May 2025 | Volume 197

Beckley Registration Deadline Extended to May 31!

LAST CHANCE - Register NOW!!

June 19-21, 2025

Eastern Spring Nationals

Beckley, WV

Registration Deadline

Extended: May 31

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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.

79th Revival AAA Glidden Tour Explores Western Kentucky

Only 16 Days Left to Register!!

September 7-12, 2025

79th Revival AAA Glidden Tour®

Hosted by VMCCA

Owensboro, KY

Registration Deadline: June 15

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Click here for hotel map

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.

Join Us in Auburn to Celebrate Independence Day

Deadline Extended -- 17 Days Left to Register!!

July 2-5, 2025

Central Spring Nationals

Auburn, IN

Registration Deadline

Extended: June 16

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Click here if you would like registration information sent 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.

Come Tour “The County” in The Crown of Maine

Only 20 Days Left to Register!! Tour Limited to the First 125 Vehicles!

August 12-15, 2025

Eastern Divisional Tour

Presque Isle, ME

Registration Deadline: June 20

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Click here if you would like registration information sent to you (please specify Eastern Divisional Tour)

The Maine Region is excited to welcome you to Aroostook County, Maine—the largest county east of the Mississippi and the size of the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined! Presque Isle is the largest city and the commercial hub of “The County,” yet still quaint and rural. Join us for scenic driving tours each day to a different part of the county. Take in our breathtaking dark night skies, picturesque sunsets, Northern Lights, lakes, rivers, mountains, and numerous cultural heritage sites as well as mile after mile of farmland. In the evenings, optional activities include Trivia Night, Karaoke, and guided museum tours. Come experience Aroostook as visitors—and leave as friends!

Event highlights include The Former Loring AFB, Local Ski Mountain Tour to the Top, Lots of Farms, Antique Equipment, Tractors, Snow Sled Collection, Tour to the Tip of Maine and Beginning of US Rt 1, Main Street Concert, Car Show & Food Event.

Host Hotel:

The Northeastland Hotel, 436 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769, 207-768-5321

Mention AACA Tour for group discount – approximately $130 plus tax

Questions?

Tour Coordinator & Registration Chair: Craig Green, craig@craigins.net, 207-768-1033

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, Plus Zenith Competition

Registration Ends Last Day of June!!

July 24-26, 2025

Grand Nationals

Dayton, OH

Registration Deadline: June 30

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Click here to register online

Click here to register online to judge

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)

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**Additional nearby hotels are listed in the brochure.

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.

ATTENTION ALL AACA JUDGES

AACA Spirit of the Hobby Award at The Greenbrier Concours

By Walter Tompkins, Clarks Summit, PA, walter.r.tompkins@gmail.com

This is a member submitted article.

Are you planning on attending the 2025 Fall Eastern Nationals in Hershey this October? Would you be interested in making a meaningful difference to your research library and AACA National Headquarters? If the answer to both questions is “yes,” the AACA Library will have exciting volunteer opportunities throughout the week.

We are asking for assistance in the following areas…

Library Welcome Duty (Monday, October 6 – Thursday, October 9):

“Fall Hershey” is our busiest week of the year, with visitors from all over the world. In order to remain open for research and provide excellent service, we are looking for volunteers to assist us with staffing the library reading room entrances. Refer to our schedule for available shifts.

Library Yard Sale (Tuesday, October 7):

We also need volunteers to staff and assist with this year’s annual Library Yard Sale, held on Tuesday, October 7. This is our largest fundraising event of the year, in which we sell duplicate materials to help raise money for the library. Volunteer opportunities will include working registration, monitoring the sales tents, helping customers, etc. We also need help with the moving and setup of literature earlier in the day.  

Yard Sale Preparation (June-October):

Lastly, we will need help sorting literature and manuals in the months leading up to the event and will be ramping up this process starting in June. With so much to do, we can use all the help we can get!

