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Weekly Magazine
Vol. 17, No. 12 The Official Newsletter of the Staten Island Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America Ragtops & Rumbleseats Dec 2010 • Steve Trotto Remembered Vintage Advertising 1949 saw the American auto industry introduce truly “new” models following three years of retooled pre-war styles in the aftermath of WWII. Dodge broke out a host of new model names as well that year, moving from the DeLuxe and Custom models of 1946-48 to the Meadowbrook, Wayfarer and Coronet for 1949. All ‘49 Dodges were powered by a flat-head six cylinder engine producing 103 horsepower and a Stromberg two-barrel carburetor (a setup retained through 1953). Fluid Drive was standard, with an optional Gyro-Matic transmission available as well. Other options included electric clock, radio, heater, and turn signals. 260,000 Dodges were sold in 1949, making Dodge the sixth largest automaker that year In This Issue A sudden and saddening loss, as Steve Trotto leaves us too soon. Holiday Party is Sunday, Dec. 5. The SIRAACA Garage pays tribute to Steve. H app y H o l i d a y s ! Trivi a Qu e s t i o n : W h a t we re t h e t hree names used by Edsel in 1959? Answer: The Corsair, the R anger and the Villager. Minutes of the 427th Meeting RAGTOPS & RUMBLESEATS November 2, 2010 December, 2010 Volume 17, Number 12 SIRAACA Who’s Who EDITOR Paul Arena, Jr. - [email protected] PRESIDENT Paul Arena, Jr. - [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Mike Signorile - [email protected] SECRETARY Tony DiAngelo TREASURER Phil Boffa MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Fred DiGiovanni SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Jeff Tucker WEBMASTER - [email protected] Frank Nathanson www.aaca.org/siraaca 1. The 427th meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by President Paul Jr. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence, the minutes of the 426th meeting were accepted as read by Secretary Tony DiAngelo. 2. Members took turns recapping their experiences at the AACA Fall Meet in Hershey. Story topics included shopping the car corral, attending the RM Auction, showing a car, being a judge, and scouring the flea market. The one thing in common - a good time had by all. 3. The Holiday Party will be on Sunday, December 5 at 5:00 PM at Cafe Bella Vita, 1919 Hylan Boulevard. This takes the place of our December meeting. For this year, instead of a new, unwrapped toy, please bring donations for Staten Island Project Homefront. A list of suitable items will appear in the December newsletter and be sent out to those members with e-mail addresses. 4. All outstanding trophies have been delivered and thank you letters along with dash plaques have been mailed to all donors. A special cup was made for Gateway Arms for their sponsorship this year. 5. The newspaper article that recapped our show in the West Shore edition of the Advance was passed around the room. 6. The planned trip to Nicola Bulgari’s collection in Allentown will be in early 2011. We still intend to visit America on Wheels as well. 7. A sketch of a proposed new logo for the club was passed around for feedback. It’s a new take on the old elements of our original logo, including a depression-era auto and the Verrazano Bridge. An alternate version that includes the ferry is in the works as well. 8. Phil Boffa gave a Treasury Report. All’s in order. 9. The search for next year ’s raffle car has begun. 10. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM. The 50/50 collected $52.00 and Joe Brande won $26.00. Jon Schulman won a $25 gift certificate fro RockAuto.com, and Frank Provenzano won the “turkey”, a $25 gift card for Pathmark for Thanksgiving. Respectfully submitted, Tony DiAngelo, Secretary, SIRAACA c lub happe n i n g s FE A T U R E I n M e m o r y o f S t e v e Tr o t t o Will any of us ever forget Steve, especially after seeing him in his Pacer, complete with a collection of 8tracks on the front seat? The club bid a final farewell to its former president on Saturday, November 13 during his funeral mass at St. Roch’s Church in Port Richmond. Good friend and former club member Ed Boljonis headed the display of antique cars outside the church by driving Steve’s 1975 AMC Pacer. Joining it was Robert LaRocca’s 1965 Cadillac, Tony DiAngelo’s 1968 Dodge Polara, Paul Arena’s 1948 Dodge, Bob Stephens’ 1978 Malibu Classic, Kevin Keenan’s 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, Angelo Joseph’s 1967 Impala and former member Larry Farrell’s 1966 Oldsmobile limousine. ELIQUAT SIR AC A AEUGUER Cover : 195 9 Ed s e l Ra n g e r, s i m i l a r to t h e o n e ow n e d by Steve Trotto. (image from 1959 Edsel bro chure) From the P r e s i d e n t - NEXT MEETING - Party - Dec. 5 My usual well wishes