OpenRoad - Fall 2016 - Volume 12 / Issue 3

FALL 2016 / VOLUME 12 / ISSUE 3

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Welcome to OPENROAD a publication of

Photo by Michael Craft

1939 Buick ~ Collection of Nicola Bulgari

F E A T U R E S

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FEATURE:

SUMMER 2016 SIGNATURE EVENTS

A new Signature Event, the Summer Ender Fender Bender joined ACM’s lineup of summertime activities.

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AUTOBIOGRAPHY:

1946 FORD 69C PICKUP TRUCK

Following the hiatus of WWII, Ford resumed production of its half ton pickup truck.

D E P A R T M E N T S 5 BEHIND THE WHEEL

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ROAD TRIP:

THE DRIVE HOME II: THE HERITAGE RUN

ACM takes to the road again for another The Drive Home, this time back east from Boston to Detroit for the NAIAS.

A report from David Madeira America’s Automotive Trust CEO

6 IN THE HEADLIGHTS Santa & Mrs. Claus visit ACM 7 ALONG FOR THE RIDE Random musings by the m anaging editor of OpenRoad 8 SIGNPOST Late breaking news & items of interest 8 DOWN THE ROAD Happenings worth saving the date 9 ACM STORE New arrivals for holiday giving 9 RECENTLY READ Interesting and informative car themed books 15 RPM FOUNDATION Restoration, Preservation, Mentorship 16 CLUB AUTO / CONCOURS CLUB Club activities and tours 17 ON EXHIBIT New exhibits gracing ACM’s galleries 18 AAT AT SEMA ACMie awards return for SEMA 2016 20 ROAD WELL TAKEN Black Diamond Loop 27 EDUCATION AT ACM Learning opportunities for all ages 28 2017 AAT TOURS Road adventures for AAT members

AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST

PRESIDENT & CEO David Madeira

BEHIND THE WHEEL WHEN WE FIRST PROMOTED THE IDEA OF “AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM” OVER A DECADE AGO, WE PROMISED TO BE SOMETHING SPECIAL, SOMETHING UNIQUE. WE SAID WE’D GO BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL NOTION OF A CAR MUSEUM. THAT ACCOMPLISHED, WE’VE NOW TAKEN THE NEXT LOGICAL STEP, THE CREATION OF AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE TRUST—AN INSTITUTION WHO’S SOLE MISSION IS TO SECURE AMERICA’S AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE.

WORLDWIDE, HISTORIC VEHICLE ACTIVITY CONTINUES TO EXPAND AT A DRAMATIC RATE

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elcome to the first issue of OpenRoad as a publication of America’s Automotive Trust! We’ve kept the familiar face of the magazine and its role as a valued benefit of membership. Inside, you’ll find we’ve expanded the content to include the work of and opportunities provided by America’s Automotive Trust. It’s but one avenue we’re taking in our effort to secure America’s automotive heritage and promote the continued enjoyment of the automobile—now and into the future.

As you read on, you’ll continue to find in-depth coverage of the events and activities of America’s Car Museum and the pioneering work of the RPM Foundation. You’ll also discover increased coverage of Club Auto and Concours Club as these programs have been given better defined missions and programming emphasis. Beyond that, you’ll continue get to know a great car in “AutoBiography” and travel down a “Road Well Taken.” And as before, we’ll keep you up to date on ACM’s exhibits and educational programs.

Our purpose is clear—to celebrate our love affair with the automobile and to ensure a vibrant future for collectible vehicles and the enthusiast community. This mission has never been more

important. Worldwide, historic vehicle activity continues to expand at a dramatic rate. A recent issue of Octane reported annual spending on such activity in the UK alone surpasses $7,000,000,000. Note the nine zeros… not a misprint! The growth of auctions, cruise-ins, car shows and concours in the USA continues unabated and America’s Automotive Trust is committed to doing its part to be at the center of heritage activity in this country.

I hope, as you read these pages, you become more interested in joining the movement.

There are multiple opportunities for fun, education and service to the enthusiast community within each and every entity of the Trust. If you have questions about how to be involved, call our offices and ask about programs that interest you. We’ll be happy to speak with you, send you specific materials and guide you to our website. As a member of AAT and a staunch supporter of ACM, we know you share our passion and purpose.

Thanks to you, it’s been a great year. See you on the road in 2017!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IN IN THE THE HEADLIGHTS HEADLIGHTS

Karl Anderson, Chairman Concrete Technology Corporation Tacoma, Washington John Barline, Attorney Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC Tacoma, Washington Dale Bloomquest, Enthusiast Seattle, Washington Stephen Boone, Enthusiast and Collector Olympia, Washington Nicola Bulgari, Vice Chairman BVLGARI S.p.A. New York, New York

The Claus Family is Back!

Maybe it’s the cookies and milk or maybe the Claus clan just loves visiting America’s Car Museum. Whatever the reason... they’re back!

Larry Gordon Gordon Trucking Pacific, Washington

n Join them for a photo in a 1906 Cadillac Model K Tulip Touring Car n Kids receive a free slot car voucher for the ACM Speed Zone n Santa photos are included with ACM

McKeel Hagerty, CEO Hagerty Traverse City, Michigan Tom Hedges, Co-owner Hedges Family Estate Seattle, Washington George Ingle, President/General Manager The Ingle Company Tacoma, Washington Doug LeMay, Vice President LeMay Investments LLC Tacoma, Washington Nancy LeMay, CEO LeMay Investments LLC Tacoma, Washington

admission as a digital download

David Lowe Madeira, President & CEO America’s Automotive Trust CEO LeMay– AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM Tacoma, Washington Keith Martin, Publisher Sports Car Market Portland, Oregon James Gary May, Owner, President Hopewell Land Partners LLC, Winter Haven, Florida B. Corry McFarland, President Cedar Management Company Fife, Washington Paul E. Miller, President/COO LeMay– AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM Senior Vice President America’s Automotive Trust Tacoma, Washington

Saturday, Dec.10

11 am - 3 pm

Sunday, Dec. 11

11 am - 3 pm

Saturday, Dec. 17 11 am - 3 pm Sunday, Dec. 18

11 am - 3 pm

Buy one gift of membership and get one FREE when you visit ACM for pictures with Santa.

Also for the month of December, bring a new, unwrapped toy donation to Santa’s Castle Toy Drive and receive $2 off your ACM admission.

