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What:         American Collectors Insurance and Hemmings Motor News are partnering to celebrate National Collector Car Appreciation Day. With plans for food, music, giveaways and – of course – classic cars, these industry leaders have invited enthusiasts from the South Jersey area to join them for a special cruise-in and celebration.

Why:          The United States Senate declared July 9, 2010 as National Collector Car Appreciation Day as a means to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. As a result, hundreds of collector car events are taking place all over the country.

American Collectors Insurance and Hemmings are known and trusted brands in the restoration and collector car industries and have worked together for more than three decades. They are coming together to celebrate National Collector Car Appreciation Day, a historic date that reaffirms the important role that automobiles play in the American heritage. 

This celebration, held at American Collectors Insurance’s headquarters in Cherry Hill, is currently the only event in the South Jersey area commemorating National Collector Car Appreciation Day that is open to the public.

Who:          Collector car enthusiasts with killer rides, such as:

·         ‘29 Ford Model A

·         ‘38 Buick Century

·         ‘47 Auburn Packard

·         ‘66 Pontiac GTO

                  American Collectors Insurance VIP and auto experts, such as:

·         Laura Bergan, VP of Marketing and chair of ARMO, the Automotive Restoration Market Organization, a Specialty Equipment Market Association council dedicated to the restoration industry. SEMA requested the Senate resolution recognizing Collector Car Appreciation Day.

·         Tom Kanyuk, Chairman and co-founder, gearhead. He will be unveiling his long-awaited restomod. It has been a labor of love for Tom as he’s taken his 1957 Ford Fairlane from beautiful, original classic to revamped, one-of-a-kind mod. Tom will also be awarded a special resolution from SEMA commemorating American Collectors’ participation in the Day.

When:        Friday, July 9, 2010

                  4 PM - 7PM

                  Rain or Shine

Where:       American Collectors Insurance

                  496 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Contact:     Koren Rife, American Collectors Insurance, koren.r@americancollectors.com or 856-382-2511.

The United States Senate passed Senate Resolution 513 (S. Res. 513) at the request of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) Council designating July 9, 2010 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.”  The resolution was the result of an effort undertaken by ARMO as a means to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. 

S. Res. 513 was sponsored by Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus members Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC).  Senators Tester and Burr have been strong advocates for the automotive hobby in Washington, and S. Res. 513 reaffirms their understanding of the cultural importance of collector cars.  The Caucus is an informal, non-partisan group that pays tribute to America’s ever growing love affair with the car and motorsports.  The Caucus recognizes the integral role collector cars have played in fostering our nation’s appreciation for motorsports.  

The resolution was the result of an effort undertaken by SEMA and its councils as a means to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.  Restoration businesses help save our nation’s heritage while providing well-paying, high-skilled jobs nationwide. 

SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs Steve McDonald said, “We greatly appreciate the United States Senate’s recognition of the important role classic car restoration serves in our country.  As Americans gather at car cruises and other events in conjunction with ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’ on July 9, these vital contributions will be honored and preserved.”

In recognition of the day, collectors and enthusiasts will be hosting events across the country.  Jim Barber, Chairman of SEMA’s Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) Council said, “Individuals, car clubs, and businesses affiliated with ARMO are proud to be recognized as leaders in today’s economy.  Car cruises, club gatherings, and other educational events will be scheduled for July 9 nationwide.  ARMO is looking forward to assisting with these events and is appreciative of this special acknowledgment by the Senate.”    

Dennis Overholser, Chairman of SEMA’s Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Council said, “HRIA’s commitment to preserving and promoting the automotive restoration industry through its projects and education programs is well represented by this Resolution.  We are pleased that our elected officials have acknowledged our positive presence in local communities.  I look forward to working with other business owners, collectors, and enthusiasts to make the inaugural ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’ a success nationwide.”

As part of “Collector Car Appreciation Day,” a variety of events are currently being scheduled to commemorate America’s time-tested love affair with the automobile.  For a listing of events, please contact Jim Skelly, SEMA Council Director at 909.396.0289.

Source SEMA