A club for everyone who loves vintage and classic motoring, bringing enthusiasts together across the Scottish Borders for over fifty years.
Whilst most of our members own historic vehicles, many others simply share a passion for vintage and classic motoring. Everyone is welcome.
The Borders Vintage Automobile Club was formed in 1972, the same year we held our very first car show at Mellerstain House. That annual gathering has since moved to the magnificent grounds of Thirlestane Castle and grown into the BVAC Classic Festival, recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the top ten motoring events in the UK.
Today the club is known as Borders Vintage and Classic, with a busy calendar of breakfast meets, drives, visits and social evenings throughout the year.
There’s something going on all year round, whether you own a classic or simply love them.
A monthly breakfast meet on the second Sunday of each month at the Greenhouse Café, Milestone Garden Centre, Newtown St Boswells. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome.
Scenic drives through the Borders, visits to attractions and collections, and the odd treasure hunt.
Film shows, quiz nights, talks from guest speakers on motoring matters, and the ever-popular Christmas Dinner.
Members take the club stand to shows across Scotland and the north of England, with their cars on display.
Every member receives the monthly club e-newsletter, full of news, features and reminders of events coming up.
Our annual Festival of Motoring at Thirlestane Castle, organised by the club and its volunteers each June.
We also support other events across the Borders, including the Borders Vintage Agricultural Association Rally, the Berwickshire County Show and the classic car show at Paxton House.
A member of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs, which champions the freedom to use historic vehicles on the road.
A member of the Scottish Vintage Vehicle Federation, bringing together historic vehicle clubs across Scotland.
A Motorsport UK affiliated club.
From a handful of enthusiasts at Mellerstain in 1972 to Scotland’s premier classic car show.
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Meet the volunteers who run the club and organise the BVAC Classic.
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Membership, club events and the many ways to get involved.
Join the BVAC →Membership is open to anyone with an interest in vintage and classic motoring. You don’t need to own a classic to join.
