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Charters Towers Restorers club inc.
The Charters Towers Restorers Club (Inc.) is based in the historical gold mining city of Charters Towers in North Queensland.
Club membership is open to owners of all makes of Veteran, Vintage, Historic & Classic vehicles over 30 years old and to enthusiasts of older vehicles and associated machinery.
The Charters Towers Restorers Club Inc. (CTRC) was established in 1977 by a small number of enthusiastic, hardworking people all passionate about vehicles, engines and restoration of same. The members are keen to retain, preserve and restore old machinery and items of interest that are of historical significance to the community. The group has restored a number of vehicles and items and has managed to have these items stored, displayed and or operational (to be driven in events promoting the history of the region).
The first Charters Towers Swap Meet was held in June 1978 at the Cycle Track (where the Defiance Mill Park is located now) before moving to the Showgrounds and then on to the H.M. Clarke Sale Yards.
It has evolved into the Charters Towers Motor Show & Swap Meet and has relocated from the Sale Yards to the Charters Towers Showgrounds and has enjoyed continuous success.
The Club's showcase event is the Annual Charters Towers Motor Show and Swap Meet conducted in June each year
Friday 7th June (set up and Meet & Greet)
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June
The Club organizes other events throughout the year and takes part in various community events in and around Charters Towers.
The Charters Towers Restorers Clubs aims, goals and directions are:
- To restore and preserve items of interest and historical significance to the Charters Towers Regional Council area for future generations to appreciate.
- The retention and preservation of old machinery and items of interest that are of relevance to the community thus preventing the removal of these items from the district.
- The availability of some of these items to be displayed at community events and educational displays at schools.
- With the growth of the Charters Towers Restorers Club Motor Show and Swap Meet, the promotional value and financial gains for the general community will grow in unison with the event.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our club, you are welcome to download CTRC membership form.
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