2023-2024 Pictures - Waynesboro-Staunton Region AACA

Here you’ll find lots of photos of our 2023 & 2024 activities. Scroll down and enjoy!

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2023 ACTIVITIES

Below are some scenes from the November Meeting at Golden Corral in Waynesboro

The cool, sunny weather brought out a few old cars and 27 club members to the November meeting at Golden Corral, including Fred Hollen and his 1950 Dodge pickup.
Nelson Driver made the short drive to Waynesboro in his Model T Ford.
A Model A Ford, Ford Mustang, and a '57 Chevy stake out part of the Golden Corral parking lot.
Jim Gregory's 1965 Chevrolet El Camino - thanks to Jim for the photos for this month!

Below are some scenes from the October Meeting at Vito’s Italian Kitchen in Harrisonburg

Welcome to Vitos!
Todd Smith's 1931 Buick.
The Bradfields' 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
The Obenschain's 1940 Packard 160.
Checking out the menu....
....and catching up while waiting for the food.

Below are some scenes from the October 8 Vehicle Display at Hazy Mountain Vineyard in Afton

With the wind and cool temperatures, the terrace with the view was sparse. We'll be back on a warmer day!
The Farleys and Robbie Gray wait for pizza while enjoying the scenery.
Friends joined us from the Tri-County Region and the Model A Ford Club.
A large area was reserved for collector cars.
Hazy Mountain Winery features some impressive architecture.
The cool and windy day affected turnout. Jackets were required.

Below are some scenes from the August Meeting & Picnic with the Tri-County Region at Grand Caverns in Grottoes

Larry & Deb Skillman made the short trip to Grand Caverns in their 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Today was the annual picnic with the Tri-County Region. Sonny Henkel (from Tri-County) brought out his beautiful Packard.
Your absentee web master thinks this is Robbie Gray's 1915 Model T Ford Touring.
Chester & Nancy Bradfield's (?) Studebaker Commander.
Mike Yankey's (from Tri-County Region) Ford Mustang.
Jim & Sue Gregory's 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Nelson Driver's 1977 Chrysler New Yorker.
Butch & Peggy Beverly's 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS.
W-S club members congregate before the picnic.
W-S club members relaxing before lunch,
Preparing the big picnic lunch.
As always, there was plenty to eat!
Quiet falls over the picnic shelter as everyone digs in!
After lunch, W-S President Jack Drago conducts a brief business meeting.

Below are some scenes from the July Vehicle Display at the Augusta County Fair in Fishersville

Lots of vehicles made it out to the Augusta County Fair display, including this 1936 Ford pickup.
Jim Gregory's 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Jim Gregory's 1949 Buick Super convertible.
Steve & Linda Albrecht's 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible.
Fred Hollen's 1956 Dodge pickup.
Steve & Linda Ayers' 1928 Model A Ford.
1974 (?) Ford Bronco.
Larry & Deb Skillman's 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Jack & Karen Drago's 1956 Ford Victoria.
Paul Day's 1937 Ford pickup.
Stu Allen's 1957 Buick Roadmaster.
Scott Gregory's 1967 Chevrolet Impala.
Nelson Driver's 1931 Willys-Knight.
Bobby McClain's 1952 DeSoto.
Rick Downs' 1998 BMW Z3 convertible.
People's Choice Award Winners - Steve Albrecht 1st place - 1969 Pontiac GTO and Jim Gregory 2nd & 3rd place - 1949 Buick Super and 1965 Chevrolet El Camino, respectively.

Below are some scenes from the July Meeting and Vehicle Display at Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton

The W-S Region had a great turn out for our annual vehicle display at Baldwin Park. Fred Hollen drove his 1956 Dodge pickup.
Alfred Meyer arrived in style in his 1930 Model A Ford Phaeton.
Jim Gregory made the journey to Staunton in his 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Stu Allen brought out his trusty 1957 Buick Roadmaster.
Steve Albrecht drove his recently acquired 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible.
Paul Day arrived in his 1937 Ford pickup truck.
Nelson Driver made sure to exercise his 1927 Model T Ford before the upcoming T Tour in Wisconsin.
Tony Edwards drove his 1931 Model A Ford.
Barry and Rose Linke brought out their 1965 Ford Mustang.
Scott Gregory's 1967 Chevrolet Impala.
Steve Ayer's 1928 Model A Ford.
Bill Jackameit's 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk.
John Egnor's 1955 Ford Thunderbird.
Rick Downs' 1998 BMW Z3.
Richard Obenchain's 1955 Packard Clipper.
Robbie Gray's 1929 Model A Ford Huckster.
Jim Rimel's 1949 Ford pickup truck.
W-S Region members took to the shade on a hot and humid day.
W-S Region president Jack Drago calls a brief meeting to order.
Joe Yancey was presented with his 50-year AACA pin.
Paul Day's 1937 Ford truck won the Resident's Choice award. Steve Albrecht's 1969 Pontiac GTO won the Participant's Choice award.

