Author: John Gunnell
Each year, thousands of hot rodders head for the hills - the hills around Hershey, Pa. - to shop for parts at the biggest swap meet in the world. Although the event is organized by a region of Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), there are many parts for sale that could fit on both hot rods and custom cars.
If you're into high-performance machinery, the 2015 Hershey theme is "The Era of Big Block High Performance Cars" and the 50th Anniversary of the Shelby will be celebrated. The dates are Oct. 7 thru Oct. 10. Admission is free.
Over 250,000 enthusiasts attend Hershey, and a good share of them are into modified cars. The swap meet (actually called a "flea market") features 9,000 vending spaces. On Saturday, 1,300 cars will be displayed. There is also a Car Corral with 1,000 old cars for sale.
Highlights of Hershey Meet Week 2015
AACA Library Yard Sale (Oct. 6, 4-7 p.m., 501 W. Governor Rd., Hershey).
Flea Market (Oct. 7-10, 7 a.m. - dusk, 550 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey).
RM Sotheby's Torqtoberfest (Oct. 7-9, 4-9 p.m., 161 Museum Dr., Hershey)
RM Sotheby's Auction (Oct. 8-9, Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr.)
Vintage Race Car Conditioning Run & Hughes High-Wheeler Event (Oct. 9, 11 a.m., Hershey Stadium, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey)
AACA Hershey Car Show (Oct. 10, 7 a.m., Hershey)
For more information and a complete schedule, visit the Hershey Region AACA website at www.hersheyaaca.org.
Photos show the poster for the 2015 Shelby theme, an aerial view of the world-famous Hershey flea market and cars from two collections to be auctioned.