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O w n e r ’ s M a n u a lMarch 2019 ● Volume 33 ● Issue 3

This article is primarily about the Annual Car Club Show, but the message above applies to all aspects of the Club. We need you to volunteer to make us a better Club and to lessen the burden on the current group of volunteers. All types of skills and experience are helpful. For the most part, you can dictate how much time you want to invest and many tasks can be done by part time residents of Florida via email and/or phone. Contact the President or the head of any committee to find out what you can do for your Club!Now, on to the Car Show, which runs from 8AM to 3PM on March 31st. We still need a few car judges. This will require about 2 hours of your time, starting at 10:30 AM. We also need parking assistants from 7:00AM to 10:30AM. There are also various small tasks that need attention during the event, such as setup in the morning, staffing booths during the day, or cleanup after the show. If you are available or have questions contact: Chairman, Dennis Nubile at dmn172@yahoo.com or 413.531.9762; or Co-Chairman, Rich Albrecht at rpalbrecht@gmail.com or 518.321.5807. NOTICE: All current and potential volunteers need to attend the next Membership Meeting on Monday, March 11th at 7:00PM. There will be a detailed discussion on duties, responsibilities, times, etc., on all tasks.The Car Show Committee Members wishes to and thank all the volunteers and sponsors that have already con-tributed an abundance of their time, donations and efforts. The committee has personally acknowledged all the contributors. They have been very generous this year. We currently have about $1,200 in donations for raffle prizes. Donations are still being accepted. Last year’s Chair and Co-Chair, Larry Slevin and Keith Lewis have been very helpful to the current officers, Dennis Nubile, Rich Albrecht and Show Treasurer Jan Nubile, which stepped up to handle the daunting task of managing this year’s show. All of the current volunteers deserve our gratitude for their contributions and tireless efforts.The show is running along as smooth as one of our well maintained antique vehicles. But like all antique vehicles, things fail or have to be modified and this group of volunteers has been quick to respond and efficient in their re-pairs. Registrations to the show are over 50% and it is expected to be a sell out before show day. City requirements will soon be finalized.Members cars will be judged independently of the show field and their trophies will be awarded at the following membership meeting. Three special trophies will be awarded by local dignitaries. So come to the meetings, get involved, ask questions, make suggestions, give constructive criticism, let your voice be heard, VOLUNTEER!

Submitted by Wyatt Rinker

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THE VENICE REGIONAL CHAPTER of the ANTIQUE AUTO-MOBILE CLUB of AMER-ICA is an autonomous chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America. The Owner’s Manual is the official pub-lication of the Venice Regional Chapter (Club) and is provided to all advertis-ers and members in good standing. All material presented in the publication shall remain the property of the Club. The material presented herein may be used in other AACA affiliated publica-tions. We ask that the Owner’s Manual and the article’s author be given proper credit. This newsletter and its contents are, and shall remain, the property of the Club and the information con-tained herein is provided for members information. The ideas, suggestions and opinions expressed in articles are those of the individual authors and no Club authentication is implied. The Club assumes no liability for any of the in-formation contained herein. All photos herein are the property of Club mem-bers unless noted.

2018 Chapter Board of Directors

PRESIDENTGeorge Nubile 941-240-2428

VICE PRESIDENTDiane Henderson 941-484-1184

SECRETARYReggie Foote 941-492-5331

TREASURERFred Noren

DIRECTORSGary FelkerChuck Duke

Jim McCarthyChuck Ford

Richard AlbrechtWEBMASTER

Chuck FordNEWSLETTER

Wyatt RinkerCHAPLAIN

Rod Dimon

Time to start thinking of SPRING, or so they say anyway! March is almost upon us as I write this dissertation. Our February General Meeting was well attended with seventy-one members & wives showing up. An invocation prayer was done byChaplain, Rod Dimon with a moment of thought and reflection for departed Club member, Ted Sanborn. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Ginger.

