Horseless Carriage Club of America

38th New London to New Brighton Run
2024-08-07 01:00 - 2024-08-10 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
New London MN
Bruce Can Sloun
612-963-7586
https://antiqueautorun.org

Midwest Brass and Gas Regional Summer Tour – Marshall, Indiana
2024-08-04 - 2024-08-07
Midwest Brass and Gas Regional Summer Tour
Turkey Run Inn
Marshall, IN
Robin and Mike McGrath
1-719-338-3239
mikemcgrath54@gmail.com

57th Annual Belltown Vintage Motorcar Meet
2024-08-04
Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, Haddam Neck, CT (off Rte. 151 on the east side of CT River)
A judged antique car show for vehicles 40 years old or older.
Presented by the Belltown Antique Car Club, www.belltownantiquecarclub.org
Contact: Peter Christianson, 860-510-3340, email belltowncarclub@gmail.com
This year’s “Featured Marque” Class is dedicated to the pre-war cars of Connecticut & Neighboring States
Registration is on the day of the show. $10 entry fee per show car waived for cars qualified for the Featured Marque Class
We welcome all early cars!
EVENT HANDOUT

Pre War Vehicles at Gore Place Motor Heads Charity Car Show - Waltham, Ma
2024-08-04
Held at Gore Place, factory offices of the Metz Automobile Co. 1911-1921. Motorheads Car Club & Gore Place, Waltham Museum, Metz / Waltham Vehicle Group invite you to a show vintage car show including prewar vehicles manufactured in Waltham, Ma. Awards, Vendors, Food, Raffles, Trophies. The former Stanley Factory is two miles from the show.
Gore Place
52 Gore St. Waltham, Ma. 02453
August 4, 2024 – 7AM to 4PM
Gregg Anderson. pickinginmass@gmail.com 508.320.8876
Registration $30.00 includes passengers.
Spectators $5, Children, elderly and handicapped free.
*Period Dress is encouraged

Ryan Ramble Tour - Bridgeport, CA
2024-07-30 - 2024-08-11
Bridgeport, CA — July 31 – August 4, 2024

Beautiful high desert country — touring Mono Lake Tufas and June Lakes Loop, Bodie State Historic Park, Topaz Lake Loop through Smith Valley, and Twin Lakes.
Tour registration and hospitality Wednesday at Walker River Lodge, 2-7 pm.
The Bridgeport Museum will be open from 4-6, and there will be an “Identity Game” in the local cemetery.
Hospitality at Walker River Lodge each afternoon after touring.
Elevations 6,500 to 8,500 feet. If you have health issues with high elevations this may not be a tour for you.
Pre-tour mailer to participants will follow in mid-July.
June 30, 2024 – DEADLINE to register for this tour.
Last date for refund July 15, 2024.

REGISTRATION FORM

HCCA North Jersey - Annual Tour in Southbury, Connecticut
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-26
Embark on an unforgettable journey through picturesque Western Connecticut, where you’ll be treated to enchanting scenic drives, classic New England allure, and visits to historic downtowns. Our meticulously planned week-long itinerary is packed with fascinating and one-of-a-kind stops that cater to everyone’s interests. We can’t wait to explore with all of you. Secure your hotel booking now and stay tuned for the prompt release of tour registration details.
Book your Accommodations at The Heritage Hotel in Southbury, Connecticut

Open to Pre-1916 Vehicles
Amenities include a full-service spa, complete gym, indoor and outdoor pool, a restaurant and great outdoor spaces including a micro vineyard and various food and beverage options.
We have secured a block of rooms till June 10th at $149/night.
Please call (203) 264-8200 and reference HCCA New Jersey

Highlights Include

A private tour of the greatest brass car collection on the East Coast
A private tour of a well-known steam car restoration facility
An award-winning bourbon distillery, local micro-breweries, and wineries
Arethusa Farm, is an impressive dairy farm started by the president of Manolo Blahnik shoes.
Chocolate Factory, where we can make our own treats
Connecticut Antique Machinery Museum. Specializing in early agricultural and industrial equipment
And More

Contact Mark and Erika Scanel if your interested and we will send the Registration Packet ASAP.
Mark & Erika Scanel
201-280-6834
Markscanel@gmail.com

HCCA Board Meeting – Hickory Corners, MI
2024-07-19
Friday, July 19, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm in the Heritage Ballroom at the Gilmore Car Museum.

