Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey
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Newsletter of the Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey Vol. 9 No. 4
P. O. Box 234 Beachwood, NJ 08722 Phone 732-797-1456
www.vintageautomuseum.org
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012
Please join us for our Annual Meeting on 1/18/11, 7:00 PM
Seaside Heights Community Center. Prizes, Food & Fun for everyone.
We had a very good year in 2011. Some examples:
Ken Stalgaitis and our “Car Clean Up Crew”.
Ken has directed and led the
effort to detail our beautiful
Museum owned antique
cars. The 1941 Cadillac
pictured was donated by
John Casiello, as well as
our 1940 Packard, 1941
Pontiac, 1941 Cadillac
Limo. 1947 Kaiser, 1947
Cadillac, and more. You are
invited to visit our storage
facility and enjoy our
collection by calling the
number above for an
appointment. Thank you
Ken for a job well done.
Your many hours donated to
the Museum are greatly
appreciated.
Our Library is growing:
Over 2,000 books, articles and related artifacts have been donated by
Mrs., James Mayland, Mr. John Casiello, Mr. John Samolyk and other members.
We need a Librarian to take charge of this part of our education mission.
If you are interested please call 732-797-1456 for an appointment.
Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey Vol. 9, No.4, P2
2012 CORVETTE RAFFLE
1984 Corvette Coupe
Engine 5.7 L 350 cid V-8 Fuel Injected; 4 Speed Automatic Transmission; Air Conditioned;
Power Windows, Seats & Door Locks; 4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes; Red Leather Bucket Seats
and much moor. The new sticker price was $24,544. Your cost only $5 per chance or $20/Book.
OUR ANTIQUE VEHICLE COLLECTION IS GROWING
In 2011 John Casiello donated a 1966 Cadillac Coupe, a 1959 Mack B42 Truck, a 1953
International Fire Truck, a 1941 Cadillac Series 63 Sedan, a 1965 Mustang Coupe, a 1970
Corvette and related materials. Russ Patterson donated a 1966 Corvair, 1980 Buick Regal and a
1973 Ford Mustang. At this time we have 25 vehicles in our collection. Some are for sale, with
donor approval. The proceeds go into our building fund.
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OUTSTANDING DONOR OF THE YEAR
JOHN CASIELLO
VAMNJ LIFE MEMBER #7 AND FOUNDING
SPONSOR IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING THE ONLY
PUBLIC ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM IN NJ.
THANK YOU FOR DONATING 18 MOTOR
VEHICLES AND 100’S OF BOOKS & MAGAZINES.
Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey Vol. 9, No.4, P3
VAMNJ EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT FOR 2011
Our internally developed “History on Wheels” educational program visited the following 3 schools in
2011:
By Denny Derion
 Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin
 Jackson Memorial High School
 Lacey Township High School (Spring and Fall)
and informational display at the Scouting University at Brackman Middle School, Barnegat
In addition, Antique Car Displays were held at the following businesses and community groups:
 Golden Bell Diner
 Harley-Davidson of Lakewood
 American Legion in Toms River
 Shore Acres Yacht Club
 Causeway Ford in Manahawkin
 Brandywine Assisted Living in Howell
 Columbus Day and St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Seaside Heights
 Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day Parades in Toms River
 Green Island Community Celebration
 Mirage Men’s Club in Barnegat
 Chelsea Assisted Living in Silverton
 Community Hospital in Toms River
 Johnson Brother’s Boat Show in Point Pleasant
 Silver Ridge West in Toms River
 Bey Lea Village Assisted Living in Toms River
 Friend’s House Assisted Living in Toms River
 Pulte Homes in Lakehurst
 Charlie’s Pizza in Toms River
 Lakewood Courtyard Assisted Living
 Summerville Assisted Living in Manahawkin
 Lacey Christian Church
 Shore Dreams For Kids
 Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Toms River
The program has been a continuing success with attendance totaling in excess of 2000 students from 6th
thru the 10th grades and many adults. Many appreciative comments were received from students, teachers
and senior citizens alike.
