Model A Fords are a favorite at Keeneland show

Most of our members would rather spend the day driving their car than showing it but Keeneland is an exception. Technically it is more of a club display since our cars weren't being judged and it provides a good opportunity to promote the Model A as an excellent choice to those who may be interested in acquiring an antique automobile. Since all profit made at the event goes to Kentucky Children’s Hospital our club is partially fulfilling it’s responsibility as a nonprofit charitable organization by participating.

Our group was parked in a shady area next to the main entrance, which provided the opportunity to watch the other cars that arrived throughout the day. As usual, our club had one of the larger displays of cars and drew a lot of interest from the crowd. Interested spectators were invited to get behind the wheel to have their picture made and children were encouraged to try out the ahooga horn. Hopefully some good memories were created and people realized there were some old cars you could actually touch and no one would mind.

If you missed this event, hopefully you will get another chance next year, however the club will be returning to Keeneland on October 17th when the horses will be getting all the attention. This has been a great summer for touring and it isn't over. On August the 15th Darrell and Joan Webb will lead us on a scenic drive to Nonesuch, KY to visit one of the state’s best known antique shops, Irish Acres. The Glitz Restaurant, located on the grounds, has earned an outstanding reputation and arrangements are being made for our group to try it out. The details of the tour are on page three. In September many of our members are participating in a week of Model A touring lead by Todd and Michelle Brown through the countryside of Northern Michigan. If that is more touring than you can manage there will be an opportunity to get together once again September 19th at the William Whitley House Park in Lincoln County for the annual Model A & T Day.

Don’t miss out on all these great tours. Remember these events are for the people not the cars, so don’t let the lack of an operating Model A prevent you from participating. Above: Carl Goodwin’s Fordor was one of the many Model A Fords on display at Keeneland.