Welcome to the NWVCMM

 

 

The mission of the museum is to promote the life-long education of our community, by interpreting the heritage, history, and evolution of automobiles and motorcycles over twenty-five years old.  Appropriate activities generate interest, fund raising, and a sense of fun and camaraderie among the members and visitors.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT:  We are open every weekend from the
                                May 19th to September 30th, 2012

                                Our hours are Saturdays and Sundays
                                from 9:30 am to 4:00pm. 

 

Ten Years of Accomplishments by the

Northwest Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum

 

· Organized as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in 2002

· Constructed a 1938 Vintage Texaco Gas Station in 2003

· Grew to over 300 members

· Established a beautiful outdoor campus with 40 shade trees

· Paved the road all the way to the station and campus

· Sold 562 paver stones to help finance main Museum building

· Sponsored 10 High School Car Shows

· Visited 51 car and motorcycle clubs

· Conducted 26 vintage car & motorcycle informational seminars

· Received 8 vintage cars, 3 motorcycles, 1 scooter as donations

· Sponsored 8 vintage shows and swap meets

· Obtained Powerland’s first seismic site study

· Participated in over 52 shows and meets

· Became a participating member of Powerland’s planning council and Board of Governors

· Presented Texaco Gas Station for photo shoots

· Visited other regional vintage museums

· Finished construction on Phase I of the large Museum Exhibit Hall

· Obtained several grants to enhance the Museum’s educational efforts

· Established a web site: nwcarandcycle.org

· Published 38 quarterly issues of the Museum’s newsletter

· Constructed a gazebo on the outdoor campus

· Sponsored a speedster building program with Salem/Keizer School District

· Installed all 2,100 paver stones in front of new exposition building.

· Finished construction on the Museum’s garage building.

· Won 2 National Museum awards for the Speedster & High School Car Show Programs.

· Successfully displayed vintage cars & motorcycles to the public during May through October of the 2011 & 2012 exposition years.

 

 

 

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

 

We are getting ready to open the Museum for a second year and can use all the help we can get. Some of the help will be with just small things like helping clean before Steam-Up, taking 4 hours to be a docent, or helping with the High School Vehicle Show and Swap Meet. There is always something to do around the Museum, labor-wise, paperwork or administration, etc.

    Talking about help, Don Feller is working to fill out this year’s docent schedule. Don has revised the docent program from what we learned last year. It was a real experience to be a docent, talking to people about you, the cars, bikes and the Museum programs. Think about being a docent this year.

 

 

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President Mike Bostwick
503-245-5444
reb.mlb@netzero.net

 

 

American Flag to Fly at Museum

By Doug Nelson

 

Members of the Beaver Chapter from Portland of the Model "A" Ford Club of America have donated over $700 for a flag and flag pole to be constructed near the Museum's Texaco service station.  A pole owned by Museum member Bill Hellie, is available for our use.  This project is a go and will be completed prior to the Steam-Up in July! 
Thank you Model "A" people and Bill Hellie!

 

 

 

 

A Good Time Was had by all at the Spring Social & Volunteer Appreciation Event

 

 

Our guest speakers are husband and wife team--Pat and Pat Brothers. They will have a program on

the Great Race held in 2011.  They were in it with their 1931 Buick race car. 

 

 

 

 

 

Ed Weber thanks volunteers for their hard work this year.  Apparently he could not find anyone to volunteer a podium. We raise our foam cup to you and your efforts, Ed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pat and Pat Brothers’ 1931 Buick racecar was the feature attraction of the event.  Wife Pat is the driver, while husband Pat is the navigator. The two shared stories of their participation in The Great Race.
 