Michael J. Phillips, Chairman Altaira Wealth Management Geneva, Switzerland Manfred Scharmach, CEO and President Scharmach Enterprises BMW Northwest, Northwest Mini, Seattle Mini, NW Pre-owned Center Fife, Washington Bill Sterud, Vice Chairman Puyallup Tribal Council Tacoma, Washington William T. Weyerhaeuser, Director/Chairman Columbia Bank Tacoma, Washington James M. Will, President Titus-Will Enterprises, Inc. Olympia, Washington

OPENROAD PUBLICATION CREDITS Managing Editor & Head Writer Walt Tomsic, Tomsic Sullivan Design

Michael Craft ACM Official Provider

Professor Emeritus at Pacific Lutheran University, Walt is an unapologetic “car nut.” He started with a ‘53 Austin-Healey in High School and continued through a procession of Triumphs, an Alfa Romeo, ‘67 Shelby GT-350, three ‘60s vintage ‘Pagoda’ SLs and a couple of E-types. His current rides are a ‘79 FIAT 124 Spider and another Healey 100.

Special thanks to Advertising Photographer Michael Craft for creating many of the beautiful images printed in OpenRoad, most notably in our Autobiography section starting on page 22.

MichaelCraftPhotography.com

Art Direction & Graphic Design Deni Sullivan, Tomsic Sullivan Design Deni has a BFA in graphic design from Pacific Lutheran University and has operated her own design business for over 30 years. Passionate for sports cars, she has owned several throughout the years including a ‘64 TR4 Sebring, a ‘72 TR6, and a 1979 Porsche. Her current ride is an ‘08 Special Edition Miata.

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STEERING COMMITTEE Rod Alberts, Executive Director North American International Auto Show Troy, Michigan

Every few years, AAT’s OpenRoad hits the ginormous SEMA trade show in Las Vegas. It’s a combination auto industry pulse taking, neural network overload and quickness/agility obstacle course. You have be quick and agile to avoid being t-boned by someone texting while plodding along in what has to be the world’s largest human sardine can... aka the Las Vegas Convention Center. We also do SEMA to find and photograph subjects for our “ACMie” awards celebrating the rich tapestry of car culture... from the glorious to the goofball. This year’s “winners” can be found on pages 18-19.

In addition to showcasing cars and every conceivable gadget-gizmo-thing-a-ma-bob hitting the market, SEMA hosts all manner of tech sessions, speaker forums and seminars. AAT’s RPM Foundation President, Diane Fitzgerald, was there soaking it all in, especially those topics that pertain to RPM’s mission to secure the next generation of restoration specialists (see pg.15 for more on RPM).

One of the more arresting aspects of this year’s show was the presence of two vehicles representing the light-year gap between early race car technology and what may be circling tracks half a century from now. Sitting outside in Shell’s display sat the 1911 Indy 500 winning Marmon Wasp, so named for it’s black and yellow livery. Inside, in Chevrolet’s

product zone, the Chaparral 2X Vision GT hugged the ground like a wafer-thin Border Collie. If you’ve ever watched a Border Collie herding sheep, you’ll get the reference.

A “fantasy car by design” and homage to Jim Hall, the 2X GT looks extraterrestrial from every angle. Compared to the Wasp’s quantum leap technological innovation­... a rear-view mirror, the Chaparral’s wait-for-it (literally) propulsion system would be a 671-kw lithium-ion battery powered laser-based, beamed-energy unit emitting shroud-focused pulsed light beams creating shock-wave generated thrust capable of producing 900 hp, a 240 mph top speed and a 0-60 mph time of 1.5 seconds. Granted that’s all theoretical but anything needing five hyphens to describe is pretty impressive.

The Wasp’s rear-view mirror—note the single, grammatically optional hyphen—was actually pretty impressive as well. It eliminated the need for a second occupant who’s chief job was to see who was creeping up from behind. The resultant weight savings no doubt contributed the that Indy win— although it’s been reported the mirror vibrated to the point of being virtually useless. Fortunately, the Wasp’s speed advantage meant no rear view was necessary.

Below: Marmon Wasp and Chaparral 2X Vision GT, the past and possible future of race car design.

Thomas L. Bryant VP/Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Road & Track (retired) Bainbridge, Washington Sandra Button, Chairperson Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Carmel, California Gill Campbell, CEO Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, California John J. Carlson, CEO National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada Corp.

Belcarra, British Columbia, Canada Robert Falleur, Owner and Collector Bob’s Toys, Rods and Restorations Milwaukie, Oregon Keith Flickinger, Owner Precision Motor Cars Inc. Allentown, Pennsylvania Mark Gessler, President Historic Vehicle Association Potomac, Maryland Gerald Greenfield Automotive Enthusiast Lake Tapps, Washington Peter Hageman, Founder Suite 200 Automobile Collection Santa Barbara, California William Hall, Writer. Car Collector, and Classic Car Broker Milwaukee, Wisconsin Tabetha Hammer Manager, Advocacy & Public Relations Hagerty Traverse City, Michigan Paul Ianuario, Executive Director BMW Museum Reidville, South Carolina Rock Jenkins, Executive State Farm Insurance Tacoma, Washington Al McEwan, Founder Suite 200 Automobile Collection Kirkland, Washington Mark McKee, Chief Gear Head Ace Cafe NA Leawood, Kansas Glenn Mounger, Former Chairman Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Bainbridge Island, Washington Michael T. Phillips, Financial Consultant AXA-Advisors Seattle, Washington

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Peter Brock

Car Designer, Writer and Photographer

Thomas L. Bryant

Editor Emeritus, Road & Track

McKeel Hagerty CEO, Hagerty

Sandra Button

Chairman, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Bill Warner

Chairman, Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

Keith Martin

Publisher, Sports Car Market

Jay Leno Website Host

Collector & Enthusiast

Lyn St. James Racer, Collector & Enthusiast

Subscription to OpenRoad triannual magazine published by America’s Automotive Trust is a benefit of Bronze 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, President & CEO – America’s Automotive Trust | CEO – America’s Car Museum Paul E. Miller, President & COO – America’s Car Museum | Sr. VP – America’s Automotive Trust Valerie O’Shea, Executive Assistant to the CEO & Concours Club Manager I Diane Fitzgerald, President – RPM Foundation Scot Keller, Curator of Exhibitry – America’s Car Museum I Keith Flickinger, Curator of the Collection – America’s Car Museum

