NECPWA Quick Facts

A: North of England Classic & Pre-War Automobiles (formerly known as The North East Club for Pre-War Austins) was established in 1966 by Tony Pelton. It is now the largest Historic Vehicle Club in the North of England, with 900+ members (as per March 2025).

Membership is open to any enthusiast of old motor vehicles, and it is not necessary to be a vehicle owner to join the club, however attendance at Club organised rallies is generally restricted to vehicles built before 1st September 2005. [NB individual branches and some events may have different entry rules, including restricted vehicle age limits].

A: How Much Does Membership of NECPWA Cost?

NECPWA Club Membership is still only £15.00 per year for UK residents and covers both husband & wife/partner.
However, to encourage younger people to the Classic Car movement, membership for those under 30 years of age is free. (With a free subscription though, younger members will only receive the 'E' version of Club Magazine, NECPWA News, not a printed copy)

A: A Membership Application Form (including the club 'Privacy' Policy) can be downloaded from the: File Archive

Once printed off and completed, ⁣ you can post or e-mail the application form to the membership secretary, whose details are on the application form and are shown below on this page.

How to pay your club membership fee

• You can pay by bank transfer (Bank details on the application form)
• You can pay via standing order / direct debit (Bank details on the application form)
• You can post a cheque with your application form

Or, if you can't download/print the form, you can e-mail the Membership Secretary, Doug Gillanders: - click to email - membership @ necpwa.org who can post one out to you.

Please Note: if you do send the form via e-mail or pay via bank transfer, you still need to send the membership secretary a stamped addressed A5 (type C5) envelope to receive your membership card.

The Membership Secretary is: Doug Gillanders, Finkle Cottage, Little Thirkleby, Thirsk, YO7 2AZ - click to email - membership @ necpwa.org

A: Club Benefits

• An illustrated Club Magazine issued 8 times a year with articles on restoration and current news and views on historic motoring and a page for members to buy and sell vehicles or parts.
  
  
• Free Membership for those under 30 years of age (with 'E' version of the magazine included)
  
  
• A vintage Advertiser for spare parts.
  
  
• Discounts on Vehicle Insurance.
  
  
• A large Club library of hard to find articles and manuals
  
  
• A Spare Parts Store in West Cornforth, Durham.
  
  
• Regular meetings at many local venues throughout the year. Film shows and lectures are often arranged.
  
  
• Help to obtain original registration numbers from the DVLA.

A: NECPWA has a number of 'Local' branches across the North East of England that arrange meetings and events, from Yorkshire in the South to the Scottish Borders, all year round.

For full details look at the Local Branches Page

For full details of Northern Branch 'Summer' Events, please go to the: Northern Branch Events Page

For full details of York Branch Summer Events, please go to the: York Branch Events Page

A: NECPWA Club Stores is an establishment for mutual trading between NECPWA Members and does not serve the public.

There are lots of 'Old Stock' and used parts for historic vehicles. Many New parts are also stocked - ALL Parts Sold As Seen The stores are located at the rear of Palm Road, West Cornforth, DL17 9JP - What 3 Words: nipped.surveyors.layover / link to a Google Map

The entrance is not obvious, but is actually a grassed track between the buildings which leads to a small grassed area for parking. A more detailed page showing how to access the stores building is available HERE

Lost en route? Look at the map/pictures on the dedicated Club Stores page or telephone on the store's Mobile: 0775 693 8044 - only during Opening Hours.

Summer Opening (During BST): 6.00–8.00 P.M. (ish) Tuesdays only - Winter hours differ

Winter Opening (During GMT): 9.00–12.00 noon (ish) 1st Sunday only

Phone to check stocks before travelling.

Urgent Requests outside opening times: Phone Stuart on 01388 832180

The Club Stores are pleased to purchase members surplus spares or to accept donations for the stores.

A: NECPWA NEWS is an illustrated Club Magazine issued 8 times a year with articles on restoration, vehicles, and parts for sale, plus current news and views on historic motoring.

The magazine is included with membership of NECPWA. However, to encourage younger people to the Classic Car movement, membership for those under 30 years of age is free. (With a free subscription however, younger members will only receive the 'E' version of Club Magazine, NECPWA News, via e-mail and not a printed copy.)

Estimated delivery dates for NECPWA News are shown on the dedicated Magazine Page

A 'redacted' example (for privacy) of the 'e version' of the Club's Magazine, NECPWA News, is available from Here .

To advertise in NECPWA News please contact the Editor, David Stanley: - click to email - necpwamag @ gmail.com