About us

The Register was established in 1969 and has approximately 500 members. The aim of the Register is to: encourage the preservation and maintenance of Vintage Austin motor vehicles; passenger, commercial and sporting motor vehicles manufactured in Longbridge up to and including 1986 and including 'specials' comprising mainly Austin componentry; to obtain and conserve books and historical records relating to such vehicles; and to engage in activities relating to these vehicles.

Members are able to purchase a wide range of spares from the Spares Register, and an extensive library enables the archivist to answer questions relating to details of these vehicles.

Vehicle details are held by the Vehicles Register who is able to assist with the dating of vehicles.

The Club sends out a quarterly magazine that is the envy of other clubs both in quality and content.

Our members enjoy rallies, tours and local meetings which are specifically planned to suit vintage Austin cars.

By becoming a member one will join a like-minded group of people who appreciate and enjoy the intrinsic qualities of the products of ‘Herbert Austin’.

VAR Organisation

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National Committee

Mike

President · Hawkes Bay

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president@austin.co.nz
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National Committee

Bridgitte

Acting Secretary · Canterbury

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secretary@austin.co.nz
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National Committee

Di

Treasurer · Canterbury

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treasurer@austin.co.nz

South Island Representatives

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Vice President

Ryan

Nelson

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southisland1@austin.co.nz
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Representative

Robert

Dunedin

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North Island Representatives

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Representative

Dee

NorWest Auckland

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northisland1@austin.co.nz
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Representative

Toni

Whanganui/Manawatu

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northisland2@austin.co.nz

Support Staff

Role Name Phone Email
Patron Peter 0221074955 patron@austin.co.nz
Spares Register Evan 0221074955 spares@austin.co.nz
Librarian Sarah 0211234567 librarian@austin.co.nz
Vehicle Registrar Liam 0207654321 vehicles@austin.co.nz

Branch Managers

Branch Manager Phone Email
Auckland Moana Fraser 0223456789 auckland@austin.co.nz
Canterbury Alex McRae 0279876543 canterbury@austin.co.nz
Wellington Casey Hart 0212223344 wellington@austin.co.nz
Waikato Jamie Te Kawa 0295566778 waikato@austin.co.nz

Austins in the News

Restored Austin Seven

Restored Austin Seven steals the show

Coverage from the Classic Motoring Daily on the painstaking rebuild of a 1934 Austin Seven Ruby.

Countryside rally

Hawke's Bay Heritage Rally recap

Seaside stages, hill climbs and a sunset parade were featured in this month's rally wrap.

Workshop tools

New workshop opened for apprentices

A look inside the training space that's helping our younger members learn period-correct maintenance.

Club Vehicles

Austin 10
VAR-023

1935 Austin 10

Period-correct upholstery, touring wheels and a recent carburettor refresh ready for weekend runs.

Austin Seven
VAR-041

1929 Austin Seven Ulster

Lightweight bodywork and spirited gearing make this a crowd favourite at hill climbs.

Austin limousine
VAR-088

1937 Austin Goodwood Limousine

Recently recommissioned for ceremonial duty with walnut trim and refreshed paintwork.