Candida Romanelli, President Romanelli Event Services Frisco, Texas Richard Rurak, Retired Grenzebach-Inos Automation Software Inc. Richmond, Virginia Lyn St. James, President/Founder LSJ Enterprises Phoenix, Arizona Bill Warner, Chairman Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Jacksonville, Florida Todd Wells, General Manager Global Marketing Operations, Microsoft Redmond, Washington John Weymer, Media Relations Puyallup Tribe of Indians Fife, Washington

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: www.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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SIGNPOSTS

DOWNTHEROAD

America’s Car Museum Celebrates Its 5Th Birthday Time certainly flies when you’re having this much fun. 2017 will see an important milestone reached in ACM’s history—five candles on the cake! It was June 2, 2012 when the doors of America’s newest and largest automotive museum were thrown open for the first time. The opening day throng that filled ACM’s galleries and exhibit ramps that day were but the first of hundreds of thousands who would follow over the years and celebrate America’s love affair with the automobile.

In the five years following the grand opening, we’ve seen a continuous procession of crowdpleasing events and activities, captivating exhibits and stimulating educational programs and presentations. Awards and citations have come our way in an unbroken stream. Our membership family has grown along with our national and international reputation. ACM’s mission to be a community gathering place and center of car culture has certainly been achieved in grand style.

To celebrate these first five years of operation, we will be offering monthly specials on the fifth of each month throughout the entire year. You can keeptrack of anniversary specials by visiting americascarmuseum.org.

Join the cele- bration, visiting often and be a part of ACM’s next “fabulous five.”

June 2, 2012, lines formed early in anticipation of ACM’s grand opening.

America’s Car Museum and the RPM Foundation Earn IHMA Shortlist Status Being named to the International Historic Motoring Award shortlist in the category of “Museum or Collector of the Year” is, in and of itself, a major accomplishment. That two institutions residing within the umbrella of America’s Automotive Trust made IHMA shortlists, is even more impressive. It should be noted the IHMA has a history of being more European in its focus. Hemmings Daily put it this way, “2016 appears to be a breakout year for Yanks in the IHMA with numerous award nominations.” Just being included in this prestigious company is something of which to be proud. As further icing on the cake, The RPM Foundation, the second AAT entity to be cited, was nominated in the category “Industry Supporter of the Year.”

Shell Energy-efficient Concept Car Visits ACM For two weeks in November, ACM’s lobby had a special visitor on display. Fresh from its US debut at AAPEX/SEMA in Las Vegas, the diminutive car made its first stop at ACM before embarking on a nationwide tour. The purpose of the “road show” is to demonstrate what can be achieved when Shell’s engine oil products are integrated into the design of a vehicle and engine. Shell specifically ‘designed’ an engine oil to complement and enhance the overall efficiency of the vehicle.

Shell collaborated with engine specialists Geo Technology and Gordon Murray Design to co-engineer the development and build of the car. Shell’s mission was to jointly design, test and build an exceptionally energy-efficient concept city car that was affordable, accessible and capable of reducing personal transport energy use in a material way using advanced technologies currently available.

The Shell Concept Car is intended to be a vehicle made for cities, because that’s where most of the driving around the world is done and where an estimated 80% of all transport-related CO2 emissions are produced. With increased awareness being given to environmental concerns, Shell’s Energy-efficient Concept Car demonstrates good things can come in small packages.

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December 1-24 Santa’s Castle Toy Drive December 2-3 ACM Member Double Discount Day Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7, April 4 If Cars Could Talk December 10, 11, 17, 18 Santa at ACM December 14 Club Auto Happy Hour Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15 Family STEM Day December 27 – January 7 The Drive Home II: The Heritage Run Boston, Mass. to Detroit, Mich. for the North American International Auto Show January 8-22 The Drive Home II: The Heritage Run display at the North American International Auto Show Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13 Race Night at ACM January 21 AAT Annual Gathering Scottsdale, AZ February 25 Full STEAM Ahead: K12 Educator Workshop March 4 ACM Member Double Discount Day March 24 RPM Foundation Grant Deadline April 13 Cruise-In at ACM April 23-29 National Volunteer Week See “Events” link at www.americascarmuseum.org.

All events at ACM Campus unless otherwise noted Member Benefit/Discount Applies

ROADSIDEASSISTANCE Ashley Bice Marketing & Communications Manager Renee Crist Collection Manager Jeff Keys Guest Services Manager Debbie Kray Education Manager Ann Sweeney Private Event & Sales Coordinator Kristen Wells Membership Development Coordinator Contact ACM Administrative Office 253-779-8490 or info@americascarmuseum.org

RECENTLYREAD

ACMSTORE

‘Tis the Season of 1Giving!2

C

heck out this recently read book dealing

The AAT

with the world of the automobile

bookshelf is nothing if not eclectic.

We

find our varied volumes all over the place… in both big-box and used bookstores, on in car museum gift shops.

They

Amazon and

can be technical

tomes, celebrations of a certain make or model,

1This Holiday season the ACM Store will host a “Buy One, Give One” sales event from November 1st - December 19th in support of the Tacoma Rescue Mission.

The ACM Store will donate one Weather Proof Bag or Blanket to the Tacoma Rescue Mission for every ACM Blanket purchased.

Please help make this Holiday Season warm and dry for the less fortunate members of our community.

1Thank you and Happy Holidays!

The ACM Store n ACM Water Proof Blanket ~ $40 ($70 value) n ACM Weather Proof Bag ~ $30

historical obscurata or in this case, an art book.

In

our view, car art is every bit as rich and capti-

vating as anything from the

Op. It

Baroque

to

Pop

and

can be as unpretentiously primitive as a

paintbrush applied flame job or as painstakingly precise as an air brushed image you’d swear was a photograph… or is, in fact, a photograph.

JUXTAPOZ CAR CULTURE Gingko Press, Inc., 2009

This book presents a montage of paintings, drawings, illustrations, cartoons and photographs by twentythree very creative people who have chosen car culture as their muse. Each—let’s just call all of them “artists”—is given a page for a mug shot and a brief bio. Their work ranges from mesmerizingly simple black and white photos of rods on the Utah salt to illustrations so intricate and outrageous in their detail Hieronymus Bosch would pause to inspect and nod in approval.

