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Gearing up for a Fabulous Meet Week in Hershey at AACA Museum Inc.
Exciting Meet Week Exhibits & Events you don't want to miss!
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Announcing the first public appearance of the Tucker Torpedo! We will showcase the Torpedo as a work in progress allowing people to see the workmanship and its inner-workings. Custom built by Rob Ida Concepts, this is the first ever full-scale representation of Preston Tucker's 1946 Concept Car "The Tucker Torpedo" as designed by "chief stylist" George Lawson. While elements of the Torpedo found their way into the design of the production Tucker '48, the Torpedo concept car is a very different automobile and was never produced in a full- scale prototype . . . until now!
Bob Kerekes, owner of the Torpedo, along with the Ida family and the Tucker family have all put in a tremendous amount of time, thought, energy and dedicated effort to bring the Tucker Torpedo to life in its historic form. A shared passion and emotional attachment to all things Tucker led the owner and builder to hold the first public showing of the Torpedo right here at the AACA Museum, Inc. Only on view October 4-10, 2017. |
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Our annual Night at The Museum Gala & Live Auction presented by PNC, is where the Torpedo will be unveiled for the first time! Proceeds from this event benefit both kids and cars as we're partnered with Children's Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children's Hospital. We'll also be honoring racing icon Bobby Rahal with our first ever Automotive Heritage Award as part of this elegant evening. We're offering a special VIP reception along with our regular event this year and full details are available at NightAtTheMuseum.org or by calling us at 717-566-7100 ext. 101. Advance tickets are required.
Other AACA Museum Inc. featured exhibits include: |
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| "Garage Find: Unrestored Treasures that survived time" exploring the value of preservation vs. restoration of vehicles "Camaro & Firebird 50th Anniversary" exhibit paying tribute to five decades of General Motors pony cars "Dream Machines," an art exhibition by artist Lory Lockwood "The Most Toured & Most Awarded Cars of the AACA" The new Clyne Entry Gallery will feature vehicles from the National Corvette Restorers Society. |
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Have you seen the World's Largest Tucker Collection? The Cammack Tucker Gallery is a permanent gallery at the AACA Museum Inc featuring 3 Tucker automobiles, including Tucker #1001 the first production prototype, Tucker #1022 and Tucker #1026 - the only surviving Tucker with automatic transmission. In addition to the automobiles, we have the factory test chassis, experimental engines and other memorabilia- even Preston Tucker's original barn door! Tucker fans will also want to check a new permanent addition to our Cammack Tucker Exhibit - An interactive Tucker '48 that showcases the functionality of the cyclops headlight. This one of a kind piece was also custom created by Rob Ida Concepts, built with grant funds from the Dauphin County Commissioners that was matched by the William J. Cammack Private Foundation- opening soon.
Visit AACAMuseum.org for more details on AACA Museum special fall meet exhibits and special events like "Caffeine Behind the Scenes" your chance to go behind the scenes into our secret storage garage sponsored by National Parts Depot! |
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This is the perfect place for you and your friends or car clubs to gather during Meet Week in Hershey!
The AACA Museum is conveniently located just 1 mile up Rte. 39 from the Hershey Fall Meet so be sure to make time in your schedule for a visit this year!
The AACA Museum is Open Late for Meet Week - Thursday & Friday October 5 & 6 until 9 PM. Regular hours - open daily 9AM-5PM. We will close at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 4 to allow for set up for Night at the Museum Gala & Auction which beings at 5:00 PM. |
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AACAMuseum.org
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