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Hot Rod Places of Interest in Pennsylvania

ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA MUSEUM
A collection of 130 automobiles spanning eight decades, from Model Ts to muscle cars. Vehicles from the museum are often lent to film production companies; one bus was in “Forrest Gump” and a blue 1937 Packard was used in the filming of 2006’s “The Good Shepherd.” The museum’s bus collection is one of the nation’s largest. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee.
161 Museum Drive, Hershey, Pa. 17033. (717) 566-7100.
www.aaca.org/museum
 
EASTERN MUSEUM OF MOTOR RACING
A collection of vintage racecars and artifacts, as well as a research library of rare books, documents and photos about auto racing — mostly open wheel and dirt track racing popular in the Northeast. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April through October. Free.
100 Baltimore Road, York Spring, Pa. 17372. (717) 528-8279.
www.emmr.org
 
FRICK'S CAR AND CARRIAGE MUSEUM
Carriages, horseless carriages and vintage vehicles illustrate Pittsburgh’s place in automotive history. A film depicts the beginning of automotive history. Other highlights include coal and steel baron Henry Clay Frick’s 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost touring car and Howard Heinz’s 1898 Panhard, said to have been the first car in Pittsburgh. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Monday. Free.
7727 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh, 15208. (412) 371-0600.
www.frickart.org
 
GRICE CLEARFIELD COMMUNITY MUSEUM
Classic cars surrounded by mounted wild game and fish. Cars include a McLaughlin jumpseat carriage, a 1925 Ford Model T one-ton truck, a 1929 Model A street rod, a 1934 Ford sedan, a 1959 Cadillac convertible and a 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express. Open daily. Admission fee.
119 North Fourth St., Clearfield, Pa. 16830. (814) 768-7332.
 
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY TOUR AND EXHIBIT
Displays at the Vaughn L. Beals Tour Center detail the plant’s history and guide visitors through the motorcycle manufacturing process at the site of Harley-Davidson’s largest plant. The tour starts with a movie and continues for a behind-the-scenes look at operations in York. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.
1425 Eden Road, York, Pa. (414) 343-7850.
www.harley-davidson.com
 
THE MACK TRUCKS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Visitors can see the original sightseeing buses built by Jack and Augustus Mack at the turn of the 20th century, a 1911 Mack delivery truck and Mack-made trucks used in World War I, in addition to 80,000 photos dating back to 1905. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Free.
997 Postal Rd., Allentown, Pa. 18103. (610) 266-6767.
www.macktrucks.com
 
ROLLS-ROYCE FOUNDATION LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Displays of original and restored Rolls-Royce and Bentley automobiles and engines. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
189 Hempt Road, Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050. (717) 795-9400.
www.rollsroycefoundation.com
 
STATE MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA
An industrial history collection including transportation artifacts like horse-drawn wagons, carriages, sleighs and automobiles. Highlights are a Conestoga wagon and two early Pennsylvania-made cars. Open daily except Monday. Free.
300 North St., Harrisburg, Pa. 17120 (717) 787-4980.
www.statemuseumpa.org
 
SWIGART ANTIQUE AUTO MUSEUM
This collection contains a diverse selection of one- and two-cylinder cars. Other vehicles displayed are an 1899 Locomobile, a 1904 Cadillac rear entrance tonneau, a 1905 Rambler and a 1904 Franklin. There are also vehicles from mostly forgotten makers like Crest, Jewel, Mora and even Sears, which once sold cars through its stores and catalogs. Open daily Memorial Day through October, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee.
Route 22, Huntingdon, Pa. 16652. (814) 643-0885.
www.swigartmuseum.com
 
   

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Hot Rod Events in Pennsylvania

