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September 2014 - Volume 70
In This Issue...
Cammack Tucker Gallery
RM's Annual Hershey Sale
Win a 2014 Camaro LS Coupe
Hershey Meet Week Schedule
Are You Ready For Hershey?!
Hershey is only one week away and here are the top 5 reasons
you should attend this one-of-a-kind show:
1. It's the largest true antique car show in
the world! (over 250,000 visitors each year)
My 1971 Dodge is the One
That Got Away
2. Free admission to spectators! (parking fee charged by
Captains CARageous
3. Vintage race car demonstration!
Calendar Spotlight
4. Over 9,000 flea market spaces!
AACA Staff Listing
property owner)
5. The largest collection of antique cars
for sale in one location!
Quick Links
AACA Website
AACA Library
AACA Museum
AACA Forum
AACA Merchandise
Over 700 volunteers from the Hershey Region AACA work all
year long to make Hershey what it is. Without them, Hershey
would not be Hershey!
If you've never been to the Hershey Fall Meet, make this year
your first. You will be amazed by the size of the show, the cars
you see, the people you meet and the memories you make!
IMPORTANT!!! 2015 AACA National Board of Directors Election
In the September/October edition of Antique Automobile is a postpaid ballot for the 2015 Board of
Directors election. It is your ONLY ballot and must be filled out according to the instructions or it will
not be counted.
Please read the biographies of all the candidates and vote for the 7 of your choice. Our candidates
this year come from widely different backgrounds, so please give serious consideration to those who
match your ideas of what is important to the future of the club.
Your ballot must be postmarked by November 15, 2014!
Send Us Your Photos From AACA National Meets & Tours
Did you attend the Sentimental Tour (ME, NH, MA), the Western Fall Meet (Big Sky, MT) or the
Revival AAA Glidden Tour (VMCCA) (Defiance, OH)? We're always looking for photos from the
AACA meets and tours that our members attend, so please make sure to send them to Stacy at
[email protected]. We'd love to include your pictures in an upcoming issue of Speedster!
AACA is on Facebook!
Did you know that the AACA is on Facebook?
You can find us here.
Like our page today and join the online
conversation about everything AACA.
Grand Opening of the Cammack Tucker Gallery
Join us for a fun-filled night of friends and fellowship at the AACA Museum as we celebrate another
great Meet Week in Hershey! Another reason to celebrate this year is the official Grand Opening of
the first phase of the Cammack Tucker Gallery!
Plenty of great food and beverages will be scattered throughout all levels of the Museum, plus live
entertainment, silent auction, automotive artist gallery & more! Proceeds from this grand event
benefit the AACA, AACA Library & Research Center and AACA Museum.
Advance reservations required - Tickets @ $125 each.
Call us immediately at 717-566-7100 ext. 100.
For more information, visit www.NightAtTheMuseum.org.
AACA Museum Meet Week Hours
Mon. 10/6 9 AM - 5 PM
Tues. 10/7 9 AM - 5 PM
Wed. 10/8 9 AM - 2 PM
(Night at the Museum & Cammack Tucker Gallery Grand Opening 6 - 10 PM)
Thurs. 10/9 9 AM - 9 PM
(Public Opening of the Cammack Tucker Gallery)
Fri. 10/10 9 AM - 9 PM
Sat. 10/11 9 AM - 5 PM
The AACA Museum sits just off Rte. 39 @ 1 Mile from the Meet Field.
A MUST SEE Stop for 2014!
Visit AACA Headquarters Onsite at the Hershey Fall Meet
Make sure to stop by to renew your membership, meet the
staff and check out our brand new merchandise including hats
and shirts for all ages!
AACA Headquarters at Hershey will be located as follows:
 Chocolate Field C3F 5-7, C3H 5-7, C3I 5-7
 Green Field in front of the Giant Center in a large
white tent (Wed. - Fri.)
 Adjacent to the Show Field (Sat.)
Don't forget to stop by and visit us during meet
week!
Diverse Collections Headline RM's Annual Hershey Sale
RM Auctions returns to the Hershey Lodge, October 9 - 10, for its highly anticipated eighth annual
Hershey sale. A popular fixture on the global collector car calendar, the auction is a featured
attraction of the AACA Eastern Division Fall meet, and is set to lift the gavel on an impressive roster
of more than 160 automobiles, two boats and select memorabilia.
