When the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale des\u00a0Vehicles\u00a0Anciens\u00a0<\/i>(international federation of historic vehicles)launched World Motoring Heritage Year 2016 under the patronage of UNESCO, one of its first initiatives was a series of awards for the Best Preserved Vehicle at top concours events around the world. Now, however, FIVA is expanding that support to include events that are more aligned with the worldwide FIVA membership.<\/p>\n
As FIVA President Patrick Rollet explains, \u201cThere are a great many international concours, touring events and rallies that are not as widely known as the likes of Villa d\u2019Este and Pebble Beach, but are every bit as interesting and worthwhile. In 2018, we are keen to help promote not just the very \u2018top-end\u2019 occasions, but also to recognize the passionate individuals who take part in events that are less well-known \u2014 hoping to encourage a wider spectrum of FIVA members to enjoy these valuable celebrations of historic vehicles.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have therefore put together a list of 10 events around the world in 2018, at which FIVA will be presenting its prestigious Best Preserved Vehicle award \u2014 recognizing vehicles that, in FIVA\u2019s opinion, retain such a high degree of their original components, materials and finishes that they can be seen as important cultural artifacts. While we retain two events from earlier years \u2014 the world-renowned Villa d\u2019Este Concours d\u2019El\u00e9gance and the spectacular Ibbenb\u00fcrener Motorrad-Veteranen-Rallye for motorcycles\u2014 the other eight are events new to FIVA\u2019s Best Preserved Vehicle awards. We look forward hugely to attending these events, and getting to know the organizers, the participants and the historic vehicles that make these gatherings not only highly enjoyable, but also vitally important in protecting, preserving and promoting world motoring heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Last year at Villa d\u2019Este, FIVA presented its Best Preserved Vehicle award to a 1927 Hispano-Suiza T49 \u201cWeymann\u201d Sport Salon by H.J. Mulliner (above, Petra Sagnak photo courtesy of BMW Group), and will be presenting similar awards at the following 10 events in 2018:<\/p>\n
Transappenninica \u2013 Italy \u2013 May 6-12<\/p>\n
Ibbenb\u00fcrener Motorrad Veteranen Rallye \u2013 Germany \u2013 May 18-21<\/p>\n
Rally Maya Mexico \u2013 Mexicao \u2013 May 23\u2013June 1<\/p>\n
Concorso d\u2019Eleganza Villa d\u2019Este \u2013 Italy \u2013 May 25-27<\/p>\n
Rallye International du Pays de Foup\u00e9res \u2013 France – May 25-28<\/p>\n
FIVA World Motorcycle Rally \u2013 Hungary \u2013 June 21-24<\/p>\n
Royal Automobile Club 1000 Miles Trial \u2013 UK \u2013 July 8-13<\/p>\n
ADAC Heidelberg Historic \u2013 Germany \u2013 July 12-14<\/p>\n
FIVA World Rally \u2013 UK \u2013 August 28-September 1<\/p>\n
La Festa Mille Miglia \u2013 Italy \u2013 October 19-23<\/p>\n