HTCA NSW Classic Vehicle Scheme

All vehicles will need to be photographed and pictures presented at the same time the member wishes to apply for the CVS. Photos will include a photograph showing the car from the front quarter and a photograph showing the rear quarter, as well as photos showing the front and rear Suspension, Steering components and engine bay. 

At all times the onus will be with the registered owner to comply with the RMS rules and guidelines as well as the expectations of the HTCA regarding changes to the vehicle and complying usage. 

Please be aware that any subsequent modifications to the vehicle may make the vehicle ineligible for the scheme, and / or not roadworthy, and / or may void any relevant insurance for the subject vehicle. If your vehicle is modified from the condition at the time of registration the club registrar must be notified in the first instance, and then any other relevant authorities, to ensure your vehicle remains compliant to the scheme. If modifications are made further photographs may be requested. 

The 60 day log book must be completed whenever the vehicle is operated on public roads at the start of the chosen day the owner wishes to use it. 

From 1 October 2019, the log book will become a permanent feature of the Historic and Classic Vehicle Schemes.  For more information, go to this link on the RMS website 

Failure to fill in this log book will render the vehicle unregistered and uninsured and heavy fines apply if detected by the Police Force. 

The conditional registration will also become null and void based on the below, 

• The vehicle is sold; 
• Upon the member’s resignation from the Club; 
• Upon the member’s failure to remain a financial member within the meaning of the Constitution of the Club or on failure to pay any levy that may be constitutionally approved by a duly constituted Club meeting; 
• A given instruction or directive originating from a Club Committee decision; 
• If the Registrar considers the vehicle has been made unsafe or unacceptably altered after it has been inspected for initial acceptance to the HTCA Conditional Registration Scheme 

What you need to check 

Modified Vehicles.
Use the RMS VSI-6 Guidelines on what you can do to your vehicle without needing to have those changes certified by an engineer who is on the VSCCS list. 

VSI-6
https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/roads/safety-rules/standards/vsi-06-light-vehicle-modifications.pdf 

If your vehicle goes beyond those VSI-6 rules you will require a compliance certificate and a licensed certifier has to certify your vehicle. It will then be able to go onto the Classic Vehicle Registration scheme. 

License Certifiers
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/business-industry/examiners/vsccs-bulletin-01-licensed-certifiers.pdf 

What you need to do 

You MUST be a current financial member of the HTCA NSW, which is affiliated with the Australian Confederation of Motor Clubs, to participate in the scheme. To join the HTCA NSW, you need to complete the Membership form which can be found on the HTCA NSW website at here

Download the Classic Vehicle Scheme (CVS) & 60 day log book Trial Application Guide from the ACMC . https://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/images/cmc/HCRS/Historic-Conditional-Registration-Scheme-Guidelines-sep2016.pdf

Please read carefully and then contact the HTCA NSW Special Adviser for the Classic Vehicle Scheme if you wish to proceed (email to classicvehiclescheme@htcansw.org.au).

To establish a CVS registration, follow these steps:

1. complete the Application for Conditional Registration;
2. obtain a stamped copy of the  Historic Vehicle Declaration – from the HTCA NSW Special Adviser for the Classic Vehicle Scheme (email to classicvehiclescheme@htcansw.org.au.  HTCA NSW will stamp the lower right-hand box to signify that you are a current financial member of HTCA NSW and your vehicle is acceptable to HTCA NSW.  Without that stamp, the application will not be processed.
3. fill out sections 1 and 2 of the the form Classic Vehicle Declaration (Form 1835).  Do not fill in or sign section 3;
4. gather required documentation – an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection report must be presented. This will consist of a Safety Check, Identity Check and Design Check. You will be required to obtain the BLUE slip for the initial Classic Vehicle Registration application, no matter if the vehicle is currently registered or not. This is a requirement of the RMS and is not negotiable. Blue slips have a 42-day expiry date so you have to move relatively quickly once you have one.
5. download and complete the Council of Motor Clubs Incorporated form “Check list of requirements of the Classic Vehicle Scheme“

All we need is the Classic Vehicle Declaration (No. 1835) filled in as above, a copy of the blue slip and the payment – (do NOT send the original form) and the Council of Motor Clubs Incorporated form “Check list of requirements of the Classic Vehicle Scheme“.

The fee is $25.00 for the processing and included in that is a domestic letter with tracking envelope for return to the member.  This then gives a way to find documents should they go astray.

You can pay the $25.00 fee by cheque or money order made payable to CMC CVS, or you can EFT the funds to:

• Account name – CMC CVS
• BSB  – 633 000
• Account Number – 186322772
• Reference – your surname and initials

You will be required to purchase new number plates. Your existing personalized plates (if you have them) will have to go on hold or onto your daily drive. The new plates for your Classic will be the white with green numbers and letters with the format of five numerals followed by the letter E, eg ‘12345E’. 

When you attend Service NSW, you must insist on them looking at the CLASSIC Vehicle Scheme.  If they incorrectly look at the Historic Vehicle Scheme, they will confuse matters.

The number plates you should receive, will have five numbers and the letter E on the end.  They will be white plates with green numbers and the letter E, and across the bottom will be NSW-Conditional.

Please do not accept plates with J on the end, as they are for Historic registration (HVS) which is for stock standard vehicles. Motorcycles will receive smaller plates with four numbers and a letter.

Once you have your plates, please advise the numbers and letter with your name,  Email them to terry@ttpm.net.au  or text to 0409 992 971.

To renew a CVS registration, a safety check inspection report (pink slip) not more than 6 months old report must be presented.

1. Fill out sections 1 and 2 of the the form Classic Vehicle Declaration (Form 1835).  Do not fill in or sign section 3.
2. Download and complete the Council of Motor Clubs Incorporated form “Check list of requirements of the Classic Vehicle Scheme“

HTCA NSW will stamp the lower right-hand box of both forms to signify that you are a current financial member of HTCA NSW and your vehicle is acceptable to HTCA NSW.  Without that stamp on both forms, the application will not be processed.

All we need is the Classic Vehicle Declaration (No. 1835) filled in as above, a copy of the pink slip and the payment – do NOT send the original form.

The fee is $25.00 for the processing and included in that is a domestic letter with tracking envelope for return to the member.  This then gives a way to find documents should they go astray.

You can pay the $25.00 fee by cheque or money order made payable to CMC CVS, or you can EFT the funds to:

• Account name – CMC CVS
• BSB  – 633 000
• Account Number – 186322772
• Reference – your surname and initials