About Us & Board Members

Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, our club is based in Hendersonville, NC. We were officially chartered on February 20, 1999, becoming part of the world’s oldest and largest automotive historical society, headquartered in Hershey, PA.

In our first year, we grew to over 300 members and won the I.C. Kirkham Membership Award in 2000, a feat we repeated in 2003, 2004, and 2009. This prestigious National Award is given to the region that signs up the most members annually.

Our future depends on attracting new and younger members who share our passion for automobiles, both old and new. You don’t need to own an antique car to join us; all you need is a love for automotive history and transportation.

We encourage you to explore our calendar of events and join us to experience our dedication firsthand. Our mission is to preserve, restore, and maintain automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and related history.

Since 1999, our local accomplishments include:

• Establishing the Auto-Rama car show in downtown Hendersonville, which ran until 2020.
• Creating the Blue Ridge Community College benefit car show, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025, supporting students in the automotive program and Skills USA competitions.
• Forming an alliance with the town of Lake Lure for the Classic Boat and Car show, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025.
• Establishing the Little Detroit Chapter in Forest City, NC in 2008.

Nationally, we have:

• Received the National Award for most support for our Library and Research Center in 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2003.
• Hosted the 2004 Southeast Divisional Tour.
• Hosted the 2010 Southeastern Spring Nationals in Asheville, NC.
• Hosted the 2013 Southeastern Divisional Tour.