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An international destination for families and auto enthusiasts to celebrate America’s love affair with the automobile and learn how it shaped our society. The Museum is a repository for America’s automotive treasures showcasing rotating exhibits and the ACM Collection, an educational center for students of all ages, and a gathering place to enjoy automotive culture and events.
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An organization of those whose philanthropic support enables AAT and its member entities to fulfill our shared vision. The Concours Club comes together for annual Summits to shape future direction through strategic discussions. International travel and other activities are designed to foster community and to encourage others to join the movement to secure America’s automotive heritage.
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F E A T U R E :
THE 2ND ANNUAL DETROIT SUMMIT
The upcoming Detroit Summit with NAIAS puts America’s Automotive Trust squarely in the conversation about the future of mobility.
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THE DRIVE HOME IV EDITION
The Drive Home IV took four vintage vehicles on the last mid-winter road trip to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit — on backroads that only an old pickup truck could love.
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CLOSE YOUR EYES, AND PRETEND IT’S THE SUMMER OF 1960
A star of television’s Route 66 and a favorite of NASA astronauts, get to know ACM’s racy 1960 Corvette Convertible up close.
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A report from David Madeira, America’s Automotive Trust Vice-Chairman
7 ALONG FOR THE RIDE Random musings by the Managing Editor of OpenRoad 8 DOWN THE ROAD Happenings worth saving the date 12 CONCOURS CLUB & CLUB AUTO
The Spring Wine and Wheels Tour brought both clubs together for a great weekend getaway
14 RPM FOUNDATION Education is not Enough—Closing the Experience Gap 16 ON EXHIBIT Remembering the iconic ad campaigns that got us moving 17 EDUCATION AT ACM The Road to Lifelong Learning 26 MESSAGE FROM THE MOTOR CITY
When The Drive Home ends, AAT Detroit’s work begins
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BEHIND THE WHEEL Never Say Never Again
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recently learned that “Never say Never” is indeed a wise adage. How so? Readers of OpenRoad may recall that in our previous issue – Winter 2018 – I’d penned my “last” column of Behind the Wheel. Or so I’d thought; as I’d stepped down from my role as CEO of the Trust and Museum, and a new CEO was set to replace me. Well, unfortunately for us that didn’t work out, and I recently agreed to re-assume the duties on a part-time basis until a new CEO can be engaged. Thus, “Never say Never!” Institutional leadership transitions are never easy when a leader has been in place for as many years as I have. Boards, staff, programs, volunteers, and members all must adjust to a new leadership style, and new leaders also need to be sensitive to the established institutional culture they are called to lead. Sometimes it just doesn’t work out—which is sad for it invariably means a period of uncertainty and sometimes a loss of momentum for the organization. One victim of this failed transition was the production schedule for our OpenRoad magazine. Never fear; we have re-committed our efforts to the timely mailings of OR with a new team that will bring fresh ideas to this award-winning publication. Meanwhile, I’m honored that our Board has asked me to provide interim leadership as a search continues for the right person to lead AAT. I’m energized by the great things being accomplished by the Trust on a national scale as we create a movement to celebrate our automotive heritage, and provide it with a vibrant future in a changing world. Without such a movement, there’s a dim outlook for traditional car museums or for collectible vehicles to be driven and enjoyed. This movement must include enthusiasts from coast-to-coast who care about the survival of car culture. We need your support. If you’ve been reluctant about lending your voice and resources to the mission of AAT, please, “Never say Never” and JOIN THE MOVEMENT with your support of America’s Automotive Trust today.
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IN THE HEADLIGHTS
America’s Automotive Trust
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rod Alberts, Executive Director North American International Auto Show Detroit, Michigan Karl Anderson, Chairman Concrete Technology Corporation Tacoma, Washington Dale Bloomquist, Auto Enthusiast Seattle, Washington Stephen K. Boone, Ford and HarleyDavidson Dealer – Retired Olympia, Washington Nicola Bulgari, Vice Chairman BVLGARI S.p.A. New York, New York Trevor J. Cobb, Private Wealth Advisor Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Seattle, WA Dawn Fisher, Owner MFD Classic Motors, Inc. Traverse City, MI Diane Fitzgerald, RPM Foundation President/AAT Vice President Chicago, Illinois Alan Granberg, Auto Enthusiast Lakewood, Washington McKeel Hagerty, CEO Hagerty Traverse City, Michigan
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Michael Holmes, President Holmes Electric Kent, Washington Helen Johnson, Auto Enthusiast Detroit, Michigan Nancy LeMay, Owner LeMay Investments, LLC. Tacoma, Washington David L. Madeira Vice Chairman, America’s Automotive Trust Gig Harbor, Washington Keith Martin, Publisher Sports Car Market Magazine Portland, Oregon James G. May, Owner and President Hopewell Land Partners LLC Windermere, Florida Dan McDavid, Executive Director – Retired Chrysler Corporation Leland, Michigan B. Corry McFarland, President Cedar Management Company Fife, Washington Paul E. Miller, ACM President & COO/AAT Senior Vice President Tacoma, Washington
OPENROAD PUBLICATION CREDITS AUTObiography Photographer Daniel Piker
T.G. Mittler, Auto Enthusiast Santa Fe, New Mexico Thomas Nault, Managing Partner Middlerock Partners, LLC Kirkland, WA
Special thanks to avid car enthusiast, mechanic, Stage Rally Co-Driver and photographer Daniel Piker for creating many of the beautiful images printed in OpenRoad, most notably in our Autobiography section starting on page 20. pikerphoto.com
Michael Towers, Partner Ambassador Wines of Washington Woodinville, WA Edward T. Welburn, CEO The Welburn Group Detroit, Michigan William T. Weyerhaeuser, Director/Chairman Columbia Bank Tacoma, Washington James M. Will, President Titus-Will Enterprises, Inc. Tacoma, Washington
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Managing Editor & Head Writer, William Hall William Hall is an automotive journalist based in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, whose work has appeared in Hemmings Motor News, Classic Car Journal, RM Shift and Prancing Horse magazines, among others. His personal collection of cars skews classic Italian, with a few ‘70s era Muscle Cars and a growing collection of vintage motorcycles for good measure.
