(Date)
    (Your Address)
    The Honorable (Name of Legislator)
    (Address of Legislator)

    Dear  (Title and Name)

    My name is ____________, a member of the ______(car club/business)_________

 I am writing to urge your opposition to Section 832 of Senate Bill 1766.  
Section 832 of S.B. 1766 would federally fund state scrappage programs for 
vehicles over 15 years old.  Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing would 
receive a "minimal" payment and a future credit toward purchasing a newer 
vehicle, all in a misguided attempt to improve the overall fuel economy of the 
country's vehicle fleet.  This bill represents the most formidable Federal 
legislative threat to the vehicle hobby in many years.

   Please oppose the use of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars for Scrappage because:

       Section 832 of S. 1766 would give states that don't currently operate 
scrappage programs an extra incentive to create a program due to generous 
federal funding.

       Section 832 of S. 1766 requires that federally funded state scrappage 
programs crush every car.  It threatens enthusiasts nationwide with the loss 
of valuable parts and parts-cars for repair, restoration, and customization 
projects.

       Section 832 of S. 1766 does not require states to determine the fuel 
efficiency of vehicles being scrapped or that scrapped vehicles are being 
replaced by more fuel-efficient vehicles.

       Section 832 of S. 1766 ignores the fact that cars turned in for 
scrappage often barely run or are rarely driven second or third vehicles 
that have a minimal impact on overall fuel economy.

       Section 832 of S. 1766 will diminish the availability of affordable 
transportation and repair parts to low-income and elderly drivers as more and 
more older cars are crushed.

       Section 832 of S. 1766 does not guarantee that low-income and 
elderly individuals will be able to afford to purchase new vehicles - 
let alone more fuel efficient vehicles - with the money provided by 
scrappage programs.

    As an active car enthusiast who relies on vehicles in excess of 15 
years old to provide parts for (restoring, repairs, etc) my classic 
vehicle, I strongly believe that this bill would be disastrous to hobbyists 
across the country.  The cars involved in the restoration of classic vehicles
are rarely driven until reconditioned to a high quality mechanical condition.

Specifically, Section 832 of S.B. 1766 would unnecessarily commit many 
valuable vehicles to scrappage, thereby eliminating them from use to our 
hobby and its associated businesses.

    To many in this community, this bill is viewed as another attempt to 
eliminate the old American way of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.

    Please help the auto enthusiast community to maintain and strengthen 
the vehicle hobby. I urge your opposition to Section 832 of S.B. 1766.

       Sincerely,