Century Award

Point of curiosity: I thought a century-old car participating in a national meet or tour was eligible for the century plaque. My 1907 Cadillac got one at the Reliability Tour, but my 1912 Buick didn't get one at Hershey. Manny Rein showed a similarly-old car at Hershey, and his car didn't get one, either. Oversight, or are we misinterpreting something?

Gil Fitzhugh the Elder, Morristown, NJ

Gil,

I suggest you call headquarters. I am sure it was simply an oversight, probably lost in the confusion caused by the size of Hershey. It sounds like both just got overlooked and are due a Century Award.

If they were actually on the field then they should get one. If they registered and did not show they would not. In some cases, the winner may not be with the car and since they are personally handed out by our President that causes a problem. President Bohne went back to some of the cars several times if the owner was not there. If you were on the field and did not get one contact Lynn at our office and she will get in touch with Micky.

Thank you, Matthew and Steve. I'll call Lynn, and also pass this information on to Manny.

Gil Fitzhugh