About us...
The Pin-MAR Antique Car Club, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation founded as a club in Pinellas County Florida in 1964.
It began with six antique car buffs, holding their club meetings at a local funeral home. The club’s founders were dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Model A Ford. (Pin-MAR is an acronym for Pinellas Model A Restorers). The club now enjoys hundreds of members in the Tampa Bay area and beyond, who restore and enjoy a large variety of antique and collector cars. Pin-MAR members are firm believers that the automobile was meant to be driven. The club conducts tours, outings, and sponsorship of the Heritage Village General Mercantile & Garage. It’s a fun, all volunteer club for the entire family. FAQCan I join PIN-MAR?
Absolutely, The club is open to anyone who loves cars. What does PIN-MAR mean? It is an acronym for Pinellas Model "A" Restorers What is the cost to join the club? The yearly dues are $20 When was PIN-MAR founded? The club was established in 1964 Do I have to own a Ford Model "A" to be a member? No, you don't. Although that is the origin of the club it is not a requirement. What type of vehicle can I own to be a member? We welcome anything that is at least 25 years old. All manufactures and models. Do we have regular meetings? Yes, we meet on the First Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. Where do we meet? We meet in the Pinellas Room at Heritage Village, 11909 125th Street North, Largo, Florida 33774 Got a question we didn't think of? Reach out to us by clicking on the contact link directly below. About Heritage VillageHeritage Village is a Pinellas County park located in Largo, Florida. It is a 21-acre living history museum where more than
25 historic structures have been relocated from all over the county, some dating back to the 19th century. The historic buildings include a one-room schoolhouse, a church, a railroad depot (complete with a walk-through caboose) a general store, a barn and a 1920’s garage as well as a variety of historic homes. The park also has a 1917 fire truck, a rotating display museum and gift shop. The Pin-MAR Antique Car Club dedicates time and resources to the park, including volunteers who run the general store, maintain the period garage display and maintain the park’s five antique vehicles. Come visit this 21-acre living history museum located in the heart of Pinellas County. The natural pine and palmetto landscape is home to some of Pinellas County’s most historic buildings. More than 25 historic structures and features, some dating back to the 19th century, include a school, church, sponge warehouse, railroad depot and store as well as a variety of historic homes. |