Recipients
2022 Awards
2022 Recipients
Samuel Mpare, 16.
lives in Redmond, Washington. Samuel’s introduction to the Model As was through one of his mother’s patients, Mr. George Sage, one of the Evergreen A’s most seasoned leaders. He invited Samuel and his family to visit his Model A workshop. Somehow Samuel knew that he wanted to learn and Mr. Sage, age 89, was eager to help. Samuel, at age 14, started tinkering in the workshop, which led to rebuilding an engine. Samuel and his family joined the Evergreen A’s, and at their first in-person meeting in July 2021, he was surprised with a rolling chassis. In April, his mom gave him a 1929 Briggs body. Individuals from 8 Model A clubs have helped secure the chassis and parts for the restoration. Samuel says, “the excitement of this project is contagious and keeps me working toward the goal of completion.” Samuel said his biggest challenge was his first challenge. “I had no clue how Model A’s worked and had no car. Through this journey, I’ve been able to gain new skills, and knowledge about Model As and build my car.”
Garrett Cortez, 20,
lives
in Pomona, California, and is a Pomona Valley Model A Club member. Garrett’s introduction to the Model A was in 2017 after his father purchased a 1930 Model A Coupe for his wife for their third wedding anniversary. Garrett was always on hand to tinker with it and joined them on tours with their local club. With his father’s and others’ assistance, Garrett is restoring a 1929
Pickup named Charleston, which he found in 2020 just before Covid reared its ugly head. It took several months for the first parts to arrive. The engine had a stuck valve, and many other issues needed his attention. Garrett has good support for the project. ”Luckily, with this project, I have been blessed with such people who are willing to sit down and share all their years of knowledge about these classics.” Garrett hopes to complete the project by year-end while in his first year of college.
Dillon and Ryan Spieker, ages 18 and 21,
are brothers that are jointly restoring a 1931 Tudor Sedan. Ryan was a recipient of a MAYRA grant in 2020, and this year, his older brother Dillon, who has always been part of the restoration project, will share the grant. Both boys are members of their grandfather’s Model A club, the Rocky Mountain A’s. Ryan received his Eagle Scout award this year, and Dillon received his several years ago. Congratulations to both. Ryan lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Dillon now lives in Franktown, Colorado, with his grandfather, an experienced Model A restorer, who is their mentor. Until Dillon’s recent move to Colorado, both boys could only work the Model A on school holidays and vacations. Dillon will be working with his grandfather regularly. They are directing the project to the Touring Class and expect to tour with the Model A clubs in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Franktown, Colorado. There are still significant challenges facing the boys with this total restoration.
Joseph Maskiell IV, 16,
lives in Putnam Valley, New York. At age 5, he first developed an interest in the Model A from his grandfather, who purchased a Model AA for driving the kids around the property. It broke down and sat for many years. More recently, Joseph became hooked on the Model AA while working with his grandfather as they rebuilt the brakes and installed new tires. Joseph wants to restore the AA and keep his passion alive with his grandfather's passing. Joseph had previously repaired a 1927 Model T, 1948 and 1949 Ford 8n tractors, and a Willys cj2a. So far, his only source of help on the Model A is the Les Andrews books. His goal is to have the truck restored when he finishes high school in 2024. When Joseph first applied, he had no local Model A club connection. Now he has two, one MAFCA and one MARC.
Adam Breer, 16,
lives in Castleton, NY, and is a member of the Adirondack A’s. This is Adam’s second MAYRA grant, receiving the first in 2020. He is continuing the restoration of a 1930 Model A Coupe that his grandfather had purchased as a restoration project 30 years ago. Adam inherited the car, and two years ago, he began the restoration. The car was disassembled as his grandfather had left it. After much cleaning and paint stripping, the chassis is mainly done with a rebuilt engine, transmission, and differential, and the rear brakes are almost on. There are many tasks: strip and sandblast body, paint body panels, install the interior, rebuild steering column, everything electrical, etc. Fortunately, Adam can work on the car year-round as the project is housed in his grandmother’s heated garage. Adam’s biggest challenge is using time properly and fitting the work into his schedule.
Charles M. Davis, 17,
lives in Boonville, TN, and is associated with the Tristate Model A Club. With his grandfather’s help, he worked on the restoration every day after school and has almost completely restored a 1931 Model A CC Pickup. Charles’ interest in Model A’s started three years ago when he began helping his grandfather work on Model A’s and others. He recalls taking trips with his grandfather on Model A club fun runs and driving his grandfather’s 1930 Model A sedan to Owensboro, KY, to welcome the Great American Auto Race into town. Charles enjoys sharing the Model A hobby with others. He started with a rusty cab and frame. After the first month, they had the frame painted and the rear end installed. Over the past year, many friends have helped Charles by donating parts and giving needed advice. Today, the car is assembled and painted, and most of the remaining components required have been identified.
Ben Stone, 16, lives in Huntington Beach, California, and is restoring a 1930 Tudor. Ben, his grandfather and mentor, Tom Endy are members of the Santa Anita A’s. Ben received a MAYRA award in 2020 and used the financial assistance to great benefit. Ben is to be congratulated as he recently received his Eagle Scout ranking. Ben is a regular helper at BLT Guys Saturday events where Mitchell overdrives are installed in Model As, and donations are made to the MAYRA program. He also completed an instructional video on assembling a Model A transmission. Ben’s strong interest in Model A’s is very evident in all that he has accomplished over the last two years.
Brooke Rozman, 13,
lives in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and is the third generation in a Model A family. She, her parents, and her grandparents are members of the Wisconsin Chapter of MAFCA. She writes,” I’ve been in the club since I was born. I like Model A’s because we do fun things and events in them. My parents help run club events…. I like to help set up kids’ events, help set up meetings and help the other kids at events.” Brooke has a 1928 Sedan which the previous owner transformed into a Pickup. Brooke and her father ran it well enough that she learned to drive around the property. If Brooks stays with the pickup, the engine needs building, a new interior installed, tires, brakes, and window glass are among the more significant items. With her dad’s help, she hopes to complete the Model A in 2024 when she is 15 and can receive her temporary license.
Jonah Mosher, 12,
lives in Paso Robles, CA, and is the fourth generation in a Model A family. He and his family are Paso Robles A’s members and have a 1931 Victoria. His grandparents and great-grandparents are members of the San Fernando Valley A’s. With his father’s and grandfather’s help, Jonah is restoring a 1929 Coupe as a touring car. The initial heavy restoration work will be done at grandfather Ron’s garage. Ron has owned over 150 Model A vehicles and given countless seminars locally and nationally. His great-grandfather was instrumental in the formation and operation of the Model A Touring Club. Jonah has some Model A experts as mentors and will undoubtedly learn much during the restoration process. His goal is to complete the car before his 16th birthday.
Matthew Goodwin, 20,
lives in Prairieville, Louisiana, and is a third-time recipient of a MAYRA grant. Matthew has been plugging away on his 1930 Pickup for more than four years, and the change from the before restoration pictures to what has been accomplished is dramatic. Where there is still more work to finish the car, a completion date later this year is certainly possible. Matthew is a meticulous worker, and his attention to detail has paid off with a handsomely beautiful-looking Model A that he can be very proud of.
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