Every nut, bolt, and body panel tells a story. We restore to original specification wherever possible, using period-correct materials and techniques passed down through generations of craftspeople.
A classic car is not a museum exhibit — it is a machine that must be driven. Our rallies take members across mountain passes and coastal roads in vehicles built for exactly this purpose.
The finest aspect of classic motoring is the community it creates. Owners, restorers, historians, and enthusiasts share knowledge, tools, parts, and stories with uncommon generosity.
The Grand Touring Vintage Club was founded in 1962 by a small fraternity of motoring enthusiasts who believed that the great automobiles of the post-war era deserved to be preserved, celebrated, and above all — driven. Our founding members owned between them a Bentley Continental, two Alfa Romeo Giuliettas, and a Ferrari 250 GT.
Six decades on, we are proud stewards of over 220 registered classic vehicles spanning the 1920s through the 1980s. Our annual Coastal Grand Tour remains the most prestigious touring event on the club calendar, attracting members from across the country and beyond.
Complete our membership form with details of your classic vehicle history and reasons for joining. Vehicle ownership is welcomed but not required to apply.
Applications are reviewed monthly by the membership committee. You may be invited for an informal interview or a visit to the clubhouse at this stage.
New members complete a six-month probationary period during which they attend at least three club events and are paired with a full member mentor.
On confirmation of full membership, you receive your club badge, rally plates, and access to the members-only register of vehicles and specialist suppliers.
Join rally planning committees, lead restoration workshops, contribute to the quarterly journal, and help shape the future of the club through annual governance meetings.
Eight founding members establish the club with a charter focused on preservation and touring.
The inaugural Coastal Grand Tour runs 28 vehicles over three days along the Western seaboard.
Purpose-built workshop opens, offering specialist restoration services to members and the trade.
Club register reaches 220 classic cars across 14 marques, including 6 pre-war automobiles.