The monthly program guest speaker was Mr. Tom Waters of “In Stride”. A horse farm open for children with autism who may come and have therapeutic horse rides which improves the individuals strength & balance, coordination and awareness as well as confidence and social interaction. When one learned of the benefits these equine assisted children get, tears comes to your eyes.The second reading of our slate of officers running for election was read by Jack Sullivan, Chairman of the Nominating Committee. Mr. John McKeon was named as a candidate for Director. The slate reads as follows: George Nubile - President; Reggie Foote - Secretary; Jim McCarthy - Director; Gary Felker - Director; John McKeon - Director. Note that only two Directors will be elected out of three. Top two highest voted. Final reading will be March with elections at the April meeting. Installation will be at Breakfast At The Beach on April 14th with duties beginning May 1st .Ron Cournoyer of Royal Coachmen Resorts was on hand to receive their sponsorship plaque for being a Car Show Sponsor for 2018 and a continuing supporter of our Club. Ron spoke of their Annual Car Show taking place on March 16th, 9:00 - 3:00. Breakfast @7:30. Let’s get out and support them as usual. Thanks Ron and friends! On an unanimous vote by all members attending our general Meeting, it was determined that we will have a one time charge of $5.00 per attendee for Breakfast AtThe Beach. This is necessary because the social account did not do as well as previous year.Our 50/50 raffle winner was Don Horton who was so kind to donate $100.00 back to Club to bolster our social account. Thank You Don!Our 31st Annual Car Show on March 31st is humming right along. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact: Dennis Nubile or Rich Albrecht. I am told our Show is currently 50% sold out. I suspect we will be sold-out by mid March with cancellations only on show date. GREAT JOB TEAM !!As always this is YOUR Club. It works because of you. Let me know if I can help!

President George C. Nubile941-240-2428georgenubile@comcast.net

A Letter from the President

Board Meeting • Tuesday, March 5, 2019 @ 4PM • At Myrtle TraceBoard Meeting • Tuesday, April 2, 2019 @ 2PM • At Myrtle Trace

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Historical Vehicle

The Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire was produced from 1953 to 1958. The six-cylinder 209 cu in engine had hemi-spherical combustion chambers and with the optional twin Stromberg carburettors, which increased the output from 125 to 150 hp, had a top speed in excess of 100 mph. The front suspension was independent coil springs with a rigid axle and leaf springs at the rear. The Girling hydraulic brakes used 11 in drums all round. The body was available as a four or six window style at the same cost and with either a bench or individual front seats. The seats were finished in leather, with the dashboard and door-cappings in walnut veneer. A heater was standard. It was introduced with the choice of a Wilson electrically-controlled four-speed pre-selector or four-speed synchromesh transmission. It became available with automatic transmission with the introduction of the Mark II in 1954. Models for export to the U.S. were always delivered with twin carburettors. Photos courtesy of Auta 5P.

ManufacturerModelProduction YearBody TypeDoorsSeatsEngine PositionDriveFuelConfigurationCoolingCapacityBoreStrokeCompressionValve TrainValvesCarburetorAspirationMax PowerMax TorqueTransmissionWheelbaseFront TrackRear TrackLengthWidthHeightWeightMax Speed0-60MPH

Armstrong SiddeleySapphire1955saloon45frontrear wheelgasolineI-6liquid209 cu in3.54 in3.54 in7.0 / 1OHV121 / Strombergnormal125 hp @ 4400 rpm182 ft lbmanual 4 speed114 in56.6 in57.5 in193 in73.0 in63.0 in3549 lb95 mph14.0 sec

Submitted by Chuck Ford

The Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire

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2019 Committee Directory

COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC AWARENESS Reggie Foote, Chair: Media

941-492-5331 Mona Hynch, Chair: Information Distribution

941-966-0324 Rod Dimon, Chair: Membership Welfare 941-

662-9389

CAR SHOW Dennis Nubile, Chair

413-531-9762Rich Albrecht, Co-Chair

941-497-6452

SOCIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS Diane Henderson, Chair

941-484-1184

BUDGET & FINANCE Fred Noren, Chair

Jim McCarthy, Co-Chair 941-445-4531

ADVISORY Fred Noren, Chair

941-882-4543

MEMBERSHIP Diane Henderson, Chair

941-484-1184, Mona Hynch, Co-Chair

941-966-0324

WEBSITE Chuck Ford, Chair

941-228-0384

CHARITABLEChuck Duke, Chair

Sylvia Duke, Jim and Cindy McCarthy Tom & Diane Henderson

In Memory

Of

ANNIVERSARIESThomas & Eleanor Vick 03/14Bob & Sylvia Kiedrowski 03/23Robert & Carole Hogan 03/29Wayne & Joann Conner 03/30

