The National Vintage Tractor & Engine Club (NVTEC) was formed in October 1967 as the Fordson Vintage Owners Club. There were originally six members, but as they say, from acorns oak trees grow.
It was soon realised that the scope of the club was becoming too great to hold to the name of the Fordson Vintage Owners Club. In April 1969 the club became The National Vintage Tractor Club. The first 'Vaporiser' newsletter was issued on a monthly basis in January 1969.
1970 saw the formation of the first area group in
Northumberland, and soon after groups were formed in The
Midlands, West Midlands Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
This was the beginning of a more rapid growth of the Club.
The club progressed through the early seventies and the
newsletter style Vaporiser became a printed quarterly
journal changing its name to Vaporising.
In 1977 the current club logo was designed and the title
National Vintage Tractor & Engine Club adopted as we
became the first national stationary engine club in the UK.
Today the club distributes around 5000 magazines quarterly
to our membership around the world. We aim to provide a
focus for people with a common interest in rescuing,
repairing, restoring and exhibiting or even just watching
tractors & engines in action.
Local group meetings are a place where those with
a shared interest can get together once a month. There
you can get the latest news on forthcoming events and
rallies.
Some problems are too big for any group to handle. Changes
in legislation, Health and Safety requirements, European
directives, are all negotiated by the National Executive so
that individual enthusiasts can enjoy their hobby with the
minimum of interference.
Last Updated 11th August
2010