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Welcome to SPEEDSTER!
It is a beautiful summer afternoon, you and your family motor
along leisurely, over the crest of a hill, another magnificent
antique car appears, and there is an instant kinship, mutual
admiration. Waves, beeps and thumbs up are exchanged! As you
move away, you think to yourself, "wonder when they bought the
car, at which meet did they earn that senior badge, did they
work on the restoration, where did they find that part, maybe
I should look into expanding my garage..." Every antique
automobile has a story to tell and a hobbyist eager to share
it! So, be sure to participate in an AACA event today
and join the colorful and enthusiastic "show and tell"!
Expand our AACA family ...
remember, bring a friend to an upcoming event, open
your garage to curious neighbors and friends,  take
a young "co-pilot" along on a tour, share a ride with
potential members, invite a fellow hobbyist to come
along when you visit the AACA Library to research your
latest restoration... the opportunities to enjoy our
AACA family friendly community are endless!
Visit the Calendar Spotlight section below
for information on upcoming events, including the
Grand National and Central Fall Meets in Topeka,
Kansas, Click
here, or Call Headquarters
717-534-1910 for details.
and
Thank you for
helping AACA to thrive as the premier destination
and resource for the collectible vehicle
community!
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 Test
your Automotive Trivia Knowledge! Try your hand at the Questions
below...
1. What American car, built in
the 1950's, had sliding doors?
2. This man retired from Ford's board of directors to start an
automobile company bearing his name.
3. What was the last American, regular production automobile to
offer a V-12 engine, and in what year?
4. When was an automobile first used in an inaugural parade?
Update to the Speedster June
Trivia: It appears that Automotive Milestones, missed
one of the cars that had a president's name ~ The Grant.
Thanks for the feedback!
Curious? Scroll down
for the Answers!
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One Amazing COMET ... Chariot!
One Extraordinary OWNER
... Rachel!
Photo: Used with permission
of the Orlando Sentinel, copyright 2009.
You
won't see this misty yellow comet in the night sky, but instead,
blazing a memorable trail across the nations' highways
and byways, piloted by her devoted mother, Rachel!
Rachel, a member of the
AACA Florida Region in
Orlando, embodies passionate AACA spirit of preservation
and enjoyment, as the original owner of "Chariot", her 1964
Mercury Comet Caliente. Together they have logged over
558,000 miles ~ journeying from Florida to Galveston, Texas,
to Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, western New York, and all
points between. In 2007, Rachel and Chariot drove to Erie,
Pennsylvania to attend her 70th high school reunion. She
proudly displays a "just bragging, same owner & engine"
sign in Chariot's window celebrating each remarkable mileage
milestone that earns a great deal of respect and playful
admiration from her fellow motorists.
 Purchased
for $3,289.30 on February 17, 1964, the secret to Chariot's
longevity lies in her devoted advocate, Rachel, "I wouldn't
trade her for the world."
Rachel has faithfully cared for her and
maintained her, all the while keeping meticulous records and
documentation on each repair, equipment replacement and
birthday. And, lifetime guarantees? Well, you could say
Chariot has nine lives, more actually ... to date, Chariot has
benefited from 17 free J.C. Penney batteries, 7 Midas mufflers,
and 3 sets of shock absorbers from Sears.
In addition to enjoying life from behind Chariot's wheel, she
keeps busy volunteering weekly at the Orlando Police
Department and serving as President of a Parliamentary unit
that is dedicated to the study of parliamentary law. Rachel
is also the past president of the Colonial Dames of the XVII
Century, member of DAR (Daughters of the American
Revolution) and a Professional Registered Parliamentarian
serving national organizations as a paid advisor.
Turning 91 years young in August, Rachel radiates joy and a
zest for life. As she encourages, "have fun -- you only pass
this way once!"
Rachel and Chariot ,
true AACA ambassadors ... wishing you many more Miles of
Smiles!
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Headquarters Starting Grid... Meet
Steve Moskowitz!
Many of our members know a little bit about Steve, AACA
Executive Director and our Crew Chief since 2004, either
through working with him directly, meeting him at an AACA
event, speaking with him on the phone or communicating via
email, viewing his posts on the
AACA Forum,
reading his headquarters column in each issue of Antique
Automobile magazine, listening to his remarks at our
February annual meeting in Philadelphia, the list goes on.
So, instead of the customary biography, we developed some
questions for him which he has reluctantly agreed to answer.
AACA's version of "20 Questions"!
Things you didn't know about
Steve
In what car did you
pass your drivers license test?
1963 Chevrolet Impala.
If you could live
in any home on a television series, what would it be?
