Author: John Gunnell

Each year, thousands of hot rodders head for the hills – the hills around Hershey, Pa. – to shop for parts at the biggest swap meet in the world.  Although the event is organized by a region of Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), there are many parts for sale that could fit on both hot rods and custom cars.

If you’re into high-performance machinery, the 2015 Hershey theme is “The Era of Big Block High Performance Cars” and the 50th Anniversary of the Shelby will be celebrated.  The dates are Oct. 7 thru Oct. 10.  Admission is free.

Over 250,000 enthusiasts attend Hershey, and a good share of them are into modified cars.  The swap meet (actually called a “flea market”) features 9,000 vending spaces.  On Saturday, 1,300 cars will be displayed.  There is also a Car Corral with 1,000 old cars for sale.

Highlights of Hershey Meet Week 2015

AACA Library Yard Sale (Oct. 6, 4-7 p.m., 501 W. Governor Rd., Hershey).

Flea Market (Oct.  7-10, 7 a.m. – dusk, 550 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey).

RM Sotheby’s Torqtoberfest (Oct. 7-9, 4-9 p.m., 161 Museum Dr., Hershey)

RM Sotheby’s Auction (Oct. 8-9, Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr.)

Vintage Race Car Conditioning Run & Hughes High-Wheeler Event (Oct. 9, 11 a.m., Hershey Stadium, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey)

AACA Hershey Car Show (Oct. 10, 7 a.m., Hershey)

 For more information and a complete schedule, visit the Hershey Region AACA website at www.hersheyaaca.org.

Photos show the poster for the 2015 Shelby theme, an aerial view of the world-famous Hershey flea market and cars from two collections to be auctioned.