AACA - CHESAPEAKE REGION

                    Recent Event Photographs

2020   AACA Special Fall Nationals at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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On November 7th 2020, the sun shone brightly upon the AACA Special Fall Nationals, held at the expansive Wyndham Hotel complex in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

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Antique vehicles, many transported to the Gettysburg Wyndham site in enclosed trailers, were carefully unloaded and driven to their pre-assigned display locations by dawn.

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Volunteers, including many from the Chesapeake Region, were on-site very early to help direct arriving vehicles to their pre-assigned parking lot.

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The parade of entering vehicles attracted many spectators, obviously enjoying the sight.

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Drivers were directed to line up for entry by whether they had previously received their registration documentation by mail, or were picking it up upon arrival. All went smoothly!

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Some vehicles were obviously headed for the Historic Preservation of Original Features (HPOF) display area. That area always contains some real crowd-pleasing vehicles.

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Other vehicles, often restored to pristine condition, are directed to their assigned special display areas such as "Lot B" on the lawn adjacent to the Wyndham Hotel entrance.

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The paved parking lot areas were the display locations for most of the vehicles.

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Visitors wandered the many parking isles to view the extensive display of vehicles.

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Chesapeake Region officer and Swap Meet manager Tom Young poses with newsletter editor Bill Wurzell in front of Tom's award-winning 1960 Ford Thunderbird.

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Bill again poses with Chesapeake Region member Nick beside his beautiful, newly-restored, award-winning 1960 Chevrolet Impala.

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Bill, former DeSoto owner and current member of the DeSoto Owners Club of Maryland, dons his mask this time -- could it be to avoid getting "DeSoto Fever" again?

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Chesapeake member Ron stands beside his national award-winning 1985 Buick Riviera.

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Nancy, Vicky and Gary aside the Wilmer's 1962 Chevrolet Corvette on display.

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An early first-generation Corvette

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Looking over a later first-generation Corvette

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A colorful Corvette trio

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By late morning the temperatures were getting rather warm and the Chesapeake Region "Water Wagon" was out distributing water bottles to keep everyone hydrated.

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This iconic red Ferrari was getting alot of attention from the visitors.

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Gary Hiller's beautiful 1948 Buick Super V8 Convertible.

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The popularity of antique truck restorations was evident.

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The immaculate 1932 Chrysler Imperial of William Sipko

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A close-up view of the Chrysler Imperial headlight area...

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... and of the stunning wire wheels.

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The iconic "boat tail" of a 1930s era "speedster."

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What kid in the 1950s didn't want a "Whizzer" motorbike?

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Very early motorized transportation.

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Electric headlights were still in the future.

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Small European vehicles were beginning to appear on the 1950s American automobile marketplace.

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They couldn't get much smaller than the BMW Isetta.

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A crowd favorite, the HPOF display area affords everyone a chance to display their original-condition antique vehicle, regardless of condition. Home for the "barn finds"

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Looking over the engine of the 50s Packard.

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Running boards were a necessity to climb aboard this tall sedan.

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The first generation of the Dodge Charger.

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Chesapeake Region member Tom Dawson stands beside his 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau, awaiting the arrival of the AACA Judging Team.

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The judges give the 'Bird a thorough review as Tom stands by to answer any questions.

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A heavy duty motorized wagon built by the International Harvester Company.

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Another organization was displaying many types of historic military vehicles.

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Military veterans discuss the features of this tank on display.

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In addition to the Wyndham, the on-site Marriott Courtyard was available for guests.

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Antique Automobile Club of America merchandise being purchased at the AACA trailer.

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Working to get the 1904 Oldsmobile engine running...

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... with a slight adjustment here...

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... and then success!

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This parking area was reserved for the very earliest vehicles...

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... and many were displayed.

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A perfect alighnment!

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Demonstrating what can be accomplished in short order with dedicated volunteer participation, the AACA 2020 Special Fall Nationals will go down in AACA history as a great achievement during a very difficult time. The event was well planned and well executed -- with warm, colorful fall weather adding that final "icing on the cake."