BirthdaysWayne Cooper 03/02Val Cooper 03/02Fred Noren 03/03David Wilson 03/07Marilyn Ferguson 03/07Cathy Grippi 03/07Steve Hammond 03/09John Boulmetis 03/10Les Curtner 03/10Thomas Lutz 03/10Howard Mintz 03/10Harry Enus 03/12Thomas Masotto 03/20Genice Sullivan 03/21Linda Garman 03/22Gerald Paulhaus 03/23Thomas Santurri 03/24Ross Montgomery 03/24Joerg Pohlmann 03/27Carole Hogan 03/27Judi Foote 03/28Dave Lanning 03/30

Privacy Statement: When you included your Anniversary and Birthday on your membership application, it was understood that you gave permission to publish the month and day in the Owner’s Manual. If you would like to have your dates removed from the newsletter, please contact Membership Committee Chairman, Diane Henderson.

NEW MEMBERSBonnie Gene Oliver & Rodger Horwich

Gary & Gale ProctorDon & Chris Dear

Ted Sanborn

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INFORMATIONAACA: Venice Region Inc. General Meeting Minutes - February 11, 2019

Submitted by Secretary, Reggie FooteLocation: Venice Community Center – Room G Meeting start time: 7:00pm Salute to flag: All Attendees: 73 Members and 9 GuestsInvocation/Prayer: Rod DimonQuorum: YesPlease note that in last months Minutes, it was omitted that the first reading of candidates for the 2019 election cycle took place. Jack Sullivan orated names and positions.• Committee Member, Jack Sullivan provided update/second reading on candidates for the 2019 Board of Directors. Posi-

tions this year are: President, Secretary and two(2); Directorships. Nominations are: President, George Nubile, Secre-tary, Reggie Foote, Directors: Gary Felker, Jim McCarthy and John McKeon. Top two(2) of the three(3)

• Director candidates with highest vote count will assume Board Directorships.• Dave Lanning provided update on upcoming trip to the Don Garlit’s Museum in Ocala.• Also to be held on February 16th is a MOPAR Car Show in North Port. Info provided by Member, Keith Lewis• Upcoming Club Participation Events: February 21st – Child Protection, 6-8pm, free food, Venice Airport, February

23rd, Club Membership Drive/Cruise-In at Maxine Barrett Park – Hours 10-2, February 24th - Italian American Club Fest– Bring non-perishable canned food/goods. Venice Fair Grounds.

• Vice President, Diane Henderson provided updated Membership total of 142 Registered, total of 261 inclusive of spous-es/significant others.

• Treasurer, Fred Noren, provided updated Financial Report.• Secretary, Reggie Foote, provided information on newly designed baseball Caps for members. Available prior to and af-

ter meeting: 16 of 30 sold to attendees. Cost is $20.00 per. Each cap professionally embroidered with Venice Club logo.• Director, Jim McCarthy, provided update on sale of Club shirts. Please contact Jim if wanting to purchase. Shirts are

$24.00 each. Available in various sizes.• Director, Chuck Duke, handling badges. Anyone seeking, contact Chuck. Due size of Club growth, Members are en-

couraged to purchase and wear name badges at Club occasions.• Director, Chuck Ford, discussed the Club Web-Site and changes. All past Newsletters as well as upcoming event fliers

are available at www.venice.aaca.com• Director, Gary Felker, provided overview of local events and Car show. These are listed in our monthly Newsletters.• Charitable Committee Members Jim McCarthy and Chuck Duke discussed charities/clubs/schools being considered for

our 2019 “Year of Giving” Due last years successful endeavors, consideration giving priority to last years nominees/recipients.

• Main Program of evening was an oral presentation by Tom Waters (CEO) and Daila Lybarger of In-Stride, an equine/horse Rehabilitation Center for youth struck with autism, at risk, foster care, and motor input skills. Horses provide therapeutic relief to those mentioned. Tours available.

