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AACA
America’s Car Club
Enthusiasts • Hobbyists • Collectors
AACA is “America’s Car Club” paving the way in our hobby, celebrating all marques 25 years and older and bringing like-minded car enthusiasts together for a fun and exciting club experience.
Our well-planned events, seminars, active forums, and unrivaled award-winning print publication complemented by our digital Newsletter Speedster, solidify our position as a leader in the hobby. With over 350 active Regions and Chapters nationwide plus the world’s largest Automotive Archive Library it’s no wonder We’re #1.
Join today and gain access to some of the most knowledgeable, active, and dedicated automotive enthusiasts on the planet.
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AACA bridges that gap and brings everyone together. There’s something for everybody. They’re totally inclusive.
“AACA is the glue that keeps this car hobby together.”
“Hands down the best swap meet in the world.”
AACA celebrates ANY car that is more than 25 years old.
- Love muscle cars? We do, too.
- Obsessed with ‘60’s, ‘70’s, ‘80’s, ‘90’s? So are we.
- Taken with early iron? We have them but need you.
Join AACA — our knowledgeable, friendly, supportive community is waiting to welcome you.
The AACA Library & Research Center is one-of-a-kind collection featuring over 3 million technical and historical archived articles, as well as literature, books, journals, artwork, auto manuals and ephemera, periodicals, advertising literature, technical bulletins, photographs, historic license plates, and even cars. Our vast collection of multimedia items includes DVDs, marque films, training film strips, 16mm films, and more. We also have a growing collection of interactive 3D models showcasing how various cars and their components work.
This unparalleled automotive library is open free to the public for individual research.
Welcome car lovers!
Join AACA today, and put your insatiable love of cars into action with our full slate of AACA member benefits:
- Extensive Automotive Library
- National Tours All Over the Country
- Award-Winning Magazine (Distributed Bi-Monthly)
- Forums Covering Thousands of Topics
- Local Regions and Chapters
- Calendar Filled with Conventions, Shows & Events
- Monthly Newsletter — The Speedster
- AACA Judging & Guidelines
3 Ways to Experience AACA
AACA In Person
Join us for a Tour and exercise your car! We plan the entire itinerary for you — scenic stops, hotel accommodations, meals, receptions, and more.
AACA Online
We have 120 forum discussion threads so you can buy, sell, chat, connect, and learn from fellow car enthusiasts from around the world.
AACA at Home
There’s nothing better than joining one of our Local Regions and Chapters and finding your people. After all, car people are the BEST people!
Join AACA TODAY!
Learn more about our 4 great AACA Membership options:
- Annual Membership: $45
- Student Membership: $12
- Lifetime Membership: $700
- Military Membership: Complimentary
The AACA Forums are packed with incredible info. From restoration projects to technical issue conversations to buy/sell opportunities, our Forums are open to you.
Find a Local Chapter
Find the closest AACA Region/Chapter near you with our listing of chapters.
Hop in the car…We’re probably right around the corner!
Meet Vicki Hood Bolton — your 2026 AACA President!
Vicki`s love of cars runs deep. She grew up helping her dad in the garage, and her grandparents in South Bend, Indiana were close to the Studebaker factory – where her great-aunt and great-uncle both worked. As a kid, she drove the family`s 1972 Buick Skylark so enthusiastically it earned her the nickname "Lead Foot Hood."
Her daughter Sarah clearly caught the car bug early too (swipe to see little Sarah with her pedal Maverick!). After meeting husband Arthur through AACA judging, the two built an incredible collection together – a 1958 Cushman Eagle, a Skat-Kitty minibike, and a 1948 Crosley convertible that earned a Grand National First in 2025 at the Tucson Grand Nationals. Their latest project? A 1951 Crosley Farm-O-Road.
The Boltons love hitting the road – whether it`s touring in their 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder convertible (pictured at Camel`s Hump Mountain in Vermont), exploring Greenfield Village with their grandkids, or rolling up to Hershey in their 2011 Tiffin motorhome with dogs Sophie Bell and Sadie May in tow.
With nine Nationals and four tours on the 2026 schedule, you`ll likely see Vicki and Arthur at a show near you!
📸 Story and photos by West Peterson | Antique Automobile, March/April 2026
The Original Award recognizes vehicles maintained in their original, unrestored condition — authentic survivors of automotive history.
🏆 Two/Three-Wheel — 1967 Harley-Davidson FLH, William R. Walker, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania
William bought his Harley new in 1967. It is completely unrestored, retaining its original paperwork, manuals, license plate, and memorabilia. White paint wasn`t listed as an option that year — Harley-Davidson painted Police motorcycles white along with extra sheet metal. The factory added a black stripe to the fuel tank on non-Police bikes to distinguish them. William spends his time helping others restore their own machines.
Big thanks to John Anshant of TAGURIT License Plates for taking us on a fun and fascinating ride through the often-overlooked evolution of the license plate 🚗
Who knew something we see every day had such a rich history? Even more interesting coming from a true license plate historian, collector, and reseller. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge, John—this was a great one!
Welcome to the AACA Library, where librarian Matt Hocker provides an interesting overview of the Handbooks of Automobiles published from 1904 to 1929—offering a clear look into this fascinating historical resource. #AACALibrary