Pulling off such an event is only possible through the support of our volunteers. If you want to support your library and the broader old car hobby, please consider volunteering at the AACA Library.

For more information, please contact Librarian Matthew Hocker by email or phone 717-534-2082.

How Do I Get Hershey Registration Materials?

Summer registration is almost upon us for the Hershey Flea Market, Car Corral and show vehicles.

To acquire space(s), you must request a registration card from AACA National Headquarters by using the Activity Request Card enclosed in the plastic covering of the May/June issue of your Antique Automobile magazine.

Please DO NOT send any money at this time. You are simply requesting that registration materials be mailed to you at this time. If you have lost your Activity Request Card, you can always call AACA Headquarters (717-534-1910), and we can fill one out for you. You can also send an email with your name, member number and which registration materials you want (flea market, car corral, or show car) sent to you to Sue Eitnier at seitnier@aaca.org.

All requested registration materials will be mailed to you by the AACA staff the first week of July. We recommend that you fill out your registration card(s), write your check and mail everything back to the Hershey Region immediately so that you do not forget/lose it/miss the strict August 15 deadline.

REMINDER: Your 2025 AACA membership dues must be paid

prior to registering for any 2025 National shows and tours.

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 came 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.

Are you a big fan of the AACA Hershey show & flea market in October? Apparently, so is everyone else! The Hershey event was once again named one of the 10 best car shows!

What an honor – thank you to everyone who voted for us! Thank you to the Hershey Region for always putting on such a great show! And thank you to those of you who continue to attend the show year after year!

Make sure the largest antique car show and flea market in the world is on your calendar – October 7-10, 2025, in Hershey, PA. We can't wait to see you!

The top 10 winners for Best Car Show in 2025 are ranked as follows:

1. Cruisin' The Coast (Mississippi Gulf Coast)

2. Triple Crown of Rodding (Lebanon, Tennessee)

3. MSRA Back to the 50's Weekend (St. Paul, Minnesota)

4. The Amelia Concours d'Elegance (Amelia Island, Florida)

5. NSRA Street Rod Nationals (Louisville, Kentucky)

6. Renaissance Euro Fest (Ridgeland, Mississippi)

7. Iola Car Show (Iola, Wisconsin)

8. Woodward Dream Cruise (Detroit, Michigan)

9. Eastern Division AACA National Fall Meet (Hershey, Pennsylvania)

10. Hot August Nights (Reno, Nevada)

To read the full article, click here.

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!

Way back in 1975 my father responded to a Pittsburgh newspaper classified ad for a low mileage 1972 Fiat 124 coupe. John Montgomery, Sr. was a real car enthusiast, buying Hudsons, Ramblers and AMCs in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. He used to say that the Hudson’s lower floor pan design and low center of gravity handled better than anything on the road. His 1953 Hudson Hornet was eventually sold to buy mom’s wedding ring in 1956. Hudsons, Ramblers and AMCs were the dominating cars on racetracks (soon to be NASCAR) all over the South.

The 1972 Fiat 124 coupe was what would be known today as Ferrari “fly yellow.” The coupe was clean as a pin, and one of the brightest paint colors I’d ever seen. The seller said he liked all of his cars “show ready,” as the term "detailing" was yet to be invented. All the chrome, black interior and trim were in perfect condition. I climbed into the soft leather rear bucket seat to ride along for a test drive. That was the first time I saw bucket style contoured rear seats rather than a flat bench seat. It had rear seatbelts, too. Now, why would a car company ever think we needed to use rear seat belts? I stared through the front seat center console at the bank of glowing instrument panel gauges while the seller rode shotgun, giving Dad and I a quick lesson on new Italian words like “Benzina, Acqua, and Olio.” The Veglia Borletti “electronico” tachometer had a stratospheric 7,000 RPM redline and 140 mph speedometer! The dancing needles, clustered in an all-business dash panel behind a real sport steering wheel was a revelation! The 5-speed transmission with overdrive was another new feature yet to be found on any Ford or Chevy. The seller pointed out the independent front suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes behind a strange new tire called the Michelin “X” radial.

