President’s Message – September – October, 2025
Hello fellow Moparites,
After the robust festivities of the Chrysler 100 event, we must get back to business. What a fantastic event it was.
As many of you know, we are attempting the impossible, to bring all era s of Chrysler products enthusiasts to recognize our core constituencies and attempt to coagulate around it, or something like that. This said, we must pursue the formal endeavor of following some structure and format. I understand the current missive we constantly battle of not wanting to get involved in clubs. Anything involving humans is bound to get sticky and convoluted. Nevertheless, we must endeavor to do this in an effort to PRESERVE OUR HISTORY so that it is not lost and will continue to influence future generations.
Pursuant with our clubs Constitution, we need to get back on track with regular board elections and the business of running a national and international organization. Our Jan/Feb edition will have a call for nominations of national board members. Any member for at least two years and in good standing is eligible to be nominated or to nominate yourself! There are two BOD positions up each year, and once on the BOD, the term is three years. All eligible candidates will be presented to the membership in the Mar/April newsletter and a ballot will be The executive board is then elected annually from the BOD, by the BOD.
You will submit this nomination to Barb Weiser, the current Secretary. See her contact info. There will be another reminder in the next issue. Please endeavor to get involved with your club and your passion. We MUST preserve the history and that will require some structure.
Two notes to bring to your attention. I was able to participate in the recent Ironstone Concours held in Murphys, California (shown below). I displayed my 1937 Airflow at this well-attended show but was among just a few number of prewar Chrysler vehicles in attendance.
Of greater importance to the membership at large is that we have the date and location set for next year’s national meet. It will be held in conjunction with the Midwest Mopars in the Park event and will be held on May 27-31 in Farmington, Minnesota. I will have more information to share in the next issue of WPC News.
Bill Adams, Oakdale, California
I recently came across my number one bucketlist car, and the Eagle landed in my driveway in early September. A 1983 AMC Eagle Wagon, a 19kmile survivor that checked every box for me, is now nesting in my garage. This was the culmination of a 45year
search for exactly what I wanted. So, yeah, I have been driving her around a bit. Doubt that my bird will see snow or have the 4WD
engaged….
This issue will highlight the annual Pebble Beach Concours. As Chrysler has celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, our storied marque has stormed the beach with many fine examples of the Chrysler ‘Woodie” series, as well as other great Chrysler classics. Harold Mermel and Bill Adams have taken us on a ride through the event and its happenings.
Our feature article will bring out a 1962 Imperial. Contributor Rich Truesdell connected with longtime southern California Mopar fanatic, Wayne Powell, who just acquired a well preserved Crown hardtop whose original owners were members og the famed Pillsbury Family. Yes, that Pillsbury Family, the one whose company makes those wonderful, gooey Cinnamon rolls along with many other bake and serve favorites.
We have a reader’s ride in this issue, too. Wayne, “Spanky” Cox reprints his article about his 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury and his eventful drive to a local car meet.
Now for a bit of housekeeping…. We brought this up in the last issue, and we still need to form a group.
WPC Club, Inc. needs to update the club’s bylaws. Our club is growing, and “times, they are achanging.” We need to make sure that our bylaws reflect the direction that the club is headed. As such, we need a committee to review and rewrite the current bylaws to do so. We are looking to form a committee of four people who may have some experience and a desire to contribute to our club’s future. If you are interested or know of someone who might be, please contact WPC Club Board member Don Piscitelli at donpiscitelli@yahoo.com.
Next: We need to hear from you. WPC NEWS wants to give our membership the latest information on all of our many regional groups.
This is especially true during the winter months when most of us are not driving our classic Mopars. We would greatly appreciate it if more regions could contribute their event schedule information! Our goal is to expand the WPC Club at all levels, and we are committed to supporting each region. Sharing your activities not only benefits everyone but also serves as an enticing invitation for our National WPC Club members to join your Region. We appreciate your assistance in this effort.
Please send your responses to me at f.pascoe@hotmail.com, and also to the region’s email at regions@chryslerclub.org.
Well, in closing, if you haven’t put your ride away for those of you who live in more temperate
climates, enjoy the rest of the good weather on the highways and byways.
Frank T.Pascoe, Editor, WPC News.
EDITOR’S Foot-NOTE:
WPC NEWS brought this up last issue, but it bears repeating. The Swap Meet ads grow in each issue and are
becoming somewhat unwieldly to handle. Starting this year, 2024, ad placers will be limited to 6 issues from
the date of the first submission for each category. ( you are allowed one ad per category for each issue). After 6
issues, if you want to continue your ad, you must resubmit them to this magazine. If you had to pay extra for your
ad, based on the guidelines provided, you will also have to submit that payment again. After 6 issues if the ad is
not reinstituted, it will be eliminated. Thank you for your cooperation.
A REMINDER to please send to my address or email ONLY: Swap Meet written ads or written articles for the
magazine. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME ANY MONIES FOR THE ADS AND PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME
MONEY FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS, all funds must be sent ONLY to the WPC CLUB treasurer as follows:
WPC Club Treasurer, PO Box 185, Kingston Springs, TN 37082-0185
