Press Release 16th June 2011
FBHVC is well aware that the subject of ethanol in fuel is causing considerable concern for large numbers of historic vehicle owners. FBHVC's fuel experts have been studying the subject for several years and have done an immense amount of work reviewing the science on corrosion and compatibility issues. (See section on this website on Bio-Fuels). The next Read More
Press Release 15th June 2011
THE LONDON TO BRIGHTON VETERAN CAR RUN GENERATES OVER £1 MILLION FOR BRIGHTON AND HOVE The London to Brighton veteran car run is one of the most iconic events of its type anywhere in the world. The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs, in collaboration with the University of Brighton, has examined the value to the local economy Read More
Newsletter No. 3 June 2011
We have had overwhelming support for the new style newsletter, thank you for all your kind words, it certainly made all the hard work worthwhile. We do receive newsletters from many of our member clubs and it does seem to be the case that FBHVC news is being included in more of them. This means that all club Read More
Biofuel additives
At the end of April the Federation contacted seven suppliers of biofuel corrosion inhibitor additives inviting them to take part in the FBHVC test programme. Those products that pass the test may then carry the FBHVC logo on the packaging. This endorsement will be similar to that given to the lead replacement additives that protect against valve seat Read More
Beaulieu Spring Autojumble, 14-15 May 2011
In a change to the normal pattern of show attendance the FBHVC have taken a stand at the Beaulieu Spring Autojumble over the weekend of 14-15 May (instead of at the September event). There will be members of the All Party Parliamentary Historic vehicle group in attendance on the Saturday and the secretary and board members will be Read More