The Standard Motor Club is a worldwide Club, run by an elected
committee in accordance with a formal constitution drawn up along
R.A.C guidelines. Its aims are to promote interest in, use and
preservation of, any Standard or Standard based vehicle, though it
is not necessary to own a vehicle before joining. We are a
not-for-profit organisation.
Club Magazine:
There are 12 publications a year, mailed free to members. A 36
page magazine is published 8 times a year. It's contents include
original articles, road test reprints, technical help, rally and
show news, Club Spares, members letters, regalia and Sales and
Wants. There are also 4 smaller publications containing classified
advertising of cars and parts for sales.
Website:
The club's website is not just a static vehicle for advertising
our presence to the internet. We were one of the first classic
clubs to build a website. It is a dynamic, lively site that is
usually updated several times a week with news, features, cars,
events, archives and interesting details. No feature article is
ever removed, so it is growing all the time with useful
information and photographs. There is also a message board where
members can seek advice and correspond directly with others. See
www.standardmotorclub.org
Spares Organisation:
The Club runs three Spares Stores and together these form the
largest stock of Standard spares available anywhere. A proportion
of the membership fee is allocated to purchase of spares when they
become available. These spares are available for purchase at the
lowest possible prices, only to Club members. As demand dictates
and resources allow, the Club commissions the remanufacture of
items no longer available.
Rallies:
The Club organises the Standard International Rally, which is
held annually. A number of local rallies or road runs are
organised each year to promote the use of our cars. The Club aims
to be represented at most of the major Classic Car Shows and
members who would like to help in organising such events should
make their interest known to any member of the committee.
Technical Help:
The Club has a number of "Fellow Owners", for each
model range. These volunteers have long experience of their cars
and are willing to offer free advice to any member requesting it.
Archives:
A number of club archivists hold collections of original
factory memorabilia, such as sales brochures, workshop manuals,
factory photographs, spare parts catalogues, etc. These can assist
members in many different ways by providing reference material
during restorations and rebuilds. The Club is always interested in
material not already held in its archives.
Insurance Advice:
The Club is able to offer advice about types of Classic Car
Policies that are on the Market and offer introductions to brokers
specialising in our cars. Under new legislation, which came into
force in January 2005 the club is not able to recommend specific
policies, however members can advise on their own experiences with
various insurance schemes. You will find that an insurance
valuation of your car, conducted by a committee member of this
Club, will satisfy most insurance companies’ requirements for
agreed value policies. If the committee member is involved in
expense in inspecting your car, for example in travelling, you
will be expected to reimburse the costs.
Local Area Meetings:
Local Area Representatives are established in a number of areas
and these organise local events in which we hope you will
participate. If there is no representative in your area, why not
volunteer to be one. Any committee member can advise you how to go
about it. There are also a number of international sections.
Standard Database:
A computerised database of all known surviving Standards
worldwide is kept, whether the owner is a member or not. Details
of your car, if not already known, will be added to the register.
Hence members are able to contact others with the same or similar
cars, to gain restoration tips and advice.
Vehicle Registration:
The Club has a Representative who is a registered agent of the
DVLA. If you purchase a car not registered on the DVLA computer,
he can usually assist by providing dating information or
historical records from the Club's archives. This will assist in
claims for retention or replacement of original or period
registration numbers. Sometimes a small research fee can be
payable.
Regalia:
Members can purchase a range of Standard Regalia including
clothing, books, car badges, key fobs, novelty items, nostalgia
publications, workshop manuals, maintenance books, car models and
magazine binders. There are also regular sales of one-off items of
original factory memorabilia. Full details appear in the Club's
publications and on the website.
Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs:
The club is a member and active supporter of the FBHVC, which
represents the views of Classic Car clubs to governments and the
European Union. It funds lobbying to prevent new laws that might
restrict the use of "older" cars.
The Standard-Triumph Forum:
The Club is a member and active supporter of this forum, which
co-ordinates and promotes cooperation across all the clubs in the
S-T movement and also organises events in it's own right.
How to apply:
Please complete the Membership Application Form and send it
together with your subscription to the address shown on the form.
Enquiries about membership should be made to: Tony Pingriff,
Membership Secretary, Standard Motor Club, 57 Main Rd, Meriden,
Coventry, CV7 7LP email:membership
