Welcome to the Triangle Chapter AACA Car Club Home Page
Triangle Members: Check our planned activities and events and join your fellow members. See the pictures and stories of our past activities. If you have comments, corrections, or stories to   add to our website please Email them to Denny at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
 Visitors: If you have an antique car and would like to contact others in Raleigh Area about restoration help or antique car activities, we can help. Or, if you are thinking about acquiring an antique car we may be able to give you some help or advice.  You will find information about our events and activities on this site. Look at our stories, newsletters, and events.  We welcome you to join our car club and participate in our activities. We can provide information about how to join our AACA Chapter and contacts who can answer your questions. Contact Denny at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
  

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Upcoming Triangle Chapter Meetings, Events and Updates            

     1. Triangle Chapter General Monthly Meeting; April 28, 2024
              - Location: Backyard Bistro—1235 Hurricane Alley Way—Near Trinity Rd and the PNC Area
                -  New Times: Social time and late lunch 2:30, Meeting starts at 3:30. Ending at 4:00.
                - Program: Fellow Triangle Chapter members and guests,  have you ever thought about participating in a nationally recognized vehicle auction, either as a means of selling one of your beauties, or to purchase one?  If so, you will find the following presentation by two of our members relating their auction experiences helpful as well as entertaining. There are many aspects of the antique car hobby including restoring, driving, and competing in judging.  Another popular aspect of the Antique car hobby are the auctions.  Many of our members have enjoyed watching or even biding at local car auctions. The Raleigh Auction and the GAA Greensboro Classic Car Auction.  One of the largest auctions for collector cars is the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, AZ in January each year. You may have seen this televised auction for several nights on TV.  Tom Pruett, the bidder, and Denny Oestreich, the guest, attended the auction on January 20 thru the 28, 2024.  Barrett-Jackson brings over 2000 vehicles together for their auction.  During the same week when many big bidders are there, four other auction houses also hold smaller auctions.  Tom and Denny will give a 20-30 minute presentation of the venues, the activities, and the many vehicles they admired.

       1. 2024 Triangle Chapter Member’s Guide Updated.
               - The Guide was distributed at the Chili Cook-off March 17, 2024 and the April 28 Meeting.
               - Members Guides not picked up will be mailed later.
               - Contact Denny to get yours or come to the next meeting.

     2. Glenaire Antique and Classic Car Display April 20, 2024
              - Triangle members will display original appearing vehicles up through the 1960’s.
              - Glenaire Retirement Community, 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary, NC.
              - Display will be from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
              - Glenaire will provide lunch for display participants.
              - Contact us with any questions or suggestions:
                     Dan Fuccella: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Fred Harley: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

       3. Good-Guys NC National Show at NC State Fairgrounds April 19-21, 2024
               - Sponsored by Griot's Garage.
               - See their Web page at: https://www.good-guys.com/pdf/schedule/2024-schedule.pdf 

       4. GAA Auction April 25-27, 2024
                    - Greensboro Auto Auction provided us with ten daily tickets for their show.  
               - See their Web page at: https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehicles?q%5Bbranch_id_eq%5D=53
               - On their Website you can see the cars to be auctioned,  learn how to watch the auction,
                 and even register to bid. 

      5. Triangle Chapter will Host the NC Region Spring Meet Saturday May 18 in Cary, NC. 
               - See the Show Registration Form with information: Registration and Map                 
               - Sponsorships are available for businesses of all sizes: Sponsorships                   
               - Members are asked to recruit more sponsors.
               - Spring Meet Flyer for posting: Spring Meet Flyer

     6. 2024 Tom Pruett's Cruise-In June 6, 2024
               - Antiques, Exotics, Hot Rods, Classic, Performance, etc.  
               - 3520 carpenter Pond Rd. Durham, NC
               - 9:00 until last car leaves
               - $10 Charity Donation to local Charity.
               - To see the flyer: Click Here

    7. 2024 Triangle Chapter Ice Cream Social Sunday August 11 2-4 PM
               - Details are Pending.
               - Save the date.

Latest Triangle Chapter Meeting Notes

     See the latest meeting notes by Dean Tryon at: Meeting Notes 

Other News and Updates 
     
     NC Region and Other AACA Chapter Events 
         (Remember: All Triangle Chapter Members are also members of the NC Region of AACA.)

      1. 2024 NC Region Calendar          
            - See the calendar for the AACA National and NC Region Events NC Region Calendar  

     2. NC Region Spring Meet and Car show Saturday May 18 in Cary, NC.            
          - Hosted by the Triangle Chapter again in 2024
          - See the Registration Form for information: Registration and Map 
        - 2024 Spring Meet Flyer for posting:  2024 Spring Meet Flyer
   
     3. NC Region 70th Anniversary Tour September 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2024
         - East Coast NC Tour - Washington, Morehead City and Wilmington, NC
          - See the tour plan: 70th Anniversary Tour Plan

AACA National Events
           - Make a plan to participate in an AACA national event this year
           - The closest event will be in Charlotte, NC  April 6, 2024.
           - Check your AACA National magazine for details and Registration Forms
           - To see the AACA National event list (Click Here) 
           - In 2024 triple AACA national events hosted by the Hornets Nest Region in Charlotte
               - AACA Zenith Award vehicles will be displayed, and awards presented. April 4, 2024.
               - AACA Annual Grand National show for Senior vehicles. April 5, 2024.
               - AACA Southeastern Spring Nationals. April 6, 2024. 
    