Bruce Wayne's mansion - Get
to use the Batmobile!
What car would you
be? Easy - 1911 Olds
Limited. Why? Cause it is old like me and needs to be
cranked to get started.
Where would you take your owner?
To the hospital with a broken arm after cranking
702 cubic inches!
What is your
favorite movie? Animal House
- long story! I lived it in college.
If you could
attend an AACA meet or tour with any celebrity alive
today, who would it be? Like
a lot of people, Jay Leno, but I would have loved to know
Bill Harrah or Barney Pollard.
What was your
favorite musical group when you were in high school?
Who can remember that far
back? Mamas & Papas?
If you were
named after an antique car, what would your name be?
Oldsmobile
What
profession other than your own would you like to
attempt? Car dealer -
obviously I did not get it right the first time!
Seriously, marketing manager at General Motors. If I
was smart enough, a cancer researcher.
What
is your favorite sound?
Laughter - especially my
granddaughters!
If given a
choice, which animal would you want to be?
A dog, our dog, he has the
best life!
What is
the most interesting biography you have read?
You are kidding me
right? Five million car magazines and I have time
for biographies? Do get some in Automobile
Quarterly.
What do
you think the greatest invention is in your
lifetime? Lately
- my iPhone! Otherwise, MRI equipment.
If you
could have any superpower, what would it be?
I would not look
good in a spiderman or superman suit so I guess
super human intelligence would be the thing to
have!
What is
your favorite cereal?
They are all terrible but Frosted Mini
Wheats.
What is
the longest you have ever waited in line and
why? 1 1/2 hours,
Olympic Store in Australia, no choice!!
Whom
would you cast to play you in a movie?
My friends might
say Jim Carey but I'm guessing Al Pacino
although it would ruin his career.
You
would not be caught dead, where?
The ballet!
What
is the last thing you bought yourself, just for
fun? A pedal car
to customize for my granddaughter.
What is
your favorite spectator sport?
Football, Chicago
Bears and Florida Gators.
When in Hershey, be sure to visit your
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HELP ...
Needs a Good Home!
Don't miss your opportunity
to WIN
this distinctive
2000 black Plymouth Prowler,
 generously
donated from the private collection of Richard Ullman. Add this
beauty to your collection!
No longer in production,
never registered for the road, 3.5 Litre V6 High Output Engine
with AutoStick Transmission, Air Conditioning, CD Player with 6
Disc Changer, Front Air Bags, Keyless Entry, MSRP sticker price
of $43,500!
Only
$20.00 per CHANCE!
Drawing to take
place on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the AACA Eastern Fall
Meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Winner need not be present!
Proceeds benefit the entire AACA Family ~ Headquarters,
Library & Research Center, and the Museum.
We need your help
NOW, PLEASE!
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AACA Museum Happenings!
Sports Car Memories
See them come to life
before your eyes at YOUR
AACA MUSEUM, all shapes
and sizes, spectacular and diverse, unique examples of the
Sports Car experience!
The
Sports Car in America is a
special exhibit that runs through October
11, 2009. As a member of AACA, you are entitled to free
admission, but don't miss the opportunity to share our
world-class museum with family, friends, colleagues, fellow
and "future" hobbyists. Holly Bedsole, the AACA Museum
Executive Director, her staff and volunteers are eager to
welcome you!
An
Invitation to ...
Join the AACA Family for a memorable
Night at The Museum
during "Hershey", Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from
6-10 pm, presented by RM
Auctions.
An grand evening of camaraderie, fund raising, food,
beverages and all things automotive as we revisit the past
with the Museum's stunning collections and
present an exclusive charity
auction including enticing live and
silent auction items!
 Not
only will you have access to the exceptional collection,
but you will be marvelously entertained by the remarks of
our guest speaker,
David E. Davis Jr. world
famous publisher, editor and writer, coined the "Dean
of American Automotive Writers" by Time Magazine.
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JUST IN!! All new Limited Edition 75th Anniversary signs!
Not tin but heavy gauge steel
signs with powder coated artwork. These are fabulous with
pre-drilled holes for mounting. Don't miss out because once they
are gone, they are gone! Our 75th only comes once.
Price * as follows: 18" $34.95,
24" $44.95 and 28" is $88.95
* Plus $9.95 for shipping.
Pennsylvania residents add 6% sales tax.
Call
Headquarters 717-534-1910 ~ we are on hand to fill your order
and to help YOU and YOUR REGION start the CELEBRATION!
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AACA Library & Research Center NEWS
 Automotive
Periodicals at YOUR LIBRARY!