Art Direction & Graphic Design Jennifer Weitzman, jamgd jamgd, a design firm located in Madison, Wisconsin — having a long history working with the RPM Foundation — they now bring their talents to this publication. jamgd.com
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America’s Automotive Trust
STEERING COMMITTEE Doug Clark Publisher & Director of Business Development Hagerty Traverse City, Michigan
H
ow do you like my new profile picture? That’s me, folded up in the cockpit of a 1957 Maserati 250F Formula 1 race car during Arizona Car Week. The 250F was unbeatable in the hands of champion drivers like Stirling Moss, Carroll Shelby and Juan Manuel Fangio – but experiencing firsthand the upright seat, narrow footwell and imposing frame rails made those iconic racer’s successes seem so much more incredible. Despite the challenges, they achieved amazing results. That’s how I feel about the individuals within America’s Automotive Trust. Now that I have had some “seat time” with the Trust and met many of the talented people working throughout, I’ve gained great respect for their continued dedication. The commitment is relentless; non-profit organizations – like sharks – must always keep swimming forward to survive, and we have some incredibly passionate people moving AAT’s mission forward. On that note, this issue of OpenRoad will feature much-anticipated news about the Trust’s expansion into Detroit, and the appointment of Diane Flis-Schneider as AAT’s Advancement Director for the Mideast Region. Diane comes from a background of nonprofits and automotive
marketing, but most recently served as Executive Director for the Concours of America at St. Johns, widely considered one of the top three concours events in the country. I had a great time traveling with Diane on The Drive Home IV this past January, and can personally vouch for her “car gal” credentials. Mecum Auction’s director of company relations and NBC Sports Network commentator John Kraman weighs in on his predictions for the future of the collector car hobby in our guest editorial “Carrying the Torch” on pages 24 & 25. We are thrilled to have John join us in the pages of OpenRoad. After an unusually tough winter, there’s never been a better time to engage in activities around the Trust. Whether it be social and educational events at the Museum, mentoring opportunities with the RPM Foundation, or driving activities with Club Auto, your participation keeps AAT vibrant and fun. And if you would like to commit your voice to the leadership and direction of the Trust, please consider adding your expertise and passion to the Concours Club. Like a Formula 1 car, the work of AAT requires talented drivers committed to steering us to victory.
Keith Flickinger Owner Precision Motor Cars Inc. Allentown, Pennsylvania William G. Hall Writer, Car Collector and Classic Car Broker Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin Tabetha Hammer Senior Manager, Car Culture Hagerty Traverse City, MI Rock Jenkins Executive State Farm Insurance Tacoma, Washington Mark McKee Managing Partner Ace Café North America Leawood, Kansas Diane Parker Vice President Historic Vehicle Association Potomac, Maryland Candida Romanelli President Romanelli Event Services Frisco, Texas Pamela Chavez Rosen External Advisor – Fuels, Lubricants & Motorsports Shell Oil Company Houston, Texas Ken D. Ross Auto Enthusiast Detroit, Michigan Lyn St. James President/Founder LSJ Enterprises Phoenix, Arizona Bill Warner Chairman Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Jacksonville, Florida Drew Weyerhaeuser Auto Enthusiast San Francisco, California
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Peter Brock
McKeel Hagerty
Bill Warner
Car Designer, Writer and Photographer
CEO, Hagerty
Chairman, Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
Thomas L. Bryant
Sandra Button
Keith Martin
Editor Emeritus, Road & Track
Chairman, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Publisher, Sports Car Market
Jay Leno Website Host Collector & Enthusiast
Lyn St. James Racer, Collector & Enthusiast
Subscription to OpenRoad magazine published by America’s Automotive Trust is a benefit of Silver Key Driver membership and above. America’s Automotive Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. A portion of your gift towards membership and sponsorship are tax deductible.
Administration: David Lowe Madeira, Interim CEO / Vice Chairman — America’s Automotive Trust Paul E. Miller, President & COO — America’s Car Museum | Sr. VP — America’s Automotive Trust Diane Fitzgerald, President — RPM Foundation | VP America’s Automotive Trust | Scot Keller, Curator of Exhibitry — America’s Car Museum | Keith Flickinger, Curator of the Collection — America’s Car Museum Please Address Correspondence to America’s Automotive Trust/OpenRoad, 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421 Phone: 253.779.8490 Toll Free: 877.902.8490 Fax: 253.779.8499 Website: americasautomotivetrust.org Please note: Not all of the automobiles depicted in OpenRoad are on display or part of the ACM Collection. Some of the photographs were chosen in order to illustrate or enliven a featured story while others were selected purely for their artistic merit.
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DOWNTHEROAD Catch up with AAT activities across the country all summer long!