Weekly Hot Rod Cruises in Pennsylvania

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Second Sunday5pm - 8pm Classy Cruisers Club Cruise Night - Allentown, PA
We will be hosting 7 Cruise nights, including a GRAND OPENING CRUISE at the just build America on Wheels museum in Allentown Pa. The Grand opening cruise is Sunday April 13th and the remaining cruises are the 2nd Sunday of the month, May through October at the RITZ BBQ in Allentown Pa
EMAIL: info@classycruisersclub.com
WEB SITE: www.classycruisersclub.com
 
    
    

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Regular Hot Rod Events in Pennsylvania

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January 10 POSIE'S Open House Duke Street, Hummelstown, PA
The East Coast Best when it comes to street rod design "Open House" Special Vendors WEBSITE: www.posies.com
 
January 16 - 18 Automania - Allentown, PA
PA's largest indoor automotive swap meet. January 16, 17 & 18, 2009. Agricultural Hall-Allentown Fairgrounds-Allentown, PA Show times Fri 4 pm-9 pm, Sat 9 am- 6 pm, Sun 9 am- 3pm. Admission is still only $7.00 Children under 12 Free, Free parking. We have it all in our 59,000 sq ft heated indoor facility. THIS SHOW DOES NOT CANCEL FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING WEATHER! When: 2009-01-16 through 2009-01-18, Fri 4 pm-9 pm, Sat 9 am-6 pm, Sun 9 am-3 pm. Location: Agricultural Hall-Allentown Fairgrounds. Cost: Still only $7.00
CALL: Miller Events at 717-215-0700
EMAIL: tonyabilliii@yahoo.com WEB SITE: automaniashows.com
 
February 6 - 8
48th Annual World of Wheels -
Pittsburgh, PA
David L. Lawrence Convention Center CALL: 248-373-1700
EMAIL: contactus@autorama.com WEB SITE: www.autorama.com
 
February 21 - 22 Motorama Events - Harrisburg, PA
Rod and Custom Elite Invitational, Farm Show Complex. Elite Invitational Event, Several competition divisions, Purse payouts to best of each competition division, Top industry judges, In conjunction with the largest indoor motorsports event on the east coast, over 33 acres of indoor motorsports action. CALL: 717-359-7056
EMAIL: classics@motoramaevents.com
WEB SITE: www.motoramaevents.com/
 
MAR 28. 23 rd Annual Consignment Auto parts Auction & Car Corral Hershey, PA
Located AACA Museum Storage Building, Hershey, PA./ Call Norman 717-866-4101 Or Web www.padutchregion.com Sponsor PA Dutch Region AACA
 
May 14 - 16 Lebanon Valley Auto Expo - Lebanon, PA
All New Swap Meet Plus. Affordable Vendor Spaces, Cheap Car Corral. On-Site Free Parking. When: 2009-05-14 through 2009-05-16, 10a.m. - 7p.m. Location: 80 Rocherty Road. Cost: $7.00 Admission.
CALL: Joe Ulrich at 717 503 5687
EMAIL: joeulrich774@yahoo.com
 
05-24-2003The Checkered Flag Jalopy Showdown York Springs, PA (Latimore Valley Fairgrounds) Traditional hot rods and kustoms only! Eastern Museum of Motor Racing on site. Bands, photo laps on the track with YOUR car. 
June 5 - 7 NSRA Street Rod Nationals East - York, PA
The Regions Largest And Most Spectacular Street Rod Show
CALL: 303-776-7841 WEB SITE: www.nsra-usa.com
 
AUG 21-23 19 th Annual Kruisin The Park - Altoona, PA
Lakemont Park, Atoona, PA. Call 800-894-3330. Sponsor Kruisin Kompany Rods & Customs
 
09-23-2003Hot Rod Rendevous Pittsburgh, PA (South Park Fairgrounds) Check Website For More Info And Flyer or Contact Us. 
September 25 - 27

GoodGuy’s GREAT AMERICAN NATIONALS - Pocono, PA
Pocono Raceway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. CALL: 925-838-9876
EMAIL: info@good-guys.com WEB SITE: www.good-guys.com

 
   

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