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Clarendon Classic Rally — 3rd Weekend in September 2026

The Clarendon Classic Rally is our flagship annual event, held at the Hawkesbury Showground in Clarendon, NSW. It is one of Australia’s leading vintage machinery rallies, featuring tractors, engines, steam machinery, classic vehicles, demonstrations, markets and family‑friendly entertainment.

​Blast From the Past — Celebrating 35 Years of SAMCI & 100 Years of the Lister D

The 2026 Clarendon Classic Rally is shaping up to be one of the most significant events in our club’s history. This year we celebrate:
  • Blast From the Past — 35 Years of the Sydney Antique Machinery Club - A special First Rally Revival, inviting displays from our very first club rally
  • 100 Years of the Lister D engine
  • Garden Tractors.
Join us for a massive weekend of vintage machinery, engines, tractors, demonstrations, parades, and heritage displays. Whether you’re an exhibitor, enthusiast, or first‑time visitor, the 2026 rally will be a true celebration of Australia’s mechanical past.

Who We Are

The Sydney Antique Machinery Club brings together people who share a passion for mechanical history. Our members restore, preserve, and display machinery from all eras, keeping Australia’s engineering heritage alive for future generations.
We welcome enthusiasts of all ages — whether you own machinery or simply enjoy seeing it in action.

Recent Highlights

Throughout the year, SAMCI hosts and supports a wide range of activities across NSW, including club meetings, machinery displays, restoration days and participation in rallies and heritage events.
Highlights:
  • Monthly club meetings and social catch‑ups
  • Machinery displays at local shows and heritage days
  • Restoration and workshop days for members
  • Participation in NSW rallies and events
  • Junior Group activities for young enthusiasts

Photo and Movie Collection

Explore photos of vintage tractors, stationary engines, steam machinery, club events and highlights from the Clarendon Classic Rally. The archive showcases the machines, members and history that make SAMCI unique.​

Become a Member

Whether you own machinery or simply enjoy seeing it run, membership is open to anyone with an interest in antique machinery, engineering or mechanical history. Families, young people and new enthusiasts are all welcome.
Membership benefits:
  • Be part of a friendly machinery community
  • Exhibit at events and rallies
  • Access club meetings and workshops
  • Support the Clarendon Classic Rally
  • Get involved in preserving mechanical heritage

Junior Group

The SAMCI Junior Group provides a safe, supervised and educational way for young people to learn about vintage machinery, engines and engineering. Juniors participate in age‑appropriate activities and are always supervised around machinery.

Club Merchandise

Show your support for the club with official shirts, caps, decals and rally merchandise. SAMCI gear is perfect for members, exhibitors and supporters at events and rallies.

Resources and Links

​We maintain a list of useful links to other machinery clubs, railways, museums and heritage organisations across New South Wales and Australia.

Events - Upcoming

Stay up to date with club meetings, rallies, displays and heritage events across NSW Australia

Contact the Club

If you’d like to join the club, exhibit at the Clarendon Classic, enquire about events or learn more about vintage machinery in NSW, we’d love to hear from you.​