CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF AMERICA EXPANDS LIST OF APPROVED CLASSICS BACK TO 1915
March 13, 2015 by Classic Car Club of America![CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF AMERICA EXPANDS LIST OF APPROVED CLASSICS BACK TO 1915](images/articleimages/20_packard-twin-six-335_dv-12-400.jpg)
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Current CCCA President David Johnson stated, 'I am delighted that the membership has approved this change to the starting year of the Classic Club of America. It connects our Full Classic® automobiles with the true beginning of the coach built era and will bring scores of remarkable automobiles into our registry.' David Schultz, CCCA immediate past president and chairman of the club's classification committee when the effort to recognize these cars began, stated, 'The addition of 1915-24 motorcars is a long overdue correction to the roster of CCCA Full Classics. These motorcars embody all of the qualities of what CCCA defines as a Classic—'fine design, high engineering standards and superior workmanship.' The heyday of the coach built era extended from the mid-'teens through the early Thirties, as many of the top coach building companies were closing. 'Hopefully, we'll see some of these grand motorcars at CCCA Grand Classics and other CCCA events, where they will be recognized for what they've always been—the first, great Classics.' 'I find the expansion of the Club's definition of the Class Era back to 1915 a logical move as it brings many more cars from the magical 'Coachbuilt Era' into our ranks,' said Bock. 'Our two most populous marques, Packard and Cadillac, both made major mechanical changes in 1915, greatly supporting the choice of that year. 'As the mechanical aspects of quality cars grew in refinement more attention was turned to style and elegance. Manufacturers of luxury cars sought acceptance through both mechanical excellence and passenger comfort in our Classic Era.' As noted, the classification committee will continue to discuss the merits of pre-1925 automobiles that should be recognized as Full Classis®. Individuals who wish to comment may contact Chris Bock, classification committee chairman, care of the club's offices: P. O. Box 346160, Chicago, IL 60634.
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