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The Westerly-Pawcatuck Region was chartered with the AACA in 1966 to help promote the enjoyment and preservation of antique automobiles in the Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island area. Monthly meetings are held as noted throughout the year. Our meetings are open to all. Visitors and prospective members are encouraged to attend. Ownership of an automobile is NOT REQUIRED, although membership in the national organization (Antique Automobile Club of America) is a requirement for membership in the Region. A listing of AACA events and membership information can be found HERE.
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Club Activities Never Slow Down!
Members own both domestic and foreign makes representing more than 80 years of the automobile in America. We attend cruise nights, car shows, parades and other automobile-related activities. Annually we schedule several weekend trips to out of state shows in New England and New York and we spend a full week at Hershey, PA every fall. Meetings feature several speakers each year and technical help is always available to members through our Gas Lighters Program. Gaslight Repairs Crew is always ready to assist members!
Dave and Charlie discussing Michele's new 1951 Buick. The Gaslighters advised Charlie on his restoration plan. See below for links to two blog postings about this process!
Six members joined the Gaslighters crew to help Dave install his new lift. Tom is seen here making final adjustments. Dave and Pat treated each helper with a fantastic steak dinner! I hope he has another big project waiting in the wings.
Our president considering his next restoration project found while on a conservation board trek in N. Stonington.
Photo courtesy of Bill Ricker 
Selected Blog EntriesHave you checked out some of our blogs? Click a title here or see them all on the BLOG drop down menu at the top of this page (and more in the Members section).
Beach Limo, by David Clabrese. The merging of a VW with a Club Car Limo. Watch Dave & Tom Link work their magic. Michele's '51 Buick, Part II, by Charlie Nash. The restoration gets into high gear! The Lonley Buick - the restoration of a 1951 Buick by Charlie Nash. The Old '37 - Story of a 1937 Ford told from the Ford's point of view. By Barbara Coon Hershey 2018 - Story, photos, & video. See it now! One Thing Leads To Another - Removing the instrument panel of a '41 Buick One Thing Leads To Another, Part II - install of instruments in '41 Buick Please consider joining the conversation by leaving a comment after reading a story ... your input is always appreciated! 
"Beach Limo" is a new Dave Calabrese blog and film that is live on our website NOW! Watch it. |
Bob Burdick (above) and his nephew Tom were co-hosts during our March 9 visit to Uncle Buck's Sugar House in Ashaway, RI. Here Bob is seen making maple sugar. More photos in our Gallery Section. What's Going On?
-Cardone & Daughter Open Shop, Sat., Apr. 13, 9 AM - 1 PM . Meet at Somewhere In Time at 8:30 am. FLYER.
-Spring Dust Off at Laferriere Classic Cars, Sat. Apr.27, meet at Richmond (Wyoming), RI McDonalds at 9:00 AM -Rhinebeck, Fri-Sun, May 3-5 Contact Don Oster if interested. See website -Klingberg, Sat. May 18, Jun 15, Sep 21. See website -Sturbridge, Sat. June 8. See website & our calendar. -RI Street Rod Assoc. Swap & Show, Sun., June 9, Washington County Fairgrounds, Richmond. See Details. -Essex Car Club, Thurs Jul 4, CT River Museum, See club site. -Eastern Spring National, Wed. Jun 26-Sat. Jun 29, Parsippany, NJ. See website. ___________________________________________ MEETINGS Exec. Comm. Meeting: Wed., Mar. 20, Dunkin Donuts at Dunn's Corners in Westerly, 6:30 pm Next Regular Club Meeting: Tues., Mar. 26, Westerly Senior Center at 7:00 pm. Brown Bag Auction night! Refreshments by Peggy Varas, Mary Ann Ricker, Kim Parker. Non-members are welcome to attend meetings and check out our club! 
Have you checked out our Found on Craiglist feature? Always plenty of surprisingly affordable old cars! A few past and current examples: 1949 Hudson …......………………...…….$3,800 1948 Willys Jeep and Trailer……….$6,500 (my #1 pick) 1931 Model A Huckster ...……………..$3,500 (my #2 pick) 1964 Thunderbird …………………….. $4,300 1938 Packard …………………………..…….$6,900 1951 Dodge Wrecker ……………………..$12,500 
"Uses for antique cars during winter months" by Ralph Roark.
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Now is the Time to Join ! If you have never before been a member of the AACA we may have some free AACA memberships available to you. Please inquire. Half year memberships are also available for new members who join in June. You can join the AACA at any time by visiting the AACA Membership page. Just click on the blue text to the left or the AACA menu item at the top right of this page for complete details!
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Yankee Yesteryear 2018 Fall Show in Brooklyn, CT
