Collector Car Appreciation Day
July 11, Friday
History of the holiday
Collector Car Appreciation Day was established in 2010 at the initiative of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association). In cooperation with the United States Senate, a day was officially recognized to promote and preserve classic cars. Since then, the holiday has been celebrated annually with support from car clubs, museums, collectors, and public organizations.
Significance of the holiday
* Highlights the cultural and historical value of collector cars
* Recognizes the contribution of car culture to American society
* Supports the preservation and restoration of rare models
* Encourages the development of auto shows and the car parts business
How Collector Car Appreciation Day is celebrated
* Organizing car rallies and parades featuring classic vehicles
* Hosting exhibitions, presentations, and open days at car museums
* Meetings of car enthusiasts and presentations of restoration projects
* Posting photos and videos of collector cars on social media with themed hashtags
* Educational events about the history of the automotive industry
Popular categories of collector cars
* Classic American muscle cars
* European vintage cars
* Sports models from the 1950s–1970s
* Rare trucks and pickups
* Restored cars with individual history
Interesting facts
* Hundreds of car clubs in the US are dedicated to specific brands and models
* Many collector cars are kept in working condition and participate in races and shows
* The collector car market is worth billions of dollars
* Some manually restored models are more expensive than modern supercars
Collector Car Appreciation Day is a celebration of passion, engineering precision, and respect for history. It brings together people who value the automobile as art and cultural heritage.