The Museum Speaker’s Bureau made PowerPoint presentations to the following groups in 2011:
 Point Pleasant Council and Parking Authority
 Point Pleasant Historical Society
 Original Garden State Corvette Club in Deptford
 Ankokas Region AACA in Haddonfield
 Summerville Assisted Living in Manahawkin
 Surf Corvette Club in Brick
 Barnegat Rotary Club
 Point Pleasant Rotary Club
 North Shore Antique Automobile Club in Howell (2)
 Antique Automobile Club of Monmouth County in Little Silver
 Garden State Journalists’ Association in Red Bank
Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey Vol. 9, No.4, P4
MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP
Renew your membership or Join the Museum now. It is the best deal in town. You will
receive a calendar and be invited to every event. Only $15 for Seniors (55+) and $25 for
individual members. Send your check payable to VAMNJ to PO Box 234 Beachwood, NJ
08722. You will become part of the only public Antique Automobile Museum in NJ.
CAR OF THE MONTH
1966 DODGE POLARA
383 CI V8 ENGINE AUTO
ODOMETER – 25707
CUSTOM RESTORATION
BUY IT NOW
$6500
It has been my pleasure producing the VAMNJ newsletter since 2003. The newsletters
provide “highlights” over the years as we developed the Museum. See them all on our
web site at: www.vintageautomuseum.org click on the NEWS tab. The new plan is for a
monthly newsletter produced by another member. We hope you will join the fun and
excitement. Sincerely, Dave DiEugenio, Executive Director
GARAGE SPACE IS AVAILABLE:
Need a place to store your car or boat? We have a secure location, with police surveillance,
near Rt. 70 & 539 in Whiting, only $75 per month for Museum and Vintage Automobile
Club members. Non-members pay $100 per month.
Call 732-255-4879 and reserve your space today.
FOR SALE:
1941 Cadillac (parts car)
1966 Cadillac
1966 Corvair
1980 Buick Regal
1947 Kaiser
1940 Packard
All cars are in the Museum garage and can be seen by appointment.
Call 732-797-1456
God bless our troops. May they come home safe and soon.
VAMNJ received funding this year from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of
Cultural Affairs in the Department of State, through a local history program grant
administered by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
Thanks to our 2011 Sponsors of the Vintage Automobile Museum of NJ
Pulte Homes River Point by Del Web 732-657-3030
ASAP At Signs and Prints - 775 N. Main St., Manahawkin - 609-597-5421
ASAP Shipping and Packing - 467 Lakehurst Rd., Toms River - 732-557-9600
Rose Garden Nursing and Rehab. Center Toms River, NJ 732-505-4477
Lacey Tire & Auto Center, Crag Slater Owner, Forked River, 609-971-8808
Classic Muscle Car Restoration Tony Cirillo Owner 609-758-6333
.Lakes Corvette Club c/o Joe Dicara, 6 Woodside Dr., Tabernacle, NJ 609-532-7141
Causeway Family of Dealerships - 375 Rt. 72 W, Manahawkin - 609-597-8083
At Home Eldercare – Professional care in home. Red Bank- 732-600-5103
Barlow Buick and GMC 445 Rt. 72 Manahawkin, NJ 609-597-4700
Steven Chiarelli Jewelers 474 Brick Blvd. Brick, NJ 732-920-7574
Coastal Classics Restoration by Ryan Mahoney 370 Faraday Ave.Jackson 732-987-4490
.Charlie's Pizza Restaurant & Pub - 1980 Rt. 37 West at Commonwealth Blvd732-657-8663
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Brandywine Assisted Living 100 Meridian Place, Howell, NJ 732-719-0100
TR's Auto Body & Restorations -798 Route 537, Cream Ridge, NJ 609-758-5777
The Chelsea at Toms River Assisted Living 732-941-8299
The Chelsea at Tinton Falls Asstisted Living –Tinton Falls, NJ 07701 - 732-933-4700
Summerville Assisted Living - 1275 Route 72 West, Manahawkin - 609-597-2500
The Residence at Toms River 2145 Whitesville Rd. Toms River 732-905-9222
Carol Chojnacki – Treasure, North Shore Antique Automobile Club 732-462-7643
Thomas Ippolito – Primerica Financial Services Freehold, NJ 732-278-5944
Mirage Men's Club - P. O. Box 483, Barnegat, NJ 08005 - Bruno Iamonte, 609-698-8145
Strang's Tree Service & Firewood Sales - Michael Strang, Manahawkin – 609-607-0927
Sonny’s Recycling - 531 Route 9, Waretown - 609-971-7788
Medicine To Go Pharmacies – 1000 Route 70 – Suite 7 – Lakewood - 732-367-5222
Mike Feldman - from Short Hills - a Supporter of the Vintage Automobile Museum of NJ
Bow Sales Co., Automotive Lifts - Ted Goushy - 732-747-9472
Gary W Wheeler, DMD 520 Rt. 70 W Lakewood 732-367-5900
Carol Shern Silver Ridge West Toms River, NJ
Ocean County Cremation Service 206 Lacey Rd. Forked River 609-971-3321
Altieri Chiropractic Center Bayville, NJ 732-269-4700
Is your business missing from this list? Please renew for 2012.