Celebration of Brass IV Show
2024-07-18 - 2024-07-23
Celebration of Brass IV & HCCA National Tour
2024 Featured Cars are Stoddard-Dayton & Pre-1916 Race Cars and Speedsters.
This is the fourth summer that Brass Era car enthusiasts will gather at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, to celebrate pre-1916 automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and race cars. The Celebration of Brass IV, hosted by the Museum of the Carriage, has become a not-to-be missed tradition featuring the car show, pre-WWII swap meet, car games, demonstrations, vintage fashion review, welcome reception, ice cream social, and banquet (Thursday, July 18th, early registration packet pick-up and welcome reception – Friday and Saturday, July 19th & 20th, car show and pre-WWII swap meet).
Following is a HCCA National Tour sponsored by the Museum of the Horseless Carriage Touring Club with all newvenues and routes (Sunday July 21st – a half day on Tuesday, July 23rd). Starting and ending each day at the Gilmore Car Museum.
Register for the Celebration of Brass IV Car Show & Pre-WWII Swap Meet and/or the HCCA National Tour online at www.museumofthehorselesscarriage.org.
Contact: events@museumofthehorselesscarriage.org.

July 19
HCCA Board Meeting – Hickory Corners, MI
Friday, July 19, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm in the Heritage Ballroom at the Gilmore Car Museum.

2024 Snappers Brass & Gas Summer Tour, Petoskey, Michigan area
2024-06-23 - 2024-06-28
Four days of extraordinary touring in Petoskey area. Stay at the Odawa Hotel and Casino and enjoy ultimate brass car driving and shopping. Pure Michigan at its best.
Contact: Pat Ainslie and Family
248-505-4922
psainslie@yahoo.com
Snappers Brass & Gas AACA touring region.
Snappers tours are for brass era cars – pre-1916
https://www.snappersbrassandgas.com/

VMCCA National 1&2 Tour
2024-06-23 - 2024-06-28
Rolling Down the Back Roads of Rural Medina
June 23-28, 2024
Join your car tour family, as we go on an adventure of sites. We will see The Northern Ohio Railway Museum, Antique Stores, The Giants of Seville Museum, Castle Noel, Roots Candle Factory, McDowell Phillips House, Private Car Collection, Majestic Meadows, Buffalo Ranch, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and more.
1 & 2 Registration Form
Dave 330-350-0371 & Debbie Vasel-Tour Host
Sally Foor-Tour Host 419-606-0182
Debbie Vasel Registrar 330-416-5341
dvasel1576@gmail.com

2024 REO Meet
2024-06-19 - 2024-06-22
The 2024 REO Meet is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19 through Saturday, June 22 in Ypslanti, Michigan. This is the 50th REO Meet so don’t miss it.
DOWNLOADABLE FLYER
Dave Egeler
734-780-5518
REO50Meet@gmail.com

Boundary Region Beauty
2024-06-17 - 2024-06-20
A four day tour exploring the Boundary Region of southeast British Columbia, Canada, hosted by the Vancouver Regional Group of the H.C.C.A.
This tour will have it all: natural beauty, history, culture, ups and downs, and lots of fun! B.C.’s Boundary Region is rich with mining history, ghost towns, and the cultural influences of early Russian settlers.
Grand Forks, British Columbia is located on the Granby and Kettle Rivers just north of the Canada/USA border. The tour will include some cross-border drives.
Tour location: Grand Forks, BC, Canada
Dates: June 17 – 20, 2024 (Registration June 16 evening)
Tour accommodation: Johnny’s Motel 250-442-8242
This tour is co-hosted by the Antique Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada and is open to any vehicles 1927 and older. Each day’s drive will be ~80 miles, with trouble truck support.
For more information, visit antique.vccc.com or contact junetour@shaw.ca

49th Sully Antique Car Show - Chantilly, Virginia
2024-06-16
The 49th Sully Antique Car Show, Father’s Day, June 16, 2024, at 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, Virginia 20151. Sponsored by The George Washington Chapter, Model A Ford Club of America, and Sully Historic Site, Fairfax County Park Authority. Special section to display Century Class 100 year old vehicles. Over 350 show cars in attendance each year. www.gwcmodela.org

