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Central Iowa Model A Club

Our local club was started in 1961 by Bob Darr. Bob sent letters to Model A Owners in Iowa inviting them along with their families and friends to attend the first meeting at the Water Works Park in Des Moines. The original meeting was a great success. Our club continues its history here in Central Iowa. Read more about our clubs history, and the Model A History. Did you know Des Moines had a Model A Ford Factory were some of our cars may have been produced? Hit the tab button to read more about our club.

We Are in the process of building our new website

Let me introduce myself. My name is Ron Huntimer, the new Director of Publications and your New Webmaster. I am taking over the job that was held by Mike Youngblood for many years.

I had originally told the Board that I would have the new site up and running by January 1, 2023. No, it did not go as planned. Yes, it has taken a lot longer than I anticipated. I spent most of December getting the Domain and ownership changed and switching to a completely new web hosting company called “Green Geeks”. I have been working with my wife Kay to design a new format for the newsletter. She will be your new Newsletter Editor. We both hope you are going to enjoy what we are planning and getting underway.

I also discovered that my computer and my web building skills had more rust then my two Model As. So a new computer, new software, and learning to use WordPress has kept me quite busy. You will see the results with great photos, graphics, videos, and cool things. This home page is sporting a lot of these new skills and hard work.

As you read and discover many new things about the website, be assured that the site is not completely finished. Many pages and links are not finished. But, look, read, and watch how the site grows and continues to change over time. Enjoy!

Activities for Every Member

YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE A RUNNING MODEL A TO PARTICIPATE

TOURS

WORKSHOPS

FELLOWSHIP

The club in 2023 is arranging many tours, from one-day tours in the Des Moines Metro area, 2- 3-day weekend tours, and even week-long tours. In addition many National and Regional gatherings with tours are sponsored by the National Clubs we belong to. Please join us for GAMARAI in its 26th Season. GREAT ANNUAL MODEL A RIDE ACROSS IOWA. Clink on the link boxes to get more info or go to the Activity web pages in the index.

Join us for our scheduled workshops, they are a great way to gain knowledge about the Model A. Be it a Tech Meet on repairing or fixing your Model A, a program for youth, or programs and activities dedicated to the fashions of the Model A Era, or just enjoying time with friends.

Each month the club has Breakfast at IHOP in Ankeny. A social night at an area restaurant or ice cream shop. PotLucks at our business meetings. The Iowa State Fair Parade and other parades and events we are invited to participate in through out the year. Yes, a summer picnic and an annual awards banquet. There are numerous events for fellowship thru out the year. Check our event calendar for all the Model A Happenings for our club and other Regional and National events.

Testimonials

What our Members say

“I bought my first Model A on Craigs List. Kay and I saw the car, we liked the color, it ran well, and drove okay, so we bought it. That was on July 19, 2017. A few weeks later we joined the club. Today my wife and I totally enjoy touring in our 1931 Tudor with the club. Especially every September on GAMARAI, The Great Annual Model A Ride Across Iowa.”

Ron HuntimerDirector of Publications and Webmaster

I have always been interested in antiques from a young age. The first time I saw a Model A, I fell in love with them and I knew I HAD TO OWN ONE! I finally purchased my first Model A – it was a 1931 Coupe. I learned about the Central Iowa Model A Ford Club and joined. That turned into such a wonderful experience because of all the new friends we made! Doug and Al took me under their wing and taught me how to work on the Model A. Then, Al took both me and Karen out and taught us how to drive a Model T…guess what happened? We went and bought a Model T! The antique car hobby also got me interested in antique gas pumps and signs. You never know where this hobby will lead you! I feel like I am a caretaker of these beautiful automobiles. Hopefully, our automobiles and all the other antiques get passed on to other people who feel the same!

Larry KingGAMARAI Co-Tour Director

Barb and I have been members since the mid 1970’s. We have seen a lot of changes in the club over the years. The biggest virtue that has followed the club over all these years is the people. Members have always been welcoming and helpful with a young man that knew very little about a Model A to an old man that has gained some knowledge about the car. Without the club, we would not be able to have put over 20,000 miles on the car in the last 10 years. Yes, we stumbled many times having to drag her home for another fix but every year we have gained reliability and confidence in the old car. In all those years no one has been left stranded on the side of the road. Everyone always makes it home. Many thanks for all of those members, past and present who have helped us over the years.

Tom JamisonGAMARAI Co-Tour Director