Heritage Open Days, 9-12 September 2010
As part of the Federation's heritage activities it has been our ambition to link historic vehicles of all kinds to historic houses and gardens and thus promote our vehicles in a wider field which does tend to be dominated by built heritage. Last year, as a trial run, a number of Standards and Triumphs put on a very Read More
Newsletter No.4 2010
Editorial. It is subscription time again for individual supporters and clubs and although it is a very busy time of year for everyone please can you check that your club has paid its dues for the year? At the time of writing we have collected about 80% of the clubs' subs and although this new government has pledged Read More
New Communications Director
The FBHVC has appointed Roger Wrapson as the new director of communications. Roger has for some years been press and public relations officer for the Riley Register and acts as occasional race commentator for the Vintage Sports Car Club and the Circuit des Remparts in Angoulême. FBHVC chairman, Chris Cunnington, says: "Roger's appointment strengthens our already strong management Read More
LED BULBS
The benefit of using LED bulbs to replace traditional filament bulbs is that they give a better light and use less power than the conventional bulbs they replace. They also last longer. A recent article in Classics Monthly has hinted that the use of such bulbs may not be legal if they do not carry an e/E mark Read More
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DVLA
The following press release has been sent by the DVLA concerning changes to the V5C registration certificate: "From the 15 August 2010 all V5C's that are issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will have a new look. The new V5C will make it clear that the registration certificate is not proof of ownership and will Read More