The offering is headlined by two prominent North American collections, the Cars of John Moir and
the Jeffrey Day Collection, offered entirely without reserve. The Cars of John Moir comprise a series
of 37 vehicles and are headlined by the A-to-Z Collection, a unique concept representing not only
each letter of the alphabet, but also a century of automotive design from 1900 to 1999. The Jeffrey
Day Collection is also expected to garner strong interest from collectors as it crosses RM's Hershey
podium next month. Largely amassed over 15 years, the selection of 50 vehicles from the collection
is highlighted by a terrific series of 'best of category' examples from the Ford Motor Company and
features some of the finest restored models in existence.
Additional offerings include a highly original 1905 FIAT 60 HP Five-Passenger Tourer by Quinby &
Co. and a beautiful 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron. The official
digital catalog showcasing all lots in the sale is now available by clicking here.
Register to bid today at www.rmauctions.com or speak with an RM specialist toll free at
1-800-211-4371 (+1 519-352-4575 outside North
The ABC and XYZ cars of the A-to-Z Collection,
a feature of the Cars of John Moir
© 2014 Darin Schnabel & RM Auctions
America).
An overview of all 50 vehicles to be offered
from the Jeffrey Day Collection
© 2014 Darin Schnabel & RM Auctions
AACA Custom Car Signs
Do you have an AACA approved car sign for your car?
AACA members can have these custom signs created to
showcase all of their car's great features or to share the
history and story of their car. The signs stand 16.5" high and
12" wide and are made of a hard plastic to withstand the
elements. All signs include the AACA logo and website, as
well as the year/make/model of your car and owner
information. The rest of the content is up to you. The signs
cost $30 plus shipping and production takes about 3 weeks.
Contact Stacy at AACA Headquarters if you would like to
have a sign made or need more information:
[email protected] or 717-534-1910.
You Are Running Out of Chances to Enter to Win a 2014 Camaro LS Coupe!
Drawing will take place on October 11, 2014
Each $20 ticket will give you a chance to win the grand prize - a
brand new 2014 Camaro (or $17,000 cash)! Second place will win
$3,000 cash and third place will take home $1,000 cash. Proceeds
from this charity raffle will benefit the AACA, the AACA Library and
Research Center, and the AACA Museum. Winner need not be
present to win and is responsible for all taxes. Call (717) 534-1910 or
click here for an order form.
AACA Eastern Fall Meet - What Happens During Hershey Meet Week?
Oct 8-11, 2014 - Hershey, PA
Click here for the meet brochure
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
8:30 a.m. Flea Market Set-up
Approx. (Weather permitting)
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
7 a.m. Flea Market Open
Car Corral Open for preregistered vehicles
9 a.m. Car Corral Open for non-preregistered
11-3 p.m. Folder distribution located on Chocolate
field beside Hershey Region main tent
6 p.m. AACA Night at the Museum
Reception & Charity Auction
Thursday, October 9, 2014
7 a.m. Flea Market Open
Car Corral Open
11-3 p.m. Folder distribution located on Chocolate field beside Hershey Region main tent
7 p.m. Old Time Movies in the Music Box Theatre
Friday, October 10, 2014
7 a.m. Flea Market Open
Car Corral Open
11 a.m. Race Car Condition Run in Stadium (spectators welcome)
11:45 a.m. The Hughes High-Wheeler Event @ Stadium
11-3 p.m. Folder distribution located on Chocolate field beside Hershey Region main tent
2 p.m. Judges School - Giant Center - followed by CJE (Certified Judges Education)
7 p.m. Talent Show in the Music Box Theatre
Saturday, October 11, 2014
7 a.m. Show Cars enter field (time approximate)
Flea Market Open
Car Corral Open
7-10 a.m. Registration Open on Show Field
10 a.m. Vehicle Judging Begins
11:30 a.m. Ladies Luncheon at the Hotel Hershey
12-2 p.m. Junior Display near Show Field
6:15-7 p.m. Social at Hershey Convention Center
7 p.m. Awards Banquet - Hershey Convention Center
For updates and field maps go to: www.hersheyaaca.org.
The Perfect Hershey Fall Meet Souvenir!
The official 2014 Hershey Meet Poster, sponsored by
Meguiar's, Inc., will be available at all Hershey Region
Souvenir Tents every day during the Hershey Fall Meet.
