Collector Car Appreciation Day

July 9th is Collector Car Appreciation Day in the United States. This day raises awareness of car restoration and collecting. For the first holiday, events were organized throughout the country, which were attended by thousands of people.

History

Collector Car Appreciation Day was sponsored by SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Action Network (SAN) beginning in 2009 to increase the visibility of vintage vehicles that are considered collectibles. The holiday was created to celebrate the hobby of collecting cars, which SAN has been involved with since its founding in 1997. This organization also resists any factors that hinder the development of the auto restoration and collection industry. SAN develops laws that are friendly to collectors, provides a platform for 36 million vintage automotive fans, and has over 100 publications. Thanks to this organization, the holiday received official status on July 9, 2010.

Interesting facts

• In 1913, the first mass-produced Ford Model T car was released.
• Lewis Crosley began producing inexpensive convertible sedans and convertible coupes in 1939.
• A classic car club appeared in the United States in 1952.
• The Motorfest festival dedicated to vintage cars started in Australia in 1986.

How to take part

If you are a fan of vintage automotive technology, then go to an exhibition of restored cars. Car enthusiasts from all over the country gather there to demonstrate their efforts to restore cars. You can arrange your own show by getting together with friends who also have restored cars. You can also share photos of your car on social media and specialized sites.

When is Collector Car Appreciation Day in 2024?

Collector Car Appreciation Day is observed on July 9 each year.

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