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2018 Foreign Car Festival Owls Head Transportation Museum
This years Foreign Car Festival started out with the weather service issuing a mid coast 'Heavy" Fog warning till 9 AM. Well they were pretty much on the money and the early hours were a bit sparse in attendance, but increased in proportion to the fog's lifting.... By 10 AM the sun was out the weather was almost text book perfect and the attendance had shot up dramatically for those other "foreign makes" and more so for all sorts of Volvos. At mid-day we had 30 + or - Volvos parked in and around our chapters parking area. I might add we could've had another "History of Volvo" parade as there was at least one of almost every model from a PV445 to a C30 on display!!! We also need to send out a special thanks to our chapter folks as well as New Hampshire and Massachusetts members for attending this spectacular event!! I can't thank our members without a big thank you for this event (and several others) photo lady Courtney Mack!! There were a few Swedish Chariots of New England folks there which made for interesting conversations. This years turn out was tremendous and along with the everyday Volvo owners who made the trek to OHTM, made us the largest gathering of any marque in attendance on Saturday!!
Chapter Meeting AT OHTM FCF 2018
As its been in the past our monthly chapter meeting was held in the museums board room. Keep in mind the gathering included the 4 chapter members from NH and Mass and all the Swedish Chariot folks who asked to tag along to see how we did things. We awarded the Early RWD class plaque from our Par Sem Summer Event to Mike Silvius for his original Black 62 PV544. Saturdays Highest Mileage plaque went to a Swedish Chariots member in a Silver 89 244 that had a 5" lift and 286K on his odo. Sundays award went to Peter McCorison with a Silver 91 240 Wagon 204K (sorry we only have a pic of his car).. As for our meeting there were only a couple major items left on our docket, the National meet in Vermont at the end of September and a "Foliage Run" (to the Seal Cove Museum ?) in mid to late October. It was mentioned by a couple out of state members that the meeting was short, sweet and to the point... (of course the Lobster Cookout was 7 miles and scheduled for an hour from then!!)
4th Annual Lobsters at Spruce Head
Our fourth annual Lobster (or Chicken) Cookout was held in Spruce Head at the home of Naomi Howe and Duncan Labay. Both those names should be at least familiar as Naomi is a longtime contribuitng member and Duncan is the (last) Founding Member. Its always a genuine pleasure to visit Naomi & Duncan in Spruce Head every year and as for the cookout it always boarders on phenomenal and I've never spoken with anyone who doesn't agree. More pics to come!!
Swedish Car Day 19
The 19th Annual Swedish Car Day was held in Brookline Mass at the Larz Anderson Museum on a beautiful bright sunny day, no humidity and about perfect for a large gathering of Swedish vehicles!! Four Maine Chapter members volunteered to park (Volvo) vehicles at this years event and it was a good experience for all of us. I'm guessing our chapter participation at 6 and all of them were smiling whenever I caught up with them during the event. Two of them were smiling even more broadly when there vehicles won in their respective classes. Congratulations go out to Colin Mack and his Yellow 855 T-5R, along with David Moore (twice) with his modified 940 Wagon w/5.0 Ford V-8 and his 1962 444 . I can't speak for everyone but I think our Chapter was pretty well represented and we all are looking forward to next years event. Included are just a few pics that I took, there are numerous others on Facebook, search for Swedish Car Day.
"Volvos by the Sea" in Scarborough - June 10th
We had great weather, food and wonderful hosts
(three folks missing from this shot - Diane Mack, Donna Kendall and Charlene Lockwood)
Two Maine Chapter Vehicles Displayed at the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival Concours d' Elegance
Hilton Head Island South Carolina; November 4th & 5th
Volvo Cars of North America extended an invitation to a couple of our Maine Chapter members to display two of their vehicles. A rare 1957 Sport P1900 owned by Alan & Bethany Prosser of Alan Auto Volvo Service and a (Safari Yellow) 1971 142S owned by Joe & Donna Kendall. The vehicles were picked up by a New England based auto transport company supplied by VCNA on Oct 31st in Portland Me and arrived on Hilton Head Island Nov 2nd. They were prominently shown at the center point of the VCNA display held at the Port Royal Golf Course during the two day event. Volvo, Porsche, BMW, Lexus and Cadillac were the 5 automobile manufacturers sponsoring the event and all offered test drives of their vehicles. The weather for the two day event was perfect, mid 70s sunny and simply wonderful. Many of the vehicles were genuinely spectacular and more to the point, an experience that won't be forgotten!!
Volvo Cars of North America extended an invitation to a couple of our Maine Chapter members to display two of their vehicles. A rare 1957 Sport P1900 owned by Alan & Bethany Prosser of Alan Auto Volvo Service and a (Safari Yellow) 1971 142S owned by Joe & Donna Kendall. The vehicles were picked up by a New England based auto transport company supplied by VCNA on Oct 31st in Portland Me and arrived on Hilton Head Island Nov 2nd. They were prominently shown at the center point of the VCNA display held at the Port Royal Golf Course during the two day event. Volvo, Porsche, BMW, Lexus and Cadillac were the 5 automobile manufacturers sponsoring the event and all offered test drives of their vehicles. The weather for the two day event was perfect, mid 70s sunny and simply wonderful. Many of the vehicles were genuinely spectacular and more to the point, an experience that won't be forgotten!!
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Welcome to our Volvo Site.
We are a group of "Volvo" aficionados living in Maine! Our Chapter is an official Chapter of the Volvo Club of America. Always looking to expand our membership.... "Vintage" Volvo owners or newer, all are welcome! Our Itinerary: Rides, Tours, Shows, Tech Sessions, Member Visits, Car Events & More Click on the P1800 photo below to learn more about our next "Event" 
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