Below are some scenes from the June Meeting and Picnic at Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church in Fishersville

New W-S members Steve and Linda Ayers arrived in their 1928 Model A Ford. Many members may remember Steve's mother, long-time club treasurer Mary Helen Ayers.
Josiah Gingerich checks out Paul Day's 1937 Ford pickup. We suspect Josiah may be reminding Paul that these trucks run better when filled with gas.
Chester Bradfield arrived in his 1958 Chevrolet Impala.
Robbie Gray made the short hop from Waynesboro is his 1932 Dodge street rod.
Jim Gregory is unloading the food from his 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Nelson Driver arrived in his 1977 Chrysler.
Scott Gregory drove his seldom-seen 1967 Chevrolet Impala for the second time in a week!
Rick and Carol Downs drove their sporty 1998 BMW.
The picnic spread is laid out under the shelter at Tinkling Spring......
.....and W-S club members always manage to find the food.
Everything quieted down for a bit as everyone enjoyed the wonderful food.
W-S President Jack Drago calls a short business meeting to order.
Treasurer Todd Smith gives an update on the club's finances.

Below are some scenes from the June Tour with the Tri-County Club to the University of Science and Philosophy in Waynesboro and Swannanoa in Afton

Tri-County and Waynesboro-Staunton AACA members gathered in Waynesboro for a tour of the The University of Science and Philosophy.
A few of the Tr-County folks had a beautiful day to put the top down on their Mustang.
Barry & Rose Linke drove their 1965 Ford Mustang.
This beautifully restored 1967 Chevrolet Corvette was on display in front of the University of Science and Philosophy.
The University of Science and Philosophy was founded by Walter and Lao Russell. This is a self-portrait sculpture Walter Russell created of himself.
Walter Russell's allegorical masterpiece, The Might of Ages, was completed in 1900 and gained Walter Russell many medals and awards throughout Europe.
Walter Russell's bust of author Mark Twain.
Some of Walter Russell's painting of light associated with magnetism.
A view of one of the museum's painting galleries.
A replica of Walter Russell's 30-foot tall Christ of the Blue Ridge. The original statue stood at Swannanoa until 1989 when it was moved to storage. Unfortunately, the original was damaged beyond repair during the move.
After visiting the museum, the group had lunch and then drove to Swannanoa, an Italian Renaissance Revival villa built in 1912 by James H. Dooley. The University of Science and Philosophy occupied Swannanoa from 1948 to 1989.
Stu Allen's 1989 Buick Regal looks sharp parked in front of Swannanoa.
The group gathers in the entryway of Swannanoa for a guided tour.
A view of the mansion's formal dining room.
This 4,000-piece Tiffany stained glass image of Sallie Mae Dooley is located at the top of the mansion's grand staircase.
The group gathers in one of the meeting rooms to hear some of the building's history, presented by docent Adrianne Boyer.
The beautiful fireplace in the smoking room.
The Moroccan-inspired chandelier in the smoking room.
One of many beautiful marble fireplaces in the mansion.
The domed ceiling at the top of the grand staircase.
The back of Swannanoa from the tiered gardens.
Swannanoa's water tower, located at the rear of the property.
The abandoned, Depression-era clubhouse for the nearby Swannanoa Country Club. This building was rumored to be home of one of the area's best Prohibition era's moonshine stills and a favored supplier of government officials.
A view of the mountains from one of the garden terraces. This view would probably be fantastic if it weren't for all of the smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

Below are some scenes from the May Meeting at the Home of Duane & Rebecca Perrin in Spring Hill

