New Jersey Region
Antique Automobile Club of America
About Us
It is an honor to have you visit the New Jersey Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America’s website. The New Jersey Region AACA was founded in 1951, for the enjoyment and preservation of automobile history. The Region still has one of its founding members very active in the club today. The Region also has numerous families, spanning several generations involved in our activities as well. While browsing the website, you will learn about the club and its activities – as you browse the site be sure to read our NATIONAL AWARD WINNING newsletter “The Roadmap”.
NJ Region AACA and the members are proud, motivated and dedicated in attracting new members by sharing the passion, knowledge, and love for historic automobiles and history. Don’t fret though the club does not just talk about cars – We get out on the road and put history in motion. We welcome you to join us the first Thursday of the month!
Monthly meetings are held at the Morris Plains VFW Hall located at 45 Tabor Rd. in Morris Plains, NJ 07950.
NJ Region AACA Mailing Address: PO BOX 890; Morris Plains, NJ 07950
History of the NJRAACA
National Executive Director Steve Moskowitz presenting Herb Singe (R) with his Certificate of AACA Membership for over 50 years.
The New Jersey Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America was formed in 1951. It is currently the 12th oldest AACA Region. Although many things have change over the years, The NJ Region remains a family oriented group of collector car enthusiasts who revere our past, enjoy our present, and plan for our future.
If you live in New Jersey and own an old car with NJ historic plates, you may thank our founding member, Herb Singe. Several years ago, Herb formed a committee to work with the NJ DMV to develop the historic (QQ) plates that you see on antique and special interest cars today. Yes, you can thank him because he is still very active in our region, attending most meetings and many other events.
Through the years the NJ Region has been gifted with talented individuals who have helped to make the old car hobby the pleasure it is today. Starting with Herb Singe, many NJ Region members and officers have gone on to participate in National AACA activities as well as run for National offices. Past NJ Region members who became AACA presidents include Franklin Tucker and David Zimmerman. Our current director, Wayne Tuck is National Vice President of Membership. Our Webmaster Leif Mangulson has formed a region, The Greenhorn Region, for younger members.
Our region blossoms on the local level. During the season, our activities calendar presents the hobbyist with a wide variety of events designed to use and show our beautiful vehicles. The crown jewel of our calendar, the only “car show” that we do, happens on the first Sunday in May. The NJ Region Spring Meet is New Jersey’s renown judged old car event. The NJ Region Spring Meet is as old as the region itself and is currently held at the Mennen Arena parking lot on E. Hanover Avenue in Morristown. This is one of the few events, nowadays, that feature cars from all decades of manufacture, from early horseless carriages up to modern classics, 25 years old. Peter Cullen has run our show for longer than most people remember. Edward Geller, chief judge, and his highly skilled team of judges, ply their trade quickly and fairly. The meet is impressive. It is serious. But it is also a lot of fun.
Tours (near and far), flea markets, assisted living meets, and one of the best picnics (with lots of home-made specialties) you’ve ever attended, are a few other festivities that our friendly club members share.
~Written by Bernie Cooney
Upcoming Events
Congratulations!
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This past weekend the Antique Automobile Club of America held the 2018 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet the New Jersey Region had a large presence with over 20 Region members attending. Region Members attended seminars that included 3D printing, Restoration, youth development, history of the Ford flathead, and a yoga seminar. Region Members Ray and Judy Fischer assisted Mike Jones with another successful trade show and banquet! Greg and June Roser know how to throw a party – for a second straight year the Roser’s took charge of AACAs hospitality suite.
Leif Mangulson (Left Image) took home a Master Webmaster award for his efforts with the New Jersey Region Website.
Art Briggs (Right Image) was awarded the Senior Master Judging Award. This is awarded to a field judge with less than 100 credits, in recognition of exemplary performance and knowledge of AACA judging principles and practices. Art has attended almost every National Meet in the past 3 years, a certified team captain on the show field, and runs the race car judges CJE at national events. Congratulations Art on your well deserved and earned award!
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On January 7, 2018, the New Jersey Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America held their Annual Awards Banquet at Zeris Inn in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Region members were able to enjoy and reflect on a very prosperous 2017.
Region Member Abraham Platt #1524, number 1 in participation points, and was recognized for his dedicated and motivated contributions in 2017 . In just two years of being a Region Member, Abe was awarded two of the Region’s most prestigious trophies; the “Most Honored Member” and the “New Membership Trophy”.
Abe’s contributions for 2017 included chairing 13 region activities, attended every region activity, recruited several new members, and served as a Spark Plug for the Region. Thank You Abe for your hard work and dedication, Congratulations on your achievements!
AACA is the largest car club in the world with over 60,000 members
Meetings: First Thursday of each month.
Location: Morris Plains VFW Hall – 45 Tabor Rd. in Morris Plains, NJ 07950