Full disclosure… there are a few mildly racy images, but nothing more risqué than what you’d find on the nose of a WWII B-17 or parts house calendar in a “grease monkey’s” garage back in the day. It is after all “car culture” in all its anarchy, diversity and yes, occasional juvenility. But there is also incredible beauty, maturity and sophistication in the genre. If you like cars and car-themed art, this book will feel right at home on your man/woman cave coffee table.

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The summer got off to a flying start with our annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival: The MEET at ACM. For the fifth straight year, the grass of Haub Family Field provided a fitting showcase for a stellar collection of rare and beautifully presented motorcycles.

In addition to the bikes, event-goers enjoyed a repeat performance by crowd favorite Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Stunt and Drill Team. Food trucks, vendor booths, free seminars and a Sunday ride through the Mt. Rainier valley rounded out the weekend’s festivities. Plan now to attend next summer’s The MEET Vintage Motorcycle Festival.

Signature An ACM 2016

Summer

In addition to Signature Events, ACM’s 2016 activity season began well before the first day of summer. Museum educational programs run year-around. Drive the Blues Away added some musical warmth

America’s Car Museum

to February. Our Cruise-Ins at ACM kick

never goes dark. Even

off in April while those popular Drive-In

in the depths of winter,

Movies slot in between summer Signature

ACM burns bright with activity. But let’s face it,

Events. Club Auto and Concours Club members enjoy a number of “off-season” social gatherings. And then of course, there

summer and early fall are

are the exhibit openings and ever popular

when cars and motorcycles

Wheels & Heels Annual Gala. It’s why

really come out to play. Your

we say there’s never a dark moment at

Museum’s event calendar, “signature” and otherwise, is designed to take maximum advantage of what, come summertime, is undeniably one of the most desirable patches of planet Earth… the Pacific Northwest.

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But wait, there’s more, much more:

America’s Car Museum.

VMF Advisory Board Chairman Mark Zenor commented, “The turnout for this year’s event brought out some of the best bikes I’ve ever seen.

The winners are truly stand-out examples and ones any motorcycle enthusiast would be thrilled to have.” Among the eighteen award classes for both import and domestic makes, Tom Ruttan’s 1949 Triumph Grand Prix took Best of Show honors. For a complete list of award categories and winners along with more information and event photos, visit www.vintagemotorcyclefestival.com.

Clockwise from top: In addition to the bikes participating in The MEET, ACM included a display of vintage Honda motorcycles.

Starting from the Anderson Plaza, riders hit the road for Sunday’s tour of Mt. Rainier Valley.

Among the entrants in eighteen different award classes for both import and domestic makes, Tom Ruttan’s 1949 Triumph Grand Prix took Best of Show honors.

Hundreds of festival goers strolled through row after row of vintage collector bikes displayed on the grass of the Haub Family Field.

Seattle Cossacks get high-fives from the crowd after another dazzling display of precision drills.

EVENT SPONSORS: Hagerty Emerald Queen Casino Titus-Will South Sound Motorcycles Valley Freightliner TriArc Indian Motorcycles of Auburn

Photos by Keith Anderson Photography Continued page 12 OPENROAD 11

August saw the forth year of our popular Cars & Cigars gathering. The mood at C&C at ACM is decidedly laid-back and convivial. In keeping with the event’s relaxed tone, guests enjoyed live music, superb libations, tasty food and top-flight Montecristo cigars. And oh yes, the cars—title sponsor BMW Northwest brought a nice selection of the marque and hosted an i8 ride experience. All in all, it was yet another uniquely blended ACM experience.

If you haven’t yet attended a Cars & Cigars at America’s Car Museum you’re missing something special and frankly, very unique. It’s a chance to relax, sample El Gaucho signature appitizers, check out the cars, meet and get to know people who share a common interest... America’s Car Museum and all it celebrates.

Photos from top, left to right: Sculpture on wheels, the BMW i8 provided guests the opportunity to go for rides with a BMW Genius.

Cars, cigars and relaxed conversation are the order of the day at a C&C. Food, drink and live music, an excellent way to enjoy a warm summer day and evening at ACM. Delicious El Gaucho apps were provided as part of the event experience.

An evening chatting with friends... and enjoying a good Montecristo cigar.

EVENT SPONSORS: BMW Northwest Montecristo El Gaucho

Photos by Lobban Photography Inc. 12 OPENROAD

If ever an event was an instant, sure-fire “classic” right out of the box, this was it! AAT President & CEO David Madeira described September’s free-to-attend Summer Ender Fender Bender as a “goodbye to summer in ACM style,” and indeed it was. The latest addition to our Signature Event schedule proved to be a crowd-pleasing blast. Attendees enjoyed live music, food trucks, a beer garden, a cruise-in, the Friends n’ Fenders Drive (see page 20 for more on that) and the “test drive a Fender experience” where guests could play various Fender instruments. It was a perfect day for the “ACM style” celebration David described. The crowd enjoyed a mix of gorgeous weather, family fun activities and cars at every turn.

Photos from top, left to right: Smiles were the order of the day for this brand new and, as always, family-friendly community event at ACM. A free concert added to the fun. Headlining the show was Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and founding guitarist of Heart, Roger Fisher, and his band The Human Tribe.

ACM’s education department worked with Hagerty to offer the Youth Judging Program. The students, age 8-15, selected a 1965 Buick Riviera as their top choice. Kudos Buick!

EVENT SPONSORS: J&L Fabricating Hagerty U.S. Bank Ascent Private Capital Managemant

What could be better for a first time Signature Event... a huge turnout, gorgeous weather and cars of every era and type. Thanks to all who attended and helped make it such a magnificent success.

The cars were a magor part of the show as proud owners displayed their rides, shared stories and answered questions.

Photos by Carino & Co. Photography

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RPM FOUNDATION On the Road to SEMA and Arizona Auction Week

By Diane Fitzgerald, President, RPM Foundation

R

PM travelled some 79,000 miles in 2016 in search of the next generation of craftsmen and artisans—the future stewards of our automotive heritage. Those travels included time spent at the annual SEMA trade show in Las Vegas, a Mecca for the entire automotive industry. Naturally, of particular interest to us were its educational offerings. SEMA’s Education Students Days attracted 800 high school and post-secondary students for various career presentations highlighted by the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s scholarship events and SEMA Businesswomen’s Network activities. I especially enjoyed a presentation on Careers in Performance Automotive. AAT Steering Committee member and RPM Ambassador, Lyn St. James, was part of the panel and blended RPM’s mission into her talk.

