Monday, October 26, the Antique Automobile Club of America's 2009 Vintage Tour began in my hometown of Sanford, NC. This tour is hosted by the Brass-Nickel Touring Region and includes 71 antique automobiles from twenty-two states. Each day the tourists will drive their vintage automobiles approximately 100 miles, avoiding highways whenever possible. One of the most well-known historic routes, which they will travel is Old US 1, which partially runs between Sanford and the state's capitol, Raleigh.
The small town of Fuquay-Varina will be the hub of this week long event. All cars have been restored to their factory original condition. The cars range in age from 1912 to the cut off of 1931 and include rare makes such as Pullman, Stanley Steamer, Essex, Packard, Franklin, Peerless, Hudson and Oakland. Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Plymouth and Chrysler are also represented in the lineup.
While most of the tour has been "playing it by ear", Wednesday is sure to be an exciting day. The tour plans to start at Historic Yates Mill Park, the State Farmer's Market and Mordecai Historical Park. That night, from approximately 5:00 to 7:00 pm, the town of Fuquay-Varina will close off its streets to vehicle traffic to facilitate pedestrian viewing of the cars. The Town of Fuquay-Varina is planning special activities to highlight the tour as well as the 100th anniversary of the founding of the town.
The tour continues Thursday with proposed stops at Tobacco Farm Life Museum and Charles B. Aycock Birthplace
On Friday proposed stops include Airborne and Special Operations Museum, Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum, and Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex.
- If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Riley Reiner (919.554.1158) or email (rreiner@earthlink.net).
- All information from this post has been obtained from Fuquay-Varina Independent, October 17, 2009.
PICTURES TO COME!
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