December 3 – 6, 2025
Hosted by the Gulf Coast Model A Club
Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
64 S Water St, Mobile, AL 36602
$165.00 per night
As you read this issue of The Restorer magazine I would like to call your attention to the year 1956. 1956 represents a significant year for the formation of MAFCA as we know it today. In February 1956 we held our first Annual Business Meeting where Art Miller was elected as our first President. Over […]
Read MoreQ: I followed Paul Shinn’s suggestions for changing out incandescent lights to LEDs for running lights and turn signals. Now, the (new) flasher only flashes intermittently. How do I solve this issue? -Bill A: You have discovered the issue we find when using LED lights and old fashioned relay-style flasher units. The LED’s don’t draw […]
Read MoreBy Diann Eason To Display or Not to Display? That Is the Fashion Question! Have you thought about entering MAFCA Fashion Judging? You may be thinking you do not have experience or do not know enough about Model A era fashion. Let me share with you an experience which turned out to be fun and […]
Read MoreAs we begin 2026, I extend my sincere appreciation to all volunteers stepping up to serve as chapter officers. Your commitment is essential to maintaining your chapter as a welcoming space for socializing, touring in the Model A and sharing expertise – particularly with new and younger members. To ensure the future or our hobby, […]
Read MoreAs we start the New Year, I would like to wish all our members a healthy and prosperous 2026 and many smiles per mile touring in your Model A. I am honored to serve as president for 2026 and look forward to working with our dedicated board. Our shared goal is to serve MAFCA to […]
Read MoreBy Brian Carlson The Iconic Snap-Brim Fedora Hat Advertised in 1928 as being “Blocked in one of the most approved styles.” this description reflects the legacy of a hat with a history spanning more than a century. During the Model A Era the fedora was the favorite of men ranging from the fashionable young collegiate […]
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