Peter Gariepy

Peter, Take a breath. He wasn't talking to you. Even if he was, your tone is harsh. Also, your lesson is a bit condescending. I dont think there is hardly a person on this forum that would mistake a Packard for a Jaguar or vis-versa. Consider your audience. Chill. Read the forum rules and guidelines again: Forum Guidelines Follow the forum rules. Post in the appropriate forum. Write complete topic titles. (no clickbait) Include year, make & model when appl. Follow individual forum guidelines. Stay on the topic of the post. Always be on the lookout for scammers. Remember the golden rule. "Before you speak (post or comment) ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no, maybe what you are about to say should be left unsaid." - Bernard Meltzer

September 27, 2023 AACA and Safeguarding Our Collector Vehicle Hobby Our AACA Membership and the AACA Board of Directors is very concerned about the numerous ideas being proposed by various governmental groups that could affect our collector vehicle hobby. There seems to be a lot happening all of a sudden with proposed legislation coming from many directions – most in the name of climate change and reduced emissions. Some people would say that our historic antique vehicles are unnecessary objects with emissions that should be eliminated from use because of climate change – but the resulting reduction in emissions could be almost imperceptible compared with other routine emissions required for everyday life. Certainly, all AACA Members must continually be aware of potential legislation changes that could affect our collector vehicle hobby and history. AACA joins with the SEMA Action Network (SAN) is a nationwide partnership between vehicle clubs, enthusiasts and members of the specialty auto parts industry who want to protect their hobby. Founded in 1997, the SAN is designed to help stamp out legislative threats to the automotive hobby and pass favorable laws. As we are well aware, there are many automotive concerns and issues challenging the collector vehicle hobby - the AACA Board of Directors through its Vice President, Legislation, is keeping a pulse on these various issues with regard to actions needed. Thank you, Mel Carson Vice President, Legislation AACA Board of Directors melcarson@charlotte-autofair.com NOTE FROM MODERATOR: Mel Carson is not a forum participant. Please contact him via email with your feedback and concerns.

Arizona has countless specialty plates. Here are the hobby related: https://azdot.gov/mvd/services/vehicle-services/plates-and-placards/plate-selections-gallery

@jp1gt if you truly are looking for an answer to a question, provide a proper topic title, and a complete description. You’re not gonna get answers with a ambiguous topic and an incomplete description.

@Bucky Buzz Hope that helped!

1950 Plymouth looks right to me

It’s a 1956 Chevrolet 2 door sedan. I’m confident.

The front view car i'm confident is a 1956 Chevrolet 2 door sedan. The convertible is a bit harder. Thoughts?

HEY! im a redhead!

What FAST?

check with the aacalibrary.org ?

