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Mulletwagon · 11-06-2019, 06:35 PM

About ten years ago I am told our local club had over 100 members. Some five years ago we were down to about 60. We currently number just 33 and enthusiasm seems to be declining. Model As will continue to outlive their owners but there does seem to be a trend. While the younger folks fill the Corvette and Mustang clubs, Model A clubs have always been the venue for the more seasoned automotive enthusiasts. I suspect “The Greatest Generation” passed their Model As to the much larger “Baby Boomer Generation” and clubs expanded. Following generations are smaller and may explain why Model A interest is in at least minor decline. The average age in my club’s membership is about 75 and we cannot seem to attract anyone younger than 60 or so. Just wondering if we are the exception or are other clubs having a similar experience.

11-06-2019, 06:35 PM	#1
Mulletwagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 585	Club Thinning About ten years ago I am told our local club had over 100 members. Some five years ago we were down to about 60. We currently number just 33 and enthusiasm seems to be declining. Model As will continue to outlive their owners but there does seem to be a trend. While the younger folks fill the Corvette and Mustang clubs, Model A clubs have always been the venue for the more seasoned automotive enthusiasts. I suspect “The Greatest Generation” passed their Model As to the much larger “Baby Boomer Generation” and clubs expanded. Following generations are smaller and may explain why Model A interest is in at least minor decline. The average age in my club’s membership is about 75 and we cannot seem to attract anyone younger than 60 or so. Just wondering if we are the exception or are other clubs having a similar experience.