FIVA
The Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, the worldwide federation of historic vehicles founded in 1966. It protects and promotes motoring heritage and is a non-governmental partner of UNESCO.
FIVA stands for Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, the international federation of historic vehicles. Founded in 1966, it unites national federations and clubs from more than 70 countries and represents millions of enthusiasts worldwide. Its aim is the protection, preservation and safe use of historic vehicles as technical and cultural heritage – captured in its slogan 'Yesterday's Vehicles on Tomorrow's Roads'. FIVA is a non-governmental partner of UNESCO and works through six specialised commissions (including Technical, Legislation, Events, and Culture & Youth). It defines a historic vehicle as a mechanically powered road vehicle at least 30 years old, kept in historically correct condition and not used for daily transport, and a youngtimer as a vehicle 20 to 29 years old. Through its national authorities (ANFs), FIVA issues the FIVA ID-Card, the internationally recognised passport for historic vehicles.
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FIVA ID-Card
An internationally standardised FIVA document for historic vehicles over 30 years old. It records a vehicle's identity, technical data and history, is issued after a physical inspection, and serves identification purposes only.
Youngtimer
A younger collectible vehicle, usually around 20 to 29 years old – younger than an Oldtimer. FIVA lists Youngtimers as Class Y.
07er-Kennzeichen
Germany's red classic-car plate (rotes 07-Kennzeichen): one transferable plate for several historic vehicles, usable only for events plus test, transfer and workshop drives – never for everyday use.