Advertise your business here, on our signs, and on our website by becoming a
Sponsor today!
Call 732-797-1456
Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey - 2012 Calendar
VAMNJ Annual Meeting
Atlantic City Car Auction
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Car Show/Raffle Sales
Car Cruise/Raffle Sales
Car Cruise
History on Wheels
Cruising Downtown I
History on Wheels
Car Display/Raffle Sales
Silver Ridge West
History on Wheels
Memorial Day Parade
Cruising Downtown II
Car Show
Car Show
Car Cruise
Car Display/Raffle Sales
Car Cruise/Raffle Sales
Cruising Downtown III
Shore Dreams For Kids
Car Cruise/Raffle Sales
Car Cruise
Car Cruise/Raffle Sales
Cruising Downtown IV
Raffle Sales
Lead East
Car Cruise
Car Cruise/Raffle Sales
Car Show/Raffle Sales
Corvette Raffle Drawing
Cruising Downtown V
Delicious Orchards
Car Show
Car Cruise
Car Cruise
Car Show
Columbus Day Parade
Veterans’ Day Parade
300 Club Drawing
Seaside Hts. Community Center @ 7 pm
AC Convention Center – 9 am to 6 pm
Seaside Heights Boulevard - 11 am lineup
Strictly Corvettes Show at Atlantic City Conv. Center
Pt. Pleasant Beach on Arnold Ave. – 12 to 4 pm
Ship Bottom-10th St Waterfront Park on Bay 5-9 pm
Central Reg. Mid. School
Toms River on Washington St. 5 to 9 pm
Southern Reg. High School – Manahawkin 9-1 pm
Shore Acres Yacht Club - Brick 10 am to 2 pm
Car Show, Toms River, NJ
Jackson Memorial High School - Jackson
Toms River - Office Lounge - 8:30 am lineup
Toms River on Washington St. 5 to 9 pm
6th Annual VAMNJ Show @ OCC 9-2 pm
Lakehurst Historical. Soc. Lakehurst 9-2 pm
Ship Bottom-10th St Waterfront Park on Bay 5-9 pm
Harley-Davidson in Lakewood - 12 to 3 pm
Pt. Pleasant Beach on Arnold Ave. – 5 to 8 pm
Toms River on Washington St. 5 to 9 pm
Bay Blvd. Seaside Heights, NJ 9am to 3 pm
Pt. Pleasant Beach on Arnold Ave. – 5 to 8 pm
Ship Bottom-10th St Waterfront Park on Bay 5-9 pm
Rose Garden Nursing Old Freehold Rd, T.R. 11-3 pm
Toms River Washington St. 5 to 9 pm
Corvettes at Carlisle, PA
Hilton Hotel Parsippany, NJ 9 am to 9 pm
Ship Bottom-10th St Waterfront Park on Bay 5-9 pm
Pt. Pleasant Beach on Arnold Ave. – 5 to 8 pm
VAMNJ/Lavallette Show – Bay Blvd. 10-4 pm
VACOC Car Show, Seaside Heights @ 2:30 pm
Toms River on Washington St. 5 to 9 pm
Apple Fest Colts Neck, NJ
VAMNJ Show at Tuckerton Seaport 10 to 3 pm
Pt. Pleasant Beach on Arnold Ave. – 12 to 4 pm
Ship Bottom-10th St Waterfront Park on Bay 5-9 pm
Ocean Gate EMS Car Show – 11 am to 4 pm
Seaside Heights on Blvd - Noon line-up on M St.
Toms River – Line-up at Office Lounge @ 9 am
Vintage Auto Club Christmas Party 12 to 3 pm
Jan. 18
Feb. 24 to 26
3/10
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May 9
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May 20
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June 13
Jun 23/24
July 4
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July 11
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Aug. 8
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Sept. 8
Sept. 9
Sept. 12
Sept 15/16
Sept. 22/23
TBD
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Nov. 11
Dec. 9
2012 Museum Board Meetings are held at the Community Center in Seaside Heights, NJ.
All meetings start at 7:15 pm on the third Wednesday of every month.
Call: 732-797-1456 Web Site: www.vintageautomuseum.org