May 19 | Behind The Scenes with RPM — Mecum Indianapolis, IN, VIP May 23-27 | Off To The Races With RPM at Lime Rock Motorsports Park – Lime Rock, CT May 31 – June 2 | Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, Belle Isle Detroit, MI
August 2 | Cars & Cigars: Miami Nights
A ugust 3 | Off To The Races with RPM VIP at Indianapolis Speedway – Indianapolis, IN
August 3 | Behind The Scenes with RPM — Mecum Harrisburg, PA, VIP August 3 | The Red Barn Spectacular, Gilmore Museum, Hickory Corners, MI August 10 | Drive-In Movie - How To Train Your Dragon
June 1 | Off To The Races With RPM Sonoma Speed Festival — Sonoma, CA June 1 | Wine & Wheels, Summer Sunset Drive June 5 | Up Close With RPM — Detroit, MI June 6 | Cars & Cigars Smoke Detroit, Sterling Heights, MI June 7 | AAT & NAIAS Summit — Detroit, MI June 9 | Motors at the Market Presented by AAT, Detroit Eastern Market, Detroit, MI June 11 | If Cars Could Talk June 11 – 25 | Hoods Up for Father’s Day June 15 | Family STEAM Day June 20 | Take A Spin June 20 | Cruise-In at ACM June 22 | Behind The Scenes with RPM – Mecum Portland, OR, VIP June 23 | Wings & Wheels, Yankee Air Museum, Belleville, MI June 30 | Great Race Official Finish | Shine Time Car Show | Jr. Judging | VIP Member Party
July 6 | Drive-In Movie — Ferris Bueller’s Day Off July 8 – 12 | Tacoma Museum District STEAM Summer Camp July 9 | If Cars Could Talk July 11 | Take A Spin July 12 | Collector Car Appreciation Day Docent Mini Talks July 13 | Behind The Scenes with RPM — Mecum Denver, CO, VIP July 14 | The Original Bullitt Mustang Special Display at ACM Ends July 18 | Cruise-In at ACM July 19 | DENSO Motorsports Day, DENSO Southfield, MI July 20 | Family STEAM Day July 25 – 28 | Off To The Races with RPM VIP at Portland International Raceway – Portland, OR July 26 – 28 | Concours d’Elegance of America, Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth, MI July 27 | Drive-In Movie — Goonies 8 OPENROAD
August 13 | If Cars Could Talk August 17 | Behind The Scenes with RPM — Mecum Monterey, CA, VIP August 17 | Family STEAM Day August 17 | Woodward Dream Cruise, Detroit, MI August 22 | Take A Spin August 22 | Cruise-In at ACM August 22 | Member Double Discount Day August 24 | Drive-In Movie
September 7 | Wheels & Heels Annual Gala - LIVE at the Cadillac Canteen September 10 | If Cars Could Talk September 21 | Electric Drive Week EV Ride & Rides September 21 | Family STEAM Day September 28 – 29 | Wine & Wheels, Fall Fling
See “Events” link at americascarmuseum.org. All events at ACM Campus unless otherwise noted Member Benefit/Discount Applies
ROADSIDEASSISTANCE Ashley Bice Marketing & Communications Manager Renée Crist Curator of Collections Patricia Borgardt Guest Services Manager Diane Flis-Schneider Advancement Director – Mideast Region Debbie Kray Education Manager Ann Sweeney Sales Manager Kristen Wells Annual Giving & Membership Development Manager Contact AAT Administrative Office 253.779.8490 or info@americasautomotivetrust.org
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1 (Left to Right) Hagerty’s Ashley Shoemaker, the Drivers Club’s Amanda Friedman and Club Auto’s Kristen Wells find a favorite car at the Scottsdale Jet Center reception at Arizona’s Car Week.
2 AAT Trustee and North American International Auto Show executive director Rod Alberts (right) brought his Beck Speedster out for the finale of The Drive Home IV in Troy, Michigan.
3 AAT Trustee Alan Granberg (right) and daughter Sierra took advantage of sunny skies and clear roads for an early spring motorcycle ride around Lakewood, Washington.
4 ACM can party with the best of them, and the Prohibition-era themed Bootlegger’s Blowout was a sellout success.
5 That moment when you realize someday, someway you are going to own a Shelby Cobra – made possible by the RPM Foundation at Behind the Scenes at Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. OPENROAD 9
THE AAT DETROIT SUMMIT By David Madeira, Vice-Chairman, America’s Automotive Trust
Detroit Summit 2: The Future of Mobility
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n June 7th, America’s Automotive Trust will host its second annual Summit on the “Intersection of Heritage and Today’s Automotive Culture” at the Detroit Athletic Club. The Summit, a partnership with the North American International Auto Show and Hagerty, will focus on the issue of integrating both driven and driverless vehicles on today’s roads. This problem – ensuring the safe interaction between these vehicles and with pedestrians – is perhaps the greatest obstacle to the mass introduction of autonomous vehicles. One solution posed by some is to ban the driven car; a serious threat to our ability to enjoy collector vehicles in the future. The Summit’s purpose is to raise awareness of the intricate issues involved in transportation integration with a thoughtful discussion amongst members of the enthusiast hobby, automotive executives and journalists. The creation of the annual Summit in Detroit, on topics important to the auto enthusiast community, is a natural extension of the Trust’s vision to be a leader in a movement to celebrate America’s automotive culture and ensure that the driven car has a future in a rapidly changing world. The Trust’s mission is three-fold: • H onor the Past—through the ever-changing exhibits, events and educational programs at LeMay – America’s Car Museum.
• C elebrate the Present—by promoting driving events and enthusiast activities nationwide through our annual The Drive Home vintage car rally, Club Auto and collaboration with Hagerty Drivers Club and other like-minded organizations. • D rive the Future—through the educational efforts and grant programs of the RPM Foundation, philanthropic efforts of the Concours Club and educational initiatives of the Trust – at this time principally our annual Summits. The two-hour program including audience participation concludes with a cocktail hour for more interaction and exchange of ideas. Summit attendance is limited to invited media and industry execs, members of the Trust’s boards and to interested Concours Club and Club Auto members. The Summit is an important way to position the Trust as a thought leader in the enthusiast culture, and evidence of our effort to lead a movement to celebrate our automotive heritage and ensure a future for the driven car. It takes resources to accomplish this important mission. We welcome those of you who want to JOIN THE MOVEMENT and become a member of the Trust at whatever level of financial support you may provide. For more information about the Summit and the benefits of membership in the Trust, contact the Development Office at 253.779.8490. Thank you.
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AAT-partner Shell’s 2016 Eco-Marathon gave a glimpse of what a future transportation grid in Detroit might look like.
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lub Auto and the Concours Club kicked off spring with the Wine and Wheels weekend getaway tour with Hagerty on March 23-24 from ACM in Tacoma, WA, to Port Townsend, WA, touring three private collections culminating in a Hedges Family Estates wine reception at Dungeness Bay Manor.