Next Stop… Arizona Car Week in January where we will definitely not be lounging pool side. A full slate of activities will see us presenting and participating at the new NextGen AutoFest and Arizona Concours Education Alley where RPM will be showcasing local high school and post-secondary automotive restoration programs. This will be followed by a site visit to East Valley Institute of Technology. A gathering of industry influencers to discuss the state of the industry will precede RPM’s first board meeting of the new-year. To wrap things up, we will host 80 local students at Barrett-Jackson’s Saturday auction with behindthe-scenes tours. At the same time, three RPM scholars will work the Gooding & Company auction, prepping cars for their spotlight moment on the block. If all this seems like a lot of activity crammed into a short space of time… it is, but it’s worth it. Just ask Jordan Englehardt if the RPM Foundation makes a difference.

Jordan’s boundless energy enabled him to also work tirelessly behind the scenes, looking for resources to supplement his modest budget.

Along the way, he discovered RPM and immediately realized his and the Foundation’s mission was much the same. He submitted a grant application and was awarded $7,500 to restore a 1929 Ford Model A in his shop class. Jordan later learned SEMA was offering a first-ever scholarship for automotive teachers to cover all expenses for attending the show. Jordan was one of three finalists—and the youngest— selected. At the Education Partners Luncheon at SEMA, he learned he had won top honors and went on to be named as one of five people making a difference in AutoWeek’s 30 & Under Issue. And if this wasn’t enough, RPM took Jordan and others to Pennsylvania College of Technology for a site visit and campus tour, a possible next-step for his students interested in plentiful careers in automotive restoration. A rising star among above-and-beyond-the-call-of-duty teachers, Jordan, with RPM by his side, is making a real difference in the collector car industry.

RPM Grant Recipient Jordan Englehardt RPM’s impact can be felt through young people like teacher Jordan Englehardt. A 29-year old high school automotive technology instructor, Jordan recently received funding in the form of a grant from RPM. Rarely do people have a chance to shape the future the way Englehardt has at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, Illinois. Six years ago he filled an open position in the automotive shop at the school. His six-year plan to restore enrollment and expand the program was his version of “bringing back shop class.” The plan was embraced by a supportive administration and the program flourished.

You can be a part of the movement to secure a future for America’s automotive heritage… and that includes classic wooden boats as well. To learn how you can be an active participant visit www.rpm.foundation

Jordan Englehardt (r) with students Ben Breitenbucher (l) and Chase Mulvenna in the 1929 Ford Model A at LTHS’ automotive shop. Through RPM, Ben got an internship position at Chicago Vintage Motor Carriage working with master craftsman Stephen Murphy, an RPM Ambassador. Ben’s older brother is a sophomore at McPherson College.

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CLUB AUTO

Kristen Wells, Membership Development Coordinator

CONCOURS CLUB Valerie O’Shea, Executive Assistant to the CEO I Concours Club Manager

Membership has its perks!

Although we have multiple affiliate locations, Club Auto is more than a collection of places from which to start a drive or possibly store a car. Granted it’s both of those, but so much more. People who love, collect and drive vintage and classic cars have a common passion... and they enjoy sharing that passion with fellow enthusiasts.

Membership in Club Auto can be your “on ramp” to a fun and vibrant year-around calendar of social events, ACM exclusives and adventures on the road. Join us, and share in the passion... with Club Auto.

Upcoming Club Auto events: n Ugly Sweater Happy Hour, at Club Auto Tacoma

Thursday, December 14, 2016. n

AAT Annual Gathering, in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona Saturday, January 21, 2017.

n

Private collection tour in February, exact date and time to be announced.

Wine Weekend / September 11 – 14, 2016 Sponsored by BMW Northwest & Shell Day one, after coffee and pastries, tour participants picked up their route books and new BMWs topped off with Shell gas and hit the road… destination, the Red Mountain AVA, a viticultural region known for its deeply rich reds. After a tasting at Col Solare Winery the group proceeded to Richland for an overnight stay and dinner at ACM Official Provider Hedges Family Estate.

Day two of the tour featured a visit to the Walla Walla Valley AVA, an area with the second highest concentration of vineyards and wineries in Washington state. Scheduled tastings of the day were made at Va Piano and Dunham Cellars with dinner at Woodward Canyon Winery.

Club drives, tours and social gatherings are just some of the perks of Club Auto membership.

Day three saw lunch at Long Shadows Winery followed by tasting and a barrel room tour at Tranche before a second nights stay in Walla Walla.

The final day of the tour wound along the Columbia River before lunch at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel and a final sprint back to America’s Car Museum and the conclusion of another memorable Concours Club Wine Weekend.

Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2017 tour.

For more information about Club Auto membership and events contact the Membership Development Coordinator, Kristen Wells at kristen.wells@americascarmuseum.org or 253.683.3955.

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Photos from top: • Shell provided gas cards for the trip. The beautiful BMW’s were curtesy of BMW Northwest. • Lunch at Long Shadows winery.

ON EXHIBIT

Cars cycle in and out of the exhibits.

Actual vehicles on display may vary.

FROM AESTHETICALLY STUNNING CLASSICS TO BRUTALLY EFFICIENT TRACK CARS

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ngage any auto enthusiast in a conversation about what defines an “Exotic Car” and you are likely to enter into a lengthy and spirited exchange.

Machines built by Aston-Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Ferrari, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Maserati, just to name a few, all have their loyal and enthusiastic fans.

Expand that discussion and you might delve into an equally exciting and interesting category of exotics, those wrapped in European sheetmetal—or perhaps carbon fibre—but powered by American engines. It’s a subset that would include the DeTomaso Pantera, Mangusta and ISO Grifo.

Like virtually all categories of automobiles, the word “exotics” conjures up images that are as divergent as the cars themselves. However, exclusive of marque, most would agree they all share these six attributes: n Prestigious brand n Limited production n Great proportion and stance n Highly crafted leather interiors n Technically advanced, sophisticated powertrains n Stunning performance Coming in May 2017, you will have the opportunity to have that discussion in person when America’s Car Museum launches its new Exotic Car exhibit. It will compare and contrast designs from the world’s most desired brands and create a compelling dialog on what makes exotics the category of cars that capture the imagination of people of all ages.

