HISTORY & MISSION STATEMENT:

Arkansas Military Vehicle Preservation Association

HISTORY: The AR MVPA, also known as the AR "MV" Travelers, was established in September of 1991 by a small group of men in Hardy, Arkansas. It became an affiliate of the International MVPA in March of 1992. It fluctuated in numbers and strength during the next eight years. In December of 2000 there was a membership of 19. With a drive for new members in 2002 the membership grew to over 100. By December 31, 2005 our membership expanded to 142. The club membership covers a substantial portion of Arkansas as well as numerous other states. During this same period vehicle ownership has grown from approximately 40 to more than 370. Our vehicles are in various stages of restoration, ranging from "as found" to international convention show winners.

MISSION:

To preserve and restore military vehicles for current and future generations
To exhibit our vehicles in a patriotic manner
To honor the veterans who have served, and are serving to maintain and protect our freedom
To instill in young people a respect for military history
To provide enjoyment for family and friends

Pictured below: Michael Penney's WC-54 - WWII 1st Place, Restored Class, Little Rock, AR. 2007; Dean Williams's Viet Nam era M170 Ambulance, 1st Place Restored Class, Little Rock, AR 2007; Bill Barnes WWII 1/4 ton, 1st Place Restored Class, Little Rock, AR 2007; C. Bruce Lynch's Viet Nam Era M274 "Mule" 1st Place Restored Class, Little Rock, AR 2007; Paul Harless' Vietnam Era M422 Mighty Mite, Motor Pool Class 1st Place, Little Rock, AR,2007; Jeff Ellison's Korean Era M37, 2nd Place Restored Class, Little Rock, AR 2007; Kent Chipman's 1942 WLA Harley Davidson - 1st place restored class, Best of Show, Mobile, AL 2004, Master Class winner in Dayton, OH 2006; Bob Blakeney's 1943 GPW - 2nd Place Restored Class in Mobile, AL and 1st place Motor Pool in Little Rock, AR 2007;