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4/1/2014

I just love this poster by friend of the blog Joe Pepitone for the AACA's exhibition Motoring Mysteries of the Far East.
As Hemmings says, the Antique Automobile Club of America may not be the first organization that comes to mind when you think of celebrating influential Asian cars and motorcycles, as well as those rarely seen ones from behind the Iron Curtain, but they're obviously an inclusive bunch.
I've always loved classic robots, from the mean lady robot in Metropolis to Robbie in Forbidden Planet, and I've got a few tin robot toys, so this poster is right up my street. The cars look intriguing, too. The museum is looking for more, so, if you can help, with cars and trucks, tuk tuks and scooters from India, Russia, Korea, Japan and all regions in between from the early days to the mid-1980s, please get in touch.

The exhibition opens 16 May until 14 September. For inquiries concerning display items, please contact Executive Director Mark Lizewskie at 717-566-7100 x102 or [email protected]

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Marie Reilly Pepitone: a woman driver in the 1920s

3/29/2012

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This beautiful lady driver is Marie Reilly Pepitone, in her first car, a 1920 Ford Model T Runabout, that she used to drive around New Jersey.
I was sent these pics by Joe Pepitone, AKA JoepeP, former art director of Archie Comics and who’s automotive illustrations have appeared in Hemmings Classic Car and Garage Style Magazine.
In his 20 years with Archie Comics, he designed and produced everything from iPad, iPhone comic apps to graphic novels and the comic books lots of kids grew up with and loved.
Joe now runs Autocom, an agency that produces comics and games. He loves to illustrate automotive themes in a retro style with bright colours.
He tells me he was inspired by Marie and his grandad Elmer on his mom's side who worked for Mack Truck in New Brunswick NJ.
For more pics, vintage videos and blog see www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/JoepeP
See also http://www.autocomstudios.com/

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Marie Reilly Pepitone: a woman driver in the 1920s

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