Welcome to Our World of American Classic Cars
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We are passionate car enthusiasts who live and breathe American classic cars.
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.
Latest ACCCA club activities
Fish and Chip run to Bay View Hotel Kaiaua - 20 May
It was an awesome turnout at the BP Southern Motorway starting point on a warm and sunny Sunday morning, with around 55 people and 19 classics assembled. After the driver’s briefing we got under way on time at 10.30, and headed out in an orderly fashion through some beautiful farmland towards the mid-way stop, the Hunua Falls. This is a delightful scenic stop over for those who had never been out that way, and although it was a little soggy under foot, most people ventured down the lower path to have a good look at the falls and managed to keep their footwear relatively dry. Prior to departure for Kaiaua, President Rob assembled the group, and snapped a photo behind the large picture frame erected by the council at the Hunua assembly point. There was a small problem with Stefan’s usually trusty Lincoln not starting in the carpark, but 2 of our resident engine guru’s in the club, Paul and Tom, got stuck in and had it repaired and on it’s way with only a short delay. Well done guys, you made a very professional pit crew, and just goes to show what great camaraderie we have in our club. From a personal point of view, being lead car is not as simple as just going for it, as it is difficult to keep track of the cars as the fleet spreads out somewhat, so I could not give the Corvette some curry on the Paparimu straight to clear out the cobwebs as I was constantly looking back to check that all were OK. Onwards we went towards the Bay View as by 12.30, I could hear the tummies rumble (or was that the sound of numerous V8’s) so upon arrival and sorting out a parking spot, we proceeded into the hotel. As we have experienced in the past, the buffet was superb once again, and certainly great value. After a leisurely lunch, a couple of adult refreshments, combined with great company, we ventured off in different directions, some to the Miranda hot pools, and others along the scenic costal road up to Clevedon and beyond. An essential stop on the way was the ice cream shop at Kawakawa Bay, and another good club head count, so ice cream for dessert was just what the doctor ordered to get the cruisers back home safely. A big thanks to all who attended, and it was once again a pleasure to organize and take part in another great day out with a nice group of people and the many magnificent cars of both existing and new members. Thank you for all the compliments I have received, in case I forget to mention them next when we meet. John Bercich Take a look at the awesome photos here..... 
NZ Warbirds/Avespec’s/Badger Cottage run Sunday April 15
The ‘Touch & Go’ is a routine trainee pilots perform when they are practicing their take-off and landing technique… and I’ll admit our run out to the NZ Warbirds Display at Ardmore on Sunday April 15th was looking pretty ‘touch & go’ for a while there too, with Auckland’s typical Autumn fickleness looking likely to rain on our parade, literally! Nevertheless, we have not cancelled an event in years and I was determined that this was not going to be any different, despite getting drenched loading the Pontiac with the club gear on Sunday morning, before heading South, with my passengers Phil & Cindy Officer for company for the day. Arriving early at Vector Wero, the skies had momentarily cleared as a smallish but enthusiast ensemble of members and Classics arrived for the days activities, 35 people and 9 classics and several daily drivers in total. Not too shabby considering. Unfortunately, just as we were all prepared to take a wander around the superb Vector Wero White Water facilities prior to our departure, so too did the rain arrive again, so it was coffees from the Rapids Café and a huddle uncover instead. A short cruise out the back of South Auckland got us to Ardmore on time, and waiting to look after us at were Allan, Dave and Bob, the three volunteers from NZ Warbirds. These guys are as passionate, if not more so, about their chosen hobby as we are about our cars! After a quick Introduction to the Warbirds facility, followed by the now obligatory Health & Safety briefing, we were split into two groups and allowed free range within Hanger Two – comprising WW2 and post WW2 aircraft, many of which are still operational and used for paid flights, as well as a model Aircraft display that was simply outstanding and a credit to the modellers – and Hanger One, a newly opened display comprising WW1 and post WW1 but pre WW2 aircraft, again all of which are fully operational planes. NZ Warbirds is amazing and highly recommended. From NZ Warbirds, we ventured further down the road to the premises of Warbirds Restorations/Avespec’s Ltd, where Shane Beckham was our host as his cousin Warren was unavailable. The feature in here was the restoration of the third WWII Mosquito aircraft that Avespecs have undertaken! The workmanship that goes into rebuilding/restoring this aircraft, and others like it that have gone before, is frankly beyond description. Just world class. After checking this out, and several other projects within the building, like the complete remanufacture of wings off a Tiger Moth and its American equivalent, again simply mind-blowing, it was back into the cars for another short but scenic drive out through rural Clevedon, arriving at the delightful Badger Cottage, home of Shane & Julia Beckham, for a well-deserved - and timely, cause we are starving by now - BBQ lunch provided by the Club. By 2.30pm the sun had finally won over the rain and it got pleasantly warm as the members wined, dined, and chatted away the afternoon, before it was reluctantly time to depart back to our respective homes, the last of us leaving around 4pm. A splendid day; that may not have been! And not possible without the hospitality and dedication of many, from within our Club as well as outside of our Club. Many thanks to all involved to make it happen, chalk this one up as yet another fantastic Car Club day out. Rob Milligan Check out the awesome photos here..... 
Karaka Vintage Day – 18 March 2018
Chalk that one up for sure – a club event that wasn’t wet in this somewhat fickle summer/autumn season, and although it was a little cool for the meetup at 8.30am, clear blue skies greeted the 18 club cars at BP Southern Motorway. Along with a further 4 cars who joined in from the south along the way, and Hugh Ross’s 2 car display already at the Karaka grounds, it made for one of the biggest displays of the day. There sure was plenty to see for the mechanical enthusiast, with loads of stationary engines chugging away, old Masport mowers, restored old tools and sewing machines, vintage tractors and bulldozers. A tractor pulling contest was operating on the other side of the fields (sorry, a tractor pulling a heavy sled, not guys tugging tractors around), along with military display vehicles, Motat vehicles out for the day, and Norsemen and women in period costume fighting each other with swords and spears. We sure did need the 2 club gazebos, first to keep the keen southerly breeze at bay, and then later to provide some much needed shade when the sun was overhead. After a few forays around the grounds, most club members seemed content to sit in the shade having a natter and lunch. There didn’t seem that many paying members of the public at the show, and it could have been deceiving due to the vastness of the grounds, but there was an awful lot of other car related events on throughout the weekend, which may have spread things out a bit. Another very pleasant club day out for all from the looks of things, before heading home mid afternoon and tackling the horrendous Southern Motorway moving car park once again. Cheers Russell Some photos here to see what the day was all about.... |
UPCOMING ACCCA EVENTS
June 24 Mid-winter Christmas Lunch & Quiz at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, 1299 Laurie Southwick Parade, Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa, from 12-4.30pm. $45 per head, and RSVP’s must be in by June 16 July 29 Shed raid to Dave & Catherine Parker's Sheds at Bombay, followed by a pizza feast supplied by the club. Meet at BP Papakura, Southern Motorway at 10am to depart 10.30 August 19 Run to Classics Museum, Frankton. Meet at Meet at BP Papakura, Southern Motorway at 9am to depart 9.30. Lunch at The Cock & Bull, Te Rapa. |
