The AACA SOCAL is looking forward to seeing our FRIENDS and CLUBS that participate with us at events,   AACA SOCAL events are in bold and require reservations. Many of the private homes have limits on the number of reservations.  Our members receive first priority.  If you sign up for an event but cannot attend or want to caravan let us know. Joel & Cathy  (310) 471-8503

2025 - 2026 EVENTS… Update August 25, 2025

DATES FOR OTHER INVITATIONS WILL BE LISTED WHEN CONFIRMED

2025 EVENTS (JAN - DEC)

Sept. 9 – 13 Thunderbird Convention in Texas.

September 17 (Wed) Vintage Rides Cruise-In at the Boat - 5pm until dark. Raffle at 7pm. Members of the AACA SoCal and groups from many clubs all over bring their cool cars to Clearman’s Galley, 7215 Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel. This free show is a great family event. If it’s old and you love it, bring it out and show it off! Be comfortable, bring your folding chairs and canopies. Hosted by the Undertakers Car Club. For show information call John (727-483-9522) or Pat (626-705-4393) or email: undertakerssocal@mail.com

Sept. 20 (Sat)  Pageant of the Thunderbird in Anaheim. 8am-3pm   1954 -1957 Passenger cars, 1953-1956 Ford 100 Pickup trucks, all Lincolns up to 2005, 1955-2005 Thunderbirds.     Registration information:   Carol Hitchcock (310) 779-1269

Sept. 19-20 (Fri - Sat) Renowned Collection of the Late Stan Lucas, featuring the greatest Antique and Classic Era Vehicles, comes to live auction in Los Angeles. Stan Lucas Collection viewing and auction for registered bidders with the Gooding Co.

Sept. 27 (Sat) AACA SOCAL AND FRIENDS   Oakley’s Barber Shop celebrates 100 years in Westwood Village.  There will be live Television reporting, a Barber Shop Quartet, Food, Drinks and 50 cent haircuts.  15 parking spaces have been approved for our collector cars (1925 to 1980) for viewing and photographing. Activities will be from 10 am until 2 pm.  Check in and park by 10:00 am.  Make your reservations this week by August 30, 2025 for your parking pass.  RSVP Joel (310) 471-8503

Oct. 5 (Sun) The Annual Big 4 meet and Picnic (with Friends) at Mason Regional Park in Irvine is hosted this year by the SoCal Imperial Owners, Inc. (SCI0I) club.  Big 4 refers to American Luxury Brands (Imperials, Lincolns, Cadillacs and Packards).  10 a.m. to 2 pm. This year to make it more inclusive AACA SOCAL AND FRIENDS have been invited to join this event with a variety of other manufactured collector automobiles. Limited to the first 75 attendees that register. See flyer link below.                                                                         RSVP Stu Suede 626-475-2951

View Event Flyer by Clicking Here

 Cost is just $5 per person (registration in advance is required) plus $5 per car to enter the park (pay at park entrance).  NOTE: The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Here’s the food category by participating car club:

  • SCIOI – Main Courses (also ice, plates, cups, silverware and napkins)

  • SoCal CLC – Salads and Side Dishes

  • LCOC - Desserts

  • ECA Packard and AACA Clubs – Appetizers and Drinks *

* NOTE that there is NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED IN THE PARK. Also, dogs are allowed as long they’re on a leash no longer than six (6) feet.

November (Sat or Sun) In the planning stage.  1 – 4 pm. AACA SOCAL and FRIENDS AACA will visit the Burbank Historical Society Gordon R. Howard Museum Complex. There is something for everyone: cars, Lockheed display, vintage clothing, toy train collection, 1887 Victorian house, vintage cameras and much more throughout the complex. 1pm – 4 pm AACA SOCAL and FRIENDS - Toward the end of October, AACA will visit the Burbank Historical Society Gordon R. Howard Museum Complex. There is something for everyone, for example: cars, Lockheed display, vintage clothing, toy train collection, 1887 Victorian house, vintage cameras and much more throughout the complex.

October 15 (Wed) Vintage Rides Cruise-In at the Boat - 5pm until dark. Raffle at 7pm. Members of the AACA SoCal and groups from many clubs all over bring their cool cars to Clearman’s Galley, 7215 Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel. This free show is a great family event. If it’s old and you love it, bring it out and show it off! Be comfortable, bring your folding chairs and canopies. Hosted by the Undertakers Car Club. For show information call John (727-483-9522) or Pat (626-705-4393) or email:undertakerssocal@mail.com

Oct. 18 – 22 Central AACA tour in San Antonio, Texas

Oct.  23 – 25 Central AACA Fall Nationals in Galveston, Texas


2026

(no, this is not a typo)

Thank you to those who have added your names to the list of those that will help and bring collector cars. Still looking for more.            Joel (310)-471-8503

Will Rogers Highway, also known as Route 66, will have its 100th year Anniversary in 2026.   We have heard from the Rogers family and others since the fires.  There will be many celebrations in other states.  We have been invited to visit venues on Route 66 so California can participate.   We will let you know what we can set up.  Any suggestions are appreciated.           

Route 66 was anointed on November 11, 1926, but it would take until 1938 before the entire route was paved with concrete. It quickly became one of the nation’s principal east-west routes, not only connecting small rural towns to each other but also connecting Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles via the nation’s first all-weather road. 

I appreciate the suggestions you provide of places to see, private collections to view and local tours. I look forward to seeing you at these events and more in 2025 and 2026. Joel Feldman  310-471-8503