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| The Maserati Club of Australia, Inc. was founded in 1981. It is based in Melbourne, presently the home of the Australian Grand Prix for Formula One, which is run in March each year at the Albert Park Lake circuit. The Club is a voting member of CAMS (the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport) which is the body responsible for the management of motor sport in Australia. It is also a voting member of the AOMC (Association of Motoring Clubs). Whilst based in Melbourne, the Club nonetheless attracts a membership from around Australia and also has some international members. Membership in the Club is no longer limited to Maserati owners, but is open to persons who have an interest in the activities and events promoted and organised by the Club. Currently membership of the Club stands at over 250 financial members of whom 40% own one or more Maserati. The range of Maserati owned by members is quite extensive and includes such models as 1937 Tipo 6CM-1500, 1939 Tipo 4CL-1500, 1955 Tipo A6GCS (2nd Series) and 1956 Tipo 300S. Production cars range from early 3500's and include all models through to the Khamsin and Kyalami. Most of the Bi turbo models that followed are also represented in the club including the Maserati Ghibli Cup-Racing version. Also present in the club are 3200GT's and their newer successors the Maserati Coupe, Spyder and more recently the Trofeo. Maserati cars whilst significant in numbers are accompanied by a comprehensive range of other marque cars seen at club track days and social events including: Alfa Romeo, Alvis, Aston Martin, Austin Healey, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Lotus, MG, OSCA and Porsche. Whilst many members choose to use their cars (new and older) in a passive manner, the majority use their (new and older) cars quite actively. Members of the club are represented in a wide range of motorsport activity, ranging from club track days and sprints, through tarmac rallies and circuit racing at national and international events. For an overview of the types of events promoted and organised by the club see the page outlining how to use the Club Calendar. To get some answers to some of those questions you may still have about the club try the Frequently Asked Questions page. A Membership Application Form can be downloaded from this site.
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