MAITLAND
CLASSIC MOTOR ASSOCIATION
President’s
Website Report, June 2026
Welcome. If you are a first-time reader
of our website and interested in joining our club, please peruse the rest of
our website, especially the photo galleries. That should give you an idea of
what we get up to.
Most potential members are
interested in historic cars and historic registration (HVS). HVS is
significantly cheaper than “full registration”. HVS is a minor component of
MCMA membership. HVS is your avenue to participation in the rich social life of
MCMA. We want to see you participating in lots of our runs and events. To chat,
call me on 0412726420.
The HVS (and CVS) registration
program is a concessional program that recognises the historic importance of
some older vehicles. It is important to note that that HVS (and CVS) is at the
discretion of the recognised club, of which MCMA is one. As a starting point it
is important that prospective members understand that any vehicle requiring HVS
(or CVS) registration must:
1.
be
roadworthy, with a current pink slip;
2.
at
least 30 years old;
3.
original;
and
4.
if
not, must have official certification approving the structural integrity of any
minor modifications.
Be cautious when purchasing an
historic vehicle. Do your research. Some vehicles are not what the owner
describes them as. As a result, it may not be eligible for HVS (or CVS)
registration and may require repairs or rectification that can be very costly.
The HVS/CVS Logbook is a privilege
of MCMA membership. Members are reminded that it is important to note three
things about the logbook:
1.
Official
MCMA runs and events do not require a logbook entry if you are driving your
historic/classic by the most direct route to the departure point, the
destination or destinations, and directly back to where the vehicle is usually
garaged. Official runs are all communicated to members by texts, and on our
website. At the meeting point, members need to “sign the book”.
2.
All
other uses of your historic/classic vehicle/s require a logbook entry,
correctly dated.
3.
If
requested by a police officer, or TfNSW inspector, please
show them your logbook or my most recent text that describes the details of the
official MCMA run. You can also open the website on your phone at events and
show it to the official or officer.
MCMA has been very active in risk
management of our runs and events. This has included the purchase of first
aid kits and 2 defibrillators. We have also provided first aid training for
members on an annual basis. 18 members completed our Royal Life Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation Course on March 3rd.
On our official runs it is every driver’s
responsibility to be aware of the route being followed, the planned destination/s,
and the need to drive together about 50-100 metres apart. If you are separated
from the group, wait for the “backmarker” to catch up. If this doesn’t happen,
continue to the next destination. Finally,
it is critically important that all participants prioritise road safety.
A photographic record of our bigger
runs and events is available on our website. The latest additions have been Tea
Gardens Hawks Nest Motorama, Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival, Nundle Rides and
Drives, and Gresford Billy Cart Races, the All-English Day and Tilligerry Motorama.
Please drive safely, with courtesy, and
enjoy the pleasures of historic motoring.
Kind regards,
Ian Scanlon
MCMA President and Events Co-ordinator.
0412726420