enthusiasts of all RS vehicles manufactured by the Ford Motor Company.
The Ford Rallye Sport Owners Club Victoria is a group of classic vehicle enthusiasts who share a passion for Ford's small and medium sized sports vehicles. Of particular interest and passion are the Ford Rallye Sport or RS cars produced by Ford in Europe from the early 1970's to the last RS car produced the Ford Focus RS, in 2002.
What is our aim?
The clubs aim is to encourage the restoration, modification, preservation and above all, the use and enjoyment of Ford RS vehicles.
What do we do?
1) Club Events
Club events are frequent and diversified with a good balance of work shop tours, video nights, show n shine displays, technical sessions, road-touring assemblies, driver training days, track days and motor-sport events.
Our club also shares regular events with the Capri, Cortina Mk1, Ford Four and Zephyr/Zodiac Car Clubs of Victoria and. Event sharing provides these clubs, their members and the small Ford community with many positive outcomes.
2) Annual General Meeting
The Club holds its AGM in July every year, where committee positions are elected. The club committee attends 11 Meetings per annum and control the day to day management and future direction of the club
3) Christmas function
The Club holds an Annual Christmas Dinner and Awards night at the December club meeting. A special guest speaker is usually on hand for the evening along with a special interest video and awards for club championships.
4) Small Ford Sunday
The club also funds and organises Small Ford Sunday - a long established annual show event open to the entire classic Ford community of Australia. This event has attracted over 200 entrants and thousands of general public visitors each year, while raising much needed funds for charity organisations and community support groups.
5) Show n shine / Concours events
The club holds an annual show and shine event exclusive to member's. Entry to this event is free and usually includes a BBQ lunch. Various trophies are awarded for best vehicle in class as voted by the club committee.
The club annual concours, once a part of Small Ford Sunday is now a separate event.
What services and benefits do members receive?
*Free technical advice, assistance and information on all RS models from Australia and around the world
*Vehicle identification and authenticity checks for prospective purchasers. All RS models available.
*Discount insurance quotations for club member vehicles
*Assistance on finding spare parts
*Discounts at various motoring retailers on production of current membership card
*Regular Club Newsletters & events calendars
*Membership card & 'RSOCV member' sticker
*Regular and varied club events
*Free classifieds advertisements in the club newsletter and website
*Large range of club merchandise and leisure wear
*Club sprint championship in association with the Ford Four Car Club
*Club Person of The Year Award
*AOMC affiliation
*CAMS affiliation
*Classic Historic Permit scheme. (For vehicles 25+ years old in Victoria only)
*Annual Club Concors
What is our stance on engine conversion?
Fitting a modern engine into these vehicles is quite common. The club does not discriminate against any engine conversions a member may undertake. We do have a preference for Ford based engine conversions, but that is a preference only and each owner/enthusiast should feel free to do as they please with their own vehicle.
Where and when are our meetings held?
Club meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of every month, located centrally in Melbourne at:
Bells Hotel, corner of Moray & Coventry Streets, South Melbourne.
What is the format of club meetings?
Club meetings are fairly informal, with a brief update of club happenings from the committee followed by various videos, raffles, technical information sessions, parts sales and occasional special guest speakers.
If you are having trouble finding us, ask one of the friendly bar staff who will be happy to point you in the right direction.
I don't own an RS Ford, can I still be a member?
Yes. You do not have to own an RS, an Escort or even a Ford vehicle for that matter. This is a club for Ford Rallye Sport enthusiasts. If you share this passion and interest in these vehicles we welcome you to our club as a full member.
Many non-RS owning members join our club and eventually become owners through contacts and vehicle sales within our club.
Where can I get a membership form?
To download a club membership form simply click here
What does membership cost?
Membership to our club is $40 per year
I don't live in Victoria or Australia - can I still be a member?
Yes, we currently have many interstate and overseas members.
Does the club sell spare parts?
From time to time the club re-manufacturers or purchases some parts where there is significant demand within our club to justify the costs. All remanufactured parts, decals and merchandise is sold at competitive prices with all profit returning to club. Availability of some items will be short and as such these items can sell out fast.
How can I contact the club?
By email: rsoc_vic@hotmail.com
In person: Come along to club meeting or event
In writing: The Ford Rallye Sport Owners Club Victoria Inc.
PO Box 129 Kingsbury Victoria 3083
By phone: Call one of the committee members below with your enquiry, and PLEASE leave a message and contact number - we will get back to you ASAP.
Club President |
Glenn Tiedemann |
ph. 0412 831 555 |
Secretary |
Simon Knowles |
ph. 0402 306 978 |
Membership |
Gino Giunta |
ph. 0408 127 533 |
Treasurer |
Jim Rozanitis |
ph. 0410 556 159 |
Newsletter Editor |
Simon Piper |
ph. 0403 179 073 |
Website Admin |
Daniel Bettin |
ph. 0448 272 537 |
Events |
Chris Clarke |
ph. 0412 758 668 |
M&PR |
Peter Rachwalski |
ph. 0438 363 951 |
Merchandise |
Simon Knowles |
ph. 0402 306 978 |
Special Projects |
Alan Kay |
ph. 0409 363 239 |
Owners of these non RS vehicles listed are welcome and actively encouraged to join our club.
If you do not own a car that is on the list, don't worry as all Rallye Sport enthusiasts are welcome as new members
*Anglia 105E |
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Escort MK1 Twin Cam (& GT1600 1972) |
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Escort MK1 RS1600 |
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Escort MK1 Mexico |
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Escort MK1 RS2000 |
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*Escort MK1 1300GT, 1300, XL, L, Super, Van |
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Escort MK2 RS1800 |
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Escort MK2 RS2000 |
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Escort MK2 RS Mexico |
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*Escort MK2 GS Rally Pack, Ghia, Van, GL, L |
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Capri RS2600 |
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Capri RS3100 |
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*Escort MK3, 4, 5 XR3, XR3i & all other variants |
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Escort RS1600i |
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Escort RS Turbo Series 1 |
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Escort RS Turbo Series 2 |
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RS200 |
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Sierra RS Cosworth |
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Sierra RS500 Cosworth |
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*Sierra XR4, XR4x4, XR4Ti |
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Sapphire RS Cosworth & 4x4 |
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Escort RS2000 MK5 & 4x4 |
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Escort RS Cosworth |
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Fiesta RS1800 |
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Fiesta RS Turbo |
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Laser - S, Turbo, TX3, TX3 4wd |
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*Ford Ka |
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Focus RS MK1 |
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*Focus ST170 MK1 |
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*Focus Zetec MK1 |
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*Mondeo ST24 |
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*Mondeo ST200 |
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*Focus XR5 (ST) MK2 |
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*Focus Zetec MK2 |
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*Fiesta Zetec MK5 |
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*Fiesta ST MK5 |
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