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to view it online. ‌ August 2023 | Volume 176 AACA National Staff CEO Steve Moskowitz Membership & Merchandise Karen White Accounting, IT & Website Pat Buckley Advertising & Marketing Speedster Editor Stacy Zimmerman Antique AutomobileMagazine Editor West Peterson Office Administration Lori Shetter - membership/merchandise Susan Eitnier - regions & chapters, insurance Jon Curtis - awards AACA Library Staff Director Jen Wolfe Cataloger & Volunteer Coordinator Matthew Hocker Reference Librarian & Outreach Coordinator Amoi Goldman QUICK LINKS: AACA Website AACA Library AACA Forums AACA Merchandise AACA Judging Guidelines AACA National Headquarters address: 800 W. Hersheypark Dr. Hershey, PA 17033 Join Our Email List Looking Forward: 2024 Annual Convention By Stacy Zimmerman, Speedster Editor, szimmerman@aaca.org I know Hershey is right around the corner and we are all VERY excited to see everyone here in Chocolatetown, but I have to say I’m also getting VERY excited about the Annual Convention in February. I had the opportunity to go down to the Chantilly/Dulles area for a site visit at the end of last month, and I have to say that the property we are going to be at is just beautiful. The Westfields Marriott sits on 26 tranquil wooded acres only 10 miles from the Washington Dulles International Airport. It was recently named “Marriott’s Premium Hotel of the Year,” and they will be finishing up another whole-property renovation in the next month or so. The conference center area has lots of seminar rooms, a theater, several ballrooms to accommodate the trade show, judging schools and membership meeting, and a gorgeous space for our meal functions including the National Awards Banquet. Even though everything is newly renovated, they have still managed to keep some of the older charm from when it was originally built. If the food at the onsite restaurant is any indication of the quality of meals we will be getting there, I think everyone will be super happy with the food options during convention. We are thrilled to announce that Thursday’s pre-convention excursion will be to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. The center is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum annex that displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery, a Blackbird SR-71, the Enola Gay, and a Concorde. The 760,000-square-foot facility also houses the restoration shop for the museum. During your visit you will have time to meander on your own, go on a guided tour and maybe even take in a show at the IMAX theater. You will also be treated to a luncheon in an awesome space overlooking the Space Shuttle and the restoration shop. I really hope you will consider coming to convention early for this special outing. We will start announcing more and more details about the convention after Hershey, so make sure to pay attention to both Antique Automobile and Speedster. In the meantime, you can find information about making your hotel reservations later in this issue, and I am still looking for a few more good seminars for the schedule so let me know if you are interested or have a topic you would like to hear about. If You’re Dreaming of the Ultimate California Road Trip, Look No Further! By Mary Gates, Western Divisional Tour, mary.toursb@gmail.com REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!! Join the AACA's Santa Barbara Region for a truly epic car tour! September 25-29, 2023 Western Divisional Tour California Central Coast Click here for website Click here for online registration Over four tour days and countless picturesque miles, you’ll experience the best of California’s fabled Southern-most Central Coast. Registration is online and simple. You can pay by credit card or by check via www.aacasb.org. Your value-packed registration fee includes three full buffet breakfasts, three unique and memorable dinners, including an enchanting sunset dinner party at a historic and magically picturesque vineyard, and our Fabulous Finale Gala, as well as tours, and visits to unique and interesting points of interest. Find out more and sign up online today at WWW.AACASB.ORG! TOUR DAY 1 is Your Day! Choose from wonderfully curated self-guided tours with fun stops along the way. Treasure-hunt the Antiquing Trail, take a lovely ride to Jalama Beach, or, stay close and join our Community Antique Car Parade, led by none other than the amazing BATMOBILE designed in 1966 by the one and only George Barris. While George passed in 2015, his daughter, Joji Barris, will be speaking on the life and times of her dad and the Batmobile at the conclusion of the parade during an event open to the public. TOUR DAY 2 we wind our way thru the Santa Ynez Valley’s “Sideways” wine trail with stops, sips, lunch, and shopping. Enjoy romantically hazy views of mountain-hugged horizons and scenic vine-laden hillsides. TOUR DAY 3 we follow the area's fabled Stagecoach trail to Santa Barbara’s beautiful world-renowned architecture, pristine beaches, shopping, museums, and fabulous food. TOUR DAY 4 finds us exploring local backroads, and the unique landmarks, plentiful museums, shopping, old world architecture, and authentic food and bakeries of Solvang, California’s own authentically Danish American town. Registration: $600 Driver & Car / $500 Passengers Host Hotel: Santa Ynez Marriott ~ Pet friendly, free parking ~ Special AACA Rate: $179/night ~ Reservations: www.aacasb.org RV Resort: Flying Flags RV Resort ~ Many options & rates available ~ Information: flyingflags.com Questions? Dana Newquist, dana.toursb@gmail.com Original Batmobile to Lead Antique Car Parade During 2023 Western Divisional Tour September 25-29 Article By Mary Gates, Western Divisional Tour, mary.toursb@gmail.com Photos Supplied By Joji Barris, courtesy of the George Barris Personal Photo Collection, www.barris.com This is a member submitted story. Buckle up for a time-traveling adventure as the iconic 1966 BATMOBILE takes the lead in the Antique Car Parade scheduled for Day 1 of the 2023 Western Divisional Tour. This event brings together car enthusiasts and history aficionados alike, with the legendary BATMOBILE (part of the esteemed Barris family collection) front and center in an enchanting Antique Car Parade through local communities and business districts, including routes that incorporate local schools and senior living communities. Presented by the Santa Barbara Region AACA and dedicated to “sharing smiles & giving back,” the Parade pays homage to the trailblazing George Barris, a visionary whose influence on automotive design reverberates through TV and movie production, as well as crafting unique celebrity cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s. ABOVE: Adam West & Burt Ward - Batman, Robin on their way back to the Bat Cave - shot from TV show BELOW: George Barris and Barris Kustom crew putting together the 1966 TV Batmobile at Barris Kustom shop in North Hollywood - they only had 15 days to complete for the TV show Batman In addition to unique and rare AACA member tour cars, antique gems owned by locals will also grace the parade as it motors through local business areas, driving by schools and through local senior communities, including a stop at the infamous TV personality Rona Barrett’s Golden Inn and Village. Adding to the excitement, the parade route will showcase a heartwarming sight: local school students donning Batman capes. These young enthusiasts on an engaging field trip will enjoy an enthralling history lesson as they witness the impressive procession of cars, and meet and engage with Joji Barris, daughter of the legendary George Barris. The energy continues as Joji takes center stage at the esteemed Santa Ynez Carriage Museum. A free event and open to the public, attendees will be treated to her firsthand insights into the legacy of the BATMOBILE and her father’s profound impact on TV and movie automotive design. Parade cars, arranged for display, will provide an opportunity for attendees to intimately appreciate these automotive marvels while reflecting on the groundbreaking work of George Barris. But the excitement doesn't end there! The AACA's 2023 Western Divisional Tour is still welcoming participants to join the fun-filled four-day adventure from September 25th to 29th. From meandering through picturesque routes to indulging in the local wine trail, from exploring Santa Barbara to relishing an unforgettable Vineyard dinner, from an unforgettable evening at the Mendenhall Museum of Gas Pumps & Petrolina to visiting an ostrich farm, from immersing in the charm of Solvang to celebrating with our newfound friends at the Finale Gala with none other than members of the “Rat Track Tribute” and Sandy Hackett, Buddy Hackett’s amazing son, to entertain us. Every day of the tour promises unique experiences that celebrate the richness of automotive history and the beauty of California’s southernmost Central Coast. Won’t you join us?! Visit www.aacasb.org for more information and to sign up today. Sampling of Parade Cars for Day-1 of the 2023 Western Divisional Tour 77th Revival AAA Glidden Tour Heads to Thomasville, Georgia Registration Deadline Extended!! You Still Have Time to Sign Up!! October 22-27, 2023 Revival AAA Glidden Tour Thomasville, GA Registration Deadline Extended: September 5 Click here for NEW registration form Registration: We have a NEW REGISTRATION FORM with updated hotel information. Please use this form to register for the tour. Tour Contacts: Tour Hosts: Steve, Blanche and David Gordon, 229-226-2266 Tour Registrar: John Nikodym, 402-746-3825, gliddentour2023@gmail.com Reminder: This tour is for cars manufactured prior to 1943 as originally built, only safety modifications permitted. Hershey is Less Than FIVE Weeks Away! Will We See You in Chocolatetown? Eastern Fall Nationals Hershey, PA TUESDAY, October 3 – FRIDAY, October 6 Click here for brochure & full schedule The Hershey Region AACA invites you to make the pilgrimage to antique car Mecca this October. Come join the more than 250,000 visitors who come each year to experience Hershey. The Hershey show is considered the largest antique car show and flea market in the world boasting more than 9,000 vendor spaces in its flea market, a car corral with 800-1,000 antique cars for sale and culminates in a great car show with 1,000 vintage cars on display. If you registered for the flea market or car corral, you should expect to see your packet with your windshield stickers and instructions sometime the first week of September, if not sooner. If you registered to show your car on FRIDAY, you will need to pick up your packet on the Chocolate Field at the FOLDER DISTRIBUTION tent located next to the Hershey Region main tent. The FOLDER DISTRIBUTION tent is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Packets will also be available for pick-up on Friday morning at the show vehicle entrance behind the Giant Center. WE NEED JUDGES!! Judges' registration for Hershey is open online here. Here is a link to the last Judges Newsletter, which includes the Hershey registration form. HURRY! The judges' registration deadline is September 15. If you have questions about the flea market or car corral, please send an email tofallmeet@hersheyaaca.org. If you have questions regarding the car show, please send an email to hersheycarreg@gmail.com. COME JOIN US FOR THE LARGEST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW & FLEA MARKET IN THE WORLD! Important 2023 Hershey Reminders Show will run Tuesday, October 3 through Friday, October 6 Flea Market set-up will be Monday, October 2 Judging School will be Thursday, October 5, at 2 p.m. Judges Breakfast will be Friday, October 6, at 7 a.m. Car show will be Friday, October 6

