Today is July 12th which is Collector Car Appreciation Day #CollectorCarAppreciationDay. I wish David was off this evening then I would look for a car show or two for us to attend if we had a car. At the moment were stuck at home without a car. That doesn’t stop us from looking at cars online and dreaming of our dream car.
Would you like to join my family? My dream car is a 64 1/2 Mustang in Candy Apple red with Silver Strips. Before you ask me what is David and Charlie’s dream car I honestly couldn’t answer you. My sister would like a old school Corvette. What is your dream car and why? What is your favorite Road Trip snack and I will prepare it or purchase it for us.
Collector Car Appreciation Day falls on July 12th, Collector Car Appreciation Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness regarding the importance of automotive restoration as well as the hobby of collecting cars. Restoring and collecting cars plays an essential role in American society since it highlights the lucrative car business that the U.S. has greatly benefited from.
Collector Car Appreciation Day also includes some of the greatest American cars that have ever been made. So on Collector Car Appreciation Day, show off your car collection if you have one, or simply partake in events where vintage cars are being displayed and glorified. To involve yourself more in the journey of how cars developed and are still developing learn about them through online podcast.
Collector Car Appreciation Day has been sponsored by the SEMA Action Network (SAN) since 2009 to promote a love for vintage cars that are considered collector’s items. SAN is basically a partnership between vehicle clubs, enthusiasts, and members of the specialty auto parts industry nationwide.
The purpose of the partnership is to take all the required necessary steps to promote the hobby of collecting cars. SAN was founded in 1997 and, since its inception, the affiliation has been countering factors that hinder the growth of the car collection and restoration industry. Let’s share what SEMA stands for what we can learn from it.
SAN works on creating laws that are favorable for car collectors, provides a platform for about 36 million vintage car lovers, and also has over 100 publications under its belt. SAN is also responsible for aiding the U.S. Senate in passing a resolution that allowed Collector Car Appreciation Day to be celebrated every year. On July 9, 2010, Collector Car Appreciation Day was marked as an official celebration where classic cars of the past were brought to life.
To kick off the launch of Collector Car Appreciation Day with a bang, hundreds of events were held across the Country where cars were displayed. Some of these included car shows and car cruises that grabbed the attention of people of varying ages and different social classes. All the events held were centered on the impact of cars on American culture, ranging from music and movies to other aspects of American life.
LET’S CELEBRATE COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY
- If your a fan of vintage restored cars then you should celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day by heading to a vintage car show where people across the Country gather to showcase their efforts in automotive restoration.
- Host your very own car show by calling up people who own vintage or restored cars and invite them to showcase their automobiles at your house.
- If you have a restored vintage car, now is the time to show it to the world. Upload photos on Social Media websites coupled with the appropriate hashtags.
FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE RESTORATION
- Car restoration is expensive.
- A local U.S. garage cannot successfully restore a Ferrari.
- The 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 race car was sold for $30 million in 2013.
- MGBs, Triumphs, and VW Beetles are popular because their parts are easily available.
- Customizing the restoration of a vintage car means changing its original design.
WHY COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY IS IMPORTANT
- CAR APPRECIATION DAY appreciates car restoration and talks about the benefits of bringing vintage cars to life. For instance, a restored car can be sold for a hefty price and can also be displayed in car shows.
- COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY promotes the hobby of collecting cars and provides an outlet for people to find out more about their passion for reassembling and gathering different types of cars.
- Due to COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY, people get to view and discuss some of the first great car inventions that were ever made. This means you get to learn more about cars and how they evolved over time.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