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the poster artist,
Ken Eberts, will be personalizing the posters at the
AACA National Tent on the Chocolate Field.
On Saturday, he will be personalizing them at the AACA
National Trailer by the Car Show Field.
Visiting the AACA Library During the Hershey Fall Meet:
General Information, 1st Ever Yard Sale & Hours of Operation
Attending the Hershey Fall Meet this year? If so, be sure to check out the library booth over in
Chocolate Field C3F. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions, and we will also have several
books for sale. You will find everything from hard-to-find pre-war titles to more modern offerings.
We will also have more books for sale at our permanent location (501 W. Governor Rd.), and staff
will be on hand to help you with your research needs. Stop on by and say hi, as we'd love to see
you!
th
AACA Library Yard Sale
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
If you collect literature, you will definitely want to visit the library for our first-ever yard sale. We will
be selling a wide variety of duplicate material, covering all eras. Refreshments will also be available,
so be sure to bring your appetite!
Please note that all prices are firm due to minimal staffing. There will be plenty of good deals, with
all proceeds benefiting the library. Due to the event, all research must be finished by 3:30 p.m.
Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting the Library
Personal Belongings: Leave all of your bags (including purses), briefcases and boxes in your car.
If you would prefer, we can hold on to your bag until you're finished. This is standard procedure in
most archives and is meant to ensure the safety of our collection.
Bring ID: Please bring your driver's license, state-issued ID or something of value. We will hold on
to your card while you hold on to our material. When you are finished with your research, we will
swap again.
Food and Drink: We do not allow food or drink in the library. Unfortunately, paper and pickles do
not mix.
Photocopy/Scanning Services: We offer black & white photocopies for $0.25/page, color copies
for $0.50/page, and digital scans for $1.00/page. If we are exceptionally busy during your visit and
unable to make copies immediately, we will mail your copies to you at a later date.
Ask Questions: Remember that this is your library! Be inquisitive. Keep in mind that there are many
more pieces in our collection than are visible in our reading room. Ask questions and enjoy the
library.
Hours of Operation During Fall Meet
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (no research after 3:30 p.m. due to yard sale)
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Address:
AACA Library and Research Center
501 W. Governor Rd., Hershey, PA 17033
More information is available on our website. Visit AACA Library or
contact our head librarian, Chris Ritter, [email protected] or 717-534-2082.
Member Submitted Story
My 1971 Dodge is the One That Got Away!
By: John Hawbecker, Salem, SC
While stationed at Clark AFB Philippines, I
decided to purchase a new car at the end of
my tour. So I went down to the PX and talked
with the Chrysler representative. I ended up
purchasing a new 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger.
The car was equipped with 3 speed on the
column, 318V-8, P/S, P/B, A/C, radio and
whitewall tires. The car was to be delivered to
Portland, Oregon, because, at the time, there
would be no sale tax on it.
The car was picked up in Portland on a
Sunday with the wife and two young children
in tow. We took a taxi to the dealership and when we took possession of the car we discovered we
could not get the key out. The car had to be in reverse and apparently was not going into gear far
enough to release the key. A mechanic had to be called and he was not very happy about having to
come in on a Sunday. After some adjustment, everything was fine and we took off for a cross
country journey with a brand new car.
We took five days doing the northern route and I must say the two kids were just great. Maybe
because they knew bodily harm was in store if they didn't behave! Our first stop was Boise, Idaho.
We arrived late and by the time we got a motel and found a place to eat it was even later. The
restaurant we picked at random turned out to be a fancy steak house and we got some very stern
looks arriving with two small children at 9:00 p.m. The kids never said a word during the entire
dinner and never fussed once. Following several other stops, we thought we would treat the kids to
the St. Louis Zoo, which we did - in the rain! It just turned out that way. Then we finally reached our
destination, my parents' home in Elmira, NY.
Just a few days later we decided to make a trip to Florida, so all of us crammed into the two door
hardtop and off we went. We only logged a few miles when my son vomited right down between the
front seat backs. Not a very pleasant experience to say the least and I was understandably upset
since it was a new car with pale yellow upholstery! We only stayed a few days in Florida. My Dad
got a severe sunburn on his legs, so we never saw him the entire time there!
