Steve Moskowitz Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Don't get sneaky and look at rosters or go online to figure this out. How many foreign countries have an AACA member? I do not look at this number often and did this morning. Looking at the list there were some countries represented that were a bit of a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hill Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 12 - strictly a guess Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I'm going to go with 18, but don't ask me why I picked that number, I have no idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I would say close to 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I am with Curti on that guess. I bet it is up there. Everybody loves old cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 196 countries in the world. So a quarter of that would be close to the 50 mentioned above. I'll go for 78 countries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 12 minutes ago, Frank DuVal said: 196 countries in the world. So a quarter of that would be close to the 50 mentioned above. I'll go for 78 countries! I think we can rule about half of the 196 countries out, due to various economic and political reasons. It is realistic to say that the hobby does not have a presence in countries like Somalia, and Afghanistan. I also must factor in the language factor, while a good part of the "free" world can understand the English language, not all can read (for that matter in many countries they can not read their own language). So to me that would narrow the field down to about 100 eligible countries. I am going to guess that we are in the mid 20's and go with 27 countries. With that said I would say the largest number of members would be in Canada, then Great Brittan would be second, toss up for third fourth and fifth between Australia, Sweden, and Mexico. Just a guess....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyshack Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 With all of the transplanted Americans all over the globe, and the fact that you don't need to own an auto to be a member, I would put the number over 100. Autos are fascinating regardless of a country's size or location. Just a guess, and I hope the interest grows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I will be very interested to know this. So I'll play. Count me in Curt's camp here. I would be a bit surprised if it is less , would not be surprised if it is more. Don't forget , there are usually wealthy sophisticated folk in some of these less fortunate "countries". So how about 52 ? Thanks , Steve ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akstraw Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Well, it is the Antique Automobile Club "of America", so my guess would be on the low side; around 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 C Carl...BINGO!!!! 52 is the number!!!! From Thailand to Russia and all points in between...Naturally Canada is #1 but we are all over as anyone who has ever listened to the languages at the fall meet will attest to! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Credit where credit is due. Thanks to Curt and the other guys who stood back to back with him ! -Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I'll bet zero from North Korea. Wow 52, I was way off with 18. Although if you walk around Hershey for 4 or 5 days it's obvious that there are a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 What are the top 10 or 5 countries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Wellllllll now . Well , it just occurred to me that maybe I should finally spring for that lottery ticket. On a roll ? Hey ! If I win I can get the Duesenberg , V16 Cadillac , and 1930 Mercedes-Benz SS 38/250 that I just couldn't quite afford over 50 years ago. If I had only been born in the late '30s rather than 1944 , those three that got away ......................... . But if that were to happen , they would be part of the REAL AACA museum. Thanks , Steve for all the great work you do , your accessibility on the phone , and the fun today ! - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, John348 said: What are the top 10 or 5 countries? Man ! I would like to see a printout of ALL the countries. It would be fascinating to know where our brothers and sisters sharing similar era cars in other countries are ! Email friends ? Visit on a once-in-a-lifetime trip ? - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Guys, it may be next week but I will get you more info...a bit buried and have to attend a region function tomorrow to honor some members. Glad it was of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 2 hours ago, 46 woodie said: I'll bet zero from North Korea. Wow 52, I was way off with 18. Although if you walk around Hershey for 4 or 5 days it's obvious that there are a lot. I work on a very large website for a very specific geographical area and we do get the occasional North Korean visitor, which is kinda surprising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Just curious. Are you saying Canadian members out number US members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I believe he meant Canada is #1 in members for those countries outside the USA......which makes sense..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 21 hours ago, 46 woodie said: I'll bet zero from North Korea. I expect you're right. They have either oxcarts or tanks, and almost nothing in between! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Be careful or the grand wizard of NK will degree he is the world expert on antique cars and will deem his Mercedes with the silly hole in the roof is a world class conquers winner. Therefore he will become the supreme judge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I'm not surprised it's 52 foreign countries. It's a great American hobby and people all over the world likes to emulate us in music, fashion, homes, cars, food and just about everything. Stands to reason that the AACA would be a good source of information to all, both American & foreign who share our interests. Ever notice all the foreign languages heard in the Hershey Flea Market?. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 18 hours ago, Paul Dobbin said: Ever notice all the foreign languages heard in the Hershey Flea Market?. Same in Portland. Sold a set of headers that fit a hemi to a guy using sign language and hand fulls of $. He did recognize the "392 HEMI" on said parts. Don't know what language but I am guessing Scandinavian maybe, he was a tall blond. He left with a big smile !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Canada Australian Costa Rica Great Britain New Zealand Norway Germany tons of ties after that..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hill Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Costa Rica surprised me at first until I realized how much Costa Rica tries to persuade Americans to retire there. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Bob, we have a very active region in CR. They really enjoy their cars and it is also a relatively young group. A lot of Americans own property there and English is a second language to many. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I know we have some members in India. Remember, dozens and dozens of Full Classics were shipped to India back in the days of the Raj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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