American Car Club Features in July 4th Celebrations at the American Embassy

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American Embassy decked out in a “California Dreaming” theme complete with Hollywood touches.

Baseball pitching in the tent and hot dogs were the order of the day. Ambassador Bleich has a chat with Les Rhyne from the ACCA. Ambassador Bleich inspects Eddy and Noleen Boyd’s 1964 Thunderbird.
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Chris Smith, President of the ACCA and the Ambassador have a chat. Jeff Bleich has a look at Les Rhyne’s 1939 Ford. One of Shane Richards 2 Camaros on display at the US Embassy. Kerry Hughes 1955 Thunderbird was the car of Honour on the day with Ambassador Bleich at the wheel.
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President Obama and the First Lady over look the festivities – represented by life size cut outs unfortunately. The Ambassador and family in David Dean’s 1959 Thunderbird convertible. They will have “fun, fun, fun” till David takes the T/bird away! U.S. Marines keep guard over Shane's 1969 Camaro U.S. Ambassador Jeff Bleich greets members of the ACCA, Mustang Owners Club and Corvettes of Canberra Club at the beginning of festivities at the Embassy for July 4th.

Present on the day were; Rob Neill, Daniel Walters, Gerry Carson, Shane Richards, Judith Hlubucek, Chris Smith, Les Rhyne, Kerry Highes, Peter Quiggin, Joe Boschert, Doug and Jenny Gregory, Barry and Melissa Schilg, David Dean & Ross Newton (Chic Henry was in transit).