Member of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs
Twinned with Retro Auto Club Normand, France
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The South Hants Vehicle Preservation Society (SHVPS) was founded in 1968 by enthusiasts who seek to preserve and keep roadworthy, historic vintage, veteran, and classic cars and commercial vehicles, pedal and motor cycles - in fact anything with wheels and is over 25 years old.
The Society is based in the Solent area and there are currently approximately 375 members with some 750 such vehicles. Whilst members are predominantly Hampshire folk, a notable number live further afield in north Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Sussex, Surrey, Wiltshire and even overseas.
Over forty years the Society has retained a friendly and informal social atmosphere and members can usually find help and advice in the restoration and maintenance of their vehicles which has contributed to the Society’s continued success.
Membership
It is not necessary to own an old vehicle to belong to the Society - anyone with an interest in by-gone transport is welcomed.
There is no age limit but Junior members are required to have written consent of their parent or guardian. The Society’s year commences 1st December and a reduced subscription applies from 1st June. Should you wish to become a member, click ‘Join Now’ to download a form or contact the Registrar, Barry Blanden at barry.joan@ntlworld.com (02392 587208).
Meetings
Between October and April meetings are usually held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lysses House Hotel, High Street, Fareham, PO16 7BQ commencing at 8pm. Throughout the year outdoor events are held at venues around the local countryside. These might be drives, rallies or charity events which the Society supports. On the last Sunday of the summer months members may meet for a “noggin and natter” at local hostelries. For more information click the ‘Events’.
Club Magazine
Paid up members receive a monthly colour magazine that reports activities and details of forthcoming events. It also carries classified advertisements, important club notices, a club post bag and news from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs and members contributions - which are always welcomed.
Annual Shows
Paid up members receive a monthly colour magazine that reports activities and details of forthcoming events. It also carries classified advertisements, important club notices, a club post bag and news from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs and members contributions -
Annual Shows
On the first Sunday of June each year, the Society holds a classic car show and autojumble in the grounds of the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hillhampton Bottom, adjacent to the A3, approximately three miles south of Petersfield. Members who display their classic cars and help to set up the show get free entry.
Benefits
Members share a wide range of mechanical and electrical engineering skills which are aired at regular meetings and events, often identifying long sought after solutions to difficult problems. Other benefits include: Monthly magazine, Handbook for the sole use of members, Subsidised events, Club regalia and Insurance discounts.
Affiliations
The Society has no affiliation to any particular manufacturer although many members are also members of single marque organisations. The Society is a member of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs www.fbhvc.co.uk and is twinned with Retro Auto Club Normand.