2023 Eastern Fall Nationals Hershey, PA October 3-6, 2023 Hershey Show Car Deadline Extension!!! The Friday show car registration deadline has been extended to August 31, 2023. If you have already registered, THANK YOU!! This notification is being sent out to all AACA members. Flea market registration is now closed. Car Corral spaces will be available onsite. EVERY year we get a significant number of members who are upset that they missed the registration deadline. We have sent out numerous reminders but understand life sometimes gets in the way. Here is your chance to still make it into the show. The Hershey Region and National Headquarters feel that it is in everyone’s best interest to make this accommodation. Late entrants may not make it into the Fall Hershey program book. In addition, special parking may have to be provided for late comers. The show this year will have a special artist tent area, improved AACA merchandise area and an all new fall event poster by noted artist, David Snyder. We expect great food vendors as well. Judges will be treated to a great premium for their efforts. Online registration is still open at members.aaca.org. You will need your member number and pin number. Fill out the form, print it out and send your payment and form to the Hershey Region. The mailing address is on the printed registration form. PAYMENT AND REGISTRATON FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE REGISTRATION CHAIR BY AUGUST 31ST!! Any questions please call National Headquarters at 717-534-1910. Thanks everyone! See you in October! IMPORTANT LINKS: Eastern Fall Nationals Brochure Online Show Car Registration Form The Judge Newsletter Online Judges Registration

