uh6077 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) I know I am like 4 years behind the curve but I wasn't aware of the AACA until recently. Ordered the 75th anniversary book last week and got it today. WOW, what an incredible book. I was expecting a regular book with lots of neat pictures and stories but this is much more. Seems like every other page has a glued in holder with reproductions of old registrations, club pamphlets from 1937, gas ration booklets, Ford paint chip book (all black of course) and so much more. The price on the back said $59.95 and I can't help but think the book cost more than that to produce. Must have been lots of manual labor stuffing all those little extras into the pages. They are now selling on the AACA website for $15. I am going to order a few more (some for gifts and one more for me to keep wrapped up in case something every happens to mine). If you haven't ordered yours yet you really are missing out. You will giggle like a school kid as you discover all the hidden treasures. Best purchase I have made since I bought the Desoto!! Thanks to all that worked on itTip- Don't ever turn the book upside down or all the little goodies will fall out and you will have a heck of a time finding where they go. Edited December 10, 2014 by R W Burgess (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 My biggest disappointment when I got the book was that I found it was printed in china. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) Yes. It is true that the book was printed in China. A project of that scale would have been impossible for us to produce economically otherwise. Rest assured that AACA's magazine, Antique Automobile, is produced entirely in the U.S., as are all other publications that we produce. Edited December 10, 2014 by West Peterson (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) My biggest disappointment when I got the book was that I found it was printed in china.I am sure if you ask they will allow you to return the book for a refund. I am sure that Satisfaction is guaranteed. Waynep.s. I liked mine so much I bought two more as Christmas gifts. Edited December 10, 2014 by AlCapone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 At the price I paid I figured to just keep it. It is a very nice book otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I bought mine at full price when it came out and thought it was a great deal! I could just imagine how I would feel for $15! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Buy it now for the 2014 Christmas present that keeps on giving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Buy it now for the 2014 Christmas present that keeps on giving!I did !Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip roitman Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I just ordered mine 2 minutes ago. Thanks for the reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uh6077 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 I showed it off to a few people today who are not at all interested in old cars. They both had the same reaction. "WOW, that looks like it took a lot of work to make". It definitely has the look of being hand produced. I hope I am still around for the 100th and 125th anniversary books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl456 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Thought I would bring this back to the top. I just received my copy today and ordered two more just minutes ago. I signed up two new members this year and they will be getting theseas late Christmas gifts. I am sure that it will increase their enthusiasm and support for the club. One guy attended his first Hershey this year and he's already hooked.This book is as much fun as you can have without driving and in December in Ohio that's not an option. Job well done!Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 60electra225 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I ordered mine a month ago and I'm still waiting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uh6077 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 You should call and check. My book came in like 2 weeks or less, don't exactly remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 uh6077,The mail takes a bit longer to reach Australia than to reach New York. Hopefully his will arrive soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 60electra225 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I received an apologetic email from Karen White advising that the book had not been shipped due to an additional cost for shipping. Unfortunately no one had advised me of same, so I was unaware of this. However, the additional charge was $51.00, making a total of $58.50 for shipping, so I respectfully declined to pay this much for shipping and requested a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) I will pay Karen a 20.00 dollar bill .If that helps ,let me know.I want you to have the book.Great Book.I want you to have one.The book is awesome.I am certain this is not a money thing.The book is great. Edited January 12, 2015 by old car fan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 60electra225 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks for the offer, but hopefully I can get someone to pick up a copy for me the next time they are in the US and bring it back in their luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Do not miss out on the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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