66TH MIDWEST REGIONAL HCCA TOUR - Iowa
2024-06-09 - 2024-06-15
2024- 66th HCCA Midwest Regional Tour
June 9-13, 2024 at Dyersville, Iowa
Hosted by the Fargo Red River Valley Regional Group HCCA
REGISTRATION FORM
Cutoff date is May 13th, 2024.
Here is a tentative look at what we have in store for you on the tour.
We will have registration at the motel, Sunday, 3-6:45 pm and Monday, from 7:00-8:00 AM (if needed) There will be a Welcome at 7 pm with a Movie to follow.
We have tried to leave a little time in the late afternoon to take in some fun sights in Dyersville on your own, but we didn’t have time to put in our schedule, please check out the Visitors guide that is included in your packet. It also has a list of eating places for your evening or lunch meal choices,

Monday, we will be driving to the city of Dubuque, IA. We will be driving approximately 80 miles (round trip). Lunch will be on your own today.
On Tuesday, we will be driving over to Elkader, IA. We will be driving approximately 100 miles (round trip) Lunch will be provided today.
Wednesday, we will be traveling on Old Hwy 20 to Independence, IA. We will be driving approximately 80 miles (round trip). Lunch will be provided today.
Thursday, we will be driving around the city of Dyersville, IA. We will be driving approximately 20 miles (round trip). Lunch is on your own today. There will be a lot to see today.

We will have a Banquet Thursday evening at our host hotel.
This tour is open to all ages of cars including modern. (miles per day are listed above.)
HCCA membership is only needed for the Regional Awards voted on by tour participants.
Please pass this information on to anyone who would like to participate and have them send us their e-mail or mailing address. There is also a spot for your cell phone number, just in case we would need to contact you on the tour.
We look forward to seeing you and having a good time.
Thank you

Helen Diemert 701-388-9797 gizzmert26@aol.com
Pat Hanggi 701-3881574
Marie Kelch 319-505-0850

ABC National Tour
2024-06-09 - 2024-06-13
2024 HCCA National ABC Tour
Strasburg, PA
June 9—13, 2024
REGISTRATION FORM
Co-Sponsored by Susquehanna Valley and The Old Time Touring Club Regions HCCA
Limited to 45 cars—Hotel information will be sent upon receiving registration
Hotel rates—US $125.00 plus taxes Per night
For all registration questions please email Shawn Achtel at
ottcmembership@yahoo.com.
For all other inquiries

Tour Director: Jeff Lesher at jeff.lesher@outlook.com
Registration: Shawn Achtel at ottcmembership@yahoo.com

Speedster Endurance Run & Lowland Tour
2024-06-08 - 2024-06-09
BREAKING NEWS! 2/12/24
We just finalized hotel arrangements with Motel 6 Sunnyvale – North. The hotel is conveniently located in Sunnyvale halfway between Bertolotti’s Garage in Santa Clara and the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto. (About 8 miles each way.) A quick drive down Central Expressway easily takes you to each location without having to use the Freeway. In addition to having a large parking lot, street parking is also available on the weekend. A number of restaurants are within walking distance of the motel and even more are located in downtown Sunnyvale, just 1 mile up the road.
We can’t wait to see all the speedsters congregate in the parking lot before our big event! And, as Tom Bodett says, “We’ll leave the light on.”

