Vintage Automobile Club
Of Ocean County,NJ
Vintage Auto Club ABOUT US
In the mid 1960's, owners of antique automobiles living in Ocean County, started gathering together socially, usually in someone's driveway, to discuss their old cars and whatever mechanical problems they might be having. Ideas were traded, tips were offered, hands were dirtied. These informal weekend gatherings led to Sunday cruises over the county's rural roads, usually ending at a roadside restaurant or picnic grove.
In time, this loosely knit group began using their cars in local parades. They even found themselves being asked by other community groups to display their cars at grand openings, fund raisers, and other charitable functions.
It became obvious to these old car enthusiasts that they needed to become more organized, and to give themselves a recognizable name. In July,1969, a group of twelve individuals gathered once more and drew up plans to form the first antique automobile club in their county. The name they chose for this new club was the "Vintage Automobile Club of Ocean County".
Among the by-laws that made up the Club Constitution were the establishment of annual dues, a code of conduct, and the length of term of office of the Executive Board. At first, the Executive Board consisted of President, Vice-President, and Secretary / Treasurer. After a few years the job of Secretary / Treasurer became two separate positions and the position of Editor was added.
In September 1970, the Vintage Automobile Club of Ocean County was officially recognized by the the New Jersey State Assembly as being a non-profit corporation.
In September, 1980, the Club held its first annual antique car show and flea market. In keeping with its ideology of community service, this first show, and each subsequent show, was used to raise money for local charities.
From the original twelve members of the Club, the membership has consistently fluctuated from 110 and 130 members. (At last count, there are nearly 300 club members including spouses.) The monthly meeting place of a house or garage had to go to a larger venue. For many years the meetings were held in classrooms provided by the Ocean County Vocational School, but even that proved to be too small. In 1997, the Borough of Seaside Heights invited the Club to use its Community Center for their meetings.The Club gladly agreed and now even holds its annual show in Seaside Heights. For a few Years Vintage Automobile Club operated as a Museum on Wheels. Then
in 1998, the Vintage Automobile Club determined that New Jersey needed an antique automobile museum. Many members of the Vintage Automobile Club worked for 2 years, and successfully incorporated a separate entity, the Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey, in July 2000, eventually locating in Point Pleasant, NJ, where it remains today.
Vintage Automobile Club has been a determined faction of the old car hobby going on now for 50 years.
Vintage Automobile Club
of Ocean County
Contacts
Treasurer
Everett Ross Jr.
732-779-1124
Vice President
Gary Stabile
732-255-4879
Sunshine
Pat Ruckert
215-858-3630
Secretary
John Mahoney
732-244-4984
Editor
Marge Kurtz-Cusack
201-394-2134
2021
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Car Show Locators and Listings
Barn Finds, Buy, Sell or Just Have A Look
Local Cruise Schedule: Updated 9-24-2020
Red Bank Cars and Coffee, White St. parking lot, Red Bank. 8:30 am to 11:30 am Every Sunday all year long
Car Hop Car Show, Crystal Diner, 2 Rt. 37 W. Toms River Noon to 3 pm Every Sunday
Caffeine and Gasoline, Pine Belt Chrysler, 1400 Rt. 88, Lakewood, 9 to 11:30 am 1st Sunday Nov. 2020 to April 2021
Motorama Mondays, Mathis Park, Rt. 166, S. Toms River, 5 pm – 8 pm Aug, 24, Sept. 14, Sept. 28
Top Gear Tuesdays, Bubbakoos Burritos, 515 Brick Blvd., Brick, 5 to 9 pm Every Tuesday
Wednesday Wheels, Breakers Kitchen & Tap, 535 Rt. 9 Waretown, 5 pm to 8 pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday July through Sept.
Outcast Cruisers Cruise, Bellcrest Plaza, 931 Fisher Blvd, Toms River, 5 to 9 pm Every Thursday starting April
Sentimental Cruiser Cruise, McDonalds, 417 Rt. 9, Bayville, 5 pm to 9 pm Starting June 19
Fossils Car Club Cruise, Jackson Outlets, 5 pm to 9pm 2nd & last Fridays May 8 to Sept 25
TK’s Ice Cream Cruise, 331 Rt. 539, Cream Ridge, 4:30 pm to ? 3rd Friday May through Sept.
Blue Moon Cruisers Cruise, Chic-Fil-A, 4881 Rt. 9, Howell, 5 pm to 8 pm Cancelled until 2021
Latest Calendar of Events as of 9/24/2020
Texas Roadhouse Car Show 2105 Highway 35, Holmdel, 4 pm to 8 pm Sept. 24
Fall Swap Meet Englishtown Raceway Park, 7am – 6 pm CANCELLED
Sent. Cruisers Autumn Show 11 Birdsall St, Barnegat, 9am to 2 pm Sept. 26
Mustang Raffle Sales St. Pats Fest., J St. & Central Ave, Seaside Pk 10-6pm Sept. 26
Rose Garden Show w/Cameos 1579 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River 9:30 am to 3 pm CANCELLED
AACA Fall Swap Meet Hershey Park, PA CANCELLED
Don’t Forget the Vet Car Show Michael Tighe Park, 65 Georgia Rd., Freehold, 4-11pm CANCELLED
Branches Catering Car Show 123 Monmouth Rd., Long Branch, 11 am to 6 pm CANCELLED
Free Classic Car Display Park 9 Diner, 3320 Rt. 9, Freehold, 1pm - 4pm Oct. 3
55th Jersey Cape AACA Show Parking lot end of Lafayette St, Cape May, 8:30-3 pm Oct. 3
Tides and Rides Car Show The Sawmill, 1807 Boardwalk, Seaside Park, 9 - 5 pm Oct. 3 (rain or shine)
24th Brits at Beach Car Show Woody’s Tavern, 105 Academy St, Farmingdale 10-4 pm Oct. 3 (rain date 10/4) Cadillac/LaSalle Show Gold Coast Cadillac, 2123 Rt. 35, Oakhurst, 9am-3pm CANCELLED
29th Columbus Day Parade Seaside Heights CANCELLED
Fall Family Fun Day Patterson Greenhouse, 636 Adelphia, Freehold, 10-3 pm Oct. 1
15th Ocean Gate EMS Show First Aid Park, Asbury & Cape May Aves., 11-4 pm Oct. 17
Jeep Luau and Truck Show The Sawmill, 1807 Boardwalk, Seaside Park, 9 to 5 pm Oct. 17 (rain or shine)
Cruise for Lacey Foodbank Biagio’s Trattoria, 509 Rt. 9, Forked River, 10-2 pm Oct. 18
John Jack Corvette Show Historic Smithville, 8:30 am to 3 pm Oct. 18 (rain date 10/25)
Sentimental Cruisers Halloween Show Community Hall, 101 N. Main St. Forked River, 9-2 pm Oct. 25
Fossils Trunk or Treat Cruise Jackson Outlets, 5 pm to 9 pm Oct. 30
24th Flemings Pumpkin Run Flemings Auto Parts, 353 Zion Rd. Egg Harbor 8-4pm CANCELLED
Sponsors
John & Marge Cusack
VACOC Members
In Honor of our Veterans
John Cantamessa
Seaside Heights,NJ
Gary & Ann Stabile
VACOC Members