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The Allegheny Mountain Region of the
Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) was founded on February 2, 1951 by William E.
Swigart, Jr. It is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to its encourage members to
acquire, restore, preserve, and exhibit antique automobiles. The Allegheny Mountain Region is located in Central Pennsylvania and is currently under the leadership of President Nick Sabatino. The Region has approximately 200 members residing throughout Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New York. The Region participates in shows, parades, tours, and exhibitions, as well as social affairs to meet fellow enthusiasts and exchange information. A few of the Region’s events include the:
The Region has taken weekend tour(s) to various locations -- in 1996 to Lancaster, Pennsylvania; in 1997 to Wellsboro, Pennsylvania; in 1998 to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; in 1999 along Route 6 and to Fallingwater/Bedford/Johnstown, Pennsylvania; in 2000 to Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania; and in 2001 along Skyline Drive, Virginia, 2004 New Berlin, PA, 2005 AACA Glidden Tour Host, 2007 Bilgers Rocks. Membership in the Allegheny Mountain Region is open to anyone who enjoys antique automobiles. Dues are $12 for single or joint membership. A membership entitles you to receive the Region’s news publication Vapor Locks, which is published bi-monthly. Vapor Locks keeps members up-to-date on all Region events and includes interesting stories of Yester-Year and an automotive classified section for antique cars and parts. Membership in the Antique Automobile Club of America is required to obtain membership to the Allegheny Mountain Region. The Antique Automobile Club of America, founded in 1935, is the world's largest automotive historical society. The AACA is dedicated to perpetuating the memories of early automobiles by encouraging their history, collection, and use. Of all the old car clubs, AACA is probably the most international in character and organization with over 60,000 members and 400 regional clubs worldwide. Membership in AACA includes a subscription to the Antique Automobile magazine, which has been published bi-monthly since 1935. The AACA also publishes Wheels, the official publication for junior members. National membership is $30.
Last updated: May 2009 |