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RPM FOUNDATION By Diane Fitzgerald, President, RPM Foundation
Education is not Enough — Filling the Experience Gap
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here’s an old shop instructor’s axiom that states, “While techniques can be taught, skills are only acquired through repetitive good practice.”
A book can’t tell you the best physical stance to assume while spraying paint. Nor does it tell you how far any particular bolt can be tightened before it snaps. There’s no way to learn secondhand how much one can wet sand before going through a topcoat. You need to learn it by feel; and more often, by mistakes. While teaching methods have evolved greatly over the previous decades, there are still some simple truths when it comes to tactile skills. Students require not only education, but hands-on experience to become job-ready, productive craftsmen in the workplace. So, while curriculum looks to impart technique in an efficient certificate, two-year or four-year program, RPM looks for ways to increase opportunities for student experience wherever we can find it. Employers know full well the experience gap of those new to the workforce. When Thor Thorson, President of Vintage Racing Motors in Redmond, Washington, recruited McPherson College graduate David Berg, he held realistic expectations. “We looked for intellect, curiosity, and basic mechanical skills. We need to get him pulling his own weight in the shop. In 5 or 6 years, if all goes well, we will have a main-level mechanic.” That once-commonplace hands-on experience – time spent with your father in the family garage, or what RPM call’s “The Lost Hours” – must now be supplemented in other creative ways. But first, RPM must identify the specific skills employers value most, in order that we 14 OPENROAD
may efficiently develop targeted areas of concentration to expedite the pathway to workplace competence. Which basic disciplines can get a young employee out from behind pushing a broom, and immediately adding value to an operation? Welding? Engine Teardown? Component Assembly? Greg Nel, owner of British Automotive Service in Scottsdale, Arizona, believes the answer is more existential. “The most important skills? Enthusiasm and aptitude. You can’t teach that. Students need to invest in themselves through gained experiences. If you want to be a mechanic, you need to do the things that mechanics do. If you have a choice between going to a baseball game or a Goodguys hotrod show, you go to the hotrod show, because that’s who you want to become.” While most automotive vocational or technical schools tailor their curriculum around the needs of new-car dealerships, the RPM Foundation acts as the primary conduit in shaping curriculum between learning institutions and the classic car industry. While the two fields share some of the same skills, their methodologies are very different. Dealerships work to a “book time” price, while restoration shops work to a standard. The mindset and experience requirements of the technician are completely unique. Through close communication with our industry partners, RPM continues to advise educators on the changing needs within the automotive and marine restoration industry, and develops programs to close the experience gap of young students so they may become the competent craftsmen and artisans of tomorrow.
RPM supporter and shop owner, Jason Wenig, and apprentice employee Michael Krukowski — an RPM scholar and graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology — overlooking their award-winning 1921 Kissel at The Creative Workshop in Dania Beach, FL. JLD Classic’s John Abney welcomed RPM students from Lyons Township High School, LaGrange, IL, to the collection’s storage facility during a recent Shop Hop in Houston, TX. A 2012 McPherson College graduate, David Berg, made vintage racing his career focus, with Vintage Racing Motors in Redmond, WA, mentoring RPM students along-the-way.
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ON EXHIBIT By Scot M. Keller, Curator of Exhibitry
Iconic Ad Campaigns Inspire New Exhibits
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sk any car enthusiast to name the most influential automotive advertising campaigns in history, and they will inevitably say the Volkswagen Beatle’s “Think Small” campaign or the 1952 runaway hit from Chevrolet as intoned by Dinah Shore, “See the USA in Your Chevrolet.” After celebrating VW’s “Think Small” campaign in the spring of 2014, America’s Car Museum is now presenting an outstanding selection of Chevrolet cars for this year’s Summer Drive Series themed after this iconic jingle in the Route 66 Gallery through October 14, 2019. There’s no better way to celebrate one of America’s favorite marques than in the backdrop of the Museum’s iconic Route 66: Dream of the Mother Road exhibit. Featured cars in the exhibit include a 1919 Chevrolet FB5 Baby Grand 4 Door, a 1931 Chevrolet Independence Rumble Seat Cabriolet, a 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe JA Coupe, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible, a 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible and a 1966 Chevrolet Nova Sport Coupe; to name just a few. Ask the same question about iconic advertising campaigns to a motorcycle enthusiast and the answer will undoubtedly be “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda.” The origin of this popular and influential advertising campaign traces back to when Kihachiro Kawashima opened American Honda inside a reclaimed photo supply store in Los Angeles. After some early difficulties with large motorcycles in the 1960s, he astutely recognized an opportunity in selling 50cc Honda bikes. The well-engineered $250 scooter was a hit with college students, women and city dwellers that were looking for efficient and compact transportation. Kawashima’s bold decision to sell the 50cc bikes ultimately saved American Honda and paved the way for the company’s motorcycle success in America. A victory fueled by good product and the friendly advertising campaign that juxtaposed the scary rebel imagery of the industry with ads that made people smile. ACM is extremely honored to be able to share Master Collector Brown M. Maloney’s collection of over 125 Honda motorcycles. The exhibit runs the gamut of Honda’s wide range of innovation, including a 1952 Honda Cubby “Bicycle Motor” complete with original bicycle, all the way to a 1983 CX-650 Turbo. Both exhibits feature iconic vehicles that will delight ACM guests throughout the summer season. 16 OPENROAD
EDUCATION By Debbie Kray, ACM Education Manager
IF CARS COULD TALK | 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH – 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. Each month, our speaker will pick a car or a related topic and offer a fascinating peek into its history. Join us the second Tuesday of each month, and explore the story of cars with Museum curators, staff, or local personalities over lunch. This event is FREE for ACM Members or included with Museum admission.
JUNIOR JUDGES AT THE GREAT RACE SHINE TIME CAR SHOW | JUNE 30, 2019 If you know any young people who want a chance to learn about some really cool vehicles, meet their owners and award their favorites, sign them up for our Junior Judge program at this summer’s Great Race Shine Time Car Show. The Junior Judge program is designed for youth ages 10-16, and spaces are limited. This program is free and lasts 90 minutes.
