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Americaโs Car Club
Enthusiasts โข Hobbyists โข Collectors
AACA is โAmericaโs Car Clubโ 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 itโs no wonder Weโre #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. Thereโs something for everybody. Theyโre totally inclusive.
โAACA is the glue that keeps this car hobby together.โ
โHands down the best swap meet in the world.โ
AACA celebrates ANY car that is more than 25 years old.
- Love muscle cars? We do, too.
- Obsessed with โ60โs, โ70โs, โ80โs, โ90โs? So are we.
- Taken with early iron? We have them but need you.
Join AACA โ 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.ย Our vast collection of multimedia items includes DVDs, marque films, training film strips, 16mm films, and more.ย 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 โ 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 โ 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
Thereโs 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 carโฆWeโre probably right around the corner!
The AACA Motorcycle Award is presented for outstanding restoration of a motorcycle shown at a national meet.
๐ 1939 Matchless Model X โ Mark & Hilary Becker, Jacksonville, Florida
Mark and Hilary have owned this very rare Matchless for just two years, having found it in England wearing an older restoration. It is now only the second one known to be in the United States. Mark set about doing his own work both mechanically and cosmetically to get it into show-worthy condition. The Model X could reach 70mph in the standing quarter-mile and had a top speed of about 80mph. It originally sold for 70 quid โ the equivalent of $88. A modified Matchless X engine was also used in the legendary Brough-Superior SS80.
๐ 1952 Allstate Deluxe Model 811.40 โ Mark Serfass, Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Mark`s father purchased this scooter at Hershey in 1995 โ a duplicate of the one he owned when he was 19 years old in 1952. Mark and his dad completed the entire restoration together, with Mark handling cosmetics and his dad the mechanicals. His dad rode the scooter right up until his death at age 92 last March. The Allstate Scooter model 811.40 was sold through the Sears-Roebuck catalog and was a collaboration between Sears and the renowned manufacturer Cushman โ a downgraded version produced to reduce cost, and also to reduce competition with Cushman`s own scooters.
Meet Amoi Goldman ๐
As an AACA librarian, Amoi brings automotive history to lifeโand in this video, she shares fascinating insight into the 1950 Daytona Beach Raceway. Known as the birthplace of speed, Daytona Beach Raceway played a pivotal role in racing history.
Watch the video to dive into this incredible time in automotive historyโand donโt forget, the AACA Library is an amazing resource for your own research. With a massive collection available, itโs a treasure trove for enthusiasts, historians, and curious minds alike. Reach out and take full advantage of it! ๐๐
The Bomgardner Award recognizes outstanding restoration of a post-1942 vehicle. This year`s two winners:
๐ Central โ 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, Gene Wall, Richmond, Texas
Gene first spotted this car in a repair shop receiving minor clutch work, and it had already been authenticated as having its original drivetrain. Finished in Garnet Red with Tuxedo Black rally stripes, it`s equipped with the 302cid/290hp V-8 and Muncie 4-speed โ though actual output was closer to 375hp.
๐ Eastern โ 1979 Mercedes-Benz 6.9 450 SEL, Guy Lewis, Pinecrest, Florida
Only 1,816 were built, all by hand. The 6.9`s powerful 286hp engine could pull it from 0โ60 in seven seconds and reach 150mph โ earning it the nickname "Banker`s Hot Rod," as it was faster than a Porsche 911. It was the first production passenger car with standard antilock brakes. List price: ~$55,000, equal to about $300,000 today.
Full stories in the March/April 2026 issue of Antique Automobile.
