The North Alabama Region of the AACA is proud of our role in the community. Part of that role is participation in parades. Below are pictures from recent parades and displays. We also have pictures from cruise-ins and picnics, local tours, and garages throughout the year. Be sure to check out the Events Calendar for upcoming activities.
2011 Brookdale Place Display |
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by Nell O.
What a great day NAR members had at Brookdale Farms on Saturday, Oct 29! There was a great turnout of NAR members and others with old cars and there were lots of spectators. Everyone seemed to enjoy the hot dogs, RC colas, and moon pies...and the cars, of course! And you could hear comments like: "I remember the rumble seat...I did not like to ride in it because it made a mess of my hair." John Malone and Nate Adams from WRSA Radio provided great 50s and 60s music that Bob and Luci danced to and Nate asked automobile trivia questions giving folks a chance to win prizes. As M.D. Smith said "The DJ from 96.9 FM sure added great atmosphere with 50's and 60's music and theme songs like "My 409" by the Beach Boys. The trivia questions he asked were fun also. The 409 was a Chevy Impala SS, and I had forgotten that. The Batman car was a Lincoln Futura. I never had any idea of that." NAR members attending were: Wayne S. (1931 Cadillac), Ed H. (1931 Willys), M.D. and Judy S. (1937 Plymouth), Bob and Luci B. (1941 Cadillac), Randy and Nell O. (1949 Hudson), Ron and Martha D. (1950 Buick), Gene and Russell K. (1964 Buick Riviera), Russell and Sherry L. (1975 Corvette), and Terry O. (1976 Lincoln Continental). Ask Ron about his movie poster given to him by member Jim M. |
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2011 Juvenile Diabetes Walk-for-the-Cure |
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by Wayne S. & Doug S.
On Sunday, September 18th, several NAR members displayed their antique cars at the Walk-for-the-Cure fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation held on the campus of Dynetics, Inc., in Research Park West. Many of the event attendees had never seen antique cars and they enjoyed seeing them and asking questions. The event raised over $100000 for juvenile diabetes research. |
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2010 Huntsville Christmas Parade |
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by Marcia S. Once again, the North Alabama Region of the AACA was well-represented in the Huntsville-madison County Christmas Parade. The day was cool and drizzly which kept the crowds smaller than usual, but those who braved the elements saw a fine display of floats, marching bands, and, of course, automobiles. We are proud of our members who took their time to participate in this annual parade. Wayne and Vicki S. were in Bob B.'s 1929 Chrysler 77 dual-cowl phaeton, Ed and Anne H. presented their 1931 Willys-6 Sport Roadster, Gene and Russell K. were in the 1964 Buick Riviera (the 2010 Totcky Award winner), Eric, Brandon, and Tiffany B. drove Bob B.'s 1954 Dodge Royal convertible, while Bob and Luci were in their 1941 Cadillac. Don K. drove his 1965 Chevrolet Impala, Jerry F. and his granddaughter, Leah, were in his 1960 Chevrolet Impala, and Ray H. and Sandy H. were in Ray's One Only Roadster. It was a colorful and impressive array of cars for the people to enjoy along the parade route. |
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2010 Brookdale Place Display |
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| by Marcia S. Several NAR members along with a few other proud antique vehicle owners convened at the Brookdale Place facility in Jones Valley in July to entertain residents. Members represented were Ed H. in his 1983 Dodge Mirada, M.D. & Judy S. with their 1937 Plymouth, Marcia S. in her 1973 Barracuda, Gene K. with his 1969 Mercedes, Chuck K. and grandchildren in his 1957 T-Bird, Mike O'H in his 1969 Chevelle, Pat P. with his 1957 Chrysler, Ron and Martha D. with their 1950 Buick Bob B. in his 1933 Chyrsler, and Luci B. driving the 1941 Cadillac. Isabel A. coordinated the event. | ||
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Revved for Reading at Williams Elementary School |
by Nell O. Williams Elementary School librarian, Carol Albyn, invited NAR and the Twickenham Auto Club (TAC) to display cars during the kickoff for the school's "Revved for Reading" Program. Randy O. in his 1968 Dodge Charger, Nell O. in their 1954 Hudson Hornet (with Doc Hudson poster from the movie CARS), and Bob and Luci B. in their 1933 Chrysler provided cars for the display along with race cars from TAC. The students and teachers enjoyed seeing the cars and learning about traffic light viewers, steering wheel knobs, suicide doors, wide whitewall tires, no air conditioning, etc. on the cars. | |
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Huntsville WAAY-TV Christmas Parade |
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Huntsville Botanical Gardens Display |
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| Several NAR members displayed their vehicles at the Botanical Gardens on 27 October. President Dan and wife Jacqui provided a barbeque lunch for all. Members enjoyed seeing the scarecrow display and youngsters dressed in Halloween costumes. Below are pictures courtesy of Nell and Jacqui. | ||
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Huntsville Bicentennial Parade |
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