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Securing the future of our Motoring Heritage
Preserving historic vehicles' place on the roads of tomorrow
A MOTORING HERITAGE TO PRESERVE
Historic vehicles showcase the evolution of motorised transport and their contribution to shaping the 20th century social and economic development. Every owner preserves their vehicle with passion and shares a free museum of motoring heritage on the roads with future generations.
HISTORIC VEHICLES: A SHARED CULTURE
Historic vehicles are a part of our technical and cultural heritage. This heritage must be preserved. UNESCO, The European Union and many national governments endorse historic vehicles as part of our technical and cultural heritage.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, AND REPAIR
Historic vehicles have a minimal environmental impact. Their emissions account for a tiny fraction of the overall vehicle fleet. Moreover, historical vehicles are repaired and their parts are well preserved and reused, contributing to the circular economy.
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FEATURED HERITAGE MUSEUMS
AUTOWORLD MUSEUM - BELGIUM
Located in the center of Brussels, in the impressive historic Cinquantenaire site, Autoworld Brussels showcases a permanent collection of over 300 vehicles. Throughout the year, it organizes numerous dynamic temporary exhibitions and events on a wide range of automotive-related topics. Autoworld Brussels is a vibrant destination for car enthusiasts and everyone alike.
ADDRESS
Parc du Cinquantenaire 11
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Tel. +32 (0)2 736 41 65
WEBSITE
Musée de l'Automobile - France
The National Automobile Museum houses the finest automobile collection in the world, with over 450 exceptional cars. Every year, from April to November, you can also discover new temporary exhibitions and enjoy numerous events within the museum.
ADDRESS
15 rue de l’épée
68 100 Mulhouse
France
Tel. +33 (0)3 89 33 23 23
WEBSITE
LOUWMAN MUSEUM - THE NETHERLANDS
The Louwman Museum, housed in a purpose-built building by the renowned American architect Michael Graves, is not just a collection of cars. The museum shows both automotive and social history.
ADDRESS
Leidsestraatweg 57
2594 BB The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel. +31 (0)70 304 7373
WEBSITE
MUSEO NAZIONALE DELL’AUTOMOBILE - ITALY
Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile houses a collection of over 200 original cars from 80 brands and countries, that tell the historical evolution of the invention that changed the world. From the steam carriages of the late 19th century to the design masterpieces of the 1950s, from the champions of epic races and glorious journeys to the prototypes that have guided the future direction of research.
ADDRESS
Corso Unità d’Italia 40
10126 Turin
Italy
Tel. +39 (0)11 677666
WEBSITE
THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM - UNITED KINGDOM
Starting in 1952 as a display of five cars in the entrance hall of Palace House – the Montagu family home – The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu now features over 250 vehicles, telling the story of motoring in Britain from the pioneering origins in the 1890s to the present day.
ADDRESS
Beaulieu
Brockenhurst
Hampshire
SO42 7ZN
United Kingdom
WEBSITE
THE Loh Museum - Germany
Experience the full history of the automobile, and the engineering, the design and the diversity behind it all. The Nationales Automuseum The Loh Collection presents the whole of the automotive world - from unknown prototypes to world-famous classics, from the concept car to everyday vehicles, from sports coupes to ultimate racing cars. There is a lot to experience.
ADDRESS
Museumsstraße 1
35716 Dietzhölztal-Ewersbach
Germany
(+49) 2774 923 6575
WEBSITE
The International Historical Commission (CHI) meets twice a year and provides a forum to discuss concerns and to exchange information between representatives of FIA Member Clubs with a view to furthering the preservation and enjoyment of historic vehicles. In December 2020, Giuseppe Redaelli (ACI – Italy) was elected President of the CHI.
The CHI studies questions concerning legislation and customs issues which affect historic vehicles. The CHI’s Legislation Working Party provides the CHI with regular reports on legislative developments, as well as advice to national Clubs concerned by specific problems facing historic vehicle enthusiasts and the historic vehicle movement in general. It works to ensure legislators support legislation which is favourable for historic vehicle upkeep and use. Particular emphasis is placed on historic cars with regard to registration, taxation, maintenance, road safety, pollution and low-emission zones, as well as historic cars within the collective cultural heritage.
The CHI’s Museums Working Party works closely with the FIA Mobility Administration to further enhance the website for historic vehicle museums around the world. The site showcases museums housing historic cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses, as well as military vehicles in many countries, and may be viewed at: www.fiaheritagemuseums.com . With an easy procedure for updating or adding new museums, the site is growing rapidly and the CHI’s Museums Working Party has begun exploring ways of showcasing specific museums on a regular basis and adding other new features.
The CHI’s Archives Working Party strives to resolve problems facing both public and private automobile-related archives under threat of being lost or destroyed, and to raise awareness of the concerns harboured by archivists who can no longer properly protect or house their own archives.
The CHI President chairs all meetings, which are attended by a representative of the Fédération Internationale de Véhicules Anciens (FIVA). He attends meetings of the FIVA’s Cultural Commission, and he co-chairs a joint FIA-FIVA Relations Committee. This collaboration of reciprocity offers the FIA and the FIVA the possibility to work together to pool resources and expertise, and to speak with a single voice on matters of joint concern.
After the agreement of a joint FIA-FIVA definition of an historic car and after analysis of their handling and maintenance techniques, the “Turin Charter” was ratified by both the FIVA (2012) and the FIA (2013) General Assemblies. Based upon and inspired by other charters, notably UNESCO’s Venice Charter (1964) for historic monuments and sites, the Barcelona Charter (2003) for historic sailing ships, and the Riga Charter (2005) for historic railways, the Turin Charter carries a strong message to legislators concerning historic vehicles, their use, and their protection, particularly in countries which have signed agreements with UNESCO regarding cultural matters.
The CHI reports directly to the World Council for Automobile Mobility and Tourism (WCAMT), and provides a written report at the end of each period. Its members, including the President, are elected each year by the WCAMT after a call for nominations from all FIA Clubs (both sport and mobility).