CAR CLUBS
GIUSEPPE CASTRUCCI
Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada –
Rideau Lakes Region They meet on a monthly basis at local restaurants in order to combine a social dinner with some club business as well. The spring starts with their Touring
Do you have a passion for antique and
classic cars and you were never quite sure how to indulge this passion? Well search no more the ACCCC – Rideau Lakes Region are the people you want to speak to and join up with. Celebrating their 50th
Anniversary in 2015 this group
of enthusiasts have become a historical society that look to preserve and restore antique and classic cars to their original specifications. I had a lovely conversation with
the President, Bob Walker, and was fascinated with the amount of events and activities they offer. The club currently has 67 members and drawers from Eastern Ontario, the cars range from Model “T” to cars of the 1990’s with low mileage. The ACCCC is made up of 13 Districts
from across Ontario and they are looking to expand their districts across Canada. The Rideau Lakes Region is an active group that offers something for everyone who share their common interest.
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Inspection that takes place at A & B Ford in Smith Falls, the cars are placed on the hoist and given a once over to make sure they are road worthy and ready to go for the summer. They roll out with such events as the Crank Up Tour, Drive in Night, Poker Run and Weekend Tour. I was particularly intrigued by their 2
signature events; beginning with the Flea Market Antique and Classic Car Show, which is held at the end of May over 2 days at the Lombardy Fairgrounds in Smith Falls. This event attracts well over 140 cars and is open to the public, so lots to see and enjoy folks. The second event, The National Tour to
Yesteryear, takes place the last weekend in July, and is a week-long tour which incorporates multi-destinations that give the members time to stop and “smell the roses.” Bob informed me that, when they
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