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Preview FIVA World Rally 2010, Belgium here

Preview FIVA World Rally 2009, Italy here

Preview FIVA World Motorcycle Rally 2009, Norway here

II International Forum on the Authenticity and Preservation of Historical Vehicles
14th – 15th November 2008 in Turin (Italy)

FIVA General Assembly 2008 in Brussels

Results Taxation Survey

We are glad to present you the results of the taxation survey we organised in the beginning of this year. You will find in the graphic at what age historic vehicles can benefit of a lower road taxation in the several countries.

Taxation Survey (Excel)
Taxation Survey (pdf)

The original and its possibilities

The person who declares a work as an original, intends it as creative product. Abstraction is made of descriptions such as replica, plagiarism, imitation, copy or reproduction. The vintage vehicles scene is also much hit by this problem.

Is the reproduction of historic vehicles or reproduction of vehicle parts harmful or even necessary? What differentiates the original from the non-original?
Can the original become a relic?

This theme becomes emotional when one speaks about statutory symbols or large amounts of money. Entire industries produce imitation of originals.

This causes a considerable damage; a figure of 300 milliards of Euros per year was mentioned, corresponding to 10% of the world economy

The Swiss Federation of Old Vehicles (Fédération Suisse des Véhicules Anciens – FSVA) offer the possibility to various exhibitors from the vintage vehicles scene to exchange their experiences and opinions in a meeting.

After a few presentations, the public will have the possibility to participate in the discussion.

3rd October 2008 – from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm – ‘Geneva Classics’ at Palexpo, Geneva

Introduction: Henri Louis Maunoir, Chairman of the GC Committee
Presentation: Dominik Fischlin, previous Chairman and honorary FSVA member
Moderation: Simon Kidson
Presentations:
Prof Christian Jenny, Jaguar Drivers Club: The Joy of Speed – with the original vintage car or with a replica?
Horst Brüning, FIVA President: What Value has an Original within the World Association of Vintage Vehicles?
RA Dr Michael Werder, collector: The Original and its Possibilities: replica, copy, fake
Lic Jur Manfred Hausherr, Prosecutor: The Original in the Grey Legal Area
Kilian Elsasser, Luzern Museum: The Original and Time. The Curators’ Point of View.
Gundula Tutt, OMNIA restorer: The Original under the Scalpel. The Restorer’s Point of View.
Jürgen Lewandowski: The Original in the Collector‘s World in Bygone Days; - Today and in the
future.

Summary: Thomas Kohler, FSVA Chairman

FIVA Awards sponsored by Hagerty Insurance in the USA

1931 Mercedes-Benz SSK Sport/2 owned by Bob and Sandy Bahre (Alton, New Hampshire)

Event: Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance
Location: Connecticut (USA)
Date: Sept. 21, 2008

Award: FIVA Preservation Award sponsored by Hagerty Insurance
Winner: 1931 Mercedes-Benz SSK Sport/2 owned by Bob and Sandy Bahre (Alton, New Hampshire)

Details: The Mercedes-Benz SSK is one of the most sought-after cars, in that it was the fastest production car in the world in its day.� The 7+ litre supercharged 6-cylinder engine in the short chassis with a lightweight 2-passenger body was a powerful combination sought after by sport and racing drivers the world over. Only 38 SSKs were built and this is generally accepted as one of
only 13 legitimate SSKs remaining and the only unrestored factory-bodied Sport/2.� The car was repainted only once more than 50 years ago.

Photo Credit: Ed Hyman / AutoPhotos 2008

1933 Pierce Arrow V12 Convertible Coupe owned by Dave and Stevie Humbert (Hannover, Pennsylvania)

Event: St. Michaels Concours d'Elegance
Location: Maryland (USA)
Date: Sept. 28, 2008

Award: FIVA Preservation Award sponsored by Hagerty Insurance
Winner: 1933 Pierce Arrow V12 Convertible Coupe owned by Dave and Stevie Humbert (Hannover, Pennsylvania)

Details: This extremely rare Pierce Arrow convertible coupe with coachwork by LaBaron is
unrestored with only 27,000 original miles. The 12-cylinder engine delivered 185 hp and was a
very powerful car in 1933.

Photo Credit: Mark Gessler

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