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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.
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Wet Wonders in Warkworth – 24 July 2022
With the storm on Saturday night and the following day’s forecast, it was looking somewhat grim for a turnout of all those who registered for the day, however we were only down six members which wasn’t too bad considering the awful weather that morning. We still had nine classics and two dailys meeting at BP Motorway Dairy Flat for a quick coffee/gathering before heading off for a very leisurely run straight up the motorway to the Warkworth Museum, with another 2 dailys meeting us at the Museum and the café. I’m pleased to also be able to take this opportunity to give a warm, albeit wet welcome to new club members Mike & Kerie Dixon, who despite the dampish weather made their inaugural club run in their resplendent and ultra-cool 71 Mach1 Mustang that you will see in the Gallery photos, that I could easily have hopped in and driven home. But I’m showing my slight bias here with good excuse - I’ve got Mustang fever after having just done three familiarisation laps around Pukekohe racetrack in mine yesterday. The Museum is much larger than one imagines, housing a very large and expanding collection of all sorts of ‘Historiana’ that I had expected, showcasing interesting history and artefacts from around the Warkworth area and period, from the planning inception for the township at the navigable head of the Mahurangi river, to recent times that we will all remember. There’s always more NZ historical interest and relevance than you realise. The recreation of the ‘Murder House’ brought back some frightful Primary school memories! The general store recreation showed many of the old products and packaging that we haven’t seen for decades. The photo story of the laying of the Marsden Point gas and fuel pipelines was another highlight. There’s never enough time to take in all these written historical exhibits and stories, so for me it was also a chance to see all those things that I missed out on looking at on the previous visit. I was lamenting with Karen & Tom about how many thousands of times we’re all driven past the Warkworth Museum sign to the point where it just become part of the invisible furniture and having never gone there. A few months ago Greg & Val visited the Museum with the Northland Car Club, and when they told me I didn’t even know where it was and the opportunity arose to tag along for a visit, and was glad we did! Just before Noon we departed for a quick bypass loop though the south side of the township to avoid having to turn North onto SH1, for a short run up to Sheepworld Café for lunch with two group tables reserved for us and lashing of excellent hot coffees served immediately to ward off the winter chills! Worthy of comment was the appalling atrocious state of the road surface where LTSA are doing all the roadworks just north of the Warkworth, without any doubt it’s the worst sealed road condition I’ve ever driven on. Even though it’s only a short section, it’s a disgraceful state to leave SH1 in whilst they’re not actually working on it; they should be ashamed but probably don’t care such is the bureaucratic attitude to motorists these days. However the lunch and conviviality in a pleasant and warm setting at the Café made the trip worthwhile regardless, a big thanks to Hayden and his team for the menuboard service and great lunch. After that I’m certainly now looking forward to a great mid-winter roast lunch and afternoon movie at Ryders in three weeks time on August 14th. Cheers, Phil Officer Take a look at Fred V's excellent photos here..... Mid-winter Christmas Lunch & Quiz - 11 June 2022
After having been well looked after at last year’s Mid-Winter Xmas lunch event at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, it was always going to be a hard task to find a different venue that was going to live up to the same expectations, but by all accounts the Club once again succeeded with the Fairway Events Centre in downtown Glenfield.
