Sunday, June 23, 2019

Exploring 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.

Since the beginning, the club has primarily focused on antique car collectors and associated vehicles. For, the members believe that there is just something about the feel, sound and sight of antique automobiles which stirs the imagination, especially when desiring to traverse the open road. Whether the heavy thumping of a big block engine or clatter of single cylinder brass, there is just something that draws collectors to these cars. Although, vintage motorcycles, buses and trucks are all part of this massive organization based in America.

Collectors and enthusiasts often provide similar answers when asked how one became interested in classic and vintage automobiles. In most cases, people suggest there is just something which captures attention and attraction that is rather hard to define. In most cases, people whom are attracted to, or collect classic or vintage cars tend to focus on a specific era of the past.

Whether due to the love of an old movie, an experience earlier in life or having known someone else with such a car, the reasons are actually plentiful just hard to pinpoint at times. Regardless, the club brings these individuals together at National and regional events where many build new friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime. Whereas, the organization also provides a full color 100 page magazine with pictures and descriptions of different antique, classic and vintage automobiles.

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 stronger since that time, now hosting millions of members. As such, there is no doubt the auto club will be around for years to come. For, without the assistance and support of the organization, it would be difficult for enthusiasts to plan and attend the many National, regional and local events to which many have become accustomed.

The organization features a full website with a lot of information and something for everyone. In fact, members of the club do not have to own or know how to work on classic or vintage cars. For, there are other ways to become involved with the organization. Some of these opportunities include, attending tours and meet-ups, doing research and judging at contests.

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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