My dad wrote the seller a check for the Fiat right there on the spot. It would be the first foreign car in the family. Little did I know it would change our lives forever as two new “Fiat Freaks” just entered the world. Only 16 years old at the time, at first my dad wouldn’t let me drive his “new baby” stating, “I was rather inexperienced with a stick shift.” The real fact is he saw that rabid look of a Fiat Freak and instinctively knew I couldn’t be trusted with such a car.

Dad’s new Fiat coupe was his first import car. Every time he took it out, I would ask to go with him just to be seen in the coolest car in town. Finally, one weekend he and my mother took a trip out of town in his red 1972 AMC Javelin, a car that is over 50 years in the family and now owned by my brother. Dad said, "I'll leave the keys to the Fiat just in case you have to go somewhere." Sometimes parents don't think things through...

Somewhere? Yes! Sounds like a great destination and it would certainly take a whole tank of fuel to get there! My parents left at 3 p.m. Saturday, and I was on the road in the freshly washed Fiat coupe just 20 minutes later. I was stunned at the difference between the lean and mean Fiat 124 coupe and my first car, a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-door with a 330cid V-8. I drove the Fiat coupe up and down every backroad in my part of western Pennsylvania, discovering the shrieking whine of a twin cam motor, a throaty Weber carb, the slick 5-speed gear box and the high “G” lateral support of genuine bucket seats. The Fiat cut corners with the razor-sharp precision of a quarter horse on the tight country lanes of western Pennsylvania. The singing Michelin "X" tires seemed glued to the road while the four-wheel disc brakes meant I could carry speed right up to the entrance of upcoming corners. I scraped up every last dollar to refuel the car so when they returned, the Fiat was parked just like dad left it. I started asking to borrow the Fiat virtually every weekend, especially if I had a date with the tall, lovely and curvaceous Kimberly, my high school sweetheart. Time on the road with her would not only lead me to a wonderful experience testing the car’s interior versatility but the coupe’s overall roadworthiness as well… especially on Weigle’s Hill, Pennsylvania.

Weigle’s Hill is not a town but a steep grade a few miles from home that overlooks the Monongahela River and Elizabeth, PA. Coming down Weigle’s Hill is a two-mile descent on the divided four lane State Route 51 southeast of Pittsburgh. At the bottom of the hill is a hard sweeping right-hand dogleg turn that leads across the bridge and into the town of Elizabeth. It was great fun to speed down the steep grade, downshift and stand on the brakes for the flat hairpin corner, only to accelerate hard through the gears and across the 4-lane bridge.

Any car can be fast down Weigle’s Hill. The steep grade meant that even guys without muscle cars could find speed that they would never find otherwise, but with the right hand 90° hairpin at the bottom, one better have good brakes and sticky tires to keep off the guardrail. There were lots of fast cars around when I was coming of age in the late ‘70s, but I would discover that only the Fiat had a balance that would pass the ultimate Weigle’s Hill test run.

Kimberly and I were returning from a drive-in movie date where we made good use of the roomy Fiat coupe’s rear seat. The Fiat rear seats were unlike any I’ve ever been in, and Kimberly’s jet-black hair and slender 5’10” frame was the perfect match for the contoured black leather upholstery. We went to see the new hit movie Young Frankenstein. Frankly, I don’t remember much about the show as it was very hard to watch from the back seat. It was a warm, clear Pennsylvania summer night as we rolled out of the drive-in, taking Route 51 South toward Kim’s home 15 miles away. Honestly, I was thinking about what Kim’s “far out” mother had told us a few hours earlier when picking up her daughter for the date. She emphatically said, “Have a great time. Now listen, I don’t care what time you both get home tonight, just don’t come home pregnant!” Confident that I somehow kept my side of the bargain, we motored down the highway and started the long descent down Weigle’s Hill into town.