• Car Show Chairman, Dennis Nubile, gave update on our March 31 Annual Car Show. At present, there are 120 vehicles pre-registered. Approximately 270 down from last years 300 parking spaces available. City of Venice has imposed some extra criteria and costs.

• Member, Ed McDonald, discussed shows from the “early-days” as Ed is one of the original members• Kudos given to Jan Nubile for all her efforts with the 2019 Car Show.• For attending/registered Club Members, there will be group parking rather than separate class parking at our March

31st Car Show.• Ron Cournoyer talked about his March 16th Royal Coachmen Car Show. He highlighted the morning Breakfast Feast

and encouraged folks to arrive early and enjoy a hearty meal. Pancakes his specialty. Ron was presented a sponsor plaque by President, George Nubile.

• Five(5) die-cast model cars were auctioned off to members. Any proceeds to Club.• The 50/50 raffle total intake amount of $200.00, $100.00 to winner Don Horton kindly donated back to Club for Break-

fast At The Beach. Many thanks Don!• As the Breakfast At The Beach costs differs now that our Club is a 501-C-3 non-profit, there will be a $5.00, per head,

charge for attendees. Club monies cannot be spent on member appreciation events.

Introduction Of Board Members: by President, George Nu-bile (Director, Rich Albrecht absent)Minutes recorded: by Secretary, Reggie Foote. Last month’s minutes approved unanimously.Meeting adjourned: 8:30 pm

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIESImportant Club Activities that we

encourage you to attend.

Sunday, March 10th, 8 AM to 3 PM33rd. Annual Lemon Bay AACA Region CarShow. 401 N. Indiana Ave. EnglewoodCall Ernie Hart at 475- 0393 for info. & Reg.

Monday, March 11th, 7:00 PM** Club Membership MeetingVenice Community Center326 Nokomis Ave. Venice, Room #GDoors Open at 6:30 p.m. – Program by Erin Silk from Venice Main Street and VeniceRegion Car Show Update

** Dinner before the meeting – 5:00 PMRestaurant – Abby’s on Miami220 Miami Ave. W. Venice

Saturday, March 16th – 10:00 A.M.Royal Coachman Resort Car Show1070 Laurel Rd. NokomisBreakfast from 7:30 to 9:00 AMNo Entry Fee – Rain Date Sun. March 17th

** Wednesday, March 27th, 1:00 P.M.Club Lunch – Paradise Grill1097 N. Tamiami Tr. Nokomis

Sunday March 31st, 8 AM to 3 PM31st Annual Venice Region AACA Collector CarShow. Downtown Centennial Park.

Monday, April 8th, 7:00 P.M.** Club Membership MeetingVenice Community Center326 Nokomis Ave. Venice, Room # GDoors open at 6:30 PMProgram: Elections of New Officersand outcome of Venice Region Car Show

** Dinner before the meeting – 5:00 PMBurgundy’s Restaurant227 Miami Ave W. Venice

Saturday, April 13th Venetian River 2nd Annual BBQ Biker Bash & Car Show11:30 to 3:30 PM – No Entry Fee502 Veneto Blvd., N. Venice

** Sunday, April 14th, 10 AM to 2 PMBreakfast at The Beach, in Maxine Barritt Park, Located on Harbor Dr. VeniceReservations Only

** Wednesday, April 24th, 1:00 P.M.Club Lunch – Off The Wagon – Galleria Mall2107 S Tamiami Trail, Venice

Saturday, April 27th – Kimal Lumber Car Show, 9 AM to 1 PMVenice High School, One Indian Ave. Venice

Sunday, April 28th, 10 AM to 3 PM50th Annual Devereaux - Kaiser Car ShowSarasota County Fairgrounds. Meet at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast, leave at 8:30 AM

If attending any of the marked ** events, contact Diane Henderson for reservations: 941-484-1184 or tomdianko@verizon.net “NOTE” : After the monthly Club Meetings, some members gather at the ‘Perkins Restaurant’ Located on Hwy # 41 By-Pass near Center Rd.. Please inform Gary Felker before the meeting if you plan to attend so he can give a head count to the restaurant.

