Happenings around New England and beyond...
Next Autoneer Activity ... (Hint... It won't be in July...)
From Bill Harper:
It is with regret that I am cancelling my tour scheduled for 29 July 2023.
Recent heavy rains have caused problems and this route will be best enjoyed at another time. I am sorry.
Possible Autoneer Activity ... (Not a tour, but an activity...)
Pre-War car show in Waltham, MA on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
For those among us Autoneers who don’t object to car show participation, and don’t mind a day trip to Waltham,
please consider this Pre-War car show put on by the Motorheads Car Club of Waltham.
The show is held on a field next to the historic Gore Mansion in Waltham (onetime headquarters for the Metz car firm).
There is an admission charge for cars on exhibit, but they are eager to get representation of earlier cars and this is a good venue
for promoting brass-era cars to the general public.
Feel welcome to contact Eric Haartz if you’re interested (sandbox@haartz.com or tel. 978-793-0966)
Who or what is an Autoneer?
The first use of the term is found in the "Overland Monthly" from 1902.
It is a contraction of the words "automobile" and "pioneer" and was used to describe those indefatigable folks
who first took to the paths and byways of America in their new form of transportation.
Today, this anachronistic term is revived by an enthusiastic band of New Englanders who pay homage to those who
have gone before. The group that calls itself the Autoneers is a collection of car folks who enjoy driving their brass
cars and showing the world what automotive transport was like in the early days.
The Autoneers was first organized in 1980 and held our first tour in September of that year.
In 1990 we joined forces with the Horseless Carriage Club of America
by becoming their New England Regional group. We conduct at least 6 events (tours) each year and also host other
events for the HCCA. Our outings range from 1 day tours, weekend happenings and even week long events.
Our tours are limited to non-modified vehicles built in 1914 or before, and other vehicles through 1916
that retain the hallmark characteristics of the brass era such as Ford cars.
These tours offer a wonderful way to enjoy the back roads and country lanes of New England and share their love
of these antiquated vehicles with all the folks we encounter.
Membership
HCCA membership is required of all Autoneer touring members. Prospective members and guests are encouraged to attend.
Have a brass car and want to join us? Click Here
Running a Tour for the Autoneers (or others)?
Here are some printable documents that might be helpful if you need to pull a tour together.
Click One day tour for an essay on running a one day activity.
Click Multi day tour for a formal layout of a multi-day activity.
Click Participation for the essential list of attendees for our records.
Show your Colors proudly!
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This custom product is NOT available in stores!!!
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