I am pleased to announce the following candidates were elected by the membership to the 2027-28 MAFCA Board of Directors. Those elected, in alphabetical order, are: Happy Begg* Jim Cannon Bret Plue Ed Tolman Sherry Winkinhofer* *Re-elected to second term Happy Begg SC Jim Cannon GA Bret Plue CO Ed Tolman CA Sherry Winkinhofer NE
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Awards Banquet
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
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Rock the Clock
By Tammie Jones, Piney Wood Model A Ford Club Historical Background Starting in the 16th century, hosiery started being decorated with small, embroidered, woven or knitted patterns at the ankle. These were referred to as Clox (or Clocked) stockings. Often, the pattern was bell shaped or floral and it contrasted with the rest of the […]
Read MorePresident’s Message – October 2026
I hope you have been able to get out and do some touring in your Model A. During the summer months Mother Nature had other ideas, some areas were just too hot while others got rain, both putting a damper touring. Well, fall is here and I am looking forward to seeing some beautiful fall […]
Read MorePresident’s Message – August 2026
Did you make it to Pendleton for the 2026 MAFCA Convention? If not, you missed a wonderful event. Jack Remillard and his team hosted an excellent convention, with something for everyone to enjoy. The next issue of The Restorer magazine will include a full report, but I can share that the Rough Rider Tour was […]
Read MorePacking for Travel in 1928–1931: Taking a Weekend Trip to the Mountains
Packing for Travel in 1928–1931 By Stephanie Smith, MAFCA Era Fashion Committee Taking a Weekend Trip to the Mountains Winding through a mountain road through a private residential community, just outside of Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina, you will come to an opening where trees clear and the majestic Grove Park Inn appears. […]
Read MoreBOD Candidates – 2027–2028
Ballots will be mailed August 15th. To be counted, ballots must be mailed by October 15, 2026. Results will be announced at the National Awards Banquet on December 12, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. MAFCA Candidates – 2027 – As seen in The Restorer (with photos) (Candidates are listed in random order.) Ed Tolman – Chino […]
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Q: I followed Paul Shinn’s suggestions for changing out incandescent...
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