RALLIES



The VAR run three or four rallies every year around the country. The main one is the ASHOVER RALLY (run continuously for over 30years) - next year on July 19th 2009 - which attracts over 450 vehicles. Over 250 entrants are Austins, ranging from the early 1900s to the 1970s, an ideal opportunity to see a range of Austin models, from the immaculate concours specimen to the used-every-day car. Numerous other Vintage and Classic cars are also on show and a large autojumble add to the scene of activity.

Local meetings and summer road runs are also a regular feature;, information for these meetings and events can be found in the monthly newsletter.

Rally Secretary: John Lye - Tel: 01179 503815

1912 12/14 Tourer
John Payne's award-winning 1912 12/14
Tourer at Ashover (Photograph J. Lyle)


1926 Clifton
Philip Brooke motoring in his 1926 Clifton
on the Bluebell Rally (Photograph L. Ore)