When home leave was up, I had orders to ship the car to our next post - Seoul, South Korea. I drove
the car to the docks in New York City and somehow found the ship, but I sure wouldn't want to try
that today! I watched as the car was driven on to the boat, caught a taxi to the airport and flew
home. The car arrived in fine shape and we drove the car for 3 years while stationed in Seoul. By
the time the tour ended, the car still had very low miles. Our next post was Singapore and I was not
allowed to ship the car because it was left hand drive, so I sold it in Seoul. I gave all the paperwork
to the new owner thinking he might need it to prove how the car got into the country.
Years later, I regretted selling that car because I had the option of shipping it back to Washington
and putting it into storage. In hind sight (which is always great), I wish I had done just that. Another
good reason... the wife really liked that car! A few years ago, I started a search for that car not
having any registration information or VIN. To date, I have almost exhausted all avenues and have
come up with nothing. Most of the responses have been "we don't have records that far back." I
have not given up though and continue to search the internet in the hopes someday that car might
turn up, but I don't even know if it ever left Korea.
I welcome any feedback from members concerning my search for the one that got away.
John Hawbecker can be contacted at [email protected] or 864-944-8373.
Automotive Art Display: Tony Sikorsky & David Snyder
Hershey Lodge - Cocoa 1 Ballroom
October 8 through 11 - During Hershey Meet Week!
Sculptor Tony Sikorsky and painter David Snyder will be displaying their art in the Cocoa 1 Ballroom
(across from RM Auctions) located in the Hershey Lodge Wednesday, October 8 through Saturday,
October 11. This will be a unique opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy their outstanding display
of automotive art. Sculptures, paintings and prints will be available for purchase.
Tony's ability to capture the power, speed and motion of the
automobile has resulted in sculptural commissions in both
corporate and private sectors. His award-winning corrugated,
wood and stainless works have been displayed at numerous
invitational motor sports art exhibitions.
David's paintings showcase
Americana from the
splendor of the fabulous
50's to the iconic muscle car and super car dealerships of the 60's
and 70's. He has a unique ability to bring to life the vitality that has
not been lost on automotive enthusiasts. You are invited to "step
right in" to his paintings and visit the past. From period
architecture and signage to oil cans in the garage bay, no detail is
too small. David paints the emotion of an era.
(www.davidsnydercarart.com, 513-722-9608)
AACA Founders Tour
October 20-24, 2014 - N & S New Jersey
Click here for tour information
This is a progressive tour starting and ending in Vineland, NJ, with a two-night stay in Clinton, NJ.
You will enjoy the beautiful scenic country roads of rural New Jersey and see many private
collections only our group will be privileged to see. Tour the famous Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
and experience the magnificent 33,112 pipes of the world's largest pipe organ.
This tour is hosted by the Buzzards Breath Touring Region and takes place during the peak of the
Fall foliage season, a beautiful time to travel in our vintage automobiles.
Trivia Question
Who designed the classic
1929 Mercedes-Benz 38/250 SSK?
Click here for the Trivia Answer.
Member Benefit of the Month:
Limited Free Research by the AACA Library & Research Center
Did you know that as a current member of AACA, you are entitled to limited free research by the
library staff? The AACA Library & Research Center has over 1,000,000 items in its collection.
Everything from manuals, books, ads, periodicals and sales literature to blueprints. The library
serves as a valuable source of information to assist club members in their research and restoration
projects.
Founded in 1981, the AACA employs a full-time library staff to better serve the membership.
Additional research services are available for nominal fees. Visit www.aacalibrary.org or call 717534-2082.
AACA Library & Research Center
Captains CARageous
By: Matthew Hocker
Once known as the "Poet of the Empire," Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was one of the most prolific
British authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His poems, short stories and novels were
known the world over; the Jungle Book (1894) and Captains Courageous (1896) are among some of
his most famous works. In addition to his love for writing, Kipling was an early proponent of the
automobile. He purchased his first car in 1900, a steam-powered Locomobile he would refer to as a
"nickel-plated fraud" due to frequent breakdowns. Subsequent vehicles included a twin cylinder
Lanchester and a number of Rolls-Royce cars, including a 1928 Phantom I.
In 1904, Kipling wrote about his automotive experiences in a
letter to A.B. Filson Young, and Young reprinted it in his book,
The Complete Motorist. Kipling acknowledged the past
shortcomings of early automobiles, including problems with
reliability and the stereotype they were mere playthings for the
rich. However, he considered himself a pioneer of a technology
that would one day be considered practical. Exhaustive in his
explanation, he wrote, "my agonies, shames, delays, rages,
chills, purboilings, road-walkings, water-drawings, burns, and
starvations, at which you laughed - in the Kinfauns Castle in 1900
- all went to make your car to-day safe and comfortable."
