Let me introduce you to “Klasika” – a club of old fashioned cars. The club was founded on January 14th, 2009 in Birzai, Lithuania. “Klasika” unites everyone who is passionate about preserving old, classical vehicles.
On August 16th, 2008, during the Birzai City Festival, the very first old vehicles parade in the history of Birzai was organized. The event was very successful and attracted a lot of attention. The great outcome was the motivation to create the club “Klasika”. It turned out that many citizens love and take good care of their old cars and they do not know who to share their experience with or how to show their classic vehicles to the society. The main classic car shows are in the big cities like Kaunas and Klaipeda, but they are too far away. Today, gas costs a lot and vehicles are too old and precious to handle a long trip. Therefore, we started this club in our back yard, in our native city.
Goals of “Klasika”
To gather everyone, who is passionate about old cars, together, and preserve these old mechanics. To show and introduce classic cars to the society, combine enlightening and charitable activities. Organize and run public events. Attend events of the other classic technology clubs. Organize the free time of our members. Make the Birzai area famous in Lithuania and abroad.
Membership at “Klasika”
To become a member at a classic vehicles club “Klasika”, a person needs to be at least 18 years old and own a vehicle made 30-35 years ago (a car, truck, tractor, carriage, motocycle, bike, etc.). Whether a candidate meets the requirements to become a member is decided by the director of the club with the advice of club members. The value of the vehicle and whether or not the technology fits into the concept “old-fashioned” are being checked. One year period is required for the candidate before he can become a member. Throughout that year, the candidate has to attend at least one club event.
Club Activities in 2009
- Club logo was created
- Club website was started
- Manufactured T-shirts, caps, and flags for club members
- Created and made the official club flag
- Welcomed new members
- July 10th – The club was introduced to the public. Photo session by the castle of Birzai.
- July 31st –August 2nd – The trip for members to Klaipeda. “Klasika” participated in the parade-exhibition of “the Sea Fiesta’s Old Vehicles Parade”.
- August 8th – During the Fiesta of Birzai, the parade-exhibition was organized by “Klasika”.
- September 19th – The members of “Klasika” club, with the help from friends from other Lithuanian cities, organized another parade-exhibition in Rokiskis during the city’s fiesta.
- September 23rd – Season closing.
- Throughout the season, ”Klasika” was well publicized. 5 articles were written about the club and its members. In addition, a few introductory posts and links were released.
- 3 short movies were made about the activities and events of the club. The club released their first DVD.
On August 8th, the parade-exhibition of old-fashioned vehicles was planned by our club members. It was organized during the Fiesta of Birzai City, and it was the main event for us this season. This event, which is becoming a tradition, will be our main focus for the next year too. The 2009 parade-exhibition has passed and, according to the ratings, it was one of the best organized events in Lithuania this year. The success was also achieved due to good weather, aviators help, strong sponsorship, great advertising during other similar clubs events, publicity, and committed work of our members.
Everyone interested in old vehicles is welcomed at Birzai old-fashioned vehicles parade-exhibition next year! The more exact date and time of the event and other information will be posted closer to the event’s date. All information will be provided on our website in Lithuanian, English, and Russian. You can also e-mail us with any questions at klubas@klasika.us
