North of England Classic & Pre-War Automobiles

The club was established in 1966 under the name The North East Club for Pre-War Austins and is now the largest Historic Vehicle Club in the North of England with over 900 members. The club was established in 1966 under the name The North East Club for Pre-War Austins and is now the largest Historic Vehicle Club in the North of England with over 900 members. The club is organised as a 'multi-marque' association, whose members own around 75 different makes of classic cars, including about 175 Austins and several motorcycles.

The club holds local meetings all year at various event venues as well as organised club rallies and displays at various venues throughout the North East. The York Branch organises its own Road Runs and Rallies, and some local branches also hold breakfast meetings with optional road runs.

Membership is open to any enthusiast of old motor vehicles, and it is not necessary to own a vehicle to join. Attendance at club-organised rallies is generally restricted to vehicles built before 1 September 2005.