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Why should you join the HCVA?
There's a perfect storm of regulation, legislation and policy that is affecting every aspect of the classic car world. We need to get our message across to those who make policy so we're not left hanging out to dry. It's down to us - and to you too.
We are a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring the survival of classic cars and the industries that support them against numerous challenges - including DVLA registration issues, the future of viable fuels, post-Brexit changes and unsuitable environmental legislation.
We work to protect, preserve and celebrate this valuable heritage for the benefit of all.
We're protecting the future of the whole sector - and we need your help
The Historic Motoring Awards 2022 - Congratulations to HCVA member winners - see the full list here
Car & Classic have created an excellent video about the future of fuels:
There is a lot of talk today about the future of internal combustion, and that talk normally centres around its demise. But that doesn't need to be the case.
Companies like Coryton in partnership with the HCVA (Historic Classic Vehicle Alliance) are making huge, huge strides in synthetic fuel technology. How huge? Well, it's a physical, usable product for one. So usable in fact, that we took one of our modern classic cars from our personal fleet and filled it to the brim with the synthetic stuff. The results, as you'll find out, were pleasing.
This really is the future of internal combustion. No drilling, no oil, just good, solid tech that pulls second-generation carbon from the atmosphere and turns it into a fuel any petrol car can use. Brilliant.
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Our Eclectic Future
Motorsport UK and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Motorsport presented Our Eclectic Future at British Motorsport Day in the Palace of Westminster to showcase the vision of a world powered by a range of use-appropriate systems and fuels.
The HCVA were able to support Motorsport UK and the House of Commons Motorsport APPG along with Founding Partner member CKL Developments.
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Progress with synthetic fuels
Tuesday saw the achievement of a significant milestone in the progress towards future fuels for the Historic and Classic vehicles sector.
CKL Developments, Jaguar racing specialists, a Founding Partner member of the Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA) ran a customer’s racing E-Type Jaguar at Goodwood using specialist fuel from Sustain by Coryton.
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Instant Offset - updated website
This exciting initiative is a simple way to ensure that every classic driver can completely offset their carbon emissions in just three steps!
Whatever your offset cost, a contribution of £2 goes toward the HCVA to help fund our campaigning to protect the future of classic and historic vehicles.
Richard Hammond discusses electrification and the HCVA
Support the future of classic and historic vehicles in the UK
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Trade & Industry Membership
Whatever sector of our industry your business supports, and whatever your size, you will face serious ongoing challenges and threats which may lead to business closures and job losses. As the only not-for-profit organisation representing the industry, your support is essential to ensure that we are not the victims of adverse legislation or regulation.
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Owners & Enthusiasts Membership
The freedom to continue to enjoy your classic is under threat. These vehicles are a key part of our heritage and enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. Your support is essential to ensure we can campaign effectively on your behalf to preserve them for future generations to enjoy.
HCVA Board Member and Founding Partner Guy Lachlan represented the HCVA at the Transport Select Committee meeting held on 2nd March 2022, chaired by Huw Merriman MP.
Having been asked by the Committee to submit a report on the need for the future availability of fuels (from fossil to synthetic), the HCVA responded quickly and Guy agreed to represent our interests in the discussion. As the owner of Classic Oils, Guy has extensive technical knowledge and also crucially key experience in dealing with the workings of Select Committees.
Garry Wilson, HCVA CEO adds "Guy did an outstanding job of representing the HCVA and therefore the whole historic and classic vehicles sector. Several of the MPs attending the meeting spoke with Guy afterwards and all are supportive of ensuring the ongoing supply of fuels for historic and classic vehicles into the future"
Our Active Campaigns
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Sorting the delays and numerous frustrations with the DVLA
We're working hard to get these issues sorted and have established a working group with the DVLA. There's lots to do and we need your help.
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Issues with moving vehicles and parts to and from Europe?
Paperwork, carnets, bonds and delays - there are a multitude of issues. We can only help turn this around with your support.
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Protecting jobs, developing skills and career pathways for the young
Building a successful future for us all takes a proactive approach and we're working with key industry bodies to help make it happen.
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Effective sustainability & environmental policies
Our Sustainability & Environmental Policy sets out our philosophy regarding this crucial area of concern to us and our members.
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In Conversation with James Fraser of CKL Developments
Specialists in Jaguar-powered sports and sports racing cars from the ‘50s and ‘60’s.
From their state-of-the-art facilities in East Sussex, CKL use their unique skills and historical insights to offer world-class race support, restoration, maintenance & repair, sales and research services.
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Vehicle Tampering Offences Debate
After the petition opposing this aspect of the Future of Transport programme gained over 115,000 signatures it was scheduled for debate. James Sunderland MP quoted the HCVA on the size of the classic sector and the concerns we that have before proposing that, should the government go ahead with the bill, specific exemptions are made for the historic and classic sector.
"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. The HCVA has my wholehearted backing."
Nus Ghani, MP for East Sussex & former Transport Minister
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FAST FACTS
Did you know?
The classic and historic vehicles sector supports over 110,000 jobs - often highly skilled and well paid. There are also just 650 Apprenticeships giving young people opportunities and maintaining vital skills into the future.
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FAST FACTS
Did you know?
The classic and historic vehicle sectors turns over £18.3 Billion, over £2 Billion is spent buying classic cars, £1.08 billion is spent on insurance and the sector generates £2.9 billion in tax - every year.