Smok'n Oldies Car Club~ began in the summer of 1996.

It was started by five local residents who had old cars and enjoyed

getting together to "talk" cars. Those five individuals were:

Ben Kellogg

Sterling Collins

Lupe Acosta

John Bock

Alan Frick

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Smok'n Oldies started one Saturday in 1996 at our local McDonalds where a car show was being held. Gleaming chrome and the smell of car wax sparked a general "we can do this" out of everyone there! The excitement didn't faulter - in discussing the idea of forming a 'club' with friends and acquaintances, it became apparent there was a need in Deming for a organization that promoted older American made vehicles.

Several meetings were held to develop plans for this fledgling organization. Everyone agreed that the primary purpose of this venture would be to have fun while owning and driving their vintage vehicles.

Our 'founding 5' also wanted to be sure that the club was one in which the member's wives could participate and enjoy belonging to. A club that included not only business meetings, but monthly "get-togethers" as well. A club in which the guys could talk cars, and the wives could socialize.

Thus ~ Smok'n Oldies ~ was born!

In no time at all we had 13 members!

Today, we're happy to claim 49 members ... with a 1926 Essex, 1941 Buick Convertible, 1941 Plymouth, and a 1953 Henry J. among them!

We've succeeded in keeping our club not only functional but also FUN since it's creation!!

Visitors are welcome at our monthly meetings and we encourage EVERYONE interested in joining to: