THE Port Macquarie Antiques and Classic Car Club celebrates its 20th anniversary on 15 March.
The club started with a small group of people, each sharing a common interest in classic and veteran cars.
Many members have been involved in extensive restoration work of old vehicles.
In some instances, restoration has involved extensive and painstaking reconstruction over many years.
“The love of antique and classic cars provides a great social experience, leading to making new friends from a wide range of backgrounds.” Tracey Duval, President of PMACCC told News Of The Area.
Members have restored Model T and A Fords, a rare Studebaker, and an even rarer 20th Century pre-WW1 Grant.
Many of the rescued vehicles had lain in fields or were abandoned and forgotten in barns and sheds for decades.
The club has over 120 members, all enthusiastic volunteers who are involved in many community events such as supplying vehicles to transport Australian veterans and their close family members to Anzac Day marches.
Over the past two decades, the club has evolved into a not-for-profit social car club.
Members now spend more time enjoying driving their pride and joys rather than spending many hours restoring or tinkering under the bonnet.
Members will celebrate with a 20th anniversary breakfast at Taking Point Surf Club on Sunday 15 March, with catering looked after by the Lions Club.
Should anyone wish to become a member or require information, email Tracey on thesecretarypmaccc@gmail.com.
By Bill HARROW
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