Join us on the road to lifelong learning!
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t America’s Car Museum, we celebrate the learning journey of all ages. The Museum offers a wonderful environment for free choice or informal learning – those experiences where the guest is the driver of the What, When, How and Why of discovery. ACM is a place where both young and old can explore the cars of the past, present and future together. As visitors stroll through the galleries, race together in the Family or Speed Zone, or design and create at our Family STEAM Days, knowledge is shared and memories are made. There are many programs and experiences to be enjoyed at ACM. From workshops to lectures, we aim to offer opportunities to build your toolkit and provide ways for you to deepen or share your knowledge of the world of the automobile. To the left are just a few of the engaging activities for you to enjoy with family, friends, or on your own. Check our website for more details, and come join us on the road of life-long learning!
FAMILY STEAM DAYS | 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH – 12 - 4 PM Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relationship to science, technology, engineering, art and math. On the third Saturday of each month, you and your family can spend quality time together exploring and creating. This event is FREE for ACM Members or included with Museum admission.
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ROAD WELL TAKEN By William Hall, Managing Editor, OpenRoad
The Drive Home IV Edition
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efore it even began, we knew this year’s cross-country road trip to Detroit’s North American International Auto Show would be special, as it would be the last time our vintage vehicles would tackle the wintry roads across America before the NAIAS moves to June in the summer of 2020.
But a soggy start in southern Texas showed that Mother Nature was not quite done with us yet. Houston’s flooding problems are legendary, so it was a good thing that we chose four vintage pickup trucks as the roads turned into rivers for this year’s kickoff. Once the tarmac dried, things improved quickly as we followed a backroads northeast route scouted by Dave Hord of Classic Car Adventures. Our expedition’s 1965 Ford F100, 1957 Ford Ranchero, 1955 Chevy 3600 and 1962 International Travelette – chased by a 1,000-horsepower Hennessey Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and two 2019 Chevy Silverados – proved ably suited to the twisty backroads; drawing crowds at many small-town diners throughout the Deep South.
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After 3,200 miles – and their fair share of mechanical mishaps – the trucks arrived at Lincoln of Troy in Troy, Michigan, for their traditional Michigan State Police-escorted parade down Woodward Avenue to the kickoff of the NAIAS in downtown Detroit. For a full recap, check out the daily coverage at DriveHomeIV.Blogspot.com and at hemmings.com/blog/tag/the-drive-home-iv/. Event sponsor Shell gassed up the trucks at the launch in Houston with their innovative Shell Tap-Up mobile fleet fueling.
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Rising waters outside Houston turned Hagerty’s International Harvester into a ford. (That one’s for you, Walt Tomsic!)
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An evocative group photo-op at the retro Shell station on the campus of the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan.
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lose your eyes, and pretend its the summer of 1960. The downing of an American U2 spy plane throws President Eisenhower into confrontation with the Russians, and an 18-year-old boxer named Cassius Clay has just won the gold medal at the Olympics in Rome. Jack Kerouac’s underground novel “On the Road,” published three years earlier, is only now trickling down into mainstream culture with its tale of existential wanderlust. Percy Faith’s easy-listening instrumental “Theme from A Summer Place” tops the charts for a record nine weeks, though pensive hits like Roy Orbison’s “Only the Lonely” and Sam Cooke’s “Chain Gang” foreshadow the societal change that would mark the decade. A new television series sought to address this nascent youth angst and offer a stark contrast to a landscape of bubblegum Westerns like “Gunsmoke,” “The Rifleman,” and “Rawhide.” The show was called “Route 66,” and it featured a pair of restless young men driving across the United States, working odd jobs while in search of higher meaning in their lives.
Already synonymous with restless youth was Chevrolet’s Corvette. America’s favorite sports car was selected to co-star in the new television series alongside Martin Milner and George Maharis. The show’s critically-acclaimed cinematography and lush locations were a moving advertisement for Chevrolet; lionizing the iconic roadster against the backdrop of America’s open roads. Filmed in black and white, the show’s production utilized a number of different ‘Vettes throughout its four-season run. While the first episode featured a 1960 roadster, it was quickly upgraded to a 1961 model, with annual updates until 1963. The show’s continuity apparently took a backseat to product placement, as no explanation of the changes were ever offered in the show’s script. After four years and 116 episodes, “Route 66” ended after the 1963-64 season. While few remember the storylines of this groundbreaking show, many remember the Corvette and the romanticized
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SPECIFICATIONS idea of an endless road trip. It’s this sentiment that inspires America’s Car Museum’s exhibit Route 66: Dream of the Mother Road, an interactive exhibition of cars and memorabilia that salutes the road that defined America’s freedom, abundance and sense of adventure. Celebrating both the cars and the unique culture of Route 66 – including its burger joints, filling stations, iconic motels and natural wonders – Dream of the Mother Road is a snapshot of America’s great postwar boom in automotive leisure travel. Joining the display from April 15th through October 14th in the Summer Drive Series is ACM’s own 1960 Chevrolet Corvette convertible. Delivered new in Ermine White with a Turquoise interior and a removable hardtop, the striking roadster features the 283 cubic-inch, 230 horsepower small block V-8 engine with the optional four-speed manual transmission. A single four-barrel carburetor provides fuel delivery. The addition of the ‘Vette kicks off a new chapter in the Route 66 display fittingly entitled “See the USA in your Chevrolet.” In the 1960’s, America’s wanderlust also extended to outer space. NASA’s space exploration culminated in the Apollo program, and the brave astronauts who flew those missions also had a special affinity for the Corvette. America’s Car Museum will be exploring connections between the space program and automotive history while participating in the Museum of Flight’s “Seattle Summer of Space” running from April through September.
1960 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Base Price New $3,872 No. Produced 10,261 Engine 283 cid V8 Transmission 4-speed manual Horsepower 230 HP Dimensions Wheelbase: 102 in Length: 177.2 in. Height: 51.6 in. Width: 72.8 in. Curb Weight: 2,985 lbs.
