Saturday 27 July 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.

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'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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