AACA Antique Automobile Club of America Hillsborough Region “The Radiator Newsletter” www.AACAHillsborough.com October 2017 r Dear Members, One of our national club’s biggest events annually is in Hershey, PA, which takes place every year in October. According to our club member Dave Kurash, who attended this year, it was fantastic weather this year. Which if you have attended Hershey in the past, it is notorious for horrible weather. Sorry to say this year Joanne and I were not there! I want to thank all the people who have volunteered to help with our upcoming event, the Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance, scheduled for April 13, 2019. We will need more help, so please consider volunteering for the Organizational Committee. More information is in the newsletter, but please contact Joanne to let her know you want to be involved. We have a few upcoming events, so please check out the club calendar for more details. The Turkey Run is taking place Saturday, November 18th. We will start in Tampa at 10am. More about the venue to be announced, but please call me so we can get a headcount. Another one of our clubs upcoming events is Brookdale ALF, Saturday, December 2, organized by Howie Mednick this year. Please support this event and let Howie know if you can come (808) 347-0912 [email protected] Several members (Angelo & John Peters as Judges, Dave and Katherine Kurash as Volunteers, Larry & Micki, Joanne & myself as Participants) participated in the recent Lake Mirror Classic in Lakeland. We all had a great time and as always the venue and weather were perfect! We have new members! Terry Sparks and Jeff Souza. Please make them feel welcome next time you meet up! Last but definitely not least, we are making a club calendar for 2018! So please email me the best photo you have of your car(s) ASAP. If you need a photo taken, just let me know and we can make the arrangements to get a nice one taken. Let’s tour with our cars in this beautiful weather! 1 New shirts are here and for sale @$27; Pins $5; Windbreakers $21 Call Ron Martin (813) 220-5109 Meet-Ups Our Monthly Meet-ups are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Arrive at 6:30pm, the meeting starts at 7pm and lasts for approximately one hour. Snacks usually provided by the host. When meeting is at a restaurant, then please arrive at 6pm to eat. NEXT MEET-UP: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 CANCELLED Has been cancelled due to several other events planned for this month. We hope to see you at the Turkey Run to Dade City on Saturday, Nov. 18. November Celebrations 3- Robert Mantler 12- Brando Pistorius 17- Willie Fernandez 25- Richard Nasrallah 2 To Brian & Lisa on their upcoming baby! And Congratulations to Grandpa (Abuelo?) Larry Rumore. We have a winner! Danny did an outstanding job with his model car restoration. Thanks for the effort, it was fun! 3 Member Profile….. by Bob Slaney Chris Dunn This month, we highlight AACA member, Chris Dunn. Chris has been a member of AACA for almost 30 years and is a faithful Ford guy. The first car he owned was a 1964 Mercury Colony Park and he currently owns these beautiful cars: 1958 Lincoln Continental Sedan 1961 Lincoln Continental Sedan 1962 Lincoln Continental Sedan 1062 Lincoln Continental convert 1963 Lincoln Continental convert 1968 Lincoln Continental Coupe 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III 1962 Mercury Colony Park 1963 Mercury Colony Park 1964 Mercury Colony Park (2) 1964 Ford Country Squire Chris was born in Syracuse, New York and has two brothers and sisters. He told me that his parents were great as they were growing up. When Chris was six years old, his Dad bought a new 1964 Mercury Colony Park station wagon (shown in the photo). One day it was in the showroom; the next it 4 was in their garage. Chris learned to drive in the Mercury wagon and it is still in his garage today!! The family’s first trip in the Colony Park was to Clearwater. Chris has a 22 year old son who's in senior year of college in Berlin…..as well as a 15 year old cat. Chris learned how to maintain cars over the years and started with his family’s 64 Mercury when he replaced the power brake booster. Chris’ cars don’t sit idle. He once drove a 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible to Chicago and back, and then to Toronto and back to attend different shows. Be prepared to talk Fords when you next see Chris Dunn! Chris owns Lincoln Land of Clearwater, President since 1984. They specialize in 1956 through 1989 Lincoln Continental, Town Car and Mark series parts. Another Great Halloween Party at Larry Rumore’s! Great chicken and yellow rice cooked by Larry Rumore, and a costume contest with games and prizes. Thank you Larry for your hard work and fabulous food! Don’t miss it next year! 5 Officers & Board of Directors Coming Up… President: Brando Pistorius 813-917-9205 [email protected] Turkey Run Vice President: This will be a fun tour on the backroads to Dade City, Ron Martin where we know of a car guy’s annual gathering with Secretary: some fantastic antiques on display. Saturday, November Leo Dougherty 18, 2017. Details to follow. RSVP Brando 813-917-9205 Treasurer: Marlene Hall Board of Directors: Willie Fernandez Bob French Dave Kurash Strokers Club Tony Santos Newsletter Editor: Nov. 21: Strokers Car Club Joanne Pistorius Special Events: monthly meeting. Caledonia Linda Fernandez Brewing on Main Street in Member Profiles: Dunedin 6:30pm Dona Hornung Webmaster: More Details- Contact Jeremy Waters Joanne Pistorius Photographer: [email protected] Ken Hornung Tour Coordinator: Howie Mednick Membership Chair: Brando Pistorius Calendar Ahead For more information, check your club website November www.AACAHillsborough.com 5- St. Pete Yacht Club 8- Meet-Up Cancelled 10-12: Carlisle Sun n Fun Lakeland 18- Turkey Run/Dade City Tour December 2- Brookdale, Northdale ALF, 3401 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, 33618 10am-2pm RSVP Howie (808) 347-0912 [email protected] 6 Classifieds: 1941 Lincoln For Sale $ 60,000 or best offer Call Bill Watt 412-364-3176 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII Very Good Condition. Newer Kenwood stereo. Tinted windows, good tires, runs great. Daily driver, selling because I just have too many Call Brando Pistorius 813-917-9205 cars! Asking $3,950 1952 Lincoln Capri Call Ron Martin (813) 220-5109 $49,000 Wanted: Members…if you are looking for parts or a specific car now is the time to let us know and we will post it in the newsletter and website for free! Email Joanne Pistorius at [email protected] 1929 Peerless $37,000 7 Sponsors: 8 Coming April 13, 2019 1st Annual Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance Be a part of the inaugural event that car collectors have been waiting for, Tampa’s first Concours d’Elegance, to be held in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Downtown Tampa. Sponsors * Vendors * Volunteers * Participants Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance, Inc Directors: Brando Pistorius, Automotive (813)917-9205 www.GasparillaConcours.com Joanne Pistorius, Administrative (813)714-1019 Howie Mednick, Sponsorship (808) 347-0912 [email protected] Ford Heacock, Mentor There is always great information on your AACA National Club Website www.AACA.org Sign up for your monthly Speedster e-Magazine 9 .