Currently on Exhibit at America’s Car Museum: n BMW – Propelling a Century of Innovation n Tools of the Trade – Powering the Working Class n Lucky’s Garage: A Tribute to Harold E. LeMay n Legends of Motorsport: The NASCAR Story n Route 66: Dream of the Mother Road n Classics and Custom Coachworks n Master Collectors –

Honoring Peter Gleeson n Alternative Propulsion n British Invasion

Scot M. Keller, Curator of Exhibitry

Exhibits aren’t the only thing on tap at ACM. Be sure to explore the Speed Zone, Family Zone, ACM Store and Classics by Pacific Grill.

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A select group of events help define the parameters of car culture... the “upstairs/downstairs” if you will. When it comes to all things car cultural, your AAT is all in. For the “Please pass the Grey Poupon” set, there’s Pebble Beach. For the grease under the fingernails tribe, there’s Speedweek on the salt and TROG. In between these two extremes, you have auction week in Scottsdale and SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) in Las Vegas. Over the years, OpenRoad has covered each of these events. After a two-year pause, we’re once again cruising the aisles at SEMA. There are actually two trade related events occurring concurrently in Las Vegas. Splashy SEMA gets the lion’s share of attention and attendance—and the 3.2-million sq. ft. Convention Center—while AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) makes do with the smaller but far less hectic Sands facility. The 2016 version of SEMA saw continuing growth in international participation. But worry not, given the energy, excitement and plethora of domestic products and cars on hand, inside and surrounding the convention center, American car culture is not in any danger of climbing into the back seat.

This page, from top: n Best stating of the obvious (Vanity plate division) n Best dual turbine powered log n Best vanity plate with dual meaning (Dual meaning vanity plate division) n And you thought there would be no 50s vintage British sports cars at SEMA award (Incredibly illadvised paint job on a 50s vintage British sports car division) Bottom opposite page, left to right: n Ridiculously enormous tires award (Like... really-unbelievably-enormous tires division) n Best use of hair in a marketing application (Gelled Mohawk division)

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Photos by Denise Sullivan, Art Director, OpenRoad

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“ACMies” n Best retracting antenna (twin orifice division)

Okay, so no one outside the Museum’s extended member family has heard of the ACMies… no matter... they’re still coveted and prestigious. What makes them so is the fact that we do not heap our laurels on the already much feted. Rather, we look for those answers to questions unasked… the offbeat... the ridiculous, yet somehow endearing. Here then, are the 2016 ACMies­—winner in category... (division noted)

n Best use of quasi-demonic reptilian n Best graphic utilizing a imagery on a motorcycle rat smoking a cigar

n Lug nuts most likely to inflict puncture wounds

Above: n Best car nose resembling a stingray without actually being a Sting Ray... you know... the car, not the fish.

Right: n Copper is the new chrome award (Decorative alternatives to chrome division)

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ROAD WELL TAKEN

BY WALT TOMSIC MANAGING EDITOR, OPENROAD

Great American Road Trips

Black Diamond Loop Start: Interchange – WA State Highway 18 & SE Auburn-Black Diamond Rd. Finish: Same as above Distance: 30 miles +/–

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hat we have for you this time is one of those perfect “Sunday drives.”

You know the kind; easy to get to, not too long or time consuming, interesting route with nice scenery and of course, a half-way stop

for coffee and something sweet and gooey. Our Black Diamond loop checks all the boxes. So, grab the kids, the dog, mom... and hit the road.

The route was actually part of this summer’s newest Signature Event, the Summer Ender Fender Bender (see page 13). Dubbed the Friends n’ Fenders Tour, the drive began on ACM’s Anderson Plaza, meandered through the pastoral Green River Valley and featured a snack stop in Black Diamond before returning to Tacoma. Participants were then treated to lunch and a tour of ACM Official Provider Griot’s Garage before heading back to the Museum.

Needless to say the tour got rave reviews and will definitely be back on the Summer Ender Fender Bender event calendar.

Above from top: n Participants gathered on ACM’s Anderson Plaza before departing on the tour. n A stop at Griot’s Garage for lunch and a tour of their car collection was a highlight of the tour.

To the right: n SE Green Valley Road is one of the region’s most scenic and enjoyable drives. A 1953 Buick convertible leads the drive. n Majestic Mt. Rainier was often glimpsed looming above the treeline off to the southeast.

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THE DRIVE Like the Friends n’ Fenders Tour, we’ll kick off our drive at ACM. Head north on I-5 then exit east on WA State Highway 18. Exit onto SE Auburn-Black Diamond Road and take a right on SE Green Valley Road. The scenery along this portion of the loop will transition back and forth between densely wooded stretches to open pastures, berry patches and Christmas tree farms. Mt. Rainier will occasionally loom into view off to the southeast. You’ll pass a number of State Parks, nice places for a stop and leg stretch.

When you reach Hwy 169 (Enumclaw-Black Diamond Rd. SE) take a left. Next stop, the Historic Black Diamond Bakery and Restaurant.

The menu of baked goods is as long as your arm and includes just about every guilty pleasure you can think of… so enjoy! After you’ve polished off whatever it was that caught your eye, stay on Hwy 169 north out of town and take a left onto Roberts Drive. Down the road a ways you’ll come to a decision. You can either bear left onto SE Lake Holm Road (see the route map) or right on SE Auburn-Black Diamond Road. Either one will get you back to Hwy 18 and the return to Tacoma.

Friend’s n’ Fenders Tour ACM members as well as participants from recent Museum tours were invited to join the drive. The cars making up the tour ranged from a 2014 Dodge Charger to vintage domestics such as a 1965 Ford Mustang and a 1953 Buick, both convertibles. A diverse contingent of imports were also in attendance with several Porsches, a 1980 Fiat 124 Spider and a 1969 DeTomaso Mangusta… quite a head-turning convoy. Following lunch and a tour of Griot’s impressive car collection, the group returned to ACM to enjoy the Summer Ender Fender Bender and spend their complimentary

Visit the ACM Facebook page for photos

“Bender Bucks” in the beer garden or at one of the many food trucks.

of this and other tours and events.

