FIVA is the only global organization fully focused on historic vehicle culture and mobility heritage.
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FIVA
Key facts about the International Federation of Historic Vehicles
FIVA — Protect, Preserve, Promote
Protection, preservation, and promotion of our shared technical heritage and its surrounding culture are the three principles on which FIVA was founded and continues to operate.
Founded in 1966 by clubs and enthusiasts from different countries, FIVA united people around a shared mission to preserve historic vehicles and their culture.
Today FIVA is represented around the world, and in Ukraine the official national representative is the Ukrainian Automobile Club.
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FIVA is supported by a broad network of professional and commercial partners worldwide.
FIVA is recognized by UNESCO as an important authority in the field of historic vehicles.
FIVA contributes to international and national legal frameworks for historic vehicles (including the Turin Charter).
FIVA issues internationally recognized identity certificates known as FIVA ID.
FIVA continuously develops standards, conferences, and initiatives for the global historic vehicle community.
FIVA Commissions
FIVA commissions are specialized teams that handle key areas of historic vehicle policy, standards, events, and heritage activities.
More About CommissionsToday, FIVA includes multiple specialized commissions.
Legislation Commission
This commission focuses on registration, road rules, taxation, and legal status of historic vehicles in different countries.
Culture & Youth Commission
This commission promotes technical heritage through public events, museum cooperation, educational formats, and international dialogue.
FIVA Museums ListEvents Commission
The events commission supports quality and safety standards and applies the FIVA Events Code together with local organizers.
FIVA Events CalendarIn our calendar section you can find UAC-supported events.
Technical Commission
Technical branches of FIVA cover certification control, authenticity standards, and support for national representatives.
Motorcycle & Utility Commissions
Separate FIVA commissions focus on historic motorcycles and utility vehicles, from authenticity standards to expert support.
Utility and special-purpose vehicles are also a vital part of historic mobility heritage and receive dedicated expert support within FIVA.
UAC Calendar
International Activity
FIVA actively cooperates with international organizations and professional communities to promote standards for responsible use of historic vehicles.
A key reference is the Turin Charter, which describes authenticity, restoration, and preservation principles for technical and cultural heritage.
A key reference is the Turin Charter, which describes authenticity, restoration, and preservation principles for technical and cultural heritage.
Core Turin Charter Principles
- FIVA supports preservation and responsible use of historic vehicles as cultural heritage.
- A priority is preserving authenticity of vehicle history and individual vehicles.
- Restoration should be responsible, planned, and as close as possible to historical identity.
- Historic vehicles should not be treated as daily transport, but as carriers of cultural value.
FIVA ID
FIVA ID is an identity certificate for a historic vehicle, documenting key characteristics, history, technical state, and cultural value.
Definition of a Historic Vehicle
It is important to define which vehicles can be recognized as historic by FIVA criteria.
A historic vehicle is generally considered a mechanically propelled road vehicle that:
- is at least 30 years old;
- is maintained in historically authentic condition;
- is not used as a daily transport vehicle;
- has technical and cultural heritage value.
Key Facts About FIVA ID
- The certificate is based on a detailed form completed by the owner and confirmed by experts.
- Certificates are issued by FIVA national representatives and by FIVA Technical Commission in specific cases.
- Certification is paid and governed by FIVA and national representative rules.
- The certificate is valid for ten years or until ownership changes.
The Ukrainian Automobile Club received FIVA national representative status in 2020 and can officially issue FIVA ID certificates in Ukraine.