From cars, trucks and motorcycles to fire engines, tractor and military vehicles, we care passionately about vehicles from the early era of transportation right up through the present so that everyone can experience the history and fun preserving and driving these vehicles can bring.
VAE is 501(c) Educational & Charitable Organization that awards scholarships to encourage and support young men and women who wish to pursue a career in automotive trades. VAE has funded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships for Vermonters like you.
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- 1962 Volvo PV 544 Sport
This 1962 Volvo PV 544 Sport is owned by Bill and Bernice Clark of Springfield, Vermont. Several years ago, my wife, Bernice, and I went on a car tour with the Mountain Slowspokes. My father-in-law, Richard Hurd, offered us the use of his 1957 Nash Metropolitan. After the tour I said to Bernice, “That was so much fun. I want to… Read more: 1962 Volvo PV 544 Sport - Thermodynamics and Theology
Thermodynamics is a word we’ve probably all heard but don’t use much. Certainly, many of us aren’t sure what it means. It would be good if we did because, after all, it’s the law. Actually, there are four laws of thermodynamics, of which two are worth talking about. The first law is most likely to have familiarity to most of… Read more: Thermodynamics and Theology - Ashes and More Ashes
With another cold spell approaching, it’s probably time to empty the woodstove ashpan once again. For those of you who don’t have to do this chore, lucky you. Over the years, we have had a variety of heating sources. When we built our house in 1969, electric heat was the way to go. It was great, inexpensive, and clean. Then… Read more: Ashes and More Ashes - This, That & the OtherCheyenne Martindale took off like a rocket out of Bradford last year! Her destination was Lincoln Technical Institute. She graduates this September and her grade point average is in the 90s; in other words, she is loving it. She is difficult to catch up to, so her dad gave me a few details. The transition from Bradford, VT, to E.… Read more: This, That & the Other
About Vermont Auto Enthusiasts
The Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts was founded around a kitchen table in Essex Junction, Vermont by a small group of vintage automobile enthusiasts in 1953. It has continued to grow in membership and activity, and now has members not only from Vermont, but nationally and even internationally, among people who share an interest in all things related to automobiles and automotive history. VAE members are invited to monthly meets to explore Vermont’s scenic drives at the wheels of their prized autos in warmer months and visit historic sites and facilities of automotive or historic interest when indoor venues are called for. These include garage tours, restoration shops, and historically significant museum collections which add to each member’s enjoyment. And, yes, there’s a fair amount of car talk too. To the general public, we are probably best known for our annual Vermont Antique and Classic Car Meet, now held in Waterbury, Vermont which is the high point of our yearly activity.
The VAE is now a 501 c (3) non-profit educational and charitable organization devoted to encouraging and supporting education of young people in fields related to automotive technology and history. Proceeds from our car show, as well as individual donations, go to support this educational outreach.
The VAE proudly provides and supports these educational programs:
- The Golden Wrench Award: This award is presented annually to one junior in each of the sixteen automotive technical career centers in Vermont. The award consists primarily of a valuable tool set and $500 scholarship for continued post- secondary education in an automotive related field. The winning students are selected by their teaching faculty in recognition of their demonstrated dedication to their education.
- Skills USA: We provide financial support to help career center students who are first place winners in the state wide Skills competition in four automotive related competitions. This support helps with the expense of representing Vermont in the national competition to which they are invited.
- VAE Automotive Seniors Scholarship: We are now annually awarding six $1,000 scholarships to Vermont high school seniors who intend to pursue further education in the automotive field. They are selected based on their applications which describe their career goals and indicate how they intend to achieve them through further education.