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FORD FOLLOWS FUNCTION 1946 Ford Half Ton Series 69C Pickup Truck Collection of America’s Car Museum

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A few issues back, AutoBiography, spring 2016 to be precise, we listed some things that are quintessentially American in both origin and nature… singing cowboys, jazz music, cheeseburgers and hot rods. We now present another— the pickup truck. Envision a pockmarked truck with a two-inch thick coating of dust shrouding an oxidized paint job, a driver wearing a sweat stained cowboy hat and a dog of indeterminate linage pacing in the bed—or—picture a pristine, special edition crew cab idling in a Starbucks drive-through, the driver in a puce polo shirt, next to him on the heated and cooled leather swathed seat, a registered Australian sheep dog (with summer appropriate puppy-cut of course) wearing a DOT approved safety restraint. Today, neither would garner a backward glance. Both represent the current state of pickup truckdum.

Words by Managing Editor Walt Tomsic, Photography by Michael Craft

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ike most products of human innovation and invention, establishing ‘object-zero’ is a futile exercise. This holds true for the pickup truck. Was Gottlieb Daimler’s 1896 “vehicle no.

42” first in line? A progenitor, perhaps… the first motorized “truck,” don’t think so. It looks more like a flatbed buggy minus the horse. And besides, the 4 hp, 1.1 litre, 2 cylinder engine is not exactly worthy of a Sam Elliot voice-over commercial.

Gottlieb Daimler’s “vehicle no. 42”... THE 4-HP, 1.1 LITRE, 2 CYLINDER ENGINE IS NOT EXACTLY WORTHY OF A SAM ELLIOT VOICEOVER COMMERCIAL.

In the early days of the twentieth century, a number of manufacturers were producing light-duty trucks: Reo, King, Autocar and Dodge among them. But consistent with the common practice of the time, these were rolling chassis with no, or at best, partial bodywork attached. It was left to the owner to do the final installation of a cargo bed. If a fully complete, factory-assembled, light-duty, open-bed vehicle is what we’re looking for, the 1925 “Ford Model T Runabout with Pickup Body” has to be considered the first real pickup truck.

It sold complete for $281 and had a production run of about 34,000.

Three years later, the “T” version was replaced by the Model A. It featured, among other improvements, an in-closed cab, roll-up windows and a three-speed transmission. Continuing through the 1940/41 model years, Ford pickups shared basic styling cues with the company’s automotive offerings. In 1942, the front clip was altered.

The previous prow-shaped grill now featured a flatter face with vertical chrome ‘waterfall’ accents. The net result was a truck that looked more purposeful, more “truck-like.”

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Just after its introduction, the 1942 Ford pickup became frozen in time. World War Two put a halt to all automotive production and development. Civilian cars and trucks were replaced on the assembly line by military trucks, tanks, guns and aircraft. The speed and efficiency with which that was accomplished is nothing short of astounding—bordering on the unbelievable. I urge you to read the recent best seller, Arsenal of Democracy to better appreciate how American industry rose to meet what was literally a ‘life or death’ challenge to our way of life.

1946 Ford Half Ton Series 69C Pickup Truck No. Produced: 75,088

Following the war, the 1942 Ford pickup reemerged with very few changes other than a “1946” model year designation. 1947 would bring with it dramatic

Engine

239 cid V8, 100 hp

changes for the company and its product line. The death of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford signaled the end of one era and the birth of another.

Transmission: 3-speed manual

Beginning in 1948 and under the leadership of Henry’s grandson Henry Ford II, truck design and production were to veer off in a new and different direction.

Brakes:

Hydraulic (first introduced in 1939), self-centering

Suspension:

Semi-elliptic leaf springs w/ hydraulic shocks

Weight:

2966 lbs

Wheelbase

114”

Bed length

6’-5”

Color:

Village Green, the only color available in 1946 model year

It would become the era of the F-Series… a workhorse as well as a lifestyle statement show horse. But that’s a story for perhaps another time.

*Specification data can, and often does, vary from source to source. When in doubt, we use those most often cited.

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A U T O B I O G R A P H Y

MOTO TRIVIA

Ford and Chevrolet rule the truck market in America with the Ford F-series the top seller.

The first truck to wear the bow tie appeared in 1918, the Model 490, so named for its price of $490. Essentially a rolling chassis, buyers were expected to complete the cab and bed or pay an additional sum for aftermarket bodywork. It wasn’t until 1931 that the first factory assembled Chevy pickup was produced. Thus, Ford’s 1925 Model-T Runabout with Pickup Body retains the title of first factory complete pickup sold in the U.S. Toward the end of 1944, as the war was winding down, the War Production Board allowed Ford to resume limited production of heavy-duty trucks for civilian purchase. However, the buyer had to present proof their business was vital to the war effort.

The states with the highest concentration of pickups may come as a surprise. Number one is not Texas—it actually comes in second with 20% of total vehicles registered. Edging out every “cowboy” state is California with 24%. Florida is a distant third with 10% pickup ownership. (Stats taken from buyautoinsurance.com)

The true origin of the term “pickup” is up for debate. Studebaker may have coined it as early as 1913. By the early 1930s, it was in common use but generally in hyphenated form… pick-up. Australians and New Zealanders call them “utes” while in South Africa they’re known as “bakkies.”

The basic body of the Ford pickup was revived with little change after World War II. From 1946 on, stake-bed, sedan delivery and half and one-ton panel trucks were added to the line. Options included a heater, right-hand windshield wiper, right-side taillamp, sliding rear window, duck cloth seats and an oil bath air cleaner.

AUSTRALIANS AND NEW ZEALANDERS CALL THEM “UTES” WHILE IN SOUTH AFRICA, THEY’RE KNOWN AS “BAKKIES.” Special thanks to Cameron Smith, President and Tim Kunka, Manager/Trainer at The Seattle Polo & Equestrian Club for providing the perfect location for our photo shoot.

Michael Craft, an ACM Official Provider, created these striking photographs. To see more of his work visit www.michaelcraftphotography.com

The “69C” series designation was used to denote vehicles equipped with the 100HP V8 engine. The V8 was the only power plant available in 1946. By 1948, a 226 cubic inch 6 cylinder could be had for $15 less.

Available options found on this pickup: AM Radio, right-hand windshield wiper and right-side taillight.

