Southern Classics Society is a friendly and informal, all-marque club for classic vehicle enthusiasts in the south of England

Meet the Committee


In the background to every successful club there is a hardworking set of people called 'The Committee'. They are often not seen but without them our Club would not exist. They volunteer their time so you have an active club. So below we show you the people and a bit of a story about what they do - go and say hello when you next see them.


Garry is our new Chairperson, having been one of our 'General' Committee members for the previous years so he has experience of the committee meetings.

You are likely to be welcomed to the Club shows by Garry, the smiling face at the gate. Garry is also a Riley owner - he has 2: a 1.5 RME and a 2.0 RMF you can spot one of his cars with the little Scotty Dog as a mascot on the bonnet.

John is the man who keeps us financially sound - our treasurer, the one we grovel to for cheques. A very important role he does very well. His wife, Sue is often found at the tent looking after the raffles.

Johns motors are a Rover P1 and he is restoring a rare Citroen Bijou which we are looking forward to seeing at shows soon - especially as I have never seen one before.


Peter is our new Membership Secretary for 2012. He has been in the club for over 10 years so is a well known face, although more bearded than it used to be!.

He is has an 1954 MGTF, a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 and even his everyday car is an MGBGT so a true classic enthusiast. He even rebuilds other peoples cars. Any membership queries or new members - Peter is the man to see.

Robert is our Newsletter Editor and over the last year has greatly improved the quality of articles we see. Please help Robert in this important role by sending him interesting articles for publication.

Robert has a 'Post Modern Classic' - an 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider 916 (in red of course).



Eric is "Mr Regalia" - this is the man to see to get badges, caps and other SCS 'stuff'. He is also the man to give you a handshake and a trophy if you are luckly enough to win an award at a club show.

Eric owns a Rover P5B Coupe.




Ralph is our Classic Car Trips Organiser - not only does he organise all of our 'Frog Hops' - the annual holiday trips across the channel, he plans and arranges 'One Day' visits too - keep an eye on the Events Page for news of any that are happening.

Ralph is a Rover P6 owner and is now helping his son restore a Panther Lima (nice man).


Ted is now a General Committee Member having finished his term as our Chairperson. Known as 'Tannoy Ted' you will hear before you see him as he walks around the club shows with his tannoy welcoming you, telling you what is happening and persueding you to buy raffle tickets.

Ted owns two Rileys, a 1950 RMD Convertable and a 1950 RMF saloon.


Maria is another of our general committee members - she was also a previous Chairperson, (we don't allow them to escape that easily!).

Maria is owns a 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 and a 1967 Mk3 Spitfire.





David is a new General Committee Member for 2012 and a fairly new club member. David is a Montego man owning two of them, one being especially different having only 582 miles on the clock - anyone know a museum who would like to display it. He also has a modern classic - a 1996 Rover 800 Mk2.




Jan is another new General Committee Member for 2012 and also a fairly new club member. In keeping with a common theme of some of our committee members Jan is a Riley owner having a 1953 Riley RME.





Along with Ted, Maria and David, Jan forms an important group of general committee members who help in all the background work that has to be done throughout the year.

Phil (Me) - WebMaster - the one who reminds the Committee of the electronic world we live in. Any suggestions for things you would like to see on the website - please leave a message on the Forum.
My garage mates are a 1984 Panther Kallista 2.8i and a 1961 Austin A40 Farina.