Kipling often drew on personal experiences when crafting tales,
so it should come as no surprise to find automobiles worked their
way into some of his stories. Written in rhyming verse, his poem
"The Ballad of the Cars" featured anthropomorphic vehicles
discussing the death of a man in an automobile accident. Names
of participants in the conversation were those of real makes,
including "Babe Austin," Daimler and Armstrong Siddeley.
In 1904 Kipling published Traffics and Discoveries, a collection of
short stories and poems, including a few in which automobiles
played a pivotal role. One such story titled Steam Tactics
revolved around piloting a steam-powered car, offering a vivid
depiction of how complicated driving such a vehicle must have
been. Largely inspired by his difficulties with the Locomobile, the
narrator in Kipling's story claimed, "that car (now, thank Heaven,
no more than an evil memory) never lit twice in the same
fashion."
Another story from Traffics and Discoveries worth noting is 'They,'
a piece which would eventually be published as a standalone
book. On one hand, the story represented Kipling's love for the
automobile. In Kipling's letter to Young, he commented that his
favorite aspect of driving was "...the discovery of England." This
was reflected in the narrator of the story, a motorist who
discovered an enchanting home in the countryside.
However, 'They' also served as a means for helping Kipling cope
with the death of his firstborn daughter, Josephine. She lost her
life to pneumonia at the tender age of six, leaving Kipling
devastated. In 'They,' the narrator encountered a blind woman
who always spoke of children, but he found them elusive
throughout the story. Eventually, he revealed the death of his own
daughter, having felt a kiss on his hand as his child had so often
done while she was alive. At the story's end, it was revealed
"They" were the ghosts of dead children whom could only be
seen by their parents. Like the story's main character, Kipling
reported that he sometimes thought he saw Josephine out of the corner of his eye.
Rudyard Kipling himself would pass away in 1936, but not before leaving an indelible mark on
society. His stories are revered as classics and, while many of his views remain outdated, his vision
of the automobile arguably still resonates today. "A day in a car...is a day in some fairy museum
where all the exhibits are alive and real and yet none the less delightfully mixed up with books."
Discover More:
Interested in reading 'They' or Kipling's letter to A.B. Filson Young? 'They' and The Complete
Motorist are just two of many automotive books published before World War II found in the library's
collection. To find out more, please contact the library or pay us a visit. You never know what you
might find!
Visit Our Blog
http://aacalibrary.tumblr.com/
Interested in doing research with the AACA Library?
More information is available on our website. Visit AACA Library or contact
our head librarian, Chris Ritter, at [email protected] or 717-534-2082.
Exciting Exhibits at the AACA Museum for Hershey Fall Meet!
Visit the Museum's website at www.AACAMuseum.org for all the details!
Trivia Answer
After designing the 1929 Mercedes-Benz 38/250 SSK,
Ferdinand Porsche left to produce his own line.
Source: www.Discovery.com
AACA Calendar Spotlight
October 8 - 11, 2014
Eastern Fall Meet - Hershey, PA
Meet Brochure
October 20 - 24, 2014
Founders Tour (post 1931 vehicles) - N & S New Jersey
Tour Information
Click here to print registration forms for upcoming meets!
Click here for the last edition of The Judge!
Visit the calendar on our website for a complete listing of AACA national events and much more!
Who Do You Contact at AACA Headquarters for What?
Have you ever wondered who to contact for what when you call or email AACA Headquarters? Here
is a list of the current staff and their responsibilities. By clicking on someone's name below, you can
email them directly.
Executive Director
Office Administration
Steve Moskowitz
Pat Frantz (Insurance Certificates)
Membership & Merchandise
Ann Kulp
Karen White
Shannon Patterson
Regions & Judging
Magazine Editor
Lynn Gawel
West Peterson
Accounting, IT & Website
Library, Research & Cataloging
Pat Buckley
Chris Ritter
Advertising & Public Relations
Matthew Hocker
Stacy Zimmerman
Michael Reilly
Naturally, many of the staff have the capability of answering questions in each other's area as we try
to cross train as much as possible. Please don't hesitate to contact us anytime for assistance.
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
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