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Well, it’s about time we classic car owners got a day!

This is great news for all who toil over their classic cars and pay big bucks to keep the aftermarket parts market in the black.

How can government ever pass laws against our hobby now that we actually have a day to commemorate the rich automotive history of the US automakers and we the people – the car owners – who have preserved these prizes?

Here’s the skinny:

• July 9 is now Collector Car Appreciation Day.
• SEMA gets U.S. Senate to declare the new day of recognition.
• The new day will be commemorated by “car cruises, club gatherings, and other educational events” that SEMA will spearhead nationally.

WASHINGTON — Get to the Hallmark store for this one: July 9 is now Collector Car Appreciation Day. The U.S. Senate passed a resolution declaring the new day of recognition, spurred on by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization.

The organizations said they asked for the government resolution “to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.” Senators Jon Tester (D-Mt.) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.), both members of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, put Senate Resolution 513 on the docket.

The new day will be commemorated by “car cruises, club gatherings, and other educational events” on July 9 that SEMA said it will spearhead nationally.

If you own a muscle car, classic Euro touring model, or any old “clunker” (as the Obama administration calls ‘em), be sure to get ‘em out there this July!

Let’s not let this day ever become another “Arbor Day” or other forgotten day on the calendar!

Sorry about the delay since my last post. I had a deadbeat landlord who allowed my home to go into foreclosure! Then I had the fight, the 90-day federal mandated stay (mwaaaah- ha-ha!) but then the necessary move to another house.

Here’s the Mac’s Wax product of the week: everything!
Yes, everything on the website is on sale! It’s spring: get out and wax your car!

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