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence Host Hotel & Show Venue.
Plan to come early and stay later to take advantage of the many attractions and points of interest in Southern Arizona! Special group rates apply for 3 days before and 3 days after the event. Note: Extended stay dates must be booked by calling the Reservation Desk at 855-765-7829.
Host Hotel:
Casino Del Sol Resort & Casino, 855-765-7829
5655 W. Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85757
www.casinodelsol.com
Special AACA Rates:
The Casino Tower features luxury deluxe king and queen rooms at a special group rate of $169/night. Rooms are also available in the Estrella Tower adjacent to the Casino for $149/night.
Contact the Resort at 855-765-7829 for reservations. Online registration will be available soon. See instructions at tucsonaaca.org/registration.html.
Group name: AACA National Meet/Grand National
Use group code: 8385
Questions?
Event Coordinator: Dave Green, 520-904-7325, alpgavegr@msn.com
Western Spring Nationals Chair: Andy Neal, 520-405-5490, nihoto560@gmail.com
Grand Nationals Chair: Tom Mulligan, 520-325-7247, tmulligansr@aol.com
Registration Chair: Roy Ireland, 520-591-1140, royireland802@gmail.com
Tucson Region Website: tucsonaaca.org
REMINDER: Your 2025 AACA membership dues must be paid
prior to registering for any 2025 National shows and tours.
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ATTENTION: Regions & Chapters
$5,000 Grants Available to Regions Hosting National Shows & Tours
That Have NOT Hosted for Over Ten Years
By Wayne Tuck, AACA VP National Activities, rwtuck@comcast.net
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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 Wayne Tuck, VP National Activities, at rwtuck@comcast.net or 609-240-1561.
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!
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Do You Need Some New Gear for the New Year? | The 2025 car show and tour season will be here before we know it and we are positive that all of you could use some new gear to show off your love and pride for AACA. Earlier this month, we restocked the online AACA store with lots of cool stuff – both old and new. While browsing the website, be sure to check out some of our most popular items… | |
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.). | |
Limited Inventory of 2025 AACA Calendars Available – Order Today! | |
The AACA Calendar is always a hot item this time of year, so be sure to order yours before they are gone! This 13-month calendar runs from January 2025 to January 2026 and highlights AACA National Activities in addition to moon phases, all Federal Holidays and many other observances. The best part of the annual calendar is getting to see the fabulous member cars showcased each time you flip the month. At a cost of only $13 postpaid, these calendars also make great, inexpensive gifts for all of the car-lovers in your life!
To order, please call AACA Headquarters at 717-534-1910 or go online to the AACA Store.
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Limited Inventory of 2025 AACA Holiday Cards Available – Order Today! | AACA Christmas and holiday cards are an annual tradition for many members. These beautiful 5x7 cards feature artwork from renowned artists Ken Eberts and Dan Reed. Here are this year’s new designs... | |
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1970 Ford Country Squire LTD
Artist: Ken Eberts
Inside: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
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Lincoln Station 1940
Artist: Dan Reed
Inside: Happy Holidays
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The cards come in packs of 12 and include envelopes. Each pack is only $12 (plus shipping). You can purchase them in the AACA store on our website or by calling AACA Headquarters to place your order (717-534-1910). | |
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. | |
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Disneyland Resort –
Kids’ Special Ticket Offer
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1 Day Theme Park Tickets - Universal Studios Hollywood, CA | |
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Theme Park Tickets -
Universal Orlando Resort
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The New York Botanical Garden | |
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Schedule a Tour of AACA National Headquarters
& Library Research Center
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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.
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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.
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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.
Be sure to use these hashtags: #DrivingHistory, #AACA, #AntiqueAutomobileClubofAmerica, #Hershey, #AACAHershey, #AACAproud, #AACAstrong
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Chrysler leveraged DeSoto for export markets because the name was derived from the Spanish explorer, Hernando de Soto (1500-1542), who was the first European to make his way across the Mississippi River. He died on its banks. The company felt that DeSoto was a more worldly designation in comparison to such America-focused entries like Plymouth…particularly in Spanish speaking countries. DeSoto was always recognized by its mid-priced, value-for-money ethic, which is why it also became a darling of the taxi fleet. Just watch Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and see. | | |
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Antique Automobile Club of America
AACA.org | 717-534-1910
America’s Premiere Resource for the Collectible Vehicle Community
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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. | | | | |
