2026 President – Al Padilla

March

Hello Fellow Members,

We started the year in a big fashion; the Art Deco weekend car show was a success with many cars on display in a different set up than previous years. I hope that everyone enjoyed the first show of 2026. I want to thank all the enthusiasts that participated both Saturday and Sunday and those volunteers who took the time, as always, to make this a great event. Looking forward to upcoming events that are listed on our club website calendar, please make a habit to check it.

The A Auto Tech Biltmore Way Classic Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show in downtown Coral Gables, is our only AACA regulated judged show on Sunday, March 8th. We want to thank our new sponsor, A Auto Tech, who will be setting a special display on the venue. Again, this is our car show season, let’s take advantage of the cooler and dryer weather and participate in the different shows.

Also, on the day before our car show in Coral Gables, be sure to attend the 2nd Annual NIKE Missile Base Auto Show on Saturday March 7th. The location is a historic Cold War site established in Everglades National Park in 1965, showcasing the U.S. military’s air defense strategy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

On a sad note, the club offers our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of a long-time member, George Harvey, who unexpectedly passed away during a trip abroad. George will be deeply missed. Please, don’t forget the general meetings every third Thursday of the month. The meetings are now held at La Carreta Restaurant on Bird Road where we as members can socialize and have guest speakers to delight us with topics about our car hobby.

Keep your motor running,

Your President,

Al