AACA Hillsborough
AACA Hillsborough

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The Antique Automobile Club of America is the largest collector car club in the world. The Hillsborough Region AACA was established in 1975. The club offers family-oriented tours, events, and outings monthly.  You do not have to own an antique car to join the club, just a love for them!

2025 Calendar of Events

  • February 22- Annual Meeting, Rock & Brews, SR54, Land O'Lakes, FL
  • March 23- Highland Axe Throwing, 6027 Wesley Chapel Blvd, #208, Wesley Chapel, FL
  • April 19- Heritage Village Classic and Vintage Car Show, Largo, FL
  • April 26-  Swamp Fever Airboat Adventures  
  • May 10-  Two Tales Ranch,   Elephant Rescue and Zoo. Williston, FL
  • May 17- Ice Cream S

  • February 22- Annual Meeting, Rock & Brews, SR54, Land O'Lakes, FL
  • March 23- Highland Axe Throwing, 6027 Wesley Chapel Blvd, #208, Wesley Chapel, FL
  • April 19- Heritage Village Classic and Vintage Car Show, Largo, FL
  • April 26-  Swamp Fever Airboat Adventures  
  • May 10-  Two Tales Ranch,   Elephant Rescue and Zoo. Williston, FL
  • May 17- Ice Cream Social at Mednick's Home 1:30-4pm
  • May 24- Bay Life Car Show, 1017 Kingsway Road, Brandon, FL 33510
  • June 21- NPD (National Parts Depot) Tour, Ocala, FL
  • September 20- Larry Rumore Garage Party, Tampa, FL 3-6pm
  • October 26- All American Heritage Picnic, Pistorius Home, Odessa, FL
  • November 15- Plant City Car Show. Meeting at Propogation Restaurant @ 3pm
  • December 6, 2025- Gasparilla Cars in the Park, Carrollwood Village Park, Tampa.
  • December 14- Holiday Party at Mednick Home

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Our Partner Events

Our Partner Events

We partner with the Gasparilla Concours d'Elegance and the Gasparilla Cars in the Park to support an extraordinary automotive event, that benefits local charities for children.

Event Flyers

2025 All American Heritage Picnic October 26, 2025 (pdf)

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2025 Gasparilla Cars in the Park, December 6, 2025 (pdf)

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A Message from the President, Howie Mednick

President’s Corner:


Happy August, everyone. 


As we inch closer to the much-anticipated end of summer, things will hopefully start to

pick up. More chances to get out in that beautiful classic car without overheating or

driver heat stroke.

I managed to avoid some of the heat by going to the State of Michigan for a few weeks.

As luck would have it, Michigan was in the middle of the hottest summer they have had

ever had, so those cool days and nights were few and far between. But, as always, life

happens, and we had to return earlier than expected.

We will be leaving again this time to participate in the Glidden Tour, which will be in

Owensboro, KY. It is put on by the AACA and VMCCA and lasts from Sept 7 through the

12th with 100 or more pre-war cars. We will be trailering our 1933 Buick behind our RV.

Additionally, Rick Howell, our VP, will be attending with his 1938 Cadillac. If you have

never participated in a Glidden Tour, you should do so at least once. It is a great fun

and educational experience.


In case anyone is interested, I received a postcard addressed to “Hillsborough Region”

from Buccaneer Quarters Suites, located in Key Colony Beach, FL. They are at mile

marker 53.5 in the Keys. They are offering a 50% discount if you arrive in your collector

car. Stay one night or all season. More information can be found by going to

www.BuccaneerKCB.com. This is for a limited time only, but the card didn’t specify the

limit from when to when.


We have some great events coming up. This month, there will be a meet-up at the

home of Larry Rumore on the 20th from 3 pm to 6 pm. I hope to see many of you there.

Please remember to RSVP for this event so Larry doesn’t run out of his famous baked

ziti and salad.


October 26 is the annual Heritage Picnic at the home of Brando and Joanne Pistorius

from 11:30 am to 3 pm. Bring a dish that represents your heritage. Be sure to RSVP

and check out the flyer on the website for details. We will also be celebrating the 50th

anniversary of the founding of AACA Hillsborough Chapter.


November highlights the Plant City Strawberry Classic Car Show on the 15th at Union

Station from 3PM to 8PM. Meet-up for those participating is at Propagation Restaurant

at 3PM. You may want to rethink that and meet up a little earlier, like 2:45 PM.

December 6th is Gasparilla Cars in the Park, Carrollwood Village Park, 4680 W. Village Dr., Tampa. It is a full day packed with all things cars, fun, food, and entertainment. Check out our website for

details.


To end the year, December 14th will be our Christmas meet-up and party, to be held at

my home. Details will be emailed to members at a later date.


One big thing I need to mention is that everyone needs to think about who they want to

nominate for officers for the 2026 year of AACA Hillsborough. I will be unable to

continue as president.


Happy Motoring,


Howie Mednick, President

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    CLUB LEADERSHIP

    2025 Officers

    President: Howie Mednick  


    Vice President:  Rick Howell 


    Secretary: Deb Rebuck 


    Treasurer: Joanne Pistorius 


    Newsletter Editor: Barbara Mednick  


    Webmaster: Joanne Pistorius 


    Board of Directors:

    Angelo Rumore (Past President)

    Tony Santos

    Ken Hornung

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