NECPWA North is the home of the Tyneside and Durham Branches of the North of England Classic and Pre War Automobiles Motoring Club. (originally founded as and formerly known to everyone as the North East Club for Pre War Austins.) The North's Foremost Classic Motoring Club. The club was formed in 1966.It is now the largest Historic Vehicle Club in the North of England with over 900 members and is a member of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs.

Whilst Main Club membership is spread over a very large area, mainly in the North of England and South of Scotland, this site is dedicated to the local branches on the North East Coast, from Cleveland in the South, to North Northumberland.

Local branches hold car rally events over the summer months and Coffee Mornings all year round as listed on the 'Local Branches' page: - Click Here -

Membership is open to any enthusiast of old motor vehicles and it is not necessary to be a vehicle owner to join the club.

However attendance at Club organised rallies is generally restricted to vehicles built before September 2000.

The Club's aim is to encourage the restoration and regular use of all Historic Motor vehicles produced anywhere in the world

For more information on the Clubs History - Click Here -

Local Events:

Classic Cars REGISTERED BEFORE 1st September 2000, of all makes, are Welcome to attend events run by the Tyneside and Durham Branches ( other branches have different criteria )

For a FULL list of Tyneside and Durham Branch events please go to the: Online Events Calendar

Tyneside Branch 'Season Tickets' are required to gain entry to Belsay Hall, Beamish Museum Rallies etc.