Upcoming MAFCA Events

Awards Banquet

December 3 – 6, 2025
Hosted by the Gulf Coast Model A Club

Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
64 S Water St, Mobile, AL 36602
$165.00 per night

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MAFCA - What's New

The Iconic Snap-Brim Fedora Hat

By Anne Neely-Beck Milledgeville, GA The Iconic Snap-Brim Fedora Hat Advertised in 1928 as being “Blocked in one of the most approved styles.” this description reflects the legacy of a hat with a history spanning more than a century. During the Model A Era the fedora was the favorite of men ranging from the fashionable […]

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Christmas Gifts 1931

By Anne Neely-Beck Milledgeville, GA The Tradition of Gift Giving During the Christmas season of 1931, families came together to exchange thoughtful presents, fostering cherished memories that would last for years. The act of giving gifts was an important part of the holiday, reflecting the spirit of generosity and togetherness that defined Christmas celebrations during […]

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BOD Election Results – 2026

Elected Board members to fill vacancies for 2026-2027 Doug Clayton Trisha Evans Dennis Thompson Paul Shinn Ballots were counted in the MAFCA Office Wednesday, October 22, 2025 and the results were confirmed by President Ed Tolman. Many thanks to those who came to count the ballots received. Continuing Directors: Happy Begg David Frazee Dave Krill […]

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BOD Candidates – 2026–2027

Ballots will be mailed August 15th. To be counted, ballots must be mailed by October 15, 2025. Results will be announced at the National Awards Banquet on December 3, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama. MAFCA Candidates  – 2026 – As seen in The Restorer (with photos) (Candidates are listed in random order.) Doug Clayton – Manteca, […]

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President’s Message – October 2025

With autumn colors in abundance and temps more bearable, this is a great time of year to get our Model A’s out on the road and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. And I hope your local chapters are doing just that. But what of those members of your club who are having difficulty keeping […]

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