Suddenly, a 1971 Camaro pulled alongside, and the passenger hung out the window shouting “Come on little Italian ‘Wop’ car, let’s see what you’ve got.” With that the Camaro sped off ahead, unaware of my practice runs with the Fiat down the steep grade. Kim nodded her approval as I steadily depressed the accelerator pedal to the floor in forth gear. The 1600cc engine approached the 7,000 RPM redline, emitting a high-pitched buzz as it hurtled down Weigle Hill’s long slope. In spite of the high speeds and the little twin cam four cylinder revving its heart out, the Fiat 124 coupe felt solid as a rock. We were getting a little closer to the Camaro, but I still had one gear left to use. I shifted to fifth at redline and the Fiat rocketed down toward the bottom at well over 100 mph! I was nearly alongside the Camaro when the double lane hairpin right-hander loomed ahead just a few hundred yards away.

The Camaro braked hard for the upcoming corner while I let the Fiat carry its speed deep into the last safe braking point before the turn. Now downshifting and standing on the 4-wheel discs, the coupe out braked the Camaro coming into the banked corner. The Michelins dug in, and I cut the turn apex just right, downshifted and then full throttle up to redline in third gear out of the bend and across the bridge. The “Little Italian Wop” car was now far ahead of the Chevy muscle car, its occupants shouting some Italian expletives as they faded in the rear-view mirror. It’s one thing to go fast, but the overall balance in braking, cornering and acceleration made every mile a great driving experience in the little yellow Fiat coupe.

What I learned about Fiats nearly 48 years ago on Weigle’s Hill is the reason why I still own Fiats today. Later that year I bought my very own dark blue 1974 Spider convertible. Kimberly left town for college and eventually went to law school, fading away like the last few pages of a romance novel. I learned years later she actually did get that law degree, and surely long married to some lucky guy way above my pay grade but settled down with 4 kids and a minivan. But, oh to be a teenager with an Italian car! Those were the days!

Now you know the rest of the story, but that’s how the Fiat bug bit me. Unfortunately, my dad passed away at a young 65 years. He taught me a lot about life and how to enjoy it. I miss him, but his enthusiasm for Fiats will always live on in my heart. Thanks Dad!

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. 

March 29 saw 29 KYANA Region members and 7 guests attend another KYANA salvage yard tour. We paid a return visit to Dave’s Auto Salvage in Milan, Indiana, northwest of Louisville. We last visited Dave’s about a dozen years ago. We found some older vehicles gone, possibly lost to the mobile crusher man. On the other hand, there were quite a few new additions, both for vehicles and our attendees. Also, with the advancement of time, what were once relatively late model vehicles have now moved into the collectible realm.

Dave accepts pretty much any kind of salvage, including boats, RVs, school busses, and industrial scrap. For every attendee who found an automotive-related treasure at Dave’s, an equal number found non-automotive treasures. Several members planned return visits to get items they were not prepared to remove and transport the day of our visit.

Almost as important as the salvage yard we visit is the restaurant where our group dines following the tour. Nearly all the attendees met a few miles down the road at the Crossroads Family Restaurant for a hearty meal and some good fellowship.

Plans are already afoot for the 2026 KYANA Salvage Yard Tour. 

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.

Click here for more information and instructions.

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

Check Out These Upcoming AACA National Activities...

This year marks the 16th consecutive commemoration in what is now an annual holiday to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

I know every day is Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) for many of us but having a specific day when EVERYONE is celebrating brings visibility to our hobby and reinforces the importance of old cars. Now, if you can’t celebrate on July 11th, that’s okay – just make sure you set aside some time during the month of July to do something special.

Here are just a few ideas on how to celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day:

1. Organize or attend a car show.

Organize a car show and invite local collectors and admirers to come together and celebrate the beauty of collector cars. Make sure there are awards and prizes in place. No time to plan a show? Then just find one to go to and/or participate in.