*Specification data can, and often does, vary from source to source. When in doubt, we use those specs most often cited.
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GUEST EDITORIAL By John Kraman, Mecum Auctions
The Future of the Collector-Car Hobby John found career success as a sales manager of autos and then aircraft, and he is a licensed Federal Aviation Administration pilot and mechanic. He joined Mecum in 2006 and is now the director of company relations and the company spokesperson at public events. As the supervisor of Mecum’s on-air talent, Kraman further utilizes his skillset as a commentator and analyst for the televised coverage of Mecum auctions on the NBC Sports Network. He enjoys tending to his personal car collection, spending time with his wife Christine, four grown children and five grandchildren, and also performing in the classic rock trio “Redline 7000.” John Kraman can be reached via email at JKraman@mecum.com.
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he future of the collector-car hobby is an oft-discussed topic, with many predicting its demise in the years to come. As someone who is embroiled in the hobby on a daily basis in every facet of my life— as an employee of the world’s largest collectorcar auction company and as a collector myself—I have to state with conviction that such a prediction couldn’t be further from the truth. While I will freely admit that the market for these cars will greatly change with time, as any market does, its demise is nowhere in sight. While it has been the Baby Boomer generation that has been fueling the collector-car market for the past decade or so, we are seeing a new generation of enthusiasts beginning to show interest. As this new group of collectors reaches a point where they are comfortably affording their mortgages and other daily life expenses, and disposable income is becoming a reality, these people are starting to turn to new avenues of interest that bring them personal enjoyment and allow them a place to invest their money while indulging in the things they could never before afford. If that scenario sounds familiar, it’s because it should. The Baby Boomers began snapping up cars for nostalgic reasons as soon as they could afford to, and now a new generation is beginning to do the same. The market is essentially a cycle, and we’re just now on the heels of a notable shift. Over the next five to 10 years, I expect that we’ll see some substantial growth in the demand and appreciation for cars of the 1980s and ‘90s, while the vehicles from the ‘50s through the ‘70s will likely remain fairly stable. I don’t see the older vehicles falling out of favor completely, as there are plenty of people who do and will continue to appreciate them as fine
works of art, beyond just the call of nostalgia. In 20 years, it’s the cars that are most popular today that will be big in the collector market. That includes the exotic and performance imports as well as the modern muscle cars such as the Chevrolet Camaros, the Ford Mustangs and the Dodge Challengers. With self-driving cars and battery-powered cars entering the world in a big way, there has been some speculation about the future of the traditional gas-powered engines we love and cherish. While it’s certainly a valid point of discussion, I fully expect that our vast and healthy community of collector-car enthusiasts will continue to champion the use and availability of gas or alternative fuels. Even if that use someday becomes strictly for what will then be classified as “vintage” vehicles, I have full confidence that it will be continuously available to those of us involved in the hobby. Nevertheless, the cost, support and availability of suitable fuels and even parts will continue to play a role in the enjoyment of collector cars, especially vintage ones, and those that will fall into that category in the future. Today, the aftermarket is alive and well, producing parts no longer available from the original manufacturers. I see no reason why this segment of the market wouldn’t continue to operate into the future, even evolving to cater to the collector cars of the coming years as well. In fact, as many of these new technologies find their way into vehicles, there are plenty of people out there who will lament the changes and loss of tradition—it is those folks who will help keep these vehicles’ legacies alive through the car-collecting hobby. Car clubs and educational organizations also play a profound role in keeping the hobby alive and well, and these groups continue to grow
Carrying the Torch
and evolve. First, there is the social aspect of like-minded folks sharing a common interest and coming together through involvement with these organizations. By coming together with a joint interest at the forefront of their minds, members are able to freely share the knowledge that is required for proper maintenance and operation of collector vehicles, as well as ideas about the future of the hobby and historical facts and nuances that make these cars important to us. These clubs and organizations are also perfectly positioned to carry on the passion and enthusiasm of the members to the next generation; this has been happening with success for the past 70 years or so. In the years to come, it’s going to be more important than ever to sustain educational facilities to train individuals on the care and maintenance of these vehicles. With each passing year, little pieces of history and tradition and knowledge about these vintage vehicles are lost, so we must strive to continue fostering the skills and understanding in members of future generations. Qualified techs are potentially reaching the point of an extreme shortage, so the word must get out that many great-paying and rewarding careers are waiting. Continued welcoming and sharing of why we love cars is the main objective we all share within the enthusiast community. The younger groups are very receptive to learning and hearing about cars from the past, but we should strive to stay aware of the evolution of the modern-era automobiles combined with the significance and allure of older cars. Showcasing and encouraging younger fans should really be the primary goal of clubs, shows and museums. The basic concept of sharing interests should continue, but educational opportunities must improve. High schools have eliminated much of the vocational training that, in the past, played a pivotal role by providing fundamentals for the mechanically minded. Perhaps ultimately, that will be the primary responsibility and role of dedicated organizations in encouraging future generations to carry on the torch.
