Saturday, July 27, 2019

Discovering The Antique Auto Club Of America

By David Wright


Individuals often have different tastes when it comes to the year, model and style of an automobile. In some cases, people love to collect antique, classic and vintage cars. As a result, the antique auto club of America was created in 1935. After which, while having been successful up until World War II, the organization saw a brief struggle during the war, then bounced back rather quickly.

The organization's focus has always been on car collectors and associated vehicles. For, most members believe the sight, feel and sound of a classic automobile stirs the imagination and turns back time. Whereas, others are inspired, especially when desiring to travel cross-country in one. Whether due to the clatter of single cylinder brass or a big block engine, there is something that draws collectors to antique automobiles, buses, motorcycles and trucks.

Everyone has a beginning and if car enthusiasts are asked how one got started, the answers are often similar. In most cases, it is just something about old cars which attracts and captures the interest of individuals whom hold onto and grasp the interest over the course of a lifetime. Of course, enthusiasm tends to change over time based on distractions, other interests, work, space cash and spare time.

The mission of the organization is the preservation and enjoyment of history related to all types of automobiles. Whereas, the organization also works to bring enthusiasts together at a number of regional and national events each year. These events often include, meet-ups, shows and contests, most often at different types of festivals. In addition, the club produces a magazine which features over 100 pages with pictures, history and information on different models.

The war was a hardship on the hobby as well as regional and national organizations. For, in the coming months and years, the hobby required the same dedication as the war. In fact, as one quote by the president of the organization suggest, the mutual enthusiasm of the club approaching the Spring of 1942 was fraught with disturbances and fraught with a number of uncertainties.

The organization has become better and stronger since the war and now has millions of members. As such, there is no doubt the organization will survive in the future. For, the car enthusiasts of America depend on the activities, contests and other events sponsored by the organization at which to drive and show these antique and classic automobiles on an annual basis.

The organization's website features different sections with pictures of cars from different eras. It should be noted that an individual does not need to own an antique, classic or vintage car to become a member or involved with the organization. For, there are numerous ways in which individuals can be part of the club whether through judging car shows, researching cars or attending one of the meet-ups or tours as a spectator.

Most often, people think these type of organizations are expensive. Fortunately, this is not the case with the antique club in America. In fact, membership often costs less than twelve gallons of gas. As such, the annual cost of membership is often minimal compared to the amount of fun one can have as a member of the organization.




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