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AACA
America’s Car Club
Enthusiasts • Hobbyists • Collectors
AACA is “America’s Car Club” paving the way in our hobby, celebrating all marques 25 years and older and bringing like-minded car enthusiasts together for a fun and exciting club experience.
Our well-planned events, seminars, active forums, and unrivaled award-winning print publication complemented by our digital Newsletter Speedster, solidify our position as a leader in the hobby. With over 350 active Regions and Chapters nationwide plus the world’s largest Automotive Archive Library it’s no wonder We’re #1.
Join today and gain access to some of the most knowledgeable, active, and dedicated automotive enthusiasts on the planet.
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BY THE NUMBERS
AACA bridges that gap and brings everyone together. There’s something for everybody. They’re totally inclusive.
“AACA is the glue that keeps this car hobby together.”
“Hands down the best swap meet in the world.”
AACA celebrates ANY car that is more than 25 years old.
- Love muscle cars? We do, too.
- Obsessed with ‘60’s, ‘70’s, ‘80’s, ‘90’s? So are we.
- Taken with early iron? We have them but need you.
Join AACA — our knowledgeable, friendly, supportive community is waiting to welcome you.
The AACA Library & Research Center is one-of-a-kind collection featuring over 3 million technical and historical archived articles, as well as literature, books, journals, artwork, auto manuals and ephemera, periodicals, advertising literature, technical bulletins, photographs, historic license plates, and even cars. Our vast collection of multimedia items includes DVDs, marque films, training film strips, 16mm films, and more. We also have a growing collection of interactive 3D models showcasing how various cars and their components work.
This unparalleled automotive library is open free to the public for individual research.
Welcome car lovers!
Join AACA today, and put your insatiable love of cars into action with our full slate of AACA member benefits:
- Extensive Automotive Library
- National Tours All Over the Country
- Award-Winning Magazine (Distributed Bi-Monthly)
- Forums Covering Thousands of Topics
- Local Regions and Chapters
- Calendar Filled with Conventions, Shows & Events
- Monthly Newsletter — The Speedster
- AACA Judging & Guidelines
3 Ways to Experience AACA
AACA In Person
Join us for a Tour and exercise your car! We plan the entire itinerary for you — scenic stops, hotel accommodations, meals, receptions, and more.
AACA Online
We have 120 forum discussion threads so you can buy, sell, chat, connect, and learn from fellow car enthusiasts from around the world.
AACA at Home
There’s nothing better than joining one of our Local Regions and Chapters and finding your people. After all, car people are the BEST people!
Join AACA TODAY!
Learn more about our 4 great AACA Membership options:
- Annual Membership: $45
- Student Membership: $12
- Lifetime Membership: $700
- Military Membership: Complimentary
The AACA Forums are packed with incredible info. From restoration projects to technical issue conversations to buy/sell opportunities, our Forums are open to you.
Find a Local Chapter
Find the closest AACA Region/Chapter near you with our listing of chapters.
Hop in the car…We’re probably right around the corner!
ANNUAL GRAND NATIONALS
Each year, AACA`s Annual Grand National Award goes to vehicles representing the very pinnacle of antique automobile preservation and restoration. The 2025 winners are extraordinary:
🏆 1911 Oldsmobile Limited (Prewar) — David & Patricia Peeler, Waxhaw, NC
Only 12 Oldsmobile Limiteds are believed to exist from 1910–1912. This tourabout, one of only two surviving open-body examples, spent 45 years in restoration. It holds the distinction of having the largest wheels/rims (33") of any production car — tires 43 inches in diameter.
🏆 1929 Auburn 120 (Prewar) — Alan & Valentina Atkinson, Houston, TX
Just the third owner of this "big eight" boattail speedster, Alan discovered it was originally owned by heavyweight boxer Johnny Risko, a "spoiler" who defeated future world champions Jack Sharkey and Max Baer. Of 55 Auburn 8-120 speedsters thought built in 1929, only eight are known to survive.
🏆 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 (Postwar) — Philip M. Patterson Jr., Wilmington, DE
This Verdoro Green Firebird 400 convertible has been in Philip`s care for roughly 15 years. Originally sold in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, its restoration was performed by County Corvette.
🏆 1959 Chevrolet Impala (Postwar) — Selmer A. Syverson, Kenyon, MN
Selmer has owned this tri-power four-door hardtop since 2012 — an exact duplicate of the one he bought coming out of the U.S. Army in 1962, complete with the Level Air suspension and Cameo Coral paint. A body-off restoration followed, with the Level Air system being the most challenging aspect.
Read their full stories in the March/April 2026 issue of Antique Automobile.
Take a ride back to 1937.
You can own every issue of Antique Automobile from 1937 through 2026—more than 528 fully text-searchable issues, complete with indexes, for about twenty cents per issue.
To purchase this loaded thumb drive, call 717-534-2082. Enjoy decades of great articles, outstanding photography, and classic vintage advertisements—all in one place.
What an incredible weekend! The AACA Nationals in Puerto Rico was an absolute success—packed with stunning classic cars, amazing energy, and unforgettable moments. We’re still buzzing from all the incredible vehicles and great company. If you love classic cars, this was one for the books.
Meet Josephine, the "Hawkeye Hotrod"!
It’s not every day you see a 110-year-old beauty travel over 1,000 miles to join an event! You can see this amazing piece of automotive history at the 2026 AACA Winter Nationals March 28 at Georgia Highlands College. This incredible 1914 Willys-Overland Motors Model 79 is a true piece of history with a heartwarming family story.
Here are a few reasons why Josephine is so special:
Family Heritage: The current owners, David and Marlene Ellrich, are part of the same family that bought the car brand new in 1914!
Farm Life: David’s grandfather used the car daily on their family farm in Iowa all the way up until the early 1970s.
Unique Features: She features rare right-hand steering (most cars switched to the left in 1915!) and early electric headlights, which were a huge upgrade from the gas or oil lamps used back then.
The Perfect Match: When Marlene’s family was tearing down an old garage on their farm, they found a pair of 1914 Iowa license plates. Now, those plates are proudly displayed on Josephine, bringing both sides of the family history together.
If you want to see her in action, you can even find her on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PaqDjspIwaE?si=5McIiD7CEE0QOgNX