We are excited to announce that Registration for the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club 53rd Annual Speedster Endurance Run & Lowland Tour is now OPEN!
There’s never been a better time to dust off your time machine and show off your driving skills. This year’s endurance run is open to ALL speedsters of the era from 1900 through 1927. And, if you’re wondering if you and your speedster have the “Right Stuff,” you do! While we encourage all participants to present their speedsters as they would have appeared during the era represented, components like hydraulic brakes, all types of carburation, alternators and the like are accepted. All speedsters, of course, will be required to meet all safety requirements as listed on the Self Check Inspection Form.
This year’s event is on track to be truly spectacular! The route through the Santa Cruz Mountain Range will take you on some of the most beautiful roads in the world. Imagine motoring up winding roads amongst the giant redwoods and heading down to the coast for breathtaking ocean views. You’ll even pass through historic towns and villages on roads older than your speedsters.
The day before the main event is our Tech Inspection at Bertolotti’s Garage, where you can catch up with old friends, make new friends, enjoy a delicious barbecue and tour Bertolotti’s amazing collection of vintage automobiles.
Sunday morning, we gather at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, for the main event. U.S. veterans, families, friends, and Lowland Tour participants will all be there to cheer on the speedster drivers and riding mechanics. Our opening ceremony will include the presentation of the American flag by a fully uniformed color guard in period dress and a guest singer to lead us in our National Anthem. Then we will hear the words we’ve all been waiting for: “Drivers, start you engines!” Can you hear it? That’s the roar of all those mighty speedsters as they eagerly await the drop of the green flag!
Thank you for joining us as we celebrate our 53rd year of this truly amazing event! Don’t keep it a secret. Tell your family and friends where you’ll be in June and bring them along to be a part of history in motion. See you there!
Chris Bhirdo
Chairperson, SCVMTFC 53rd Annual Speedster Endurance Run & Lowland Tour
cbhirdo@gmail.com
(408) 505-0153
www.SCVMTFC.org

8th HCCA International Tour
2024-05-26 01:00 - 2024-06-01 10:00
8th HCCA International Tour Tweed Valley, NSW Australia

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Come Join the Fun Down Under!
Based in the Tweed Valley, NSW, the relaxing lifestyle of Tweed Heads promises seven days of fantastic touring.
Bring a car, borrow a car, or hitch a ride.
• Join the May 17-19 pre-1905 Tour in Ballarat, VIC
• Fantastic sightseeing
• Hop, skip, and a jump to the
Great Barrier Reef or fly to the “Red Center” and visit Ayres Rock
Hosted by the South East Australian HCCA Regional Group.
Contact: Russell Holden or Michael Holding for an Expression of Interest Email: info@hccasea.org
Phone: 61 422 219 911 or U.S. cell 757-434-0056

Soledad 1&2 Cylinder Tour
2024-05-20 - 2024-05-24
BROCHURE
MAY 20 – 22, 2024 If you’re looking for a leisurely, traffic-free backroads tour for your 1 or 2 cylinder automobile, look no further than the picturesque Salinas Valley. With its rich agricultural history and home to literary giant, John Steinbeck, there’s plenty to see & do. You’ll also enjoy plenty of great food & drink and the camaraderie of your fellow horseless carriage enthusiasts.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT TONY WOLLESEN
For registration form, contact Tony directly.
408-406-6639
aawollesen@gmail.com

FRIENDSHIP DAY 2024
2024-05-19
Friendship Day Vintage Car Show
This is our 47th Friendship Day Event
This year, it’s happening at the Port of Redwood City, with ample parking for 400+ cars, trucks, trailers & motorcycles. Lawn area and shade trees encourage picnicking by the water. Bring your walking shoes to explore the harbor. [Map on our website]
– Complimentary coffee and doughnuts for early participants –
– Food Caterer will be on-site; beverages available –
– Informational booths, goodie bags, and door prizes –
Hours 8 AM to 2 PM
includes the goodie bag and eligibility for door prizes for the first 200 vehicles.
Check out the Friendship Day page for more details:
https://www.mpotac.com/friendship-day.php
Contact: Charlie Jr. Drechsler
Phone: 650-347-1069

Midwest Brass and Gas Regional Spring Tour - Madison IN
2024-05-16 - 2024-05-18
Midwest Brass and Gas Regional Spring Tour.
2024 Spring Tour
May 16 – 18, 2024
Clifty Falls State Park Inn
Madison, IN
Glenn & Jeanie Miller
313-671-1170

Mid-Atlantic Pre-War Swap Meet
2024-05-10 - 2024-05-12
(non-club event)
Luray, VA
Contact:
Dennis Fleming
540-860-1384
dennis@fairviewnet.com

Progressive Tour 2024 - McRae-Helena, GA
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-15
May 5, 2024 through May 15, 2024.
Hosted by the Dixie SloRider
A progressive tour starting and ending in McRae-Helena, GA and ending in McRae-Helena, GA. The tour circles around most of Georgia.
Tour host Russ Boyle
727-379-3072
rjb72@aol.com

California Rendezvous III - Paso Robles CA
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-08
Flyer and Registration Form
May 5 – 8, 2024
Come join in with four California HCCA regional groups on the California Rendezvous III horseless carriage tour.
Based out of the Oxford Suites Hotel, in Paso Robles, California, you’ll experience a new adventure every day with breathtaking landscapes on rural, lightly-traveled country roads. The Bay Area, Salinas Valley, Tulare and Southern California HCCA Regional Groups invite you to share this memorable experience.

