Dynaflash8 Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I'm posting this just as an interest item:Well Folks, a project close to my heart sprouts its wings as a National Tour tomorrow - the First National AACA Sentimental Tour. It is like the last brick of a building, marking my efforts during the last 40 years to achieve acclamation for the average vehicles of this period that I've loved since I was a little boy (added by edit - cars we saw every day--maybe like your dad, uncle, neighbor owned all during the War and afterward and on into the "sock hop" days of Elvis, Bill Haley & the Comets, etc. Howard Scotland, it was you who sat next to me in Philadelphia in 1966 egging me on to stand up and ask when cars newer than 1935 would be added -- always trying to get me in trouble <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ). We had two previous "prototype" Sentimental Tours that were very successful and tested out this concept. The Sentimental Tour is a follow-on special AACA tour to our Reliability Tour (pre-1916) and our AACA Vintage Tour (pre-1927) and covers 1928-1958 vehicles. As with the other two, it takes place every other year (in this case on the even numbered year). This first five-day National Sentimental Tour is wagon-wheeled out of Woodbridge, VA and hosted by the Bull Run Region. That Region was founded by the late Edgar Rohr, 1963-64 National President, and they also hosted the first AACA Divisional Tour. Patricia Paquette is Chairlady. There are 113 vehicles registered from 19 states, the longest distance driven from Northern California. Participants are led by 1. Ford; 2. Chevrolet; 3. Buick in that order, which sort of mirrors how the 1,2,3 production numbers ran during the period around 1941. The Tour was planned for cooler weather because most of these cars do not have air condition and a large number during those years were closed cars. Hot weather should not be a worry because there will truly be a "nip in the air" in the Front Royal, Winchester, Fredericksburg, Fairfax, Alexandria area this time of year. Tour rules specify no Interstate Highways if at all avoidable. Judy and I will do the tour in our blue 39 Buick, which you may have seen on display at the AACA Museum or on the front cover of the May-June issue of AA. All of my cars are show and go (even though I do trailer the old Buicks over long distances on the interstates). Wayne Burgess even bought factory-authentic wheels for his 56 Chevy wagon so he could go on this tour. Way to go Wayne!! The next AACA Sentimental Tour will be hosted by the Florida Region and wagon-wheeled out of the Ocala, FL area in late October or early November 2006. Gene Roy is Chairman. The hotel is already under contract, so start planning now. If I'm living, I'll be there. This is my last major event as your 2004 National President, except for the Philadelphia Meeting in February. Let me take just a moment here to thank everyone out there in Internet-land for their support, friendship, ideas and fellowship during 2004. As Bob Hope used to say, "thanks for the memories". Earl Beauchamp, Jr., President, AACA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Earl, Let me say I was proud to be a part of the first Sentimental Tour our region, The Northern Neck Region, put on a few years ago as an experiment. I got my first taste of a national tour and loved it, making new friends along the way. I remember the last closing meal well, as Gloria and I sat across from Leonard and Sharon Lee from South Carolina and had a great time sharing tales about our children. The highlight of that week was Doug Drake meeting me at the Tangier Island tour parking area and telling me how good our 65 Corvette sounded that morning. It's been making noise ever since, Doug. Well, I've finally got those wheels on Earl and we're about ready to leave tomorrow morning. BTW, check out the attached "before" picture of my '56 "tour" wagon and tell me you don't like those chrome wheels Earl! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I'll take an "after" picture to show next weekend. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Well guys, We're all here in Manassas, Va. getting ready for a special week on the road starting tomorrow. Wait! We already started today. We just got back form a special bus trip from Fredericksburg, Va. where we were entertained, or should I say cultured as our President Earl Beauchamp said tonight by a wonderful play. I'd tell you more about it, but I left my program in the room. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 forgot to mention that the parking lot is full of wonderful qntique cars. I even saw 2 1957 Chevy's painted the same color, teal green. We leave early in the morning for Mount Vernon, George Washington's home during his middle years. So, I'll try to keep you posted every day, if possible. See, i found the computer terminal, now where's the wet bar?? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Me again! Just ran into Terry Bond. He said there isn't a bar within crawling distance of this Motel. I think we're in trouble guys. You know how it is in Philly every year. At least you can crawl to your room indoors. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Night all! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Me again! I got my free coffee and doughnuts(Is anything really free?) and we'll all ready to hit the road. Like I said last night, we're going to Mt. Vernon and also Gunston Hall. Some will be taking in the Tucker Collection later today. Rats, the wife wanted to see Mt. Vernon instead. Should have brought two cars. Went looking for the water hose, found it, but it was cut off. What kind of motel wouldn't let you use their water to wash the cars. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I'll check back in tonight. Comments or questions are appreciated! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Be nice now. Wayne-the tourer! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 4:30 pm Monday afternoon. Tired, very tired. Gunston Hall was very nice with the complete front garden just as it was in George Mason's day. Mt Vernon had the most beautiful dining room, very, very pretty interior ceiling dental work. The paint was a very nice color of green. As a matter of fact, I considered this room every bit as pretty as the White House rooms. The grounds were on some very hilly countryside. I had no idea Mt Vernon was so hilly. The front view of the Potomac River was about the prettiest I've ever seen. We had only one minor breakdown of the 113 cars on the tour. I'm still looking for an air cleaner for my 56 Chevy. It's running a little rich because of this stopped up filter. I saw Neil Sugermeyer and Terry Bond on the side of the street adjusting the carburator on Neil's 1932 Franklin sport coupe. It was idling just a little slow. Guess what? He didn't need a electronic ignition tool to figure out how to fix it. Anyway, it's been a long day, the wife's tired and I'm going to lay down a while. Oh, to be young again. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted October 25, 2004 Author Share Posted October 25, 2004 Wayne's almost straight. He's got the wheels, but he's hot those white truck hubcaps on the station wagon. Well I'm stil proud of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted October 25, 2004 Author Share Posted October 25, 2004 Having a wonderful time. Only got lost once. Terry Bond says he's SOOOOOOO good at navigating that Neil never ever even came close to being lost. Well, it's off to visit now, even eat later. My buddy who drove from California is installing a new water pump on his DeSoto and then we'll go find some vittles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Gotta confess - everything I ever learned about navigating I learned from my wife Susan - anyone who can keep me on the roads of Scotland in a 35 Morris has gotta be good (wrong side of the road and everything!). Actually, Neil is pretty good to navigate for cause he never pays attention to anything, so whatever I do can't possible be may fault right? Actually, the tour book is wonderful and the directions (and all the info) are superb. What a great time. I lived in this area many years ago and never got to see some of the stuff we've already had a chance to. Thats the beauty of these tours. More later-someone told me we gotta eat again!Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Hi everyone. It's 8:30 am, and we're a little late. Actually the wife's a little late. Us men are always on time. We're off to Fredericksburg, Va. today to a great day of checking out one of the most famous southern towns of the Old South. There will be many battle sites to check out, and a large highwheeler bicycle collection to see. Also the old historic section of Fredericksburg is worth seeing anytime of the year. We'll check with you guys later tonight. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I've got a few pictures to post. First, Gunston Hall, home of George Mason. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Mt. Vernon, home of our first President George Washington from the Potomac River side of the home. Both of these pictures were from Monday. W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Today in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a very long day of walking. My legs are still numb. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> This is Kenmore, the home of Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis. Betty was George Washington's sister. W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 A picture of first lady, Judy Beuchamp riding an early 19th century Bicycle form the collection of Bob Tyler of Fredericksburg, Va. Judy's having fun, isn't she? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 A picture of our president, Earl D. Beauchamp taking a stress test on the same bicycle. How come it wasn't this hard on Judy, Earl. We all had a great time. Fredericksburg is probably the best perserved Civil War city of this nation. As a matter of fact, there was still a cannon ball stuck in the front wall of Kenmore. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> We all have a big day tomorrow in Northern Virginia horse country, car collections , and even a sock hop tomorrow night. See what you're missing. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Wayne,Thanks for the pictures and updates. Those are sure some beautiful homes.Take Care and Have Fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_56BuickSuper Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Thank you for letting us enjoy the tour with you. How a picture of a few of the cars.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted October 28, 2004 Author Share Posted October 28, 2004 56Super in Texas. Hey, I have a 56Special under restoration right now in San Angelo, TX......!! Wayne will be posting more pictures at the end of the Tour. Lots of nice cars from 19 states here. Lots of 50s jitterbugging tonight, great dinner, lots of fun. Two more days to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Tom and Dan, Sorry I can't post any pictures of cars right now. I managed to get home for a couple of hours last night to post the few I did post. Like Earl said, I'll get the rest out next week. We had a great day today at the "Cross Farm" of Leesburg, Va. Some of the most beautiful Cadillacs I've ever seen. Mr. Cross said he had cut all of the lumber used to put up the many out buildings he had on his property. All of the outside wall planking( for lack of a better work) was put on vertically like the older homes of the early era of Virginia. We went on hayride with the tractor driven by Mrs. Cross, no city girl here, guys. We took this ride to the farm sawmill where the cutting of red oak, white oak, and the aromatic cedar was cut. All cut by "belt power" from a Super M Farmall. Later in the evening we had a barbeque dinner along with a live band and plenty of dancing. Donna Ashley, of Dover, NJ. won the beautiful quilt raffled off that was made by our first lady, Judy Beauchamp. A very nice peddlecar 55 chevy was also given away. We travel to the Winchester area of Virginia tomorrow, over 150 miles round trip. See you tomorrow. