classic vehicle club; antique vehicle club
Only when written 旧車会
A club for enthusiasts of classic cars or motorcycles. The term itself is neutral, but some groups may have a rebellious image.
He joined a classic vehicle club and is restoring an old motorcycle.
customized classic motorcycle group; biker group riding customized old bikes
Often refers to groups with a distinct style, sometimes associated with bosozoku culture. The spelling 旧車會 is especially common for this nuance.
On weekends, members of the classic bike group gather with their customized motorcycles.
Standard spelling for the classic vehicle club sense; also used for the biker group sense.
Variant using the old-form kanji 會; especially associated with the customized classic motorcycle group sense.
Compound of 旧 (old/classic) + 車 (vehicle) + 会 (club/group). The variant 舊 is the kyūjitai form of 旧, giving a nostalgic or old-school feel.