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird belongs to our May meeting's hosts Duane and Rebecca Perrin. Many thanks for hosting our picnic and providing a detailed discussion about their 2019 garage fire and subsequent rebuilding process.
This beautiful 1993 Cadillac Allante was recently purchased by Duane and Rebecca Perrin to replace a similar car lost in their garage fire.
Lots of old cars made it to the picnic on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, including this 1965 Chevrolet El Camino driven by the elder Gregorys.
Meanwhile, the junior Gregorys arrived in their 1967 Chevrolet Impala.
Barry and Rose Linke drove their 1965 Ford Mustang.
Larry and Deb Skillman arrived in their 1950 Ford.
Bobby McClain's 1952 DeSoto always draws lots of interest.
Nelson Driver drove his always trusty Willys-Knight.
Todd Smith made the journey in his 1929 Buick.
Jim Rimel departing in his wife's latest acquisition, a 1953 Ford pickup.
W-S members congregating before lunch in the Perrin's rebuilt garage.
Duane and Rebecca Perrin provided the program by discussing their 2019 garage fire and experiences with insurance companies and rebuilding. It was a sobering reminder that we all need to check/update our insurance policies and inventory our belongings.
A photo of the Perrin's one-of-a-kind 1929 Stearns-Knight before the fire. Restoration was almost complete prior to the garage fire.
A photo of the Stearns-Knight after the fire.
A photo of the Stearns-Knight after the fire. Note that the aluminum body had completely melted away.
The Perrin's 1993 Cadillac Allante before the fire.
A photo of the Cadillac after the fire, showing that the aluminum truck lid had completely melted away.
Another view of the Cadillac after the fire.
Fortunately, Duane and Rebecca had another building so not all of their cars were lost to the fire. This is their original 1913 Overland.
The Overland also shares space with this beautiful 1930 Willys-Knight.
One of the Perrin's post-fire acquisitions - a 1929 Stearns-Knight 8-cylinder 7-passenger sedan.
The Perrin's 1929 Stearns-Knight 6-cylinder cabriolet was also fortunately stored away from the garage fire.

Below are some scenes from the April Meeting at Ming Garden in Waynesboro

Nelson Driver arrived in his trusty 1927 Model T Ford.
The Gregory family made the short trip in Jim's 1968 Buick LeSabre.
Barry and Rose Linke drove their 1965 Ford Mustang.
Larry and Deb Skillman got there in a hurry in their 1950 Ford hot rod.
And Robbie Gray was right behind the Skillmans in his 1932 Dodge street rod.
Stu Allen got his 1949 Buick Super some exercise on a beautiful Sunday.
W-S Region members packed the meeting room and enjoyed the offerings from Ming Garden's buffet.
Treasurer Todd Smith provides an update on the health of the club's finances.
Duane Perrin gives everyone more information about the May meeting that will be hosted at his home.
Newsletter Editor Stu Allen updates everyone about delayed newsletters due to mechanical issues at the printing company.
W-S Region President Jack Drago holds up the Founders Day Award, the awarding of which has been on hiatus since 2020 due to COVID-19 restricting club activities.
Jack Drago presents 2020 Founders Day Award winner Todd Smith with a permanent trophy.
2020 Founders Day Award winner Todd Smith presents the 2023 Founders Day Award to recipient, Stu Allen.
2023 Founders Day Award recipient Stu Allen poses with the big silver trophy!

Below are some scenes from the March Meeting at Sooner’s BBQ in Stuarts Draft

Barry and Rose Linke arrived in their 1995 Ford Lightning pickup.
Jim Gregory made the trip to Sooner's in his 1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Fred Hollen drove his beautiful 1950 Dodge pickup.
W-S club members fill in the long tables at Sooner's BBQ.
The Linke's and the Beverly's found a quiet table to themselves.
Jack Drago and Robbie Gray must be conspiring about something.
W-S club members could enjoy their choice of beef brisket, pork barbecue, chicken livers, or fish.
Quite the turnout for a chilly Sunday afternoon.
W-S monthly meeting have been quite the full house in 2023!

Below are some scenes from the February Meeting at Francesco’s in Bridgewater

Fred Hollen arrived in style in his 1992 BMW convertible.
The room at Francesco's was packed for the February meeting!
W-S members peruse the menu.
W-S President Jack Drago calls the short business meeting to order.
W-S Treasurer Todd Smith gives a report about the club's finances.
Nelson Driver provides an update about the 2023 Old Dominion Meet.
Robbie Kuykendall installs the W-S Region officers for 2023.

Below are some scenes from the January Meeting at Mrs. Rowes in Staunton

Larry and Deb Skillman arrived in their 1997 Jaguar.
Fred Hollen brought out his 1956 Dodge pickup on a cool January day.
Mrs. Rowe's dining room was packed with W-S Region members for the day's guest speaker.
The day's guest speaker was Mr. James Belcher, Jr. His father was a survivor from the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in 1945.
Mr. Belcher brought along a selection of visual displays, including this scale model of the USS Indianapolis.
Combat Action Ribbon and Medal given to the crew of the Indianapolis.
Life preserver autographed by numerous Indianapolis survivors.
A selection of books and videos detailing the story of the Indianapolis.