Yeah there's some 'formalities' with running an incorporated body, but nothing too onerous if its relatively small. Each state has different rules for incorporated associations. If it were 'The Sandman Club' incorporated in Vic, there may be some dramas with the other state rego bodies recognising it for club rego. Having said that, it may not be a drama as there are other car clubs that are on the various state club permit lists. Such as ASRF (Australian Street Rod Federation) which was incorporated in South Australia according to an ASIC search, but I'm fairly sure their HQ is in Burleigh, QLd.

Establishing a constitution (there's some 'off the shelf' versions), appointing founding office bearers, general meetings (could be quarterly) and having AGM's are the formalities but not too daunting.

I had a quick look ate couple of other model specific clubs - Monaro and GT club to see what their ownership rules are, they vary. The GT club is for GT owners only, looks like they have had previous owners that no longer have their vehicles any longer which ar still recognised as 'associate members' - looks like this is being reviewed but the associates don't have voting rights. Looks like they have some merch for members, attract sponsors and have discounts from suppliers for members - members incentives!

Similarly the Monaro Clubs (looked at Vic and Qld)have affiliate members which is open to all GM vehicle owners. They allow new members with monaros on club permit from day one, but if you have another GM vehicle that qualifies, you must be a member for 12 months first before the club signs off on permit application. Stops the ones just after cheap permit hat don't have a genuine interest in the club. Affiliate members still have voting rights.

I like the idea that anybody interested in Sandman's could be a member - owners of anytype of vehicle or no vehicle at all (kids, families - succession in the Sandman movement) But think that there should be some form of club restriction on permit eligibity. Don't know if someone driving around in a gogo mobile or a old Cortina under club permit approved by a Sandman club would sit right with me.... That may be contraversial but think here needs to be a line there, somewhere...