BCA Show in Allentown PA A+++++

[John348]

I know it should be on the Buick Forum, but as a non Buick owner who went as a spectator I felt this was a good spot.

 

I Took a ride out to Allentown PA to see the show yesterday with a few of my local Region Chevy Club friends. (none of us even own a Buick) Some real, real nice cars, and some real nice people, but most of all just an enjoyable day with my friends! It was a shame that the weather cut the day short for the people there. Worst part of it for us, was that it too me 5 1/2 hours to travel 140 miles back to my home on Long Island FOR NO REAL REASON.

Many thanks to the BCA members who shared their cars and the people who worked hard to put the event on. Nice site for an event, I understand the AACA Grand National will be using the same site in 3 years, it will be good, just (bring the sun block was not that much shade).

I will put some pictures up later, don't have many enough to give you a sample. I was told that there was over 700 cars there which is great to hear. On the way home we all noticed that there was a rather large number of  four door cars that were restored.

 

[cutlasguy]

My buddy went and he raved about it to me on the phone for an hour! He thought about asking me if I wanted to go with him but he got an offer to go with someone who had a room down there and couldn't pass that up. All good and well because my wife went to a dog show Friday and I had to baby set our pooch! I couldn't pass on that considering I attend 15 car shows a year to her one dog event! Saturday I spent pumping out our flooded basement, so that was out too! Still, if I had gone, you would be looking at at least 150 pictures from the event on this site today. Next week is Mccungie. Maybe then!

 

[John348]

I took a few pictures, and will get them posted later today, I am just not a big photo guy sorry about that sort of one of my weak points. I left my camera at my buddy's house when I dropped him off and I have to pick it up

Edited August 1, 2016 by John348 (see edit history)

[Dandy Dave]

I was there. Most of the day was fine for the show at least. Yes, It was a great turnout and spectators were steady. Dandy Dave! 

[John348]

I am aware of the east/west rule but that is what was said at the awards presentation at Williamsport

[Steve Moskowitz]

Nothing gets past you guys...you are correct about the alternating East/West AGNMs. The East/West, however, it is a guideline or policy we strive for but not a by-law.  In the end we have to take events where there is a group willing to host us.  The opportunity to use the Bulgari complex was unique. We regret we will not be out West that year but the AGNM should be very special at Bulgari's great location. 

[Mark Shaw]

Steve,

     When did the AACA actually have a Grand National on the West coast?

 

Mark, the general policy is East and West of the Mississippi not necessarily on the coast.  So we have been to central and western areas of Tucson, Moline, Santa Rosa, Topeka, Kalamazoo, Northglen (Colorado) and Cedar Rapids

[real61ss]

I'm not Steve but it was 2011, Santa Rosa, Ca

Edited August 5, 2016 by real61ss (see edit history)

[Marty Roth]

Tommy is correct - 2011 was the year after which my Packard had received her Senior, and I thought about taking it to Santa Rosa. Unfortunately my schedule had a conflict, and I ultimately decided to use it as a Tour-Driver instead. 

[philip roitman]

Just a tease. Over 200 pictures posted on the AACA FB page. It was a once in a lifetime event. A huge Thank you to Mr. Bulgari for hosting the event and more importantly for what he has done to preserve american automotive history!

[John348]

Well I picked up my camera and here are the few photos I had taken, again great show and a rather impressive number of brand specific vehicles! There was a huge spectrum of cars covering most of the history of the brand. I wish that I did not sell my "H" body 77 Skyhawk last year, it would have been the only one there.

[John348]

A few more, also did anyone else other then me see the drone crash into the drive in movie screen ?

[jackofalltrades70]

Yes.  Saw it and was afraid it was going to fall on one of the cars

over there.  One reason I don't really appreciate drones at car venues. Just takes a split second and CRASH!

[Bhigdog]

2 hours ago, jackofalltrades70 said:

Just takes a split second and CRASH

 

And not a word said about the helicopter making slow passes barely 200 feet directly above the show field and the crowd...........Bob

[John348]

1 hour ago, Bhigdog said:

 

And not a word said about the helicopter making slow passes barely 200 feet directly above the show field and the crowd...........Bob

 

I did not see that, but I did see the drone smash into the screen. Just above the Hagerty Booth. The drone thing sort of amazes me, I remember when of my son's took up R/C airplanes, we had all sorts of rules as to where and when to fly it and I even had to buy additional insurance for one of those just in case moments.

I am not a big fan of low flying helicopter's but I feel a little better knowing that here is a pilot who knows what they are doing in control, not the case with these drones

[Bhigdog]

Agree about the drones. The FAA is trying to get some semblance of order but anyone with a few hundred dollars is in the pilot's seat. The copter was very surprising to me. I was holding my breath the whole time. Pilot skill would have been irrelevant if he had a mechanical failure at his low altitude..........Bob

[John348]

4 hours ago, Bhigdog said:

Agree about the drones. The FAA is trying to get some semblance of order but anyone with a few hundred dollars is in the pilot's seat. The copter was very surprising to me. I was holding my breath the whole time. Pilot skill would have been irrelevant if he had a mechanical failure at his low altitude..........Bob

 

Bob, I don't know,  in a helicopter low altitude, high altitude mechanical failure it is not gliding down to safety. I think the drones have a better chance of hurting someone

[Bhigdog]

7 hours ago, John348 said:

 

Bob, I don't know,  in a helicopter low altitude, high altitude mechanical failure it is not gliding down to safety. I think the drones have a better chance of hurting someone

 

A 4 pound drone won't cause the loss of life a 4000 pound helicopter will. From the 200 feet or so the helicopter was operating at it would have been only seconds from failure to impact. The FAA is very specific about operating over assemblies of people for just that reason...........Bob

 

Federal Air Regulation part 91 General operating rules:

 

§ 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General.

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes:

(a) Anywhere. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.

(b) Over congested areas. Over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft.

(c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure

[John348]

I guess you are right, but I hear more about drone crashes then helicopters going down,

[Larry Schramm]

I saw the drone crash into the movie screen also.

[dibarlaw]

I was being interviewed by the Chinese journalist and film crew and they had to "cut" when it hit. It reminded me of a bird that would hit a glass patio door. We watched it slide down the screen.

[John348]

At least nobody had gotten hurt