 

Most pictures taken by Mike Spady the day of the The Spring Social.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look ma, straight As!  The Beaver Chapter of the Model A Ford Club toured down from Portland.  They were led by Museum members Tom and Chris Irwin from

Newberg, Oregon

 

 

 

 

 

Studey Partners:  John Lasseter’s red 1964 G T Hawk (Lebanon, Oregon) and Barry Johnson’s green 1958 Silver Hawk (Albany, Oregon).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Henry Nelson takes the wheel of this Brass-Era Model T Fire Truck.  If you would like to see photos of your grandchildren enjoying the Museum, please submit photos to Doug Nelson, buickdoug@yahoo.com!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orphan Car Show (and Nicely Timed Swap Meet)

By Doug Nelson

June 23, 2012 will be the date for the 3^rd Orphan Car Show co-sponsored by the NWVC&MM and The Willamette Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers’ Club.  The Museum will host the meet on our field and the Studebaker club will promote the show.  Remember, any vehicle or brand no longer being made is considered an “orphan.” If you have a question about your car or the Orphan Car Show, call Ed Conn at 503-606-9046.  Entry fee is $15.00 for car owners and $3.00 for spectators at the gate.

But wait, there’s more! The Branch 15 Club is holding their annual swap meet (some car parts always show up)  at the same time at Powerland for the same gate fee.  Call Steve Johnson at 503-932-0323 for information about the swap meet.  

 

Two of the cars that the Becker family of Beaverton, OR, might bring.

                       

 

 

 

FIRST  ANNUAL   ALL CLUB RENDEZVOUS

 

*Where: Antique Powerland, 3995 Brooklake Rd.

                Headquarters: Drive to the Texaco Station.

 

*When:  June 30, 2012  8:00am to 4:00pm

 

*Host:  NW Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum

 

*Admission: Free to car & cycle drivers who display  

     their vehicles, and club members manning booths.

 

     General public adults over 13 years old, $5.00 each.

 

*Parking:  Free for modern iron outside gate.

 

*Food Service:  Breakfast and lunch menu provided by the Brooks Historical Society.

 

This is a show and shine on a grass field, with no judging, no trophies -- only good fellowship.

Interested in joining a club?  Here's your chance!!

 

For More Information: Call Doug Nelson 503-399-0647

 

 

 

For More Information: Call Doug Nelson 503-399-0647

 

 

 

 

Bikes in the Big Show                    By Doug Nelson

 

A key element of our July 8, 2012  High School Car Show day is the motorcycle display or “Bike Show”

  organized by Museum member Doug Towsley.  Last year we had over 60 bikes.  This year the goal is to have over 100 and lots of swappers.  Doug says bring them all — bright and shiny, old and crusty, big and small.  There will be categories for mini bikes, scooters, motocross and trail bikes.  Do not forget race bikes and memorabilia.  Door prizes and music will add to the fun.

Doug has lined up “Francine West & the High Speed Wobblers,” a seasoned blues band with many years of touring.  Should be a rocking good time!  Admission is $5.00, and includes the swap meet and kids’ car show held at the same time on the Museum grounds.  Gates open at 8:00 a.m.

For information about this event, contact Doug Towsley at 503-351-0519 or NWVintageMCShow@Yahoo.com        

Chip Hellie’s 1962 Honda CR93 Racer is one of the many fine motorcycles that will be on display at the show.

 

 

 

1910 REO (with a Great Story)

Joins Summer Display

By Doug Nelson

Gary Hodges’ 1910 Reo has been in his family for 102 years!

 

Museum member Gary Hodges’ original unrestored REO will be on display at the museum this summer. It has been in Gary’s family since it was purchased in 1909 by his great grandfather, on his mother’s side. It was purchased in Sacramento, California and driven to Paisley, Oregon and the family ranch . His great grandfather passed on in 1914 and the REO went to Gary’s grandfather who gave it to Gary in the 1950s, when it then came to Salem. Therefore, it has spent its entire existence in one family in Oregon.
At one time in the 1960’s, there were quite a few early REOs in the Salem area owned by different collectors. Most have gone to other owners or have moved out of the area, but the Hodges’ REO remains in Salem and in the same family. Gary has no plans to restore his REO because, as the saying goes, “it’s only original once.” Gary is looking for a top and windshield, so any help would be appreciated. It is very special to be in the same family for 102 years...especially for a car!

The Docent Program Needs YOU!     By Doug Nelson

 

Image created by Laura Nelson, with apologies to J.M. Flagg

Uncle Don wants YOU to be a docent at the Museum this coming show season.  It is the patriotic thing to do!  It is also the fun and personally rewarding thing to do. 

    Our display building will be filled with rare motor vehicles for sharing with the public.  The job of the docents is to play host to these folks in a friendly manner and let our guests enjoy the experience at their own pace.  Many want to share their family car history (“My grandfather had…”)  Docents are good listeners.  It is not necessary to know all the details or history of each vehicle.  Reference materials will be provided.

  The Museum will be open on weekends from May 19 through September 30.  Host times are from 9:30 to 12:30 and from 12:30 to 4:00.  You may do a half day or bring a lunch and do a full day.  It is a great time to serve with a spouse or a buddy.  Period clothing is optional, as is driving your vintage car or bike.  

Don Feller will hold a docent training class on Sat., April 21, 2012 at 10 am in the main Display Building.  Call or email him at 503-639-1816 or d.feller@ frontier.com.  Answer the call to join Uncle Don’s army!

 

Donor Board Completed!                By Doug Nelson

 

Ed Weber conceived and took the lead in producing the building construction recognition board now mounted in our display building.  This board contains 384 wooden tiles and 352 are already engraved with names of founding members, those who purchased paver stones, those who donated to the “step-forward” program and “cash” challenge donors.  We could not have constructed the building without their help.

There are 32 blank tiles for future donations (hint, hint).

Members who assisted Ed with various tasks were Mary Weber, Arnie and Linda Anderson, John and Bev Chandler and Doug Nelson.

Thanks, Ed, for completion of yet another outstanding project.

 

Top photo: Linda Anderson, Mary Weber, Arnie Anderson, and John and Bev Chandler attach backing to each donor’s tile.

Bottom photo: Ed Weber is pictured with our new 4’ x 8’ donor board.

 

 

FIRST-EVER SEASON PHOTOBOOK PRODUCED

 
Mike Bade produced our first-ever photo record in booklet form of the summer show season. All the cars and motorcycles are featured in living color with ownership information attached. Photos are by Mike Bade and Mike Spady. The two Mikes captured the flavor and richness of our exhibit. Also featured are Sandy and Jerry Grulkey in period costume.
This booklet is available at cost of $7.50. It is our intention to produce next year’s photobook early in the season and sell them during Steam-Up as a fundraiser. 
Call Doug Nelson 503-399-0647 for your copy of this historic record of achievement.
Clockwise: 1913 Flying Merkel, built and owned by Chris Culter of Dallas, Or.;
1940 Graham “Sharknose,” restored
and owned by Vern Ivy of Eugene; 1931 Buick Sport Coupe, owned by Pat Boyd, North Carolina.

Photos by Mike Bade and Mike Spady

 

 

 

 

 

Museum Offers LivePostcard.com

By Doug Nelson

 

Our museum is taking the lead on a new program of benefit to visitors to Powerland.
A Salem company owned by Kevin Roudebush has put together a unique program using a digital camera and the internet. When a visitor comes to the Museum, one of our hosts takes their picture and saves it to a card. When the visitor goes home, they can email this picture to friends and relatives. The picture is put on a template that describes the museum and has links to other attractions. It does not cost us anything, in fact, if we do enough volume, we may actually make some money. The main benefit to the Museum is the exposure gained when visitors spread the word with the photo. It is another example of the “social” media that is becoming a major way of communicating in this 21st century.
We have already had positive feedback on this program from visitors.

The 2010 Great Oregon Steam-Up NW Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum
Preview Show Photo Album
To see the photo album click here.
 
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For a list of upcoming events, see our Calendar, click here.

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