THE FIRST TEN YEARS. The Austin Motor Vehicle Club (N.S.W.) was formed in December 1979
These members and their wives formed the first committee which is listed below.
B.Franks - President
R.Anderson - Vice President
B.Moore - Secretary, Editor, Events Director and C.V.V.T.M.C. Delegate
A.Moore - Assistant Secretary
D. Quinton - Treasurer.

The 11th October, 1981, saw the first All British Display Day, staged by the Austin Motor Vehicle Club and held at the Top Ryde Shopping Centre. The weather was terrible, but the support given by other clubs and swappers proved that we had a good thing going.

By June, 1983 our membership reached 101.

During the latter part of 1984. a new Constitution was drafted, and was accepted by the AGM and sent to all members in early 1985.

On the 25th August, 1985 the first Concours D'Elegance was held at the Camellia Gardens at Caringbah with the following awards being presented;

Glen Innes Best Vintage 1923 20HP Tourer
Jennette Keir Best Post Vintage 1937 10 HP Sedan
Ken Gardiner Best Post War 1946 8HP Sedan
Evan Hawthorne Best Restoration 1952 A40 Sedan
Ken Gardiner Grand Champion
Clubman of the Year G. Peach, with a special presentation G. Bishop.

During 1985 it was decided to move the All British Day to a larger area and so Endeavour Field, Cronulla was picked. The year also marked the 80th Birthday of Austin, so a special display of Austins was planned. This would represent as many styles and models as practical, and a large cardboard birthday cake. A special medallion was struck and given to any one who turned up on the day in an Austin.

The date for the 1985 All British Day was 13th October, but this time, the weather was a disaster and it did not stop raining all day!

The 1987 Concours Day was held at Centennial Park on June 28th, but the awards were not presented until the First Presentation Dinner on 11th July and was a truly unforgettable night, with great friends, food and entertainment, with the following awards being presented;

Basil Keir Best Vintage 1928 7HP Tourer
Kim Cullen Best Post Vintage/Best Restoration 1939 8HP Tourer
Ken Gardiner Best Post War 1946 8HP Sedan
Evan Hawthorne Best Modern 1952 A40 Sedan
Mike Gilmore Most Commendable 1970 Kimberley
Kim Cullen Grand Champion 1939 8HP Tourer
George and Judy Davies Club Persons of the year.

The 1987 All British Day was held on the 25th October at the Hawkesbury Showground, but because this was the wettest weekend of the spring, only 100 cars were on display, but as usual, the day was not a complete disaster. Back Next Ten Years