Triangle Member Submitted Articles
 
       1.  Wilson and Becky Fausel at Hershey. Click Here for their Hershey Photos 2023
       2.  1950s Auto Styling by Mike Petersen. Click HERE 
       3.  JEEP TREK BLOGS by Dan Fuccella. https://jeeptrekker.com/

    

Triangle Chapter Activities and Stories - 2024 
    The events and stories from 2023 are now archived. To see them Click Here.    
    To See Previous Years Stories and Pictures See Below.
 
Triangle at the NC Region Annual Meeting, January 12-13, 2024
The NC Region Annual Meeting was held at the Double Tree Inn in Raleigh, NC on January 12 and 13. There were over 100 NC Region members attending the meeting from the NC Region Chapters around NC.  There were 16 members of Triangle Chapter attending. On Friday afternoon there were three judges training classes held. An AACA National Judging School annual event required for judges was presented by Dane King.  Credit for this training will be awarded when attendees first participate in a National Meet as a judge. Two Continuing Judges Education (CJE) presentations were presented. The first CJE presented by Dain King was Judging 1932-1948 Ford Engines.  Mike Petersen presented a CJE on Second Generation Collector Vehicles.    Saturday morning started with a Meet and Greet for members.  In the morning The afternoon schedule started with a "What is it Contest" with five mystery items to identify. At the general membership meeting Chapter presidents discussed the dates and invited members to their 2024 car shows. The final event was the Annual membership business meeting was discussed.  We learned NC Region has over 835 individual members who have paid dues with a number still pending. In 2022 there were 124 vehicles belonging to NC Region members judged.  The new 2023 officers were selected by the Nominating Committee and approved by the membership.

Triangle Members at the NC Region Meet


    Riley Awarded for Board Membership      Dean Presented his Book


Triangle Chapter Holiday Party December 3, 2023
By Denny Oestreich
Following our long time tradition, the Triangle Chapter again held our Holiday Party at the Stag Club in Raleigh. We had 50 members attending. Many thanks to Bob Safrit for hosting us at the Stag Club.  Marilee Sanderson and the social committee organized the event with decorations, table favors, and hors d'oeuvres during our social hour. Jean Soehnlein arranged a great meal catered from Piper’s Tavern.  The meal choices on this years buffet were Chicken Cordon Bleu and Salmon, potatoes, and green beans. There were choices of delicious cakes for dessert. After the meal Jim Aldrich presented pictures from two car tours he and his wife Becky had taken with the Horseless Carriage Club of America in Sylacauga, AL and a Stutz Club tour around Columbus, OH.  After dinner we all participated in a gift exchange game and Trivia Contest. Example trivia question: "What was Henry Ford's wife's name and what kind of car did she drive?"  Each couple brought a wrapped gift that has a value of at least $15 and must be edible!  The trivia contest continues as names are drawn, gifts selected, gifts unwrapped, or gifts stolen. For over 25 years we have had a “Pink Elephant” disguised gift.  The member who discovers they are the recipient of the Pink Elephant has the duty to return it next year, wrapped in a mysterious way again. This year the elephant was disguised as a small pink elephant on a key chain attached to a box of candy.  In addition, those attending brought unwrapped toys for "Toys for Tots"!  The toys were taken to the Marines Toys for Tots drive in Wake Forest, NC.
BTW, in case you are asked,  Henry Ford's wife's name was Clara Bryant Ford and she drove a 1914 Detroit Electric until 1930.  


To see more of Randy Robertson's Holiday 2023 Holiday Party Pictures (Click Here)



Triangle Chapter Previous Year's Activities and Pictures

     See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2023 at: 2023 Triangle Chapter Activities and Pictures 
     See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2022 at: 2022 Triangle Chapter Activities and Pictures    
     See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2021 at: 2021 Past Activities and Pictures
     See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2020 at: 2020 Past Events
     See Triangle Chapter Past Events in 2019 at: 2019 Past Events
     Triangle Events from Past Years: Picture Archive

Triangle Chapter Web Site Pages
Click on the titles below to link to our other pages

• About The Triangle Chapter- Information and background about the Triangle Chapter.
• Triangle Contacts - A list of the Triangle Chapter Officers, Board members, and other contacts.
• Calendar - List of events that the Triangle Chapter members plan to attend or participate.
• Newsletters - Link to our newsletters on-line.  The on-line newsletter pictures are in color. The newsletters can be downloaded and printed in color on your printer.
• Picture Archive - This is the link to interesting pictures taken at Triangle Chapter and other events.
• Member Pride - Latest pictures of Triangle Chapter members vehicles.
• Join Us - Link here to read about membership.
• 2010 Watch a video of our Take-A-Part T Demo