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NBAAC 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2016

NB Antique Auto Club Inc.
The year 2016 will be a milestone in the history of the NB Antique Auto Club Inc. This year the Club will be celebrating its’ 50th Anniversary as a Provincial Car Club. Gordon Armstrong, our first President and his wife, “Cecilia” had a dream about starting a car club that would cover all regions of the province of New Brunswick and beyond. Gordon shared his dream and passion with several other car enthusiast and on September 18, 1966 the NB Antique Auto Club Inc. was founded.

Here we are 50 years later with seven regions, 400 plus members and spouses (partners) a total of between 750 – 800 people involved, which is a credit to the success of Gordon Armstrong’s vision and the Members, Area Directors and Executive of the NB Antique Auto Club Inc. over the past five decades.

The NB Antique Auto Club Inc. are involved in the following activities each year:
Host of the annual Flea Market in Sussex, NB.
We hold an Annual Jamboree that rotates around the province from Region to Region for members and guests.
Donations to various charities.
Gordon Armstrong Memorial Scholarship for post-secondary education for children and grandchildren of members.
Plan an Annual Provincial Tour, which could include, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Maine and possibly the    Gaspe,PQ.
Many Regional cruise night, car shows and car runs.
We welcome all classes of vintage vehicles: Antiques, Classic’s, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Modified and Sport Compact’s, Special Interest    Vehicles, etc.
Wheeltracks Magazine every quarter.
Each Club Member is also a member of the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada – NAACC
Ownership of a vehicle is not necessary to become a member, just the passion for the hobby is all that one needs.

As part of our celebration, we are inviting all car clubs and car buffs in New Brunswick to celebrate with us at our 50th Anniversary Show N Shine, which will be held on Sunday July 31st, 2016. The location will be the Exhibition Grounds, on Smyth Street in Fredericton NB, starting from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There is no registration fee, just come and celebrate with us on this historic occasion.

Regards
Duane Boone
NBAAC 50th Anniversary Committee Chairman

Blair Chisholm
NBAAC President

 

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