Information and ID Cards

Federation Internationale Des Vehicules Anciens

F I V A was founded in 1966.
It is a non-profit body that has over 50 members organisations representing some 40 countries.

The administration is predominantly European, and FBHVC is well represented in the administration. FBHVC is also the largest national representative body.

FIVA publishes a newsletter in English and French, and the latest issue may be viewed at their website by clicking on the picture below.

To read the FIVA Report on “The Historic Vehicle Movement in Europe - Maintaining Our Mobile Transport Heritage” please visit the FIVA web site by clicking on their logo.

Federation Internationale des Vehicules Anciens (FIVA) has published a guide for users of historic vehicles to encourage drivers to maintain the current low level of serious accidents involving older vehicles.

An A4 version of the guide can be seen here Guide for owners of Historic Vehicles (please be patient - it takes a moment or two to load).

Higher resolution A4 and A5 PDFs are available to clubs to enable them to print their own copies - please contact the SECRETARY.
(Please note these files are around 5MB so will take an age to download if you do not have Broadband).

FIVA Vehicle Identity Card

FBHVC is the UK authority for the issue of FIVA Identity Cards. The cards provide a simple guide to a vehicle’s history, authenticity and specification and are required for events run under FIVA rules.

The application form with a sheet of instructions may be opened in pdf format by clicking HERE

Alternatively, if you wish to receive a form through the post, please contact the Secretary

FBHVC can only issue I D cards for vehicles that are registered in UK. Cards are valid for ten years, but are non-transferable so expire on change of owner if that is earlier.