Club Member Snapshot
Our members are the heart and soul of our club— everything we do is for them and thanks to them! We already provide our members with SIV benefits, fun events, comradery, and a community of like-minded people they can rely on. But there’s one more thing we can do that helps make our members feel noticed and valued: publishing a regular Member Snapshot.
A Member Snapshot is a brief profile we publish about one of our members to introduce them to the rest of the club, highlight their accomplishments, and thank them for being a member.
Member Snapshots are a great way to show appreciation for our members and help them get to know each other.
Name: PRESIDENT – TOM
What cars do you bring to KOAGC events?
1953 Custom Hudson Hornet 2 door coupe
1968 Holden Brougham modified of course.
1966 GT Mustang Coupe
How long have you been a member of the KOAGC?
I have been a member of the Kustoms Car Club for about 9 years with approximately 7 years in committee positions.
What cars have you owned through your life?
I have owned numerous cars in my life-time growing up in the era of Australian muscle cars of the 70,s and 80’s.
My first car was an XY Falcon
HK Monaro 186S
LX Torana
GT Falcons
HQ Panel Van
My favorite car was my Bronze HZ Sandman Panel Van which I bought new. So many great memories of friends and good times.
What is your current ‘daily ride’?
My daily driver is a Mitsubishi Triton.
What’s a project you’re working on right now?
No current project but always on the lookout.
List one thing that you like about being a KOAGC member?
The best thing about Kustom of Australia Gold Coast, is the members they are a fantastic bunch of people. We are like minded, more and more of a social club with a car hobby than a car club.
Do you have any tips for new members?
My tip for new members is to get involved. Meet with the members join in, we are very welcoming, Don’t hide in the shadows. We are all car guys and girls and enjoy the social aspect of the motor scene.
Name: IT WEB NERD – BRUCE
What cars do you bring to KOAGC events?
1954 FORD F100 PICKUP – RESTOMOD
1968 PONTIAC FIREBIRD – RESTOMOD
1974 CORVETTE STINGRAY (FOR SALE)
2024 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN
2024.5 FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSE
How long have you been a member of the KOAGC?
Coming up to the 2 year mark.
What cars have you owned through your life?
1963 MORRIS MAJOR
1960 AUSTIN CAMBRIDGE
1968 HK HOLDEN PREMIER
1970 TOYOTA CORONA
1984 TOYOTA TARAGO (NEW)
1995 TOYOTA CAMRY VIENTA V6 WAGON (NEW)
1990 EA FORD FALCON
2002 SUBARU LIBERTY (NEW)
2003 SUBARU IMPREZA RS (NEW)
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI (NEW)
2005 TRITON 4X4 TRAYBACK UTE
2019 FORD 4X4 RANGER TRAYBACK UTE (NEW)
2019 RENAULT TRAFIC LIFESTYLE VAN
2019 NISSAN 370Z ANNIVERSARY EDITION
2007 ELFIN CLUBMAN MS8
2019 SUZUKI JIMNY 4X4
2024 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN (NEW)
What is your current ‘daily ride’?
Suzuki Jimny and my CFMOTO 450MT adventure bike.
What’s a project you’re working on right now?
Adding a turbocharger to my Jimny … hehehe
List one thing that you like about being a KOAGC member?
I get to meet friendly like-minded people.
Do you have any tips for new members?
Don’t stand off to the side. Get involved. Introduce yourself. Don’t be bashful.