Jim Skillicorn
(831) 455-5105
hcca.salinasvalley@gmail.com

Famoso Dragstrip Swap-O-Rama (formerly Bakersfield, Tulare)
2024-05-04 - 2024-05-05
The Central Valley Pre-War/Brass Era Swap Meet will be held at the Famoso Drag Strip Facility on May 4th-5th 2024. This is ~ 20 miles North of Bakersfield just East of the 99 Freeway. Move in Day is May 3rd 2024 from 9:00am-9:00pm or May 4 between 5:30am-7:00am. No Move-ins after 7:00am Saturday. This meet will be held in conjunction with a general automotive “Swap-O-Rama”. There will be a car corral available for vehicle sales as well as a vintage travel trailer exhibit.
Details: Bill Bennett (559)967-0112 between 5PM-8PM
https://famosodragstrip.com/swap-o-rama/
APPLICATION FORM

HCCA 1-DAY GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR
2024-05-02
(Just Before the HCCA Bakersfield Swap Meet)
Join us on the 2024 Grizzly Bear Tour from Bakersfield to Porterville (100-mile round trip).

We meet at the parking lot of the Famoso Drag Strip (location of the 2024 HCCA Swap Meet) on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 8:30 am.
Tour directions will be handed out and the tour leaves for Porterville Community College at 9 am.
Expected arrival (50 miles) is around 10:30 am.
Cars will be parked on campus for an informal ‘car show’ and a presentation on the early development of automobiles in the US will be given in the campus theatre.
Cars will stay on-campus until noon and tourists can get lunch in Porterville (lunch on your own) and then meet at 1:30 pm for our drive back to the Famoso Drag Strip (a different route through the foothills).
There will not be a trouble truck so have your towing service up-to-date.

Please register by emailing the Tour Director.

Michael Sullivan
805-728-5317
tenparry@yahoo.com

Tour Cost: $0 Other information: For hotel information, please see the information posted for the 2024 HCCA Swap Meet.
Cars/Costumes: Since this is a HCCA tour, we will limit cars to 1915 or earlier (any car any size) and encourage period costumes (especially since we will be showing our cars at the Porterville Community College).

Snappers Brass & Gas AACA Spring Tour, Thomasville, Ga.
2024-04-21 - 2024-04-27
Enjoy one of the nicest small towns in south Georgia with its brick streets, fine restaurants and beautiful homes. Visit the Pebble Hill Plantation, Zebulon Theater, Georgia Agricultural Museum, Tallahassee Auto Museum, and more.
REGISTRATION FORM
Final registration due by March 15.
Contact: Ed & Pam Prince
229-327-1765
momasipia@hotmail.com
https://www.snappersbrassandgas.com

Portland Auto Swap Meet
2024-04-05 - 2024-04-07
58th Annual Portland Auto Swap Meet
April 5-7, 2024
Visit Portlandswapmeet.com for more details.

MYSTERY TOUR - El Cajon CA
2024-03-24
March 24
Meet at 9:30 a.m.
Parkway Plaza off Johnson Ave
El Cajon, north of 1-8
it’s a mystery tour because it’s a mystery to me as to where we’ll go Sam)
Meet at 9:30, leave at 10:00 from the southwest corner of Parkway Plaza off Johnson Avenue in El Cajon, north of the I-8 free-way.
R.S.V.P. to Barb Foley
Bfolev5@cox.net

Asilomar Women's History Day
2024-03-23 11:00 - 15:00
Asilomar Women’s History Day
Saturday, March 23, 2024, 11:00AM-3:00PM
Come Celebrate Women’s History Month with us at Asilomar Conference grounds in Pacific Grove. We will have our Horseless Carriages on display, and will be offering rides around the conference grounds. There will be other activities happening during this Women’s History Day celebration at Asilomar as well.

General Meeting - Chattanooga TN
2024-03-20 16:00 - 17:00
General members meeting: Wednesday 20th 4:00pm – Westin, Chattanooga Tn.
