One of our two associated clubs

History of Riverland Customs & Classics

During the lead up to the Big River Regional Street Rod Nationals in 2012, considerable interest and momentum began to build within Riverland car enthusiasts and the membership of Riverside Rodders grew.

The larger member base provided the opportunity for the club to stabilise then plan a direction for the future. That was to alter the car base of eligible vehicles for membership to the club. However, the members elected to establish a new club rather than alter their constitution and Riverland Customs and Classics was born.

The new club was established in accordance with all government requirements, has its own constitution and by-laws and is recognised to operate as a club in its own right.

However, the members of both clubs considered it in the best interest of the Riverland car community to operate as one club with Riverside Rodders. This means meetings are held simultaneously and business can be minuted independently as necessary.

Membership continues to grow

Membership to the club is available to people who own or demonstrate a genuine interest in the future ownership of vehicles manufactured prior to 1978 and are interested in furthering the objectives of Riverland Customs and Classics.

Each year the club members have assisted Riverside Rodders host their annual campout and the addition of later model vehicles has provided more variety to the event. In its final years the Riverland All Cars Day was hosted by Riverland Customs and Classics with assistance from Riverside Rodders members.

The monthly Riverland Coffee & Cars meet has become a focal point for members to gather and enjoy their cars and company outside of the monthly meetings.

The future for Riverland Customs & Classics will be enormous with membership growing steadily as a result of club registration now recognising modified vehicles.

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Eligible Club Vehicles

Your recognised “Club Vehicle” means all vehicles manufactured prior to 1978 and those models retaining their original body styling through to the termination of the manufacturing design in 1979.

They may be original, restored and/or legally modified and must be owned by or registered in the name of a Riverland Customs & Classics Member.

Original vehicles will be as they were originally manufactured in good mechanical order and safe for registration and driving in accordance with government requirements.

Restored vehicles are those that have been restored to the manufacturers original specifications and are safe for registration and driving in accordance with government requirements.

Recognised club vehicles may also be modified either mechanically and/or in appearance from the original manufacturers specifications but must be safe for registration and driving in accordance with government requirements.

Membership

Membership is available to people who own or demonstrate a genuine interest in the future ownership of vehicles manufactured prior to 1978, and/or in the body likeness of, that are legally registered for use within South Australia. Members should also be interested in furthering the objectives of Riverland Customs & Classics.

Our club objectives are:

  • To encourage the use of original, restored and legally modified vehicles manufactured prior to 1978
  • To provide members with information and assistance to preserve, restore, maintain or legally modify vehicles manufactured prior to 1978
  • To act as a recognised motor vehicle club for the Club Registration of historic, left hand drive and street rod vehicles
  • To promote and encourage social activities in Riverland Customs & Classics and with similar clubs and other organisations

Membership Types:

  • Riverland Customs & Classics offers individual and family membership
  • Fees: Individual – an annual fee of $50 is due
  • Family – $75 per year (2nd adult receives a 50% discount)
  • Members must attend the Annual General Meeting and a minimum of 6 official Club events during each 12 month period

Access to Conditional Registration is not available to prospective members.

Constitution & By-Laws

Club Registration

Riverland Customs & Classics are a “recognized motor vehicle club” by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles SA and are able to issue approvals to club members for club registration of historic, prescribed left hand drive and street rod vehicles in accordance with the Motor Vehicles Act and Regulations.

Club Registration Authorized Persons will inspect and assess members vehicles for compliance and complete all administrative processes as required by the “Code of Practice for Historic, Left Hand Drive and Street Rod Vehicles 90 day Club Registration Scheme” Club Registration – Code of Practice PDF.

Other vehicles, if 30 years or more have elapsed since 1 January of the year in which the vehicle was manufactured, that are owned by or registered in the name of a Riverland Customs & Classics member may also be approved for Club Registration, but not recognized as a club vehicle.

Definitions for vehicles acceptable for club registration are:

Historic: A motor vehicle is a historic vehicle, if 30 years or more have elapsed since 1 January of the year in which the vehicle was manufactured. Any vehicle fitting this definition is eligible for the Scheme provided it can legally be driven on public roads in its current configuration.

Left-hand drive: A motor vehicle is a left hand drive vehicle, if 30 years or more have elapsed since 1 January of the year in which the vehicle was manufactured, and that vehicle has its steering wheel on the left of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
The vehicle must have a Left Hand Drive Exemption in the form of a Certificate of Exemption pursuant to section 163AA of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and must include any vehicle modifications outside of those permitted.

Street Rod: A motor vehicle is a street rod vehicle if it is a motor vehicle that has been modified for safe use on roads and has a body and frame that were built before 1949 or is a replica of a vehicle the body and frame of which were built before 1949.
The street rod vehicle must also have in force an exemption under section 163AA of the Road Traffic Act 1961 from compliance with specified Australian Design Rules or other vehicle standards prescribed under that Act.

In the event that a club registered vehicle is found to be in contravention of the conditions of club registration by the recognized authorized club persons or relevant government authorities/personnel, the membership of the vehicle owner may be reviewed and considered for cancellation by the Executive. Upon cancellation of membership, any club registration privileges previously afforded to the expelled member will also cease.

Administration fees for compliance inspection payable to the Club:

  • Initial inspection of first car – $50
  • Inspection of second and additional cars – $25 each

Once approved by the Club’s Authorised Person the owner is responsible for submitting the necessary paperwork and payment of any associated fees to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.

Upon expiry or replacement (if required) of the Club Registration Log Book a fee (to be determined) will be payable to the Club.

May and June meetings may be used to update Club Registration log book membership after payment of annual club membership fees.

Membership Enquiry

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    Customs & Classics Member’s Cars