2. Take a drive.

Simply take a drive in your collector car. Head out on an open road adventure and enjoy the scenery or take a scenic route for some sightseeing. Either way, it's sure to be a memorable experience.

3. Visit a classic car museum.

Visit a classic car museum and admire the beauty of these historic vehicles. Learn about the history of each car and get up close to see them in all their glory.

4. Join a collector car club or sign up a friend for a $25 half-year AACA membership.

Join a collector car club and meet other enthusiasts like yourself. Meet up with other members for events, car shows, and more. Already belong to enough clubs (AACA being the best one, of course!)? Why not sign up a friend who you think would enjoy all the benefits AACA has to offer?

5. Restore an old car/work on your current project.

If you're feeling ambitious, why not restore an old car? Find an old classic and spend time restoring it to its original glory. It's sure to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Help promote this special day by posting on social media using the hashtags #CCAD and #AACA. If your Region/Chapter is having an activity for Collector Car Appreciation Day, please share a few sentences and photos with us so we can publish them in Speedster. Send them to Stacy at szimmerman@aaca.org. 

Impact of the President’s Recent Actions on the Antique & Classic Car Hobby

By Vince DeLisi, AACA National Legislation Committee, vincentdelisi@comcast.net

This is a member submitted article.

President Trump has taken decisive action impacting international trade and tariffs. These actions may have an impact on our hobby. The “CliffsNotes®” version is as follows:

Imported Auto Parts: The tariff on imported automobiles and parts has been increased to 25% for all countries, except Canada and Mexico that meet the USMCA rules of origin, meaning that they were manufactured from components produced in the U.S., Canada, and/or Mexico. There is also a 20% additional tariff for every auto part sourced in China. For other categories of goods, the new surcharge could be more than 150%. This action will increase the costs for the myriads of parts and accessories sourced from around the world, but especially China, Taiwan, and Vietnam that help us keep our vehicles moving.

De Minimis Changes: The administration has also removed the tariff exemption, as well as the air-mail subsidy that allowed for the international shipment of orders worth less than $800 into the U.S. quickly and very cheaply. Prior to this action, it was much less expensive to ship a small package from China to the U.S., via airmail, than it was to send that same package from New Jersey to Pennsylvania. In fact, anything you previously purchased online (including parts, tools, and sundries) that was not delivered within a few short days, was probably airmailed from China. Now, such a shipment will cost more to mail, and applicable import tariffs and fees will be due and payable. Therefore, this change will profoundly affect the costs and timeliness of such purchases in the very short-term future.

Being knowledgeable about these changes can help you understand how best to adjust to the new reality!

What’s the Latest on the California EV Mandate?

By Fred Trusty, AACA National Legislation Committee Chairman, bearcamp1988@gmail.com

This is a member submitted article.

The U.S. Senate passed a bill (51 to 44) to invalidate the California EV mandate on Thursday, May 22. The House of Representatives had passed this measure a couple of weeks ago. It is now headed for President Trump’s signature. There is no doubt that it will be signed as it was one of his campaign promises.

This regulation would have banned the sale of new gasoline powered vehicles in California, as well as 11 other states that followed their lead in 2035. The rules would have been phased in over several years, but some of its directives would have started as early as 2026.

Similarly, legislation was also advanced concerning diesel-powered trucks. The impact of this legislation is very widely spread as many states follow the California rules. The following states, that followed the California model, will now need to reverse course, including California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. Connecticut had removed their participation by referendum last year.

California has vowed to sue claiming this action is unconstitutional. You can expect several other states to join California in this action.

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.).

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

Sesame Place - Philadelphia

SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando

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LEGOLAND Discovery

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AC-DC

New York Yankees

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.

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.

Antique Automobile Club of America

AACA.org | 717-534-1910

America’s Premiere Resource for the Collectible Vehicle Community

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.