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HERSHEY 2011

 Antique Automobile Club of America National Meet

Hershey Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America
 Hershey, Pennsylvania
 

They say Hershey, Pennsylvania is the "Sweetest Place on Earth" if you Love Chocolate and Old Cars. I Love Both. They, (who ever "They" are...) also say that "All Roads Lead to Hershey". From the thousands of Old Car Enthusiasts that show up each year I believe it. My 1st trip to Hershey was in 1973. My Dad had purchased a new Cadillac Sedan DeVille earlier that year and he was anxious to get it out on the Road. That sounded like a good idea to me. I was 16 years old and armed with a fresh Drivers License. I could hardly wait to get behind the wheel of the Caddy. Our Nations New 55 mph Speed Limit was in effect and while everyone else in the country was cursing the new law, driving at 55 mph was pretty exciting for a 16 year old kid. Upon arriving in Hershey we were greeted with Rain, lots of Rain. The forecast for the entire weekend was Rain. Our First day was spent waiting for a break in the weather, which never happened. By day Two, my Dad and I could not stand it any longer. Armed with umbrella's only, we experienced our 1st Hershey Show... in the Rain and Mud, lots of Mud. I have attended Hershey many times since and have experienced every thing that Mother Nature could throw at me, Good and Bad. This years Show was Blessed with Sunshine,  a Clear Sky and Wonder Fall Temperatures. Hershey was definitely the "Sweetest Place on Earth" this year

Cars start entering the show field at 7:00 am Saturday morning. If you want to take pictures you better arrive early. From these pictures it is obvious that the early morning Sun can be both your friend and your enemy when trying to photograph the cars. AACA Judging does not start until a little later so you find many of the owners of these Beautiful Cars making last minute wipe downs