HISTORY OF THE GENTRY REGISTER CLUB

Our Club was formed in the autumn of 1977 by Vince French and by January 1978 boasted over 20 members.

The first Club magazine was called 'Replicar' and was produced in early 1978, followed by further issues in August and December of that year.  By November 1978 the membership had approached 60.  It was due to this growth in membership that the six Areas were formed and Area Secretaries appointed.

These Areas are London & South East, Southern, Midlands, North West, North East and Scotland.

In the summer of 1979 the magazine was renamed 'The Gentry Journal'

The Journal is still produced quarterly with items and articles supplied by the members.

The Register is run by a Committee consisting of a Chair, General Secretary, Treasurer, Journal Editor, Technical Advisor and the Area Secretaries.

There is also a Sales Secretary who is responsible for items such as Car badges, magazine binders and various items of clothing.

The Club currently has approximately 150 members who attend many shows around the Country.

The AGM of the club is held at the National Kit Car show at Stoneleigh near Coventry during the first May Bank holiday each year. At this time the committee are elected, any issues raised and the Vince French trophy is awarded.

The Vince French Trophy is awarded by the members attending the National Kit Car show to the car on the Club stand that they feel deserves recognition.