Federation Press Conference invites all at NEC
Published: 07/11/2023
WHEN: 11.00 Friday 10th November
WHERE? Federation Village – at the entrance to Hall 5
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs’ annual press briefing has become something of a show-opening tradition at the Classic Motor Show. In 2023, we have even more amazing news than ever to share with journalists, clubs, and the wider historic vehicle industry.
In this briefing, you will get an overview of the big stories, concerns, and activities within the historic vehicle movement over the past 12 months. This will include some predictions for the future and of course the opportunity to ask questions of the FBHVC on its activities and discover more about its many valuable partners.
The highlights below give a quick snapshot of who we will be speaking to during the briefing and available afterwards for comment and interview:
- Childline®
Our balloon arch will feature a 1914 11.2-litre Peerless to celebrate that Drive It Day & Ride It Day raised £50,088 in 2023 - an increase of 8.4% over 2022. The NSPCC’s “One Unforgettable Day” award will be presented.
- Tree-V in partnership with FBHVC.
Tom Worthington will be explaining how we are celebrating 3.7 million miles of historic vehicle motoring carbon balanced since December 2021. Next target – 4 million miles!
- Genus IT
We will be launching the new FBHVC Recollect Digital Platform for FBHVC member clubs wanting to archive both printed and physical material to make it safe in the future and available for members to access.
Our archiving partners will be demonstrating the latest document scanning technology using their new Zeutschel OS A equipment – specially designed to safeguard the archive material within the historic vehicle world and particularly useful for clubs.
The Village Green will be showcasing a ‘White glove’ scanning demonstration for FBHVC member clubs – live throughout the show. On display will also be a World War 2 Kodak Recordak scanning machine, celebrating the long history of this area of technology.
- UTAC launching 2024 Montlhéry Centenary.
The team will be present with a 1933 MG J4 and 1970 Triumph Trident 24-hour Bol d’Or winning motorcycle from the National Motorcycle Museum.
- Display vehicles
Featured display vehicles to view on the FBHVC Village Green, in addition to the above, will include the following, please feel free to pick up one of our stand brochures for more details on each vehicle:
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- BRM displaying V16 Chassis IV – developments since 2021.
- 1965 Midland Red Motorway Coach -Transport Museum Wythall
- 1951 Condor A580-A – ridden by Sister Anna in São Paulo convent.
- 1930s Austin 12/4 – owned by Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan and named “Old Min” in tribute to the Goons Show
- 1963 Land Rover Forward Control Fire Appliance – from the Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade
- 1974 Zagato Zele fresh from winning FIVA Award for Authenticity at 2023 Dinard Elégance Concours.
- 2000 Mini Cooper Sport driven 2,000 miles by Danny Hopkins to Turin displayed by Great British Car Journey.
- Jaguar XK140DHC displayed by The Project Shop with Motul.
