AACA Mid-South Region Show August 1974

[tbird]

I'm really hoping someone can help me. I own an all origianl 1960 Olds 98 convertible in white with the tri-color red interior. Yes it really is original down to the paint and chrome. I have owned it for 15 years. I have never been able to trace the ownership back. I purchased the car in New Hampshire. One thing I found in the car, down in the recess of the left rear 1/4 panel inside the trunk is a third place trophy from the A.A.C.A. Mid-South Region auto show that was held on August 10th and 11th 1974. In searching your region map, I see that your mid south region is in Memphis Tenn. I find it parculliar that a 14 year old car, at the time, would be in a show. I don't think the 50's cars were "in" yet at that time. I'm hoping that someone will know someone who had a car like mine, or better yet, know someone that was at that show. The only bit of info that I have about former ownership is that possibly the male owner may have had a first name that could of been male or female. The farthest back I can trace the car to is a dealer in New Hampshire named Fred Miller. Any tid bit of info would be greatly appreciated. A photo of the car can be found on the 1960olds forum. I can be reached at vieiramotors@comcast.net or 603-483-2355. Thanks again. Dennis Vieira / Auburn, New Hampshire

Edited November 19, 2009 by West Peterson (see edit history)

[Bob Hill]

Well sorry to say I can't help you but that is a beautiful car you have. Good luck in your search

[tbird]

Thanks Bob. There must be someone in the club that was around back then, or is familiar with the Memphis area hobby scene! I have a hard time believing, with a club this big, that there isn't someone who knows. Dennis Vieira

[DLynskey]

I have a hard time believing, with a club this big, that there isn't someone who knows.

You might try contacting one of the Mid-South Region officers and have them ask at their next meeting. Not all the members follow this forum regularly.

Don

[tbird]

Thanks Don. I have the Mid South presidents phone number on my desk as we speak. I intend to contact him after Thanksgiving. Thanks again, and happy Thanksgiving!

Dennis Vieira

[John_S_in_Penna]

Dennis, I was reading recently a description of when A.A.C.A. admitted cars of various years to the shows. A 14-year old 1960 car would not have been eligible for entry in a 1974 show, I'm virtually certain. (A.A.C.A. headquarters in Hershey, Pa. could verify that statement.)

It could be that the owners of your good-looking 1960 Oldmobile owned a diffferent car which they entered in 1974--and that, if the 1960 Olds was at the show, it was just transportation.

[tbird]

John,

You may be right, as I have thought of that as well. However, if the car was something different at the time, like an actual Pace Car... that may have been a different story. One way or another, I'll keep searching. Thanks again. Dennis

[Bob Hill]

Was the trophy from an AACA National Show or was it the Region's local show? A lot of Regions allow cars less than 25 years old in their local shows

BOB

[tbird]

Bob, The trophy reads: 1st line "A.A.C.A. Mid-South Region Auto Show" 2nd line "August 10 and 11 1974" 3rd line "Third Place". It has a brass era car at the top. The center and base is marble. It was made by a company called Emblem and Badge. The only Chapter AACA has listed as Mid-South is in Memphis Tenn. Thanks for the in-put. Dennis

[Bob Hill]

OK, that sounds like a local show to me and not a National - which means it could have been a trophy for that car. Downside, might make it hard to locate the owner

Edited December 4, 2009 by Bob Hill (see edit history)

[tbird]

Bob,

Thanks for your input. I'm determined to treace back the ownership of this car. I will keep trying. Thanks again. Dennis

[tbird]

Thanks Bob. I'll keep trying! Dennis

[tbird]

Thanks to Bob Watkins for the e-mail and help. It's great to have found someone who was there in 1974. Hopefully he will turn up something for me. Thanks Bob!