THE SKYLINE ION OF TH LICAT E ME PUB TRO AL R CI EG FI IO F N O O . F C T IN HE A, CL RIC ASS ME IC CAR CLUB OF A THIRD QUARTER — 2015 THE SKYLINE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE METRO REGION OF THE CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. SECOND QUARTER — 2015 Officers Director — Ralph Marano Jr. Sergeant-at-Arms — Joseph Albanese Asst. Director — BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis “The Skyline” — BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis & Stuart R. Secretary — Patricia Albanese Blond Treasurer — JoAnn Saiya Website — Matthew Orendac Sunshine — Pat Albanese Managers Elected through 2016: Ralph Marano, Jr., Michael Paone, On our front cover — 1948 Daimler DE 36 Green JoAnn Saiya. Through 2017: Dan Danielson, Joe Barnes, Goddess drophead coupe by Hooper owned by Mark Stella Pyrtek-Blond. Through 2015: Hyman Patricia Albanese, BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis, Matthew On our back cover — Quaker State ad featuring a 1930 Orendac. Carl Zellers, (alternate) Stutz roadster from the editor’s collection “The Skyline” Editor — Craig Handley [email protected] The Skyline is published quarterly by The Metro Region Committee — Stuart Blond, BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis, Joe of the Classic Car Club of America, Inc. Barnes, Joe Albanese, Matt Orendac, JoAnn Saiya & Carl All editorial and advertising material should be sent to: Zellers The Skyline, 10030 Schweitzer Lane, Rapid City, MI 49676. Phone: (231) 322-3031. E-mail: craig.s.hand- [email protected] (please specify “The Skyline” in the Web-Site subject area). Webmaster — Matt Orendac [email protected] Display advertising rates — All rates are based on Visit us at www.metroccca.org black & white camera-ready copy. Full page — $100. per issue Committees 1/2 page — $75. per issue Activities — Dan Danielson, Joe Albanese & Carl Zellers 1/4 page — $50. per issue Advertising — Matt Orendec & JoAnn Saiya Business card — $25. per issue Board Meeting Reminders — Stuart R. Blond Please inquire for color rates. Head Judge — BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis Historian — John Shibles Classified advertising for Metro members is free for Hospitality — Elaine Danielson the first 100 words. Additional words are 10-cents Liaison to CCCA Museum — BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis each. Photographs are $10. each. Liaison to CCCA National — John Kefalonitis Membership/Directory — Mike Paone Please make checks payable to: “Metro Region CCCA, Parliamentarian — Joe Albanese Inc.” and mail to: JoAnn Saiya, 205 Mabel Place, Photographers — Elaine Danielson Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Projects — Stella Pyrtek-Blond, Stuart R. Blond & Matt Copyright © 2015 by The Metro Region of the Classic Car Club of America, Orendac Inc. Reproduction by any means, except by Regions of the Classic Car Club of America, Inc., is prohibited. 1 Director’s Message The summer season is going by way too fast. The only good thing about that is the fall season brings great weather to drive your Classic. Our board has no meetings for the summer, but we are all still hard at work. Matt Orendac is working on get- ting the website set up with our new host. This should be up and run- ning by the fall. I am working on a new venue for our Annual Meeting, so keep a lookout in your mailbox for more information on this event. As I have mentioned before, we can always use help with articles and pictures for our magazine. If you want you Classic in the magazine just sent me a pic- ture and a brief write up and I will be sure to get it in. Our editor, Craig Handley, just had eye surgery and is recovering, we appreciate all he does and wish him a speedy recovery. Coming up in October is the Monmouth County Concours, run by many of our Metro members. This is an event not to be missed, and is growing every year. Our next meeting will be on Septmeber 15 at Automotive Restorations, hope to see you there….. — Ralph Marano Jr . 2 2015-16 C.C.C.A. METRO REGION CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 3, 2015 April 23 - May 1, 2016 Monmouth County Concours (rain day October 4) Texas Region - CARavan October 25, 2015 May 17, 2016 Metro’s Annual Meeting - Details to follow Metro Board of Managers Meeting – 7:30 P.M. Location written on Board Meeting Reminder November 17, 2015 Metro Board of Managers Meeting – 7:30 P.M. June 5, 2016 Location written on Board Meeting Reminder The Experience, CCCA Museum, Hickory Corners, December 6, 2015 Michigan Metro’s Christmas Party – Details to follow June 21, 2016 January 14-17, 2016 Metro Board of Managers Meeting – 7:30 PM CCCA National Annual Meeting 2016, Michigan Location written on Board Meeting Reminder January 19, 2016 July & August, 2016 Metro Board of Managers Meeting – 7:30 P.M. No Board of Managers Meetings Location written on Board Meeting Reminder September 9 - 11, 2016 February 12, 2016 Indiana Region Grand Classic Southern Florida Region - Grand Classic September 9-17, 2016 February 16, 2016 New England Region - CARavan Metro Board of Managers Meeting – 7:30 PM September 20, 2016 Location written on Board