Welcome to the Nelson Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.)

In Nelson we have always had a number of car enthusiasts restoring and driving vehicles from the past, and the public have always supported and encouraged old cars in a good humoured fashion – perhaps the film ‘Genevieve’ in 1954 influenced this to some extent.

In 1958, following the success of the Picton Rally, Nelson members of the Canterbury branch were asked to provide a display of veteran cars to help the celebration of the Centennial of the establishment of Nelson as a City. Requests to members in Christchurch resulted in a spectacular turnout of cars whose owners were paid expenses and provided with accommodation.