The Horseless Carriage Club of America has been around since 1937, celebrating Brass Era automobiles. These pre-1916 vehicles are extremely difficult to restore and maintain, as parts availability is nearly non-existent. Despite all of that, there is still a lot of enthusiasm around Brass Era vehicles, as they are true works of automotive art. We were thrilled to find out the Horseless Carriage Club of America scheduled its annual National Convention and Tour in our hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This six-day event was based out of the Westin Hotel here in Chattanooga, and the event featured hundreds of miles of back-road touring, including a visit to several great attractions. The group visited Coker Tire for a great reception in the showroom and a special parking area on the street behind our office. Take a look at some of our favorite photos from the days we spent chasing 1915 and older cars on the back roads of Tennessee and North Georgia. 

1915 White Touring sedan1915 White Touring sedan
Thomas FlyerThomas Flyer
Brass Era REO touring sedanBrass Era REO touring sedan
1913 Stevens Duryea1913 Stevens Duryea
Ford Model T with white tiresFord Model T with white tires
1914 Ford Model T Hack1914 Ford Model T Hack
HCCA Group at Alpaca FarmHCCA Group at Alpaca Farm
1911 Cadillac1911 Cadillac
Ford Model T in Dayton, TennesseeFord Model T in Dayton, Tennessee
HCCA group at Coker TireHCCA group at Coker Tire
Franklin touring sedan passing historic Rhea County CourthouseFranklin touring sedan passing historic Rhea County Courthouse
1913 Stevens Duryea1913 Stevens Duryea
1905 Mitchell electric car1905 Mitchell electric car
Ford Model T cross train tracksFord Model T cross train tracks
Brass Era Rolls RoyceBrass Era Rolls Royce
1914 Studebaker1914 Studebaker
Ford Model TFord Model T
Locomobile touring sedanLocomobile touring sedan
1912 Michigan1912 Michigan
1911 Cadillac1911 Cadillac
Lozier touring sedanLozier touring sedan
Brass Era Columbia touring sedanBrass Era Columbia touring sedan
Brass Era Ford Model TBrass Era Ford Model T
1912 Rambler1912 Rambler