By Artie Finnegan Sunday September 8, 2013 the pre-war antique automobiles ascended the hill to Sagamore Hill National Park. There were approximately 60 vehicles present all pre 1948. Many Classics were there as the Long Island Sound Region of the CCCA sponsored this. Notably missing were the early Brass era automobiles, which seem to be […]
Category Archives: Car Shows
October 2013 Pavement Happenings
By Jerry Docair Malkes As we wind down the car season, there are two major events I look forward to. Both concern our veterans and both are in St. Alban’s, Queens. On September 11th, the Patriot’s Day Parade and Car Show was at St. Alban’s Hospital. This is done to “support our veterans and honor […]
Forseeing The Future — An Electric Car Show
Photo and text – Marty Goffe An all electric car show was held on Saturday morning, September 28th in West Palm Beach at Centennial Square, the site of many outdoor shows and concerts. The show was hosted by Florida Power and Light and featured a number of electric vehicle manufacturers; seventeen were displayed. Visitors were […]
September 2013 Pavement Happenings
By Jerry Docair Malkes As the previous edition was put to bed, I only attended one car event. That was at City Hall in Long Beach and it was a very enjoyable time. I just wanted to sound off in this column. I realize that these are different times since I joined the GNYR….upward gas […]
They Are On Fire
By Jerry Docair Malkes My sister and I just came from a surprising good car show. On Saturday, August 24th, the Oceanside Fire Department, Terrace Hose 3, had their first annual car show. This event was to raise money for their district heroes.
April 2013 Queen’s Farmhouse – GNYR Car Show
by Docair Jerry Malkes On April 28th, the Queens County Farmhouse had in addition to it’s sheep, chickens and cows the grounds had Cougars, Impalas and Thunder Birds. Of course, they were of the vintage car varieties. This was the 35th Annual Meet of the AACA- Greater New York Region. The meet could not have […]
Garden City Easter Parade 2013 Pavement Happenings
by Docair Jerry Malkes I always look forward to The Garden City Chamber of Commerce Vintage Car Parade for a number of reasons. First, it proves to me “old man winter” has finally ended and a new car season has arrived. Secondly, Spring is awakening it’s beauty once again. Third, it provides me and others […]
Memorial Awards at Westbury – 2012
By Mike Sussman The Greater New York Region, AACA recognizes it’s outstanding members by honoring their memory with awards. Most of this biography was done by Bob Valentine who interviewed Artie Finnegan, Jim Graney, and Gene McCoy. All of these people brought something to this club, each different, but all the same: their hard work […]
Old Westbury Gardens—Judging Update
On Saturday May 12th, 40 judges attended the Greater New York Region judging seminar at Old Westbury Gardens. Luck had it that the weather was a great sunny & 75 degree day. We had about 10 antique autos to view and Charlie Covetz drove his 1976 Mini from Wildwood, N.J. to Old Westbury, NY, which […]
The 46th Annual Spring Meet at Beautiful Old Westbury Gardens
By “Docair” Jerry Malkes The Greater New York Region of the AACA out did itself when the club selected to spotlight Shelby cars celebrating its’ 50 years. The AACA/GNYR upholds very intricate judging based on the AACA application.The cars are judged as “if they just came out of the box.”. What a collection of Shelby’s […]