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MESSAGE FROM THE MOTOR CITY By Diane Flis-Schneider, Advancement Director, Mideast Region
When “The Drive Home” ends, AAT Detroit’s work begins
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side from being America’s Automotive Trust’s largest annual media event, The Drive Home serves a very practical purpose: delivering a fresh crop of AAT’s classic cars and trucks to our newly-formed AAT Mideast Region office in Detroit for promotional display throughout the year. Our premier event each January is with our longstanding partner the North American International Auto Show. This year, the Trust’s four vintage Drive Home trucks were prominently displayed outside the entrance to the Cobo Center’s Hall D, which showcased the latest and greatest of innovation from the world’s automakers. Our classics are always a popular display at the NAIAS, as people are excited to see the vehicles that they’ve followed through the media along their cross-country journey. No sooner had we moved the trucks out of the Cobo Center than we were moving back in March; this time for the 2019 Detroit Autorama, one of the largest and most prestigious custom and hotrod shows in the world. AAT’s display featured the RPM Foundationliveried 1965 Ford F-100, which invited
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many folks to slide-in behind its big steering wheel and learn more about the Trust. Also joining us was a gorgeous 1932 Chevrolet Sport Roadster owned by enthusiast Stan Bitel. The Ford F-100 pickup now joins ACM’s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS and 1961 Chrysler 300G in Detroit as a historical salute to the Big Three automakers, with a full schedule of events lined up for them as we move into the driving season. We gathered a lot of valuable feedback from the crowd at Autorama. Many recognized AAT from the media coverage of The Drive Home, and specifically cited a full-page story that appeared in the January 13th edition of the Detroit Free Press. People were curious about our organization, and expressed a willingness to participate in future events. Which furthers our goal to establish a vibrant network of classic car enthusiasts, automakers, OEM vendors, journalists and industry leaders to carry out the mission of AAT: to preserve and promote America’s automotive heritage and the continued use and enjoyment of vintage vehicles. By working with
our partners NAIAS, Quicken Loans and Hagerty to establish a presence in Detroit – the largest stage in the automotive world – we amplify our message and establish a prominent position in insuring the future of the collector car hobby. Become a part of the movement in the Motor City by coming out to one of our upcoming events listed in the “Down the Road” section on Page 8!
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Matt and Stephanie Cantoni 2 Roy Cats John and Leslie Cervenka Frank Chang and Janelle Brown-Chang Jim and Dee Claypool John and Deborah Cloud Trevor Cobb and Cecilia Cayetano Grad and Susan Conn Daniel Cook and Doreen Smithson Cook 7 Daniel Corrigan William Cotter Edward and Susan Cudahy Richard and Diane Culp A. Neil and Patricia DeAtley Anthony DeNovellis Stanley and Valerie Dickison 16 Dominic Dobson Graham and C. J. Dorland Byron Drahold Richard H. Driehaus Daniel and Lori Durr CLUB AUTO FOUNDER Genevieve Eagen INDIVIDUAL LIFETIME RECOGNITION Nathan Eagen and Alana Grawet Rod Egan and Veronique Hageman INDIVIDUALS $10,000 – $99,999 Karl and Carol Ege Jay and Terry Ackley 4 Martin and Linda Ellison Ken and Jennifer Alterman Travis Engen Patrick Autrey Paul and Nancy Etsekson Stephen and Susan Babinsky Robert and Susan Falleur Sam Baker and Janice Coogan Gregory and Kristine Failla 2 Cal and Joanne Bamford Patricia Fengler Sally Bany Ron Fish Christopher and Cynthia Bayley Dorothy Fluke Verne and Norma Berry John and Mary Folsom Robert Bevis and Judith Johnson 3 Paul B. Fritts Samuel Blaser Charlie and Nancy Garthwaite Mark and Patricia Blumenthal Frank Geyer 16 Ralph Borelli Lee and Glenna Giannone Larry Bowman Jeffrey M. Goldberg and Allison Black Mike and Tish Brazier Scott and Mariah Gordon Marc and Vicki Brinkmeyer Dennis and Karen Green Doug Burke Theresa Green William and Pam Burkland Jim and Ansley Hahn David and Janice Haley 4 Sandra and Martin Button 4
Stephen and Judy Hamilton 13 Richard Hannah Kurt Hansen Steven Hanson 9 Bill and Ann Hart Daryl Hedman Rick and Linda Hendrick Chris and Diana Hernandez Rodney and Deborah Herring Ron and DeAnn Hochhalter Todd Hollander John and Catherine Holmes PJ Hummel and Paul Nelson Paul and Maria Jaffe John and Suzanne James Timothy and Edie Johnson Daniel E. Kane and Rondi Stratton Scot Keller and Suzanne Youles 4 Donald and Anne Kennedy David J. Keudell 5 David Kinney Derek Klein 2 Clara Ladd 3 Danny and Kathleen Langdon Ike Kielgass 12 John Linvog 2 Robert and Devree LeCoque Barbara and Thomas LeMay-Quinn Paul and Mary Lou Lindley James and Melissa Lopez Douglas and Donna Lynch John and Jessica Lyons Chad Mackay Robert MacMahon and Gayle Harris Brown and Sara Maloney 2 Michael and Clare Marohn Claudio Ballard Patty McBride Greg and Melanie McFarland 8 Peter McGill 6 John and Nancy McGinnis 7 Michael and Vicki McKinnon Terry and Barbara McMichael John McMullen John and Leslie McQuown 3 John and June Mercer 4
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TH REE Dale Meyer and Janeanne Upp Donald and Vatalie Meyer Peter Monson and Rebecca Lloyd Gary and Michelle Montgomery Martin and Molly Moore Art and Jeanette Morrison Colin and Marth Moseley Glenn and Mary Lynn Mounger Shirley Murphy Darren Murrey James and Vicki Murphy Robert and Betty Newgard Bradley Nicholson Barbara Olson Mark and Christi Osborne Charles and Sue Overaa John Parker and Hilary Barr Parker Jim and Gaye Pigott William and Wendy Rabel 9 Art and Dallas Redford Anthony and Debora Reed William and Julie Reiersgaard Mark and Analee Reutlinger 8 Philippe and Francoise Reyns 5 Scott Reynvaan Fred and Anne Roberson 2 Candida Romanelli and Kevin Gingrich Richard and Judith Rurak Randy and Karen Rushforth 3 Gerald Schimke Raymond Schuler and Dawn Miller John Scofield Joanne Selden Michelle and Dan Simon J. David Snow and Barbara McLain Lynn and Kathy Sommers 8 Julie Speidel and Joseph Henke Todd Sprague Peter and Janet Stanley 9 Lawrence and Barbara Stern L. Keith Stone Lyn St. James 3 Dean and Audrey Stupke 9 Roger and Virginia Susick 9 Denise Sullivan Mark Swanson
