Each year, SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) decide the date when Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated.  The councils announced that the next CCAD will be celebrated July 8, 2016.  This date marks the seventh consecutive commemoration in what has become an annual event that helps to raise awarness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

SEMA and its councils will again seek a congressional resolution to recognize the day’s significance.  The industry endeavors to preserve our nation’s autmotive heritage while providing well-paying, high-skilled jobs nationwide.  CCAD is intended as a day to celebrate the classics of both the past and the future and the millions of hobbyists that it supports.

“The U.S. Senate helped launch CCAD by passing resolutions each year at our request,” said Steve McDonald, SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs.  “As we prepare fo the seventh celebration of our nation’s automotive heritage, enthusiasts and related businesses are already planning open houses, car cruises, club gatherings, and educational events to mark this annual commemoration.  In fact, CCAD continues to take on a global character, with events held last year in the United States, Canada, and France.”

Previously, the resolutions were sponsored by Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and Senator Jon Tester (D-MT).  The senators are strong advocates for the automotive hobby in Washington and recognize and respect the integral role collector cars play in our history.

A list of scheduled events to commemorate the holiday will be published, as well as events throughout the month of July to celebrate.