The Colac Collectable Car Club was founded by the late Don Quinton and celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2023.
The club caters for non-modified cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles, from veteran, vintage and classic through to modern as specified in the guidelines provided by the Club Constitution and Vic Roads.
This family-orientated club has a full social calendar, with members encouraged to take part in regular meetings which include drives, display days, rallies and participation in district street parades.
Colac Collectable Car Club aims to promote a spirit of fellowship amongst all car enthusiasts and the preservation of our motoring history.
2025 – 2026 CLUB COMMITTEE & CONTACTS
Committee Members:
- President – Ken Slingsby
- Vice President – Vince Thorne
- Secretary, Newsletter Editor & Public Officer – Heather Petrie
- Runs Organisers – volunteers required
- Treasurer – Paul Constantinidis
- Club Vehicle Registrar – Shirley Haslem
- General Committee Members – Chris Minster, Dallas Petrie, Len Forster
- Association of Motoring Clubs Inc Representative (AOMC) – Geoff O’Neill
- Federation of Veteran, Vintage & Classic Car Clubs Inc:- Shane Perrott
Club Safety Officers and Scrutineers for all NEW Permits:-
- Bernard Callahan; Colac 0419 871 591 – by appointment only
- Geoff O’Neill, Colac 52 31 3318 – by appointment only
Permit Scheme Officers if you are RENEWING your Permit:–
- Bernard Callahan, Colac 0419 871591
- Geoff O’Neill, Colac 52 31 3318
- Tracie Carroll, Colac 0409 853 354
- Annette Thorne, Cobden 0407 052 231
- Heather Petrie, Cobden 0408 401 562
It is advised that if you need a permit renewal signed, please make phone contact with the Permit Scheme Officer to arrange a suitable time to have the permit signed. Please do not call after business hours.
IT IS PREFERRED THAT ALL RENEWALS BE POSTED (WITH A STAMPED SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE) TO THE CLUB’S POST OFFICE BOX 346, COLAC. 3250. THE PERMIT WILL BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO YOU ASAP.
Ken Slingsby (President) and Heather Petrie (Secretary) are automatically authorised to sign renewal permits.
Events explained:-
PSA: Pleasant Sunday Afternoons, a popular way to catch up with other club members.
‘W.I.T.H.’ runs: ‘W.I.T.H.’ stands for Wind In The Hair. Runs depart from the Colac Visitor Information Centre (CVIC) at the corner of Murray and Queen Streets, Colac, at 6pm unless otherwise stated on the calendar. Those participating should bring a BYO BBQ or picnic unless advised otherwise. Contact Run Committee members if you have any queries.
Changes to run destinations: In recent times we have suffered extreme weather events on days when we have a run scheduled. To give as much flexibility to members as possible (not to mention substituting an alternative activity that may be kinder to our vehicles) the club has ruled that in extreme weather conditions the run committee can change a run destination and may be changed at the departure point. If in doubt, please check with a Runs Organizer close to the start time of the run.