Ray and Marilyn Tennison Edward P. Thill Mike and Nannette Thoe 14 Bob and Shelley Tomberg 2 Michael and Pamala Towers 2 Steven Travis Ellen Vener Oriol Vilanova John and Dorothy Vipond Claus Wagner Bruce and Peggy Wanta 7 Todd and Amy Wells Bob Wilner Edward and Adrien Winger Lee and Marlene Zuker William and Carole Zuppe
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Concours Club ORGANIZATIONS $100,000 – $499,999
Altadis U.S.A. 6 Arscentia, Inc. ORGANIZATIONS $1,000,000+ Bardahl Manufacturing Corp 6 AAA Washington 14 BMW Northwest, Inc./Northwest City of Tacoma MINI 9 Hagerty 14 Boone Family Foundation Hemmings Motor News 8 Broken Point Foundation LeMay Family Collection 17 Chihuly Studio 3 Sequoia Foundation 10 Coca-Cola Refreshments State Farm Mutual Insurance Coker Tire Co. Company 13 Columbia Bank 11 State of Washington — Department Columbia Helicopters of Commerce Concrete Technology Corporation 5 The Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation Craves Family Foundation M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Flex-a-lite Consolidated Getty Images Concours Club Director Griot’s Garage, Inc. 13 ORGANIZATIONS $500,000 – $999,999 Hedges Family Estate 11 Ascent Private Capital Management Hotel Murano 9 AWBS1, LLC JTM Construction Ben B. Cheney Foundation Korum For Kids Foundation Edward P. and Juanita J. Miller Fund 16 Michael Craft Photography 9 Google Inc Moss Adams, LLP Mittler Family Foundation, Inc. Olympic Eagle Distributing 7 NAPA Auto Parts 8 Pacific Communications Group 5 New York International Auto Show Passport Transport 2 Puyallup Tribe of Indians Paul E. Andrews Jr. Foundation Charitable Trust Propel Insurance 7
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FOUR Russell Investments Same Day USA Scratch and Dent Repair 6 Shell Oil Company 4 SiteCrafting, Inc. 12 Sports Car Market Magazine 14 Standard Parts 8 The BC and DJ McFarland Foundation 2 The Boeing Company The Fitzgerald Group Concours Club The Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation The News Tribune Titus-Will Chevrolet/Cadillac/Hyundai Titus-Will Ford/Toyota/Scion TriArc Electric Supply, LTD 5 University of Michigan VEEDIMS Washington Liftruck, Inc. 9 Washington State Independent Auto Dealers Association WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 9
CLUB AUTO FOUNDER ORGANIZATION LIFETIME RECOGNITION ORGANIZATIONS $10,000 – $99,999
AAA Colorado Ace Cafe Action Marketing Group Albina Fuel Company American Honda Motor Co. Ann Hart Charitable Fund Apex Foundation Atlas Copco Compressors Inc. AUTO Aficionado Auto Warehousing Co. Automotive Restorations, Inc. Awards Service, Inc. Baker Foundation Bamford Foundation BF Goodrich Tires/Michelin North America BMW Group UK BMW of North America, LLC 4 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Buffalo Ships Business Interiors Northwest Car Property Group Car Toys, Inc Chevrolet Motor Division Classic Car Club of America – Pacific Northwest Region Club Auto Sport Collectors Foundation Columbia Sportswear Company Comcast Cable CORT Party Rental 6 Cosmopolitan Motors, LLC. Creative Discovery Museum CXC Simulations D.V. and Ida McEachern Charitable Trust David and Bonnie Murrey Estate DCG ONE Delta Air Lines, Inc. Dobson Motorsport Dreamtime Visual Communications El Gaucho
Elliot Bay Auto Brokers Ellison Foundation 3 Experience Marketing Flight Options LLC. Footprints Foundation 2 Ford Motor Company Fresh Northwest Design Gallopin Gerties Model A Club 17 GaragePlus General Cigar Co. Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. 5 Great Western Sports Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Harold LeMay Enterprises, Inc. Harold Mather Inc. Auctioneers Heritage Bank 5 Heritage Distilling Company Inc 5 Inde Motorsports Ranch Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Inland Northwest Community Foundation Installers Northwest
International Speedway Corporation James and Sally Family Giving J & L Fabricating Jefferson Motorsports Kettering University Key Bank Key Bank Foundation 6 Lambert, Edwards and Associates Lincoln of Troy McGladrey LLC MFD Classic Motors Microsoft Matching Gift Program 13 Moccasin Lake Foundation Motor Sports Media Group, Inc. Motor Trend International Auto Show at Las Vegas Motorcycle Classics Magazine Museum of Glass National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada Corp. 6 NW Chevy Dealers NW Ford Dealers Advertising Association 2 Ogden Publications Pacific Portfolio Consulting LLC
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F IVE Pacific Raceways Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 4 Pierce County PJ Hummel & Company, Inc. Plycar 3 Polaris Industries Inc Porsche Bellevue Porsche Club of America, Pacific Northwest Region Port of Tacoma PPG Industries Foundation Prairie Foundation Precision Motor Cars, Inc. Puget Sound BMW Dealers Puget Sound Energy R&D Enterprises RM Auctions Rodda Paint Company 5 Selden’s Home Furnishings Simpson Investment Company Slot Mods USA Tacoma Public Utilities Talladega Superspeedway, LLC The Arizona 500 The Creative Workshop The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Inc. The Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Foundation The Motor Sport Country Club The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage The Norcliffe Foundation The Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust The Russell Family Foundation The Seattle Foundation The Sound Factory The True Collection, LLC The Upper Crust The Worldwide Group Titus-Will Automotive, Inc. Titus-Will Enterprises, Inc. 2 Tomsic Sullivan Design Toyota Motor North America Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. TubeArt Signs and Sports Twenty-Seven Foundation 3
Uptown Gig Harbor 3 Valet Parking Systems Weyerhaeuser Company Worldwide Auctioneers
CLUB AUTO ORGA NIZATION ANNUAL GIVING ORGANIZATIONS $1,200 – $9,999
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