How do i go about claiming back my registration number

The FSOC is a limited company. Doesn't that mean it's a commercial operation?

The club is run by unpaid volunteers in their spare time. It is registered as a company limited by guarantee so that the liability of all individual members is restricted. One of the caveats of this special status is that the club must be run as a non profit-making organisation, selling only to its members.

The assets of the Ford Sidevalve Owners' Club, including its premises, spares stock and other items, are owned by the members. Every member has an equal stake.


Can I get hold of a copy of the club's magazine?

The club magazine Sidevalve News is mailed free of charge to all club members, and the most recent issue is sent to all new joiners. The FSOC does not supply copies of the magazine to non-members.


How can I find out about vehicles or parts for sale?

Sidevalves regularly crop up for sale in the UK classic car press, and the club magazine Sidevalve News usually has a fair selection for sale. The simple answer is therefore: 'Join the club and read the magazine'!

Non-members may, however, place a sidevalve-related 'For sale' advertisement free of charge in the next available issue of Sidevalve News. Click here for our online advertising form.


I have a car or spares that I wish to sell. Can the club help me?

The club accepts sidevalve-related advertisements free of charge from NON-TRADERS ONLY, for publication in its magazine Sidevalve News. Click here for our online advertising form.


Why are there no telephone numbers published for club officials?

All club officials are unpaid volunteers. More often than not, the timing of telephone calls is a great inconvenience to them; in addition, many enquiries require research which is not always available to hand.

Any official who is willing to answer telephone enquiries has his/her number published in the club magazine, along with times during which he/she is willing to accept calls. Please respect these times if you use these services.

Most committee members can be contacted by email via our contact us page.


Can I join the club online?

Unfortunately not, we request you print out and complete our membership application. and send it to our membership secetary.


Why won't you supply spares to the USA or Canada?

This is due to a restriction imposed on the club by its insurers. They take the view that the risk of litigation if spares supplied by the club were to fail in service is greater than in other countries. This applies to all spares - not just to what one would normally regard as 'safety' items.

The club sincerely regrets being in this position, and offers concessionary overseas membership rates to residents of both countries. The situation is regularly reviewed.


Can you supply a current spares or regalia list?

The club's spares and regalia lists (including remanufactured, new-old-stock and second-hand items for all models catered for by the club) are constantly updated, and the most recent are published in each issue of Sidevalve News. This is available to members only. We cannot supply spares or regalia lists online or via email.

To find out more about the kinds of spares we generally carry, please visit our spares information page.


Do you cater for hot-rodded vehicles?

We do not exclude hot rods, although these are something of a minority - but enthusiastic - interest. The club was originally founded by enthusiasts who often modified their vehicles, although these days most members want to restore their vehicles to their original state. Many use period tuning parts, and some regularly drive in competitions and trials.

Vehicles built by individuals or specialist companies, based around sidevalve components, are welcomed by our Specials Register.


I wrote to the club's spares secretary/technical adviser/membership secretary and have not yet received a reply. Can you chase them for me?

The Webmaster does not intervene in correspondence with other club officials. If you have any concerns, please write to the official again yourself.


I don't think my Ford vehicle is covered by the club, but can you tell me where I can find a club that caters for it?

Try our links page these contain the many of the other FORD car Clubs.