Meeting Reminder Metro Board of Managers Meeting – 7:30 P.M. March 12, 2016 Location written on Board Meeting Reminder San Diego/Palm Springs - Grand Classic October 18, 2016 March 15, 2016 Metro Board of Managers Meeting - 7:30 PM. Location written on Board Meeting Reminder Metro Board of Managers Meeting – 7:30 PM Location written on Board Meeting Reminder November 13, 2016 April 19, 2016 Metro’s Annual Meeting - Details to follow Metro Board of Managers Meeting – 7:30 PM December 4, 2016 Location written on Board Meeting Reminder Metro’s Christmas Party – Details to follow 3 A Visit to the Corson Farm Story and photos by Ralph Marano, Jr. a full antique dentist office to a building full of tractors and farm vehicles and Mr. n June 7, the Metro Region was Corson’s first wooden boat he built as a invited to visit Clover Hill Farms kid. All this is located on a working farm Oin Farmingdale N.J. The Corson with everything from chickens to oxen. family converted three barns into muse- Thanks to Don and Barbara Corson and ums. They have been collecting farm re- their family for hosting such a great lated antiques along with many other event! pieces for almost a quarter of a century. The collection includes everything from 4 5 Members Corner: Article by BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis; Pictures by BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis & Stuart Blond merican poet Richard Hovey wrote, “For ‘tis Since 1979, Jerry has been serving and providing the always fair weather when good fellows get to- film industry with special vehicles. We had the op- Agether with a stein on the table and a good portunity to view cars from Jerry’s collection some of song ringing clear”. which had appeared in the exciting industry of films. Graphically engraved on the front of the museum is Perhaps there was no song ringing clear at our Cars 2012 representing the year the museum was built. for Films & Cherry Blossom activity, yet, the sound of cheerful conversation and joyous laughter could be We wish to thank Jerry and Donna for their kind and heard thought out Jerry and Donna Immersi’s muse- thoughtful generosity. um. Good food and drink was plentiful and Jerry and God Bless, Stay Healthy, Be and Drive Safe, Donna could not have been more gracious hosts. TOP: Jerry Immersi standing next to John and BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis’ 1942 Packard with John in the driver seat. LEFT: Classics and non-classics across from the museum. 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Jerry Immersi’s 1930 Cadillac 8, 353 sport sedan. 4. L-R: Barbara and Bruce Muhlgeier, Stella Pyrtek-Blond, Ralph Marano, Jr. and Nicolas Marano. 2. L-R: Ann Mayo, John Mayo and Joe Albanese. 5. L-R: Susan Tely and Pat Albanese. 3. L-R: BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis, Joann Saiya, and Joan Abagnale 6. Donna Immersi receiving a “Thank-you” gift. 7 2015 Elegance at Hershey The English romantic poet John Keats wrote, Mark Hyman – 1948 Daimler DE36- ”A thing of beauty is a joy.” Governor’s Cup, Hagerty Youth Award, & Best European Open Car The Elegance at Hersey Concours captures Dave & Linda Kane things of beauty, style and draws admiration – 1937 Packard Convertible Victoria from the many who appreciate refined taste. Tom & Carol Kidd – 1957 Corvette Factory Joseph Cassini was the 2015 recipient of the Race Car (N/C) Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is Ralph & Adeline Marano – 1935 Packard 1201 given to a collector who has shown a lifetime – American Spirit Award, Best American Open dedication to the spirit of sharing magnificent Car 1932-1942 automobiles with automotive enthusiasts Sal & JoAnn Saiya around the world. This award is given in honor – 1936 Packard Convertible Victoria of the Elegance’s founder, Jack Rich. William & Helen Vaccaro – 1930 Packard 734 Congratulations to Joe and his family. Speedster – Spirit of The Elegance Each year Jack Rich’s legacy is shared by all of Others in attendance: us who enjoy viewing many luxurious automo- Joseph & Patricia Albanese biles on the Hershey grounds. The Rich family, John & BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis – Concours car owners, business and car organization con- Judges tinue to honor Jack and his quest in finding a James Kidd cure for Juvenile Diabetes. John & Mary Jane Koropoules Mark & Lois Lisewskie – Executive Director of The Metro Region was magnificently represent- AACA Museum ed this year by: Bruce & Barbara Muhlgeier Sonny & Joan Abagnale – 1934 Duesenberg SJ Matt Orendac – High Society Award Frank & Amy Scudese Stephen & Susan Babinsky – 1928 Minerva Richard Stoeber AK – Not Forgotten Award Sunny Turnquest Frank, Loni & Adam Buck – 1936 Packard Phaeton Congratulations to all the winners. Joseph, Margie & Carolyn Cassini Article by BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis – 1931 Duesenberg J – Most Elegant American Open Pre-war Pictures by BarbaraAnna Kefalonitis & Elaine 1934 Packard 12 Convertible Victoria Danielson Wayne Carini – 1933 Ford/Auburn - Board of Director’s Award (N/C) Dan & Elaine Danielson -1937 Packard Limousine 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 1.