We have in SA a very enviable Historic Registration Scheme for vehicles over 30 years old etc; it excludes vehicles that are modified from original and in some cases what are referred to as “hot rods and or special interest vehicles”

Accordingly there is a push for a Special Interest Vehicle Registration Scheme ( SIVR ) to achieve a more equitable Registration scheme for what are enthusiast vehicles that are driven irregularly. Negotiations with Government have moved significantly over the last few months and the desire is to keep them moving in a positive direction.

The current proposal for SIVRS is for owners of qualifying cars to pay for 90 days ( 3 months ) of full registration and use those 90 days via a log book system throughout an entire calendar year.

For vehicles to qualify they must be legally registrable in South Australia.

Within our club there would be quite a number of members cars that would benefit from being able to participate in this scheme, for example the numerous V8 roadsters and any number of 4 cylinder cars that are slightly modified but sufficient to exclude them from the historic system.

The organisers of the scheme are suggesting that to get over the next hurdle the question of numbers that are likely to take advantage of the scheme is critical for Government, accordingly they are asking our club members to complete a simple survey available from the club, contact Arthur Reudiger for a copy of the survey form and how to lodge .

 

 

 

Back row L - R Rodger Polkinghorne, Tony Freckleton; Mike Greenwood;David Fairbrother, Dave Ransom& Neil Stagg Middle Row: Wayne Hough, Trevor Praite Arthur Ruediger,& Ian Denny Front row: Geraldine Hough, Helen Praite, De Denny & Lyn Stagg

 

 

 

 

The Historic Registration Committee for 2011

  NEW FACES

on the H R COMMITTEE

By Ian Denny.

Four new faces have been added to the HR Committee, due to the retirement etc of other members over the years. At the October meeting I asked for persons interested in joining the Committee to contact me and by the end of the week I had four willing members keen to start.

Alan Pearson, who joined this Committee at it’s inception in 2003 was the latest to retire. Alan decided that he and Wendy had seen very little of Australia, so they have bought a caravan and are heading off into the pale blue yonder.

I have written a letter to Alan and Wendy ( who helped collect subs) thanking them for their dedication to the job over the years and wishing them well in their travels.

The four new members are, Tony Freckelton, Dave Ransom and Wayne and Geraldine Hough. We hope their time on the Committee is a long and enjoyable one.

The photo above shows the Committee, resplendent in their new HR, MG Car Club shirts, organized by Geraldine. Thanks Geraldine for organizing the shirts.

Also in the photo are De Denny and Lynn Stagg, who assist with the taking of subscriptions at this time of the year.            

Ian Denny

Part 7 of the CODE OF PRACTICE states---
“All aspects of the vehicle must conform to the spirit of the period of when the vehicle was manufactured. The vehicle’s bodywork, paint, interior etc must be in good condition ( allowing for fair wear and tear ). Original replacement vehicle components cannot be varied in any way from Original Equipment Manufactures specifications.”

BODY

“The shape of the vehicles body, doors, mudguards, bonnet, boot etc must remain the same as originally manufactured. Any replacement part must be identical to the original component but may be manufactured of an alternative material. Air scoops are not permitted.”

The Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs is concerned that some owners of cars on Historic Registration are altering the bodywork of their cars outside the specifications above.

When signing the MR 334 form, ( a legal document ) the member is agreeing to abide by the conditions expressed in the Code of Practice and Handbook for Historic Vehicles.

At the last Federation Delegates meeting, the President expressed the Federations concern at this practice. They are now going to record into their computer data base, the details of each log book ( owners name, address, make of car, engine No. registration No. etc) issued by the clubs. This will enable them to quickly locate the owner of an offending vehicle that has been reported to them. The Federation will then take some appropriate action.

The same applies for performance enhancing equipment. Acceptable accessories are restricted to those offered  by the OEM (original equipment manufacturer ) or the OEM’s authorized dealer at the time of delivery as a new vehicle.

If you intend to alter your  vehicle outside the  Code of Practice, then be prepared to go back on full registration.

Check out the code of practice at www.dtei.sa.gov.au