About the NJ Antique Auto Club

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!

NJ Region AACA Mailing Address: PO BOX 890; Morris Plains, NJ 07950

History of the NJAACA

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 National Director Wayne Tuck, currently serves as 2022 AACA National President. 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 as old as the region itself and is currently held at the Lakeview Elementary School on Cooper Road in Denville. 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