Wheels were black on 1942–1947 Ford pickups.

Prewar trucks offered pinstriping.

The truck spent its life in Wyoming before being acquired in restored condition by Harold E. LeMay in 1990. It was donated to ACM by Nancy LeMay in 2003.

Under the skin, a rugged ladder frame with four beefy cross-members provided ample strength.

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THE DRIVE HOME: II The Heritage Run December 27, 2016 – January 7, 2017

We had so much fun and garnered so much favorable attention the first time around, we’re doing it again.

America’s Car Museum and the North American International Auto Show have announced that Boston will be the starting point of “The Drive Home II: The Heritage Run.”

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he 12-day, 2,150-mile winter road rally

will run from December 27, 2016 to January 7, 2017 and conclude at the opening of the NAIAS. Making the drive will be last years road veterans; ACM’s 1957 Chevrolet Nomad, 1961 Chrysler 300G and 1966 Ford Mustang.

A 1917 Crane-Simplex will also join the drive to highlight 100 years of American automotive heritage. After the journey, the cars will cruise Woodward Ave. and be present at the auto show.

David Madeira, explaining how it all came about came about said, “NAIAS executive director Rod Alberts and I came up with the idea for The Drive Home as a way to celebrate America’s love affair with the automobile and highlight American automotive ingenuity. The Drive Home was so successful, we decided to rev up the cars and do it again and are thrilled that NAIAS is back on board to continue honoring our country’s automotive legacy.”

As with last year’s event, enthusiasts and car clubs are encouraged to join TDH II’s cars for coffee events, happy hours and get-togethers in cities along the route. “Connecting with automotive enthusiasts, young and old, across the country is what makes this drive so special,”said Alberts,“Our close partnership with America’s Car Museum alows NAIAS to stay connected with America’s iconic automotive tradition.”

Echoing the sentiment, ACM President and COO Paul E. Miller added, “We encourage car lovers to not only enjoy events along the way but to also participate in any of the legs of the journey.”

Joining TDH II will be sponsors AAT, NAIAS, State Farm, Michelin, Shell, Quicken Loans, Hagerty, Montecristo and Coker Tire. For more information on The Drive Home II: The Heritage Run, visit americascarmuseum.org/thedrivehome.

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At journey’s end, grime coated and road wise, last year’s TDH cars roll up to Detroit’s COBO Hall, home of the North American International Auto Show.

EDUCATION AT ACM Where learning is more like recess...fun!

By Debbie Kray,

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ACM Education Manager

ACM Education Programs Welcome Support

CM’s education programs provide a creative vehicle for learning.

They offer fun and engaging opportunities for prekindergarten to postsecondary, toddlers to seniors, scouts to after-school clubs and families to adults. Directly due to your generous support, we are able to provide these experiences free with admission or Museum membership. We are also able to provide programs at substantially reduced cost—something that especially benefits high-need education groups.

Our scholarships provide free visits, workshops and transportation for those who would otherwise be unable to visit the Museum. ACM camp scholarships provide enriching experiences during the summer months.

Participants are able to pick and choose from a variety of offerings.

This allows them to build their own ‘vehicle’ to explore a wide range of topics and curricular connections. We appreciate your on-going support of programs that make learning fun through the world of the automobile.

In 2016, support from individuals at our Wheels & Heels Annual Gala, along with funding from foundations and corporations, allowed us to expand access to our programs. Funding from BMW Northwest provided scholarships to half our “High Speed Fun” summer camp participants. Feedback from families highlight the importance of this unique experience. One such comment read, “My kiddo would never have had such a fun new experience without your generosity.”

Another parent shared, “Best summer camp ever. Thank you for the opportunity and exposure to a new world.”

By the end of 2016, we will have served over 30,000 participants through a variety of educational experiences at the Museum and out in the community. Because of your generosity, over 35% of those participants do so at a free or reduced rate. We look forward to continuing to engage kids and families who would otherwise be unable to experience the unique personal learning journey offered at ACM.

2016-2017 Education Group Scholarships are supported by the Woodworth Family Foundation, Dan & Pat Nelson Family Foundation, Florence E. Kilworth Foundation, and Enterprise Holdings Foundation.

Who says kids don’t love old cars? In September, at our Summer Ender Fender Bender, ACM’s education team worked with Hagerty to offer the Youth Judging Program. Fifteen students, ranging from age eight to fifteen, carefully judged five cars at the event. Out of a range of cars, it was great to see the youth judges select the 1965 Buick Riviera as their top choice.

Funding from BMW Northwest provided scholarships to half of our “High Speed Fun” summer camp participants.

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Listen

…can you hear it?

It’s the call of the open road.

2017 AAT Tours: April (dates to be announced)

AAT is all about cars and cars are all about the road ahead.

Planning for our 2017 tour schedule is already underway.

Look for more details on these and other exciting road adventures in the spring issue of OpenRoad.

Club Auto Wine & Wheels “Spring Fling” For information visit, americascarmuseum.org

May 14 – 27

Concours Club Grand Tour of Italy

Rome, Florence, Tuscany and Milan with 5-star hotels & fine dining For information contact, valerie@americasautomotivetrust.org

July 21 – 23

Around the Bend D.I.Y. Tour

Explore the fantastic scenery and variety of Central Oregon on this low-cost high-fun guided tour. Open to all members.

For information visit, americascarmuseum.org

September 9

(destination to be announced)

Friends n’ Fenders Tour

Fall (dates to be announced)

Concours Club Annual Wine Tour

Tour through the famous Red Mountain, WA wine country For information contact, valerie@americasautomotivetrust.org

Preferred Providers

Puget Sound BMW Centers

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Providers Ace Cafe NA

Butler Valet

Art Morrison Enterprises

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Athletic Awards

Chihuly Workshop

Audi of America

Collectors’ Car Garage

Auto Warehousing

Custom Clear Bra

BF Goodrich Tires/ Michelin North America

Fender Fresh Northwest Design

Gallopin’ Gerties Model A Club Hendrick Motorsports Heritage Bank Heritage Distillery Hyman Ltd. Classic Cars Key Bank

Lincoln of Troy Rodda Paint Company Selden’s Home Furnishings South Sound Motorcycles The Arizona 500 TMS Motorfreight Service Valley Freightliner

Thank You to all our Current Sponsors

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