Full VIdeo: ATHS Lancefield Walk Around

In-depth

6 Mar

Record attendances of both trucks and people. This was Lancefield, Victoria and the ATHS Truck Show, returning after a two year absence. ENJOY!

HISTORY OF ATHS - AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

In 1991 Laurie and Denise Kirby, with urging from Ray Grima, wrote to the American Truck Historical Society, asking if it would be possible to launch an Australian Chapter running under the auspices of the American club. Along with Ray, the couple – avid White fans - were members of the Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia (HCVCA), but wanted to be part of a truck club with more of an American bent.

Laurie and Denise attended the American ATHS show in Portland, Oregon, after correspondence with that club’s Roland Smith. The ATHS- Australian Chapter Inc. formed in 1995, and on 9th January 1996, ATHS Oz Chapter was officially recognised and incorporated.

The American Truck Historical Society - Australia was the first Chapter to be established off the North American Continent. Today ATHS is an international organization, with over 21,000 members in the United States, Australia, Canada, and 20 other countries worldwide.