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 members' 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. The Events Calendar pages provide detail on each of the club activities for the next few months.

The also conducts a number of significant major motoring activities each year. The club's major events each year include :-

•  The Australia Day Rally in January which attracts 500-600 vehicles;
•  The annual Ormiston Swap Meet usually conducted on the last Sunday in March each year will be on the 4^th Sunday (24^th March) this year because of Easter. The Swap is held at the Ormiston State School.
•  Each Year the club assists the RACQ in organising Motorfest. This year's Motorfest is on Sunday the 14^th July
•  In October this year (2013) the club will organise a Run to Canberra for the Canberra 100 Rally.
•  Check out our Major Events and Feature Events pages to see outlines of all the clubs significant events planned the next 12 months.

The club conducts a general meeting, starting at 7.30pm on the second Friday, each month at the Ormiston State School hall (entry from Dundas St East, Ormiston). Feel free to come along and join us and we will make you welcome.

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.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our club click the Membership button above to read about membership of our club, or just come along to any of our events and

Contact Information

You can contact the club on the phone, postal or email address below

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