Cruise-Ins in the Area

Saturday, March 9th 9 AM to 1 PMIdeal Classic Cars / VeniceLance’s Cruzin to the Hop

First Saturday of the Month, 4 to 8 PMDowntown Englewood Cruise-InDearborn Street, Englewood

Fourth Friday of the Month, 5 to 8 PM.Advanced Auto Car Show – Located in Bird Bay Plaza, 615 #41 By Pass Venice

Second Wednesday of every month4 to 8 PMPerkin’s Restaurant6601 S Salford Blvd. North Port. FREEEmail: randywright1937@yahoo.com

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Venetian River Club’s 1st AnnualBBQ Biker Bash & Auto ShowSaturday April 13th 2019 11:30-3:30pm

502 Veneto Blvd, N Venice 34275 941.218.5410Special Invitation - Venice Car Club (Venice AACA)

Auto or Bike entry is free-THERE WILL BE AWARDS!Auto/Bike Entry cut-off is Monday April 8th 2019 LIMITED SPACE

BBQ Luncheon availableLove your car or bike? Or do you just love cars and bikes?

Come join us for a fun neighborhood backyard BBQ, dancing and awards!Interested in coming?

Please email Shana Sarchet your name, cell phone, email & the auto/bike youwould like to show or if you would like to reserve to eat.

shanasarchet@venetianriverclub.com direct line: 941.218.5410

MUSCLE CAR CITY’S10TH ANNIVERSARY CAR SHOW

March 9 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

$15 PRE-REGISTRATION (ENDING THURSDAY 3/7/19)

$20 DAY OF SHOW REGISTRATION

DASH PLAQUES TO THE 1ST 100 REGISTERED CARS

20 BEST OF SHOW PLAQUES TO BE AWARDED

1 FREE ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM WITH CAR SHOW REGISTRATION

(GOOD THE DAY OF SHOW ONLY)

DOOR PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS

MUSIC BY TOM’S TRAVELING TUNES

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CLASSIFIEDS

1940 Plymouth P-10 Woodie WagonOwned for 44 years. I am 2nd owner.Ground up restoration in 2000 w/NOS & OOS parts. Engine rebuilt at 69,000 with hardened valves/cylinders, etc. 79,000 miles. Regal maroon with 80% original wood $69,000 Serious inquiries, please

Contact: George Nubile941-240-2428

georgenubile@comcast.net

1971 Mercedes 280SL Roadster.Professionally Appraised at -2 level. Complete catalogue of pictures atwww.eastmeetsweststudio.com.4/Speed,106,000 miles. 2nd Owner for 17 years. AACA 2nd, Boca Raton Best of Class, MB Silver Star Certificate. Numerous local show awards. No Rust. Impeccable paint. After Market AC. $75,000. Selling home, no Garage in the car’s future. Questions:malnaplesaaca2@gmail.com

1940 Cadillac LaSalle

For more information, callBob Shibley 941-224-4959

1963 Ford Falcon Sprint

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31st Annual VeniceItalian Feast & Carnival

Wyatt RinkerBonnie Gene Oliver

Reggie Foote

Gary and Sue Felker

Tom Accardi

Bob Errico

Doc Albers

Mario GrippiGeorge Nubile

Photos provided by Karen Errico

Rich Burgermeister

Bob Shibley

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AAMCO of VeniceAccardi & Associates

Real EstateAffordable Golf Cars

Amberjack Sanitation Inc.American Legion Cruisers

Anchor Realtyof the Gulf Coast

Aquatech PoolsCustom Dream Rides

Dorsett SignsEvolve Insurance Agency, LLCGemini Apparel & Accessories

Hydro-E-LectricMary Petty, Agent AAA

Paradise GrillPit Stop Auto Repair Shops

Royal Coachman RV ResortStarling Buick GMC

Stefano’s Family RestaurantStottlemyer’s Smokehouse

Venice Printer, LLC

BRONZE

PLATINUMAndrade Ohana Automotive, LLC Venice Gondolier Sun

Fraternal Order of PoliceHazeltine NurseriesIdeal Classic Cars

McDonalds Restaurants of Englewood & Venice

Premier Community BankVintage Motors of Sarasota & Sarasota Classic Car Museum

SILVER

Kimal Lumber Company Suncoast NAPA Auto PartsGOLD

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