Tuesday, August 13, 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 auto club has primarily focused attention on collectors and antique vehicles. For, most members feel these cars provide a feel, sound and sight which can be found nowhere else. Whether feeling the thrill and thumping of a big block engine, clatter of cylinder brass or rumble of an antique motorcycle, driving one of these vintage vehicles is generally the only way to do so.

There is a beginning to everything, when collectors are asked how one became interested in antique cars, answers are often similar. In most cases, people suggest there is just something which captures and attracts attention to these automobiles over the course of a lifetime. Of course, enthusiasm tends to ebb and flow based on spare time, work, spare cash, other interests and distractions.

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.

While most individuals think that these type of clubs are extremely expensive, nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to America's organization. For, the annual membership fee is often less than a tank of gas. As such, the amount of fun an individual can have as a member often far outweighs the cost of membership.




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