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Radio Car Racing Antique and Classic Car Clubs
There are many different antique and classic car clubs. There is some kind of classic or antique car club in every state in the Union. Two of the major national car clubs are the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Classic Car Club of America.
The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) was formed in 1935 by a small group of men who went to Antique Auto Derbies. Frank
Abramson and Theodore Fiala were the men who initiated the idea of an Antique Automobile Club, and the first meeting of the club was held on November 4, 1935, in the auditorium of the Automobile Club of Philadelphia. The Antique Automobile Club of America has since enjoyed a long and colorful history as well as steady growth. Today there are over 400 active chapters.
The Antique Automobile Club of America defines a car that is more than 25 years old as an antique.
Also The Classic Car Club of America (CCA) was formed in 1951. It is actually a split from the Antique Automobile Club of America. The AACA had designated cars from the late 1920s to early 1930s as "too new," and they were not allowed to participate in shows. These cars were in "Class 19" and designated as "tow cars." Needless to say, the owners of these cars were not happy campers, and so the Classic Car Club of America was formed. Today there are more than 5,600 members worldwide.
Remember to see:The Classic Car Club of America defines a classic car as "a fine or distinctive automobile, either American or foreign built, produced between 1925 and 1948. Generally, a classic was high-priced when new and was built in limited quantities. Other factors, including engine displacement, custom coachwork and luxury accessories, such as power brakes, power clutch, and 'one-shot' or automatic lubrication systems, help determine whether a car is considered to be a classic."
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Sniff! Sniff! There is no aroma on earth any more appealing than that of the interior of a brand new car or truck. It's a wonder the new car smell hasn't been captured and used in aftershave and perfume, because it certainly creates desire! That wonderful aroma is actually a combination of odors of the various materials that make up the interior and have not been yet handled and used by humans. Although the new car smell is sure to fade with time, you can preserve the newness of the upholstery and the interior of your car with just a little care.
Cleaning the upholstery in your car: One of the best tools around for removing the people and animal smells that accumulate in the upholstery of your car is a vacuum cleaner. A good weekly vacuuming using the upholstery attachment and the crevice attachment will help to keep your
car upholstery clean and new-looking. It won't restore that new car smell, but it will help to eliminate the old tennis shoes and wet dog odors.
Spills and stains: They just happen. No matter how hard you try to prevent them, spills and stains are just going to happen. The best way to treat spills and stains is to first use a paper towel to absorb all of the liquid possible and then wipe the spot using a baby wipe, or treat it with a solution of water and baking soda. Go easy on the chemical spot-removing products. Some are good, but some provide more harm than help.
Odors: People can add some really strong odors to the interior of a car. There are fast-food containers, wet dogs, sweaty kids, and even cigarette odors that are not pleasant. There are deodorizing sprays on the market that are very good and will eliminate most of these odors, and you can always shampoo the carpets and the upholstery. |
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As Americans we do love our cars. We love the big ones and the little ones. We love the new ones and the old ones. America is a car-loving country, and because we do love our cars so much, we can easily joke about the cars, the drivers and the driving.
Here are some of my favorite quotes by some of my favorite people:
Henry Morgan said: "A careful driver is one who honks his horn when he goes through a red light."
Robin Williams quipped: "Ah...so many pedestrians, so little time..."
Dan Rather remarked: "Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic."
In The Lost Continent, Bill Bryson wrote: "Boston's freeway system is insane. It was clearly designed by a person who had spent his childhood crashing toy trains."
An anonymous quote about driving is: "Drive carefully! Remember, it's not only a car that can be recalled by its maker."
Dave Berry said: "For many years the National Pretend Speed Limit was fifty-five miles per hour."
Another anonymous quote that I love is: "Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly."
The late Erma Bombeck said, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth."
I love the observation by Price Cobb: "Some days you're a bug, some days you're a windshield."
You have to agree with Dudley Moore: "The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it."
And last buy by no means least, Jeff Foxworthy said: "The problem with the designated driver program, it's not a desirable job. But if you ever get sucked into doing it, have fun with it. At the end of the night, drop them off at the wrong house."
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