NEW - The FBHVC Survey is open
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The FBHVC (Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs)
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The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs represent the interests of owners and groups of owners of historic vehicles (such as the MVT) and it is a prolific campaigner that strives to maintain our freedom to use “Yesterday’s Vehicles on Tomorrow’s Roads”.
There are over 540 subscriber organisations including the MVT, representing a total membership of over 250,000 in addition to individual and trade supporters. |
They also encourage the preservation and promotion of all types of vehicles within the broader context of our national heritage.
It does this by making representation to politicians, government officials, and legislators both in the UK and through its partnership with the Federation Internationale des Vehicules Anciens) FIVA, the international body representing the historic vehicle movement. |
The MVT FBHVC representative is Steve Parker contact link here
BENEFITS FOR MVT MEMBERS
As a member of the MVT, you can register on the FBHVC website and access a range of FBHVC Member benefits including:
As a member of the MVT, you can register on the FBHVC website and access a range of FBHVC Member benefits including:
- "News" the digital magazine of the (FBHVC). This publication covers all matters related to our hobby and makes fascinating reading. It shows how the FBHVC represents the owners of historic vehicles of all kinds, on a national and worldwide scale.
- discounted subscription to the magazine "Classic and Sports Car" magazine
- 20% off Haynes Manuals
- discounts across the Motil range of lubricants
- access to their essential guides on subjects such as fuel, archiving, DVLA, V765
The FBHVC website is well worth a look - representing a quarter of a million owners, they do an outstanding job campaigning and they provide a wealth of invaluable information and resources. During the past 4 years they have commissioned surveys about public attitudes to historic vehicles – they make very interesting reading. For an example see our Environment page
FBHVC "News" Magazines
Copies of the excellent FBHVC magazine, including past editions, are available in the Members' Area of the FBHVC website, which all MVT members can access for free if they register.
Copies of the excellent FBHVC magazine, including past editions, are available in the Members' Area of the FBHVC website, which all MVT members can access for free if they register.
FHBVC Current Representation on our behalf
- They meet regularly with Historic Vehicle User Group (HVUG) which enables high level discussion with senior DVLA staff
- Monitoring of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill
- Ongoing work with insurance companies
- For a full list of how the FBHVC has responded to consulatons click here
Calling all Clubs -
Have your say in the crucial National Historic Vehicle Survey
Good evening,
We are contacting you as an editor of a club magazine, and ask that you encourage your members - and their classic enthusiast friends (even if they don’t own a vehicle) - to complete this survey.
Below is some copy that you can use, along with a special logo.
Have your say in the crucial National Historic Vehicle Survey
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has launched its major five-yearly research to the entire road transport heritage community, and we need your help!
Please participate in the crucial National Historic Vehicle Survey and keep transport heritage on our roads.
The survey takes around 10-15 minutes to complete and is best done in ‘one sitting’
https://fbhvc.co.uk/survey
Why the survey is vital…
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs will have to argue even more strongly for historic vehicles to retain their current access and freedoms on our roads in the coming years as we navigate the most challenging period in our history.
To defend our freedom to use yesterday's vehicles on tomorrow's roads, we need your help completing this crucial survey.
We conduct this major research every five years and more than 15,000 enthusiasts participated last time around. We want to make this survey the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, so please take part, have your say, and help keep the historic vehicles that we love on the road for the benefit of everyone in the future.
The Federation represents more than 500 clubs, museums, and individual members passionate about historic vehicles older than 30 years, such as cars, motorcycles, buses, coaches, lorries, agricultural, military, or steam vehicles.
Due to changing political and environmental influences, the historic vehicle community, events, the freedom to use the roads, and even the fuel we use are under increasing threats and pressures.
The FBHVC aims to lobby the Government against detrimental legislation and restrictions that could impact the future of historic vehicles. However, to secure a successful outcome, the organisation needs dependable data on the significance and scope of the historic vehicle movement. The responses you provide will help shape the future of historic vehicles in Great Britain over the next five years by providing crucial data.
Our history of authoritative research
The Federation first conducted research in 1997 and has repeated the process at least every five years since then. HM Government values this research for providing a consistent approach that demonstrates accurate traceability and the development of the historic vehicle movement over time. Such transparency fosters trust in the government and ensures that the 1.9 million historic vehicles recorded on the DVLA database are treated fairly and appropriately.
The survey encompasses all historic road vehicles, including cars, bikes, lorries, vans/motorhomes, military vehicles, buses/coaches, tractors/agricultural vehicles, and steam vehicles.
Details of the previous research is at: https://www.fbhvc.co.uk/2020-research-result-headlines
Any questions?
We have tested the survey to ensure that it works on all modern computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. If you are having problems and are using 'modern' equipment, please let us know.
The survey closes at 2359hrs on 31 May 2025 and the results will be published in the autumn.
For this, and all other questions, in the first instance please contact the Secretary [email protected]
We are contacting you as an editor of a club magazine, and ask that you encourage your members - and their classic enthusiast friends (even if they don’t own a vehicle) - to complete this survey.
Below is some copy that you can use, along with a special logo.
Have your say in the crucial National Historic Vehicle Survey
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has launched its major five-yearly research to the entire road transport heritage community, and we need your help!
Please participate in the crucial National Historic Vehicle Survey and keep transport heritage on our roads.
The survey takes around 10-15 minutes to complete and is best done in ‘one sitting’
https://fbhvc.co.uk/survey
Why the survey is vital…
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs will have to argue even more strongly for historic vehicles to retain their current access and freedoms on our roads in the coming years as we navigate the most challenging period in our history.
To defend our freedom to use yesterday's vehicles on tomorrow's roads, we need your help completing this crucial survey.
We conduct this major research every five years and more than 15,000 enthusiasts participated last time around. We want to make this survey the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, so please take part, have your say, and help keep the historic vehicles that we love on the road for the benefit of everyone in the future.
The Federation represents more than 500 clubs, museums, and individual members passionate about historic vehicles older than 30 years, such as cars, motorcycles, buses, coaches, lorries, agricultural, military, or steam vehicles.
Due to changing political and environmental influences, the historic vehicle community, events, the freedom to use the roads, and even the fuel we use are under increasing threats and pressures.
The FBHVC aims to lobby the Government against detrimental legislation and restrictions that could impact the future of historic vehicles. However, to secure a successful outcome, the organisation needs dependable data on the significance and scope of the historic vehicle movement. The responses you provide will help shape the future of historic vehicles in Great Britain over the next five years by providing crucial data.
Our history of authoritative research
The Federation first conducted research in 1997 and has repeated the process at least every five years since then. HM Government values this research for providing a consistent approach that demonstrates accurate traceability and the development of the historic vehicle movement over time. Such transparency fosters trust in the government and ensures that the 1.9 million historic vehicles recorded on the DVLA database are treated fairly and appropriately.
The survey encompasses all historic road vehicles, including cars, bikes, lorries, vans/motorhomes, military vehicles, buses/coaches, tractors/agricultural vehicles, and steam vehicles.
Details of the previous research is at: https://www.fbhvc.co.uk/2020-research-result-headlines
Any questions?
We have tested the survey to ensure that it works on all modern computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. If you are having problems and are using 'modern' equipment, please let us know.
The survey closes at 2359hrs on 31 May 2025 and the results will be published in the autumn.
For this, and all other questions, in the first instance please contact the Secretary [email protected]
