GYMPIE HISTORIC AUTO CLUB INC, formerly the Gympie Veteran and Vintage Car Club was formed in November 1967 to foster the preservation, restoration and utilisation of Historic vehicles, i.e. those motorised conveyances which are more than 30 years old. The categories include: - Veteran - up to the end of 1918 - Vintage 1919 to the end of 1930 - Prewar to 1945 - Post war to the rolling 30 year old limit. Membership is open to any enthusiast who attends two meetings, submits an application form along with the prescribed $20 fee. The club meets at 7.30 pm on the last Thursday of each month except December and conducts its AGM in January Clubrooms are situated on the corner of Rose St and Hyne St in Gympie in Excelsior Reserve. Local rallies are usually held on the weekend following the General Meeting, but there are exceptions. The club also supports other events and fundraisers organised by other community groups.