Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club Inc. (BVRC) is based around the Brisbane bay-side suburb of Cleveland. The club caters for owners of all makes of Veteran, Vintage, Historic & Classic vehicles, over 30 years old as well as enthusiasts of these classic vehicles. BVRC was formed in 1978 and has enjoyed continuous activity ever since. It currently has 190 members with over 450 vehicles.
The Club’s aims are to:
- Foster interest in the history, restoration and preservation of Veteran, Vintage, Historic, Classic motor vehicles of all types and makes.
- Promote & encourage the use and enjoyment of driving member’s vehicles on our well planned runs & outings.
- Encourage social activities for members and their families.
- Provide information and support for members restoring vehicles of all types.
The club membership is open to owners of all makes of Veteran, Vintage, Historic & Classic vehicles over 30 years old including motor cycles, buses and trucks. It is also open to anyone interested in these classic vehicles. The club is affiliated with the Queensland Historic Motoring Council.
The Bayside Club organises mid-week and week-end day runs for members each month. The club also arranges regular social outings, week-ends away and at least one long distance run each year.
We also conduct a number of significant major motoring activities each year such as:
- The Australia Day Rally on 26th of January, which attracts 500-600 vehicles.
- The annual Ormiston Swap Meet is held on the last Sunday in March each year
The Club also has an extensive library of automotive books which are available for members to borrow. The library contains a wealth of information as well as interesting books covering all aspects of motor vehicles
A very good quality club magazine is produced four times each year. The magazine contains reports about the club’s recent events; technical & news articles; and general interest automotive information.
Latest Club News
Club Magazine – May 2021 available now
The May 2021 edition of the Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club Inc. Magazine is now available.
Club Magazine – Feb 2021 available now
The February 2021 edition of the Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club Inc. Magazine is now available.
Club Magazine – Nov 2020 available now
The November 2020 edition of the Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club Inc. Magazine is now available.
Magazine Articles
1963 Humber Sceptre
1963 Humber Sceptre - May 2021 - July 2021 Cover Story Lawrie and Jean Bennett own this 1963 Mark I Humber Sceptre. This rare sports saloon was a bare shell restoration in 1993,
1914 Talbot 4CBX Roadster
1914 Talbot 4CBX Roadster - February 2021 - April 2021 Cover Story I was manufactured in London by Clement Talbot early last century, and took up residence on a station property near
1939 Series 60 Oldsmobile
1939 Series 60 Oldsmobile - November 2020 - January 2021 Cover Story From 1939 to 1948 the Series 60 was Oldsmobile’s entry-level model in the US market. While its trim level reflected its