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Established in 1996, we are a group of passionate car enthusiasts who live and breathe American classic cars, and are based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Our mission in life is to provide an environment for other like minded car aficionados to savour and enjoy their American classics, without the rules and restrictions that seem to dog other areas of everyday lives. If you are an American classic car owner who feels the same as we do, we invite you to take a small journey through our site to see if this sounds like you. If you like what you see, and want to be involved, then send in a membership application. The only hard and fast condition of membership is that prospective members must own an American classic car that is over 25 years old at the time of joining, which must be of historical interest. |
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PLEASE NOTE: American Classic Car Club members are unable to provide classic vehicles for events such as weddings, birthdays, family outings etc, as our members are not licenced to do so. Thank you for your understanding.
on January 23- Click here to check it out
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ACCCA Static Display – Kumeu Classic Car & Hot Road Show
Saturday January 15th 2022 If I was asked to find an appropriate word to summarise this years Kumeu Classic Car & Hot Rod Show, which ACCCA attended on Saturday 15th January, I think I would use the word ‘atmosphere’. Why atmosphere you ask? Because it was there in positive abundance! I gather it had a lot to do with the fact that it was the first real large car event to be held in Auckland (damn near anywhere, really) since moving away from lockdowns and into the slightly less restrictive, albeit more confusing traffic light system. Whatever it was, the show had a really great atmosphere and the public came out to support it in their droves! Our traditional static display was awesome too, with 23 club members cars and one guest Studebaker, all looking resplendent in the slightly elongated area we were allocated this year. The gazebo’s were erected before 8am, the BBQ was pumping out delightful sausages and onions from mid-morning all the way to well after lunch, compliments of Chef Peter Lee, the cold drinks were all but exhausted – as were most of us present – by about 4 pm and we were all gone by 5pm. Superb! Whilst there was an understandable and obvious lack of trade stands this year, and sure there was still plenty of room within the display areas, the swap meet yard and even the shed’s – under the very stressful circumstances the organisers can be rightly proud (and probably relieved) of the show regardless, as even as late as 5 weeks out from the dates, there was still some doubts as to whether it would even proceed at all! Well done to all concerned, a seriously great effort. And one highlight was being asked by the Repco Muscle Garage TV crew if they could feature the ACCCA on an upcoming episode (within CRC Speed Show, Sundays from 1pm TV3) – how cool is that! It will be interesting to see how much of the interview ends up on the cutting room floor! A huge thanks to Dave Roper and Peter Lee for organising the site and getting it set up for us, and Pete for such a splendid job on the BBQ, and for the rest of the committee for their assistance throughout the day and during packdown. Yes, it was hot, yes it was dusty but it was also refreshing to be able to meet up with friends/members again, some of which we have not seen in almost six months! I think everyone had an awesome time and thanks for coming. Rob Milligan Take a look at Rob's photo gallery here..... 
Coffee Cruise to Betty Bean – 9 January 2022
It was great to see 2022 start with a club cruise, even if it was a casual run out to Kawakawa Bay to share a Betty Bean coffee with club members. The meet up was around the back of the BP Southern Motorway service centre this time, and it was a great spot as we weren’t bothered by the trucks and trailers trying to park, and being in the shade on a sunny morning helped. Twelve American classics and one Australian interloper (but what a great looking one it was though) turned out for the departure time of 9.30am, and once all the formal stuff of Covid and vaccine scanning was completed, it was time for President Rob’s welcome and route instructions. Rob was also presented with a late Christmas present from the Wilsons, which was a bound book of the PM’s promises and achievements, of which I’m sure he will discuss and share with you at some stage. The route to Kawakawa Bay meanders through the great little village of Clevedon, which was bustling with the Sunday Markets, people and cars everywhere. Just out of the village we made a small detour to park up for a few photos and have a look at the historic old McNicol Homestead and Museum, which was closed but parking under the magnificent macrocarpa trees in the grounds sure made up for that. It was then on to the parkup at the foreshore of the bay for our morning caffeine fix with Betty, and a catchup with members not seen for many months due to the lockdowns. Kawakawa Bay is obviously a very popular place for American classics, with many passing our parked cars and honking. We even had a couple of the locals bring their classics over for a park and looksee. All in all it was a casual and stress free way to begin the summer cruising season, in a lovely location. Oh, except for Peter Lee Junior, whose Chevy C10 pickup’s starter packed a sad on the way home, so needed a lift from Mr Breakdown Man. We feel for you Peter, been there-done that, and hope you get it sorted soon. Kumeu next weekend, with weather looking good, so make the most of it. Toodlepip, Russell Wilson |
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UPCOMING ACCCA EVENTS
Please note that COVID vacination passes will be required to attend ACCCA events Feb 13 / Ellerslie Classic Car Show ACCCA display at Ellerslie Classic Car Show, Ellerslie Racecourse. Limited spaces available which must be pre-booked with Russell Wilson, with meet up details TBA. No entries on day Feb 19 / Kick start the club 2022. Details TBA Mar 13 / Shed raid and pizza Apr 9 or 10 / Hot rod shop raid and BBQ May ? / Westie run and buffet More info to follow as event details are finalized 
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