As with any mid-Winter event, the weather forecast was a total lottery and was looking grim for Saturday which brought out a few more daily drivers than usual, but thankfully the rain held off and allowed us to congregate at the Onepoto Domain for a good catch-up and drivers briefing without the route instructions getting soggy and the ink running! With a send-off from Robert and Nicola who had recently acquired a new fur-baby Pearl, nine classics along with numerous daily drivers left the Domain right on schedule at 11.15 for a short 30 minute run to the North Shore Event Centre, with some cars meeting us directly at the venue in the reserved car parking, before the rain arrived in the afternoon. Bill T wowed us with his recently road registered blue Buick that has been a year or so in getting to this point, and incidentally is available for sale if you know anyone who might like a big comfortable turnpike cruiser. The Fairway Events team looked after us very well indeed, with the first-rate function venue looking out onto the picturesque fountain pool at the Takapua Golf course. The buffet lunch was superb, and many thought was the equal if not better than at the Yacht Club with a good variety of meats, veges and salads that would be the envy of any good restaurant, along with lashings of pavlovas, carrot cake, and fruit salad for dessert that this time outlasted the end of the queue! Some excellent wines were again provided by the Club for the tables, including one of Alex R’s favourite reds, and the venue also ran a cash bar for beers and other top-shelf refreshments. With a couple of last minute apologies we had sixty members seated at tables of between six and eight, and after the main meal Rob’s much anticipated trivia battle was the highlight of the afternoon. Broken into three categories of general knowledge, American automotive, and movie/TV/music questions, there was plenty of head scratching combined with burnt brain cells to get to the finish. Well done to the winning team with 35 out of 57 maximum possible points, with the writer’s team a scant 2 points behind! The winning team each received a $30 Countdown voucher. It’s important that we all recognize the amount of time and effort that Rob single-handedly puts into researching the quiz and preparing the presentation, and I’m sure you will all take the opportunity to thank him for his efforts for the Club when you see him next. It’s a huge effort for him in running the entire day for us whilst we get to sit back, relax and enjoy all the benefits, including being able to ever-so-slightly over indulge on the Barossa Ink Shiraz- it’s a wonder that I got any questions right at all!! Many spot prizes were drawn throughout the afternoon, together with the Advance Publishing/NZ Petrolhead main prize won by Steve and Alexis, which made for a thoroughly enjoyable day, and I for one are certainly looking forward ta more convertible-friendly Xmas summer event already! Phil O. Take a look at the days festivities here ..... 
Westie Shed Raid - Sunday 15 May 2022
Sunday’s weather dawned grey and showery, but this didn’t dampen spirits and we started our run on time. As organised we met at Westgate Mitre 10 carpark. Midwest Street Rods were also at this carpark enjoying their monthly catchup. There was approximately 15 classics (and maybe 30 people) that braved the weather and we managed to leave Mitre 10 carpark on time for the first stage of our run to Pat’s cave in New Lynn. It was cool to hear the rumble of our V8’s when we passed through the Waterview tunnel. Upon arrival there was a lot of interest in the point of entry to the cave, which is the old safe door that was originally in the New Lynn branch of the BNZ. Once health and safety procedures had been completed there was a good display of free Hot Rod books, magazines etc that were available for anyone who wanted them. This generous gesture by Pat’s family was appreciated. Every shed has something different and unique to offer, and Pat’s Man Cave was no exception. Not only was there the cars but Pat had also amassed a vast array of memorabilia not usually seen in the average garage. These pieces certainly encouraged good conversation. Although the weather was still decidedly average the picturesque Scenic Drive, during Stage 2 of the run, was enjoyable. In fact, at the top of the Scenic Drive we were actually travelling through low cloud. Stage 2 ended at the Swanson RSI where we enjoyed a fabulous lunch and great conversation. Another great Shed Raid completed and hopefully enjoyed by everyone that took part. If anyone has further interest in anything associated with Pat’s Man Cave, please feel free to contact Kevin Forgesson on 021646499. Check out the photos here..... |
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UPCOMING ACCCA EVENTS
Sunday 14 August Roast lunch and afternoon movie at Ryder's Cinema & Restaurant, Avondale. Meet at Western Springs College car park, Motions Road from 10.30am to depart at 11. Ryder's world famous lunch includes roast lamb & chicken, crispy potatoes, roast kumara & pumpkin, mixed veges & gluten free gravy, & Club will provide wine with lunch. Movie TBA follows lunch. Cost for lunch & movie is $40pp, which includes tea, coffee, and deluxe wrapped ice cream (for movie). Min 25 people for event to proceed, with RSVP's & payment to club account by August 9 Sunday 11 September Run to view Roy Sharman's extensive collection of cars, traction engines, and memorabilia at Waiuku. Meet at Kentish Hotel car park, cnr. King Street & Constable Road, Waiuku from 1pm to depart at 1.30. No lunch organized for this run, but why not have a bite in one of the many eateries in Waiuku beforehand 
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