Association of Old Vehicle Clubs in Northern Ireland
The Association of Old Vehicle Clubs in NI was formed in 1973. The first event organised was the Belfast to Portrush Run, which was an outstanding success with 70 pre-1939 vehicles taking part. Following on from this success was the Kirker Cavalcade in 1975 later renamed The Apple Blossom Run. In 1978 a third run was added known as The Mourne Run.
While quite a few people had "old" vehicles there was little or no opportunity to use these on the public roads and hence the reason for the AOVC being formed. Initially individuals joined as members but then as the popularity of these old vehicle events grew, numerous one marque and local clubs were formed each organising their own events. This in turn brought about an increase in the number of people owning old vehicles.
Each Club now organises various events throughout the year and now it is the Club that is the member of the Association. Today there are 29 clubs in the Association catering for old motorcars, motorcycles, tractors and commercial vehicles. Each of these Clubs can nominate 3 of their members to attend AOVC meetings and they are the two-way link between the Association and their Club.
Our role today in addition to continuing to organise the Spring, Summer and Autumn Runs each year is to give help and practical support and assistance to the member clubs to promote and run their own events many of which contribute to local charities.
Vehicles registered on or before 31st December 1987 are eligible to enter AOVC Runs while each affiliated Clubs are free to decide on what age of vehicles are eligible for their individual Club events. In 1997 we added an extra event with a trip to the Isle of Man. This was so successful we returned for a further two years and for a break went to The Doune Classic in Scotland in August 2000.
Meetings are listed on main AOVC website.
Events
- 08/09/12 Autumn Run, 1 day
- 23/06/12 Picnic in the Park, 1 day
Upcoming events
Members
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Files & Forms
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