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Wayne & Glory...This is much appreciated. I echo the other folks...Thank you!Regards,Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 No problem, Pedro. Today we got to visit a state park at Paris, Va. that had an older home on the property that was of an early vintage. We then went to a home near Winchester, Va. called Long Branch, that was full of valuable antiques from around the world. He paid 1.25? million for the place and sunk 13 million more in improvements. It even had 2 pieces of pottery from the 3-5th/something dynasty or something. Evidently it was very old. (:-) The chandeleer in the main dining room was reported to cost $85,000, after the $65,000 light was found to be too small. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Very expensive linen cloth wallpaper, curtains, and other stuff that women like. The owner was a batchelor. See what you can do, when you're single all of your life. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Others of our group traveled to an old mill in the area. Then we were off to the Skyline Caverens(Forgive my spelling tonight, guys). My group had walked 2 miles when we got to the end of the caverens with 48 steps looking at us to get out of the place. We all drove 157 miles today total. I managed to scare all of the wildlife with my "Hollywood mufflers" (so named by President Earl Beauchamp) <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> It's off to the Air and Space museum tomorrow and a couple of other spots. Check you tomorrow. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 A last minute post. We had an on the road accident today concerning one of our tourers. A beautiful 1955 Oldsmobile 88 was hit in the front left fender while waiting for the light to change. This red neck Virginian came around the corner on two wheels and hit 4 more vehicles before hitting the Olds. That big old Oldsmobile stopped him in his tracks. Our clean-up man, Norris Waterfield had the bumper off of the car and had it on the cleanup truck before the cops had finished up the paperwork. After getting the car to the Tour Motel, the fender was pushed away from the tire by a portapower. Norris has all of the tools of the trade to fix anything on the highway. Hands together for Norris. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 You just can't trust those drivers from south of the MD. Too much moonshine?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Doug, I haven't a clue where the driver was from, but I understand it was a lady driver behind the wheel. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Today was our wrapup day. We had a coffee break at the Manassas, Va. museum. A lot of civil war, early American items to look at. They had a nice section on Colonel John S. Mosby. I was impressed. We then drove through town with police blocking every stop light, and made it to the Dulles Air and Space Museum. Lots of planes, space craft, and other interesting air travel things to look at. I was about tuckered out by then, and Gloria and I left early for the final closing buffet/ceremonies. We got a good view of the country side as my "copilot" told me to turn left, when I should have turned right. It wasn't the first time I got lost in Manassas, but it was always fun to find the correct way back, when you didn't have a clue how you did it. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Ok, a great tour. I'd like to thank the Bull Run Region for a great tour. Gloria an I had the best time. We made a lot of new friends, and I'm sure all of those people who met me will never forget the nut from Warsaw, Va. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> We are considering the next Sentimental Tour in 2006 being held in Ocala, Florida in the fall. May even drive the Corvette this time. I'll post a few more car pictures for those who asked. The balance will be in the "Photo Album" when time permits. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Buick at Cross farm of Leesburg, Va. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Oldsmobile at Long Branch Manor, Winchester, Va. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 1940 Buick Cabriolet similar to the one our president Earl Beauchamp owns, but this one is owned by Doug and Ronnie Seybold of Cleveland, OH. Very handsome car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 One more, a shot of the field in front of the Manassas Museum filled with antique cars. Can you imagine what the locals thought, when the streets were closed and 113 antique cars left town, Wow!! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Wayne ~ Do you know if that green car in the background at Leesburg a '24 Buick Roadster?Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted October 30, 2004 Author Share Posted October 30, 2004 Howard: If you are talking about the car in the barn at the Cross Farm, then yes it is a 24 Buick roadster. It once belonged to the late Jim Racey of Front Royal, VA. It is a wonderful, beautiful car. Jim had it for sale in 1993 when we attended a small meet at Luray Caverns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted October 30, 2004 Author Share Posted October 30, 2004 The green 56 Olds pictured is NOT the one that was damaged in the accident. The one in the accident was an orange (sort of) and white 1955 Olds from the Philadelphia area. The owner was able to finish the tour, without a front bumper and grill and then drive it home. Another tourist with a 52 Dodge pickup took the bumper and grill home for him. Everybody helps everybody else on these tours. Much credit must go to Norris Waterfield of the Bull Run Region who ran his pickup and trailer as the chase vehicle. In the dark, Norris and another member took the bumper and grill assembly off of the car in the middle of the street while the police were investigating the accident so it could be put onto the trailer. The bumper was bent into the left front tire, but he tire was saved. Once back at the hotel, the owner's local area cousin brought a porta-power and then the guys got around and banged the fender out so the car could be driven. AACA is full of Good Samaritans on these tours. The Olds was sitting at a light when hit. Fortunately, three cars in front of it were hit first as this pickup truck lost control coming around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted October 30, 2004 Author Share Posted October 30, 2004 This is my wrap-up. Everybody seemed to have a wonderful time on this well-planned Tour. The oldest driver award went to Fritz Howard, 1937 Ford, who is 85. Longest Distance to Bob & Ruth Trueax, 51 DeSoto wagon, driven from Gridley, CA. Youngest tourist when to Victoria Kontor, riding with her dad in a 1932 Hupmobile roadster. Best Gas mileage for a 4 cylinder car was a Nash Metropolitan, Worst Gas mileage for a 6 cylinder car was a 1949 Chevrolet; Best Gas Mileage for a car with 8 or more cylincers was a 1940 Buick. The next Sentimental Tour is in the Ocala, Florida area in October, 2006. Seeya down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Thanks Earl. That Roadster is a twin in color, top, etc. to my '24 Touring. They would have made a great pair of his and hers cars. Unfortunately, by '93 I had left the East coast and never knew the car was for sale. If I had, I would have tried to become the new owner.Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Do you mean the green one, Howard? Mr. Cross has a very large collection of cars, but I'm sure I can contact him and find out for you. Oh, I see Earl has already answered that question. Gloria and I got home at about 7:30 Fridasy evening and I went to bed straight after my supper. Big day the next day as the Northern Neck Region's annual car show was on Saturday. Me, the MC. Big Day? Yes, We had 8 Sentimental Tour particapants attend our car show after a grueling week on the road. Earl and I were already home, but I'd like to thank Joanna and Tom Cooper and family, Terry and Neil Bond(and 3 other Tidewater Region members), and a special thanks to Bob and Ruth Trueax who traveled a little further down the road from their original 3400 mile trip from California to attend our meet. Terry, Earl, Bob, and Joanna all spoke a short while to our car show particapants and it was special. Thanks to everyone who made Gloria and my week something to always remember. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted November 1, 2004 Author Share Posted November 1, 2004 Except that this was Terry Bond (National Director) and friend Neil Sugermeyer (one of four Chairmen, Developement & Support, Eastern Division). Wayne, the Northern Neck Region had a good show, and the weather was terrific. Great Tour, Great Meet. The Trueax's leave here on Monday on their way back to California in the 51 DeSoto, stopping off to see another friend in Alabama. John Dunbar, President of the Saginaw Valley Region and childhood friend of myself will stay on a couple of more days before heading back to Michigan. Bob Trueax even manaaged to get a Good Samaritan gift spare water pump for the DeSoto from local NNR member Bill Lewis today. That was AACA at its finest. This Tour and the NNR Annual Meet were a great end of my Presidential year for Judy and I. Thanks for your part in it Wayne. --Earl Beauchamp, President AACA 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieF Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Just returned from the Sentimental tour. 2600 miles in a '52 Ford. Great tour. thanks to Bull Run Region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Charlie, Where are you from? Can you attach a picture of your tour vehicle? Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieF Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Wayne,I am from south Mississippi and sat next to you at closing banquet. Can not post a photo of car. No equipment for such. The tour roster shows me driving a '57 Ford but had to make a last minute change to the reliable flat head V8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Geez! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> The man sits next to me, and I didn't know where he was from. I'll tell you Charlie, I met so many people that I have already forgotten a few of all the nice people on the tour. That's why I act strange...always want to make an impression, good or otherwise, so you fellows never forget me. As I said before, Gloria and I had a swell time. It's probably the most fun my wife has ever had with an antique car. Thanks to everyone. She says she'll stay with me a few more years. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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