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HCVA wins at the International Historic Motoring Awards
We’ve delighted to announce that we won ‘Industry Supporter of the Year’ award at the International Historic Motoring Awards held on Friday 22nd November at The Peninsula London. Our busy year with the introduction of a number of important new industry initiatives and tireless work with the government and DVLA throughout the call for evidence process has been recognised with this prestigious award
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HCVA wins at the 2024 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards
This award we feel validates our efforts to protect and enhance the future of our sector. This year has seen considerable success with issues around the DVLA and classic vehicle registrations and our Heritage Matters events have had an enthusiastic response from all.
We are very pleased to have had such an excellent year - and very much look forward to working hard on behalf of our members and the industry as we move forward into 2025.
Welcome to the Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance
The HCVA represents the collective voice of the hundreds of SME’s who provide services across the historic and classic vehicle sector, supported by the individuals and enthusiasts who rely on them.
Through collaboration, transparency and proactive lobbying the HCVA seeks to increase awareness and education of the sectors economic and social benefits, to ensure those responsible for policy and regulation are challenged and held accountable, to promote sustainable innovation and technologies and to ensure the HCVA member community is engaged and confident their voices will be heard.
Latest Joining Members
We're delighted to announce that the following companies have just joined the HCVA and are doing their part to protect the future of classic and historic vehicles in the UK.
"The Bugatti Owners’ Club has been at the forefront of protecting the use of Bugatti, Vintage and Historic Cars since 1929. We view membership of HCVA is a crucial aspect of continuing this vital function for our Club. "
Colin Bullock, Chairman
Our Affiliations
We are delighted that these excellent organisations are affiliated to the HCVA and share our aims and objectives in protecting the world of historic and classic motoring for all.
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Goodwood Road Racing Company
Home of the Festival of Speed, the Goodwood Revival and more, the GRRC is an icon of British motoring heritage.
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Heritage Skills Academy
We work with employers, apprentices, and industry leaders to train the next generation of heritage engineers and promote exciting opportunities within the heritage industry.
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StarterMotor
Our passion is to see the next generation of young people driving, maintaining and enjoying historic cars. We know that if nothing is done, the world of classic motoring will change and even disappear.
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Mission Motorsport
Mission Motorsport, the forces’ motorsport charity aids in the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military operations by providing opportunities through motorsport and the automotive industry.
Support the future of classic and historic vehicles in the UK
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Trade & Industry Membership
As the Trade Association for the classic and historic vehicle sector we exist to promote the interests of our members. We work to ensure that policy makers and regulators are held accountable, we promote innovation and skills development and ensure the voices of our members are heard.
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Owners & Enthusiasts Membership
Classic and historic vehicles are a valuable, iconic part of our shared heritage and we work to ensure that the sector that supports them can flourish in a changing regulatory and economic environment. Your membership actively supports our vital work and helps to ensure that you can enjoy your classic for years to come.
"The classic and historic vehicle industry is a great British success story that gives pleasure to millions and it would be disastrous if it suffered serious damage through neglect or ignorance. We need to do all we can to support a sector that provides thousands of highly skilled and well-paid jobs in my constituency and across the UK and preserves exemplary skills and craftsmanship."
Nus Ghani, MP for East Sussex & former Transport Minister
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The HCVA guide to registering your classic or historic vehicle
Use this clear guidance to help you successfully navigate what you need to do to correctly register your historic or classic vehicle with the DVLA. Avoid delays and misunderstandings and ensure you car is correctly registered first time!