may want to reach out to pierce-arrow.org as well.

Amazon is an alternative but filled with its own problems. AACA forum for sale doesn’t get enough traffic.

But complaining indirectly will? They are money motivated. Want to get their attention? Hurt their income.

Yup. I see your irony BUT…. What you fail to acknowledge is he did get an answer to his question. Ie “read the damn manual”. Then this post was hijacked from the original eBay search complaint … and is now just eBay bashing. You also seem to thing any eBay discussion here will somehow have any impact on eBay and their policies and technology.

Wouldn’t it be more productive for somebody who has a problem with a site (that’s not this one) to contact the site in question? It took me virtually no effort to find the help necessary to explain how to use the eBay search tool. I posted it above. More important, this entire post stopped being about the eBay search function, and started being about issues with eBay in general, which has been beat to death in this forum, over and over again over the years.

Do we really need another topic about how bad eBay is?

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This is not applicable to the general auto hobbyist. "National auto retailers, fleet operators, insurance carriers, and salvage vehicle companies from all 50 states can now visit wv.gov/dmv/ndtc to enroll and begin the Clearinghouse onboarding process. " https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/West-Virginia-DMV’s-National-Digital-Titling-Clearinghouse-now-signing-up-businesses-nationwide.aspx http://wv.gov/dmv/ndtc

WE NEED YOU! 2023 Hershey Show Car Registrations Registration Deadline: August 15, 2023 Show your car in any of these classes: DPC • HPOF • Class Judging Do Not Judge! There is nothing more magical than show day (Friday, October 6th). Be a part of this great event. Get your registration in now! If you already registered - Thank You! Please do NOT resend your registration. Food Vendors Onsite • AACA Merchandise AACA Library Literature Sale • Artist Tent and More Register online at members.aaca.org or call 717-534-1910 for a registration packet Let's sell out the show field in 2023 and make this the best Hershey yet! Judges A reminder to all judges that you have until September 15th to register to judge at the Eastern Fall Nationals. Judging school will take place at 2 pm on Thursday, October 5th, inside the Giant Center. Still looking to get a car corral or flea market space? Call 717-534-1910 or emailfor a registration packet. IMPORTANT LINKS: Hershey Brochure Online Show Car Registration Form The Judge Newsletter Online Judges Registration Fall Hershey Show Car Registration email: hersheycarreg@gmail.com Flea market and car corral email: fallmeet@hersheyaaca.org

https://hershey.aaca.com/eastern-division-fall-meet/event-schedule/

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