Upcoming Events
Tuesday, February 7, 10 am: Tech Day at Charlie's Barn
Charlie's Barn: 2511 53rd Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
Lunch ~1 - 1:30 at Honey Tree Cafe
8315 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Wednesday, February 8, 11 am: Early Lunch Meeting
Location: British Open Pub
367 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL 34292Hosts: Lynn & Debbie Brown
Thursday, February 16: Snook Haven with Gulf Coast Banjo Society
Times, Locations & Map: To Be Provided
Hosts: Lynn & Debbie Brown
New: Saturday, February 18, 10 am: Tech Day at Charlie's Barn
Charlie's Barn: 2511 53rd Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
Lunch ~1 - 1:30 at Honey Tree Cafe
8315 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Sunday, February 19, 11 - 2: Historic Nokomis Day Event & Car Show
Location: Nokomis Community Park
234 Nippino Trl E. Nokomis, FL 34275
Sunday, February 19, 10 - 3: Lance’s 3rd Memorial Car Show
Location: Manatee Technical College
6305 State Road 70 E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Tuesday, February 21, 9 am: Virtual Tech Day
Location: Zoom Meeting
Host: Mike Zelle
Tuesday, March 7, 10 am: Tech Day at Charlie's Barn
Charlie's Barn: 2511 53rd Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
Lunch ~1 - 1:30 at Honey Tree Cafe
8315 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Wednesday, March 8, 10 am: Breakfast Meeting
Location: TBD
Hosts: Jeff & Helen King
Wednesday, March 15: Military Heritage Museum, Fishermen's Village
Times, Locations & Map: To Be Provided
Hosts: Lynn & Debbie Brown
New: Saturday, March 18, 10 am: Tech Day at Charlie's Barn
Charlie's Barn: 2511 53rd Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
Lunch ~1 - 1:30 at Honey Tree Cafe
8315 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Tuesday, March 21, 9 am: Virtual Tech Day
Location: Zoom Meeting
Host: Mike Zelle
Saturday, March 25: Parrish Heritage Day Festival & Chili Cook Off
Times, Locations & Map: To Be Provided
Host: Graham Haile
Sunday, March 26: 33rd Annual Venice AACA Annual Car Show
Times, Locations & Map: To Be Provided
Host: Mike Zelle
Saturday, April 22: 1908 Great Auto Race NYC to Paris - Presentation & Car Show
Few audiences have the opportunity to hear firsthand the experiences of an American race driver who changed the course of automotive history a century ago—or to learn of a global test of machines and men in an event so incredible, it has never been duplicated in the 100+ years since. Presenter Jeff Mahl brings to life the events of 1908 and the New York to Paris Great Automobile Race, richly illustrated with more than 70 original photographs (many unpublished). You will experience the Race, just as Jeff heard the recollections of his great grandfather, George N. Schuster, driver and chief mechanic of the winning American Thomas Flyer. Jeff’s presentation gives a true appreciation for the marvelous machines that propelled these daring men around the world.
National Tours / Meets
Recent Past Events
2023
On Sunday, February 5 eight Club cars were displayed at Vintage Wheels' 33rd Classic Car, Truck & Street Rod Show. Aaron Bokelmann continued his prize winning streak by winning the 50/50 raffle. He states the funds will be dedicated to upgrading his A. See next bullet...
11 Club cars particpated in this year's Edison Ford Winter Estates Antique Car Show on February 4th. Aaron Bokelmann's A only required 2 push starts on the way down to Ft. Myers. At the tech day portion of the show, club members recharged the battery and replaced a worn fan belt.
5 Club Cars and 27 Club Members & Guests made the trek to the Manatee Viewing Center and Hercules Motor Car Company with a lunch stop at Ford’s Garage Restaurant - Brandon on January 18th. At Hercules Motors we had an excellent tour of 30's vintage hot rods under construction. As a weird coincidence their next door neighbor, Motortrend CarFix studio was recording an episode on a 30's Buick Woody. They saw our Woody's as they broke for lunch. After some discussion, our Club Cars participated in a short recorded parade with the show's hosts leading the way...The episode will air on Motortrend CarFix Episode: 1202, Airdate: 4/8/23.
2022
On Thursday, December 8th, 48 Club Members & Guests participated in our Club’s Annual Christmas Party. The main course & sides were excellent, the deserts were superb and the White Elephant exchange descended into the usual chaos. In other words, another great Christmas Party!!!
11 Club cars were at December 6th Tech Day where "experts" worked on balancing wheels, carburetor repair, steering column replacement, etc...
Three Club Cars were displayed on Saturday, October 29 at the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival.
On May 3 & 4, Five Club Cars were part of the action at the Murder Mystery: "Murder At the Juice Joint", a night of mystery and intrigue in the wild and romantic era of the roaring 20’s! Club Members Mr. & Mrs. JP Morgan Jr won the "Best Dressed" award. Barbara solved the Murder and won a bottle of mystery wine...:-)
On May 1st, five Club Cars were displayed at the Devereaux-Kaiser Car Show hosted by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund.