for the holiday season and a happy new year Our next scheduled meeting is the Holiday Party, may ring hollow as we all cope scheduled for Sunday, December 5 at 5:00 PM at with the sudden and saddening Cafe Bella Vita at 1919 Hylan Boulevard. loss of fellow member Steve TrotRegular meetings resume on the first Tuesday of the month to. Steve was a invaluable membeginning on January 4, 2011. ber of our club, a great friend, and most importantly, a devoted father and husband. We will all sorely miss him, but his legacy P r o p o s e d B y - L a w A m e n dments will carry on for as long as this club does. The following changes to our by-laws have been proposed and will appear in print for three consecutive months before being voted on Steve almost single-handedly esfor ratification. tablished our region as a recognized 501(c)(3) organization, one A. Article I, Sec. 2. Current: “The purpose of this Region shall be to of only a few AACA regions to do supplement the activities of the AACA for members residing in the so. His energy and determination region.” Proposed: “The purpose of this Region shall be to suppleto see it through while serving ment the activities of the AACA for members of the Region.” as club president was testament to his commitment to all that he B. Article V, Sec. 4. Current: “Twenty members in good standing believed in, further evidenced by shall constitute a quorum, and unless otherwise provided, a majority his involvement in the Boy Scouts vote shall rule.” Proposed: “Twenty percent of the then current membership shall constitute a quorum, and unless otherwise provided, a and his church, St. Roch’s. majority vote shall rule.” The ability for our club to do great things in the future, and C. Artcile VIII, Sec. 1. Current: “The members shall not, as a group help those in need, will forever under the Region name, participate in any activity with any commerbe linked to Steve’s tireless ef- cial or charitable organization.” Proposed: “The members shall not, as a group under the Region name, participate in any activity with forts on our behalf. any political organization.” The holidays still have a way of healing all in times of trouble. I D. Article XIII. Current: “As approved by the Founding Members, a hope all of us take the time to be budget of three hundred fifty dollars ($350) will be set aside for each with our friends and family, and Region President to handle the expenses for the year.” Proposed: As take notice of all that is good in amended by the current members, a budget of one thousand dollars our lives. Cherish the moments ($1,000) will be set aside for each Region President to handle the exwe have, and live life to the full- penses for the year.” est. I get a sense that Steve did, and my memories of him shall alG o o d s N e e d e d f o r P r o j e c t Homefront ways be good ones. - Paul Jr. To wrap up our efforts to help Project Homefront this year, we will be collecting goods to donate to their cause at our Holiday Party on Sunday December 5. Instead of new, unwrapped toys, please consider the following items: fruit snacks, raisins, trail mix, granola bars, pudding, jello, cookies, crackers, nuts, pop tarts, snack cakes, microwave mac & cheese, tuna packets, gum, mints, microwave popcorn, powdered drinks, instant hot chocolate, etc. SIR AAC A LOREM IPSUM Inside the SIRAACA Garage The SIRAACA Garage pays tribute to Steve Trotto with this month’s featured car, his 1983 AMC Concord DL Limited Wagon. By 1983, all AMC products (in this case the Spirit and the Concord) were equipped with a 258 cubic inch (4.2 liter) in-line six. Gone was the Pontiac-sourced 151 cubic inch (2.0 liter) in-line four. The Limited models were the premium trim level, evidenced by the woodgrain bodyside treatment, along with leather seating and plush carpeting. The Concord debuted in 1978 as a replacement for the AMC Hornet, and 1983 was it’s final year of production. AMC introduced the Renault Alliance that year, and the Encore hatchback in 1984. The Alliance would win Motor Trend’s Car of the Year, but it’s public reputation quickly dwindled. By 1987, Chrysler bought out AMC, essentially ending the legacy that began with Hudson and Nash merging in 1954. S te ve’s love for automotive orphans was evident by the cars he drove. Alongside his 1959 Ed s e l, Steve got plent y of comments ab out his AMC Concord and Pacer. Ever yone had a s to r y to share with him ab out their past exp eriences in those cars. (photos by Paul Jr.) Steve will be missed dearly, yet will never be forgotten, as he owned some of the most unique cars ever to grace the SIRAACA Garage. Do you have a car (or had a car) that should be featured in the SIRAACA Garage? Let me know at the meetings, or via [email protected]. SIR AAC A LOREM IPSUM
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