You can find a tremendous amount of
information on the
AACA Library & Research Center's
online catalog, however there is so much
more to the library's collection than the items currently
listed. One of the largest parts of the library collection, not
cataloged, is our 40,000+ periodicals! Containing more than
1,800 titles, the library's periodical collection includes
everything from periodicals geared toward industry insiders to
general automotive periodicals. Our oldest issues date back to
the 1800's and we currently subscribe to over 230 periodicals. 
While the periodicals do not show up in
our online catalog, you can still see what we have by
looking at this database.
The information in the database covers titles, the range of
dates we own, and other valuable notes. Consider using
periodicals during your next research project; they often
include period vehicle reviews, maintenance tips, general
industry news and more!
Whether you visit us in person, by
phone, fax, email or the internet, we our eager to welcome you
and assist you with your inquiries and research needs.
A wealth of fascinating automotive information awaits
YOU!
Do you have Wires EVERYWHERE?
Where can you turn when you are working on your vehicle and
you just can't figure out the electrical system?
Simple! Contact the AACA Library & Research Center and ask
for a wiring diagram!
One gentleman did just that last month while working on his
1925 Buick. The library owns several thousand diagrams for
cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even tractors!
Give us a call 717-534-2082, or
send an email to see if we own what you are looking for.
If we do, we can send you a photocopy or even email you a
scanned diagram.
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How did you do? Trivia
Answers!
1. What American car, built in
the 1950's, had sliding doors?
Answer --
The 1953 Kaiser-Darrin
2. This man retired from Ford's board of directors to start
an automobile company bearing his name.
Answer -- John
Dodge. He and his brother Horace had been supplying auto
parts for Ford and other companies. They decided to build an
automobile to compete directly against the Model T.
3. What was the last American, regular production
automobile to offer a V-12 engine, and in what year?
Answer -- The
Lincoln, in 1948.
4. When was an automobile first used in an inaugural
parade?
Answer -- In 1921 for the inauguration of
Warren G. Harding. The car was a Packard Twin-Six.
Thanks for playing!
Source: Automotive
Milestones, Trivia of a Most Unique Machine, Edited by
Clark Cassell and Charles Merritt, Braddock
Publications.
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Calendar Spotlight!
 Grand
National Meet
September 18, 2009
&
Central Fall Meet, September 19, 2009
Topeka, Kansas
Come to Topeka, the capital of Kansas! Our
wonderful Topeka Kansas Region members are eager to welcome you
and your beautiful antique vehicles to the Annual Grand National
Meet and Central Fall Meet this September. In addition to a
full schedule of meet activities including the member round
table, judge's school and breakfast, vehicle presentation and
judging, and the Saturday evening congratulatory banquet... just
to name a few ... there will be interesting excursions so
can get to know the area and socialize with your fellow
hobbyists. Where else can you see a missile silo turned into a
home and a castle on the same day, planned for Thursday,
September 17? Don't miss the BBQ dinner on Friday evening,
September 18 at the Kansas Historical Museum where you will be
able to tour the museum, which features Kansas cars and the
"Need for Speed" in Kansas. Registration
deadline is August 24!
VISIT the Antique Automobile Club of
America's (AACA) online calendar.
Attend and Participate
in these Upcoming 2009 National
Events:
August 23-28 - Revival
AAAź Glidden Tour, Golden, Colorado
URGENT - Only 17
Spaces LEFT - Contact Tour Chairman,
Mel Bacon,
melbacon@msn.com
November 5-7 - Western
Fall Meet, LaQuinta, California (Palm
Springs area)
If your AACA Region or
Chapter would like to sponsor a future National
Event, please contact Hulon C. McCraw, Vice
President of National Meets & Tours at 828-606-2918.
Thank you in advance!
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 Speedy's
News and Notes
● Show
your AACA Pride ...
AACA offers a wide selection
of quality gear and merchandise for everyone in the family,
including your prized antique! Call us
today at 717-534-1910, if you need ideas or help with a
purchase.
Read and print newsletters, visit the links provided in
each section for more information, use the articles in
your region publications and updates, join our mailing
list, edit your profile, and please share issues with
family, friends and future AACA members.
● Your Hobby is always under attack so make sure
you are keeping up with local, state and national laws
that could affect you and your hobby. An
excellent source of information is
www.semasan.org.
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 Contact
Information
Phone: 717-534-1910 Email:
speedster@aaca.org
About The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA)
The Antique Automobile Club of America, 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.
For additional information on the AACA family, please visit
www.aaca.org,
www.aacalibrary.org,
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