At the 2nd Annual Water's Edge Car Show six Club Cars & one truck won 7 trophies on April 30, 2022!!!
Four Club cars were displayed at the Southeast High School Gatsby Themed Senior Prom on April 15, 2022.
Thirty Club Members and guests were treated to a fun and educational lecture on the Hemmings Great Race followed by a very satisfying lunch at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar on Wednesday, April 6 ( 2022 Hemmings Great Race Lecture Flyer with Map )
The Great Race is a time-speed-endurance rally, which relies not on top speed but accurate navigation and precise timing to deliver each team as close as possible to prescribed checkpoints over the 2,000+ mile route. Breaking a speed limit or missing a turn can knock a team out of contention…
Peter Brown and Susan Nourse described their experiences competing in the 2018 & 2019 Hemmings Great Race in their Ford Model A Boat Tail Speedster. We Learned how they overcame unexpected challenges from a badly scored piston to a train delay and how they are preparing for this year’s race.
On Tuesday, March 29, four Club Cars were displayed at the 5th Annual Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club Car Show.
13 Club Cars were displayed at the Venice AACA Car Show on Sunday, March 27. On a beautiful Florida spring day, our Club won 5 trophies!!!
John Brennan won 3rd Place (out of 22) in the 1900-1948 class
John Cozza won 1st Place in the Hot Rod class
To keep in in the family, Janet Cozza won 3rd Place in the Hot Rod class
Jan Van Wart won the show's Most Original Car
Sara-Mana MAFC won the show's Club Participation Trophy
Ed & Lorraine Orr showed their Model A at the Gator Boys Annual Car Show on the same Sunday, March 27.
20 Club members transported by 9 Club Cars enjoyed a fun filled drive, boat ride and lunch at Rum Bay Restaurant on Palm Island on Wednesday, March 23. Resourceful Club members overcame a thrown fan blade and electrical glitch to arrive on time...:-)
On Sunday, March 20, Five Club cars were shown at the Lipizzan Stallions benefit performance for the Myakka City 1914 School House.
Four Club cars were on display at Parrish Heritage Day Parade & Festival on Saturday, March 5.
On Saturday, February 26, Eight Club cars particpated in the Tanya Clavey Foundation Car Show. Three cars were trophy winners!! John Brennan's pick up won Best in Show, Bill & Kathy Priesmeyer's Deluxe Roadster: 1900 - 1940 Class, and Jeff & Helen King's 1931 Vicky: Peoples Choice
On Sunday, February 6, Eight Club cars were shown at the Vintage Wheels 32nd Antique Car Show.
16 Club cars participated in the 2022 Edison-Ford Antique Car Meet on Saturday, February 5th!! Jan Van Wart's 1919 "Mother in Law" T was a winner in the 1901 - 1941 class.
On Tuesday, February 1 the Club held its monthly Tech Day at Charlie’s Barn. Peter Brown & Susan Nourse from the Pine Tree Model A Club of Maine joined the action. The Honey Tree Cafe did its usual fantastic job of serving 20 of us efficiently.
On Thursday, January 20, twenty-four Club members with 7 Model As drove to Ideal Classic Cars followed by an excellent lunch at British Open Pub.
On Saturday, January 15 Steve & Pam Diaz, Jeff King and Mike Zelle enjoyed the low key “Gentlemen Drivers, Cars & Breakfast” on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
2021
On December 4th, three Club As participated in this year’s Myakka City Christmas Parade. Young and old really enjoyed this annual family oriented celebration.
On December 3rd, forty Club members and guests celebrated the holidays at our 2021 Sara-Mana MAFC Christmas Party. The venue was excellent, the food was superb, and the usual chaos ensued during the White Elephant Gift Exchange…:-)
The Florida Packard Club Annual Fall Meet was held on Sunday, November 21 at "Wits End".
On Saturday, November 20 9:30 the 2021 Florida Packard Meet Tour included gathered at Sarasota Classic Car Museum for a car show and Docent lead tour of their collection. After the tour everyone enjoyed lunch at St. Armands Circle followed by Long Boat Key drive with ice cream stop.
On Wednesday, April 28 twenty-one club members and friends drove one T, three As and an undisclosed number of modern cars to Ford's Garage in Brandon. Along the way we made a pit stop at the Apollo Beach Preserve. Excellent lunch, excellent weather and outstanding people contributed to this splendid club outing.
On Saturday, April 17 club members displayed 5 Model As, 1 Winton and 1 Brand X at Water's Edge First Annual Vintage Car Show. Three cars received people's choice awards.
On Saturday, March 20 Graham & Jan Haile, John Brennan and Mike & Nancy Zelle displayed their As & T at the annual Parrish Heritage Day Festival next to the new Parrish Community High School.
On Sunday, March 7 Al Leach, Ed & Lorraine Orr and Mike & Nancy Zelle displayed their As & Overland at the Lipizzan Stallions benefit performance for the Myakka City 1914 School House.
We had 10 cars participate in this year’s Edison-Ford Antique Car Show on Saturday, March 6. Al Leach’s car won a trophy!! All 10 cars had an extended complementary car wash on the return trip…:-)