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The formation of the VSCC was suggested way back in 1934 in the now defunct
magazine, "The Light Car". The proposition was that the VSCC should be ‘a
club for the not so rich’ adding intriguingly that ‘the Rolls Royce owner should
not apply’! Today, the ethos has not changed much and, quite contrary to popular
belief, the VSCC is far more about actively enjoying our motoring heritage than concern
for personal status.
Racing Green Silverstone 26th August 2000 - Something Special is in
the air
The club is primarily
concerned with the preservation and competition of sports cars built pre-1931, and
selected Post Vintage Thoroughbreds (PVT) sports cars built prior to 1941. 1931 was chosen
as the cut-off point to reflect the onset of mass production and cost-cutting techniques,
often, we believe, at the expense of high quality. The PVT list steams from our
acknowledgement that there are some good cars dating from the period after 1931. Invited
cars at certain events include Grand Prix and sports cars from the 1950s and F1, F2 and FJ
cars up to 1960.
 Events include:
- Circuit racing
- Sprints and speed trials
- Hill climbs
- Rallies
- Trials
as well as social meetings
throughout the UK. The VSCC puts on a staggering thirty or so competitive events every
year, and is a large and growing club, having currently over 7,000 members worldwide.
At each event, one can be assured
of seeing some of the great motoring names participating, including Alfa Romeo, Bugatti,
Bentley, Delage, ERA, Frazer Nash, Lagonda, Maserati, MG, Napier, Riley, Sunbeam and
Vauxhall.
The cars may be old, but the
membership is not. The VSCC actively encourages drivers under 23 years old, and provides a
special award trophy. It encourages the restoration of cars by members, the building of
‘Specials’ using period components, and is currently enthused with an
extraordinary and growing collection of aero-engined devices.
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