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We are 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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Proud to be a Kiwi
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.
Waipu Car & Bike Show –
9 February 2020 A 5.30am alarm certainly wakes up the system when you have to get up for a long haul to the Waipu Car and Bike show in Northland. And that early rise, along with multiple other events occurring on the same day, possibly accounted for only 7 cars turning up at BP Silverdale for the 8am departure. However, what a top notch group it was that headed on up for the great drive north, with clear roads and amazing scenery. Phil & Cindy Officer – Cadillac, Russell & Cindy- Pontiac, Fred & Diana – Oldsmobile, Rosalie – Thunderbird, Alan & Frances – Impala & Corvette, and visitors Faye & John – Mustang, were in the convoy meeting up with President Rob in his Pontiac at the venue. Although it was not that busy in Caledonian Park when the group arrived at around 9.30, it soon filled up throughout the morning to number over 500 vehicles. And the great thing for these Auckland visitors was seeing large numbers of never seen before vehicles of American, Australian, British and European origin. The club gazebo was much utilized in the hot Northland sun, with make do ties to the perimeter fence and car doorhandles, as the pegs got left behind in Auckland! All worked out fine in the end as it was relatively windless with only light breezes. After the official prizegiving just after 1pm, the field began to empty out, but the stalwart ACCCA group stuck it out to watch all cars depart, leaving around mid-afternoon. Great day, stunning weather, and good vibes visiting a venue not normally frequented, for sure. Ciao4now, Russell Wilson Lots of photos here of different vehicles..... 
Ellerslie Classic Car Show – 9 February 2020 We had quite a job rounding up six participants to fill our allocated club space, as there were so many events on for this weekend, and had to resort to one ring in (thanks Don, 67 Mustang Convertible) for our club display this year. The other ACCCA run was to the Waipu Car Show, and there was also the Morrinsville Motorama and Leadfoot Festival, so a lot on for the weekend. We met up at McDonalds Carpark in Greenlane for an 8:45 departure to Ellerslie Racecourse, where we set up on the grass area at south end of the grandstand, with our immediate neighbours being the Thunderbird and Mazda MX5 clubs. The weather was perfect with blue skies and sun (not like 2018 when it rained absolutely all day). The number of clubs displaying seemed to be down this year to 65 clubs, where I think previous years there had been around 75. However, there was a good range of vehicles from the Horseless Carriage right up to the latest exotics. The prize giving was at 3pm, awarded as below. BEST CLUB DISPLAY COMPETITION Winner 36 points Mazda MX5 Club of NZ SURVIVORS CLASS COMPETITION Winner 905 points Silver 1980 Mazda RX7 Series 1 MASTERS CLASS COMPETITION (MAX POSSIBLE POINTS – 590) Winner 548 points Calypso Orange 1969 Mustang Boss 302 TEAM EVENT COMPETITION (MAX POSSIBLE POINTS – 1180) Winner 1066 points Auckland Mustang Owners Club Inc. Car 1: 536 points Acapulca Blue 1969 Mustang Sportsroof Car 2: 530 points Acapulca Blue 1969 Mustang Sportsroof TOP CAR – TEAMS EVENT & MASTERS CLASS EVENT Winner 548 points Calypso Orange 1969 Mustang Boss 302 The Mustang Club is to organize next year’s show. Dave Roper Photos can be viewed here..... 
Kumeu Hot Rod & Classic Car Festival – 18 January 2020
The day dawned with clear blue skies and when the sun came out it was a stunning day for the annual Kumeu sojourn. Even the traffic getting into the showgrounds was faster flowing and lighter than in the past, with only a 5 minute entry time for a change. The ACCCA club display was once again ably set out by Dave Roper several days prior, and our display area was quite visibly larger than last year. We finished up with 22 club cars at the peak, and could have fitted more in the enlarged space, but it was nice not to have to sardine them in for once. What can you say about the Kumeu Classic Car & Hot Rod Festival that hasn’t been said year after year? It was hot, dry and very dusty for a start which generally echoes every other year for the Saturday event the club frequents, but it seems very much “same old, same old” in that there are no new attractions to drag the public in. And this seemed to be reflected in the attendance on the day, with only about half the centre field dust bowl filled with cars early mid-afternoon, and large blank areas where the club displays usually are. The number of people wandering around also seemed well down on past events, so it will be interesting to see some official figures. The display sheds were also a mixed bag, with several “seen before” vehicles displayed, and some large empty spaces evident. However, the swap meet sites were well filled, and there were many bargain hunters searching for that elusive treasure. Among them were our very own President Rob, who chanced upon a couple of Escort brake calipers that just happened to fit his other passion vehicles, the Hillman Avengers. Ever seen a pig in the proverbial before? All in all, it was another great club social occasion, with members coming and going throughout the day, or taking in the gazebo shade to have a natter and set the world right once again. Ciao4now, Russell Wilson Photos can be viewed here..... |
UPCOMING ACCCA EVENTS
Sunday February 9 Run to Waipu Car & Bike Show, Caledonian Park,Waipu Northland. Meet at BP Northern Motorway, Silverdale from 7.30am to depart sharp at 8 Sunday February 9 ACCCA display at Ellerslie Car Show, Ellerslie Racecourse. Limited to 6 cars which must be pre-booked with ACCCA. No entries on day. Meeting details TBA 
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