Hemmings Motor News

Hemmings Motor News

– as a child growing up, the Hemmings magazine was like a bible, and was never to be thrown away. It’s as much a part of Americana as anything.
Founded by Ernest Hemmings in Illinois back in 1954, the very first issue was only four pages in size, and approximately 500 copies were sold at .50 cents per copy. Today is a different story, Hemmings has over 180,000 subscribers who dish out 31.95$ for an entire year’s subscription. Copies can even be picked up at certain newsstands and bookstores across the US.
Back in the ‘60s, then publisher Terry Ehrich and his partners purchased the business and moved it to his native Vermont. As the interest grew in vintage car collecting and restoration, so did the magazine.

In 1998, Hemmings Motor News launched their internet site which features over 30,000 searchable cars that are listed for sale; there are car club listings; and so much more.Hemmings also publishes specialty magazines throughout the year, aimed at all types of automobiles; muscle cars, exotic, sporty or vintage.
Publisher Ehrich passed away in 2002, and the Hemmings Motor News was then sold to American City Business Journals of Charlotte, NC.

Hemmings supports hobby car collectors, and attends more than 100 car shows and different events each year. If in the Bennington Vermont area this summer, keep in mind that every other Thursday evening you can attend the Hemmings Cruise-Ins, at their headquarters, where they award trophies and prizes amongst the competitors. Bennington, is located just 35 miles east of Albany, NY. The Cruise-Ins dates for this summer are: Thursday, June 12, Thursday, June 26
Thursday, July 10, Thursday, July 24, Thursday, August 7, and Thursday, August 21. The winners will be featured in Hemmings Motor News. The event takes place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. – with well over 200 cars expected.
Trophies are awarded to the following categories: Coolest Street Rod, Favorite Truck, Publisher's Choice, Favorite Mopar, Best Paint, Editor's Choice,
Favorite GM, Best Engine Bay, Favorite Muscle Car, Favorite Ford and the Driveable Dream.

Fore more information about the Cruise-Ins, you can contact the following: Dot Coolidge at 1-800-227-4373 or email Trisha Grande at tgrande@hemmings.com
Back at their website you can find everything from buying tips, classified advertising, a parts locator, restoration tips, and yes even a price guide.

This is a great website for any car enthusiasts. If you enjoy the printed version, check out their website at: http://www.hemmings.com - and I’m sure this site will find its way into your favourites.

And don’t forget to circle your calendar for the 27th edition of the Granby International slated from July 25th to the 27th. For more information on this event, call Claudette at 450-378-3730.