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Historic Vehicles
Activities of the German Association
of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
Berlin, September 2010
Definition Historic Vehicle
German law:
Insurances:
FIVA:
EU:
Common sence:
30 years
20 or 25 years
30 years (since 2010)
no definition
according to vehicle; from the
moment the value of a car starts to
rise again
German automotive industry: The mayor OEM treat cars 15 years
after end of production as old or
“classic” and shift the aftersales
responsibility towards special
(classic-) divisions.
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Historic Vehicle in Germany
Since 1993 in Germany it is possible, to equip a „Historic Vehicle“
with a special license plate (i.e. “B – XY 1000 H”). Precondition is a
minimum age of 30 years and a general good and genuine
condition. This status has to be confirmed with an additional
technical test and to be reconfirmed in connection with the biannual roadworthiness test.
All cars with H-license plate are privileged with a standard vehicle
tax (191 EUR). Additionally these vehicles are allowed to enter the
environment zones.
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Passenger Car Population
30 years and older
350.000
300.000
100.000
335390
308.644
282.723
286.789
261.147
245.303
221.110
173.527
150.000
197.340
200.000
305.322
250.000
50.000
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Source: Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
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Passenger Car Population
H-License Plate
240.000
220.000
60.000
144.810
123.269
97.208
80.000
76.225
100.000
109.025
120.000
140.169
140.000
154.479
160.000
164.225
180.000
188.360
200.000
40.000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Gesamt
2006
2007
2008
2009
PKW
Quelle: Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt 01.01.2010
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Nature of Historic Vehicles
43982
VW Käfer
9194
Mercedes /8
8847
Opel Kadett
8060
Opel Rekord/Olympia
7158
Trabant
Mercedes 123
Mercedes "Heckflosse"
6201
5878
Mercedes SL 107
5379
VW Bus/Kasten
5270
Porsche 911/912
4584
The majority of Historic Vehicles are no luxury cars
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Historic Vehicles
Setting
 According to „Allensbacher Werbeträger Analyse“ in Germany
are more than 4,3 million people very much interested in
historic vehicles („ganz besonders interessiert an Oldtimern“)
 In Germany owner of classic cars spent more than 1,6 billion
EUR for repair jobs and accessories (VF Verlag/Allensbacher).
 Around 3.000 repair shops in Germany employ 24.000 people
for maintaining and repairing historic vehicles (according to
ZDK)
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VISION of VDA
in regard to Historic Vehicles
As an important association for classic cars the VDA
exerts substantial influence in all national and
international committees and decision-making bodies.
The major goal is the promotion of basic conditions
such as rules, laws and agreements to safeguard and
facilitate the operation of all historic vehicles on public
roads at all times.
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Member of the VDA Committee
Historic Vehicles
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The Relevance of Heritage
for the Automotive Industry
 For the automotive brands
Creation of a unique brand identity
Proof of the brand values
Providing orientation
Differentiation from competition
Verification of long-term brand promises
 For the automotive industry
Creation of employees identification
Improvement of employee/customer loyalty
Contribution to the corporate culture
Authenticity through sustainability
Basis for a good reputation
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Influencing Political Factors to Historic Vehicles
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European Road Safety Action
Mobility 2020 – Sustainable transport policy
Urban traffic development program
Environment zones
EU Climate Protection Policy
EU ITS Action Plan
Air quality directive
EU end-of-life directive
REACH – Hazardous substances and chemical law
Bio-fuel
EU Commercial Road Transport Directive
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Mayor Threat
Due to the development of contemporary automotive vehicles in
future Historic Vehicles could be seen as technical dinos.
The technical complexity of new features in vehicles especially in
regard to safety and environment will inhibit any technical
conversions for Historic Vehicles.
It is a common threat in the classic car scene that in future historic
vehicles cannot be operated in public anymore, as they will not be
able to fulfill legal requirements.
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Major Objectives
Out of the various developments two priorities can be identified:
 Car Safety Topics
 Environmental Issues
So far the legislative body is not observing historic vehicles, but
affecting this subject unintentionally.
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Previous Activities
 Cooperation with selected associations
 Regular information towards major interest groups
 Initiating a circle of German parliamentarian (Parlamentskreis
Automobiles Kulturgut)
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Planned Activities
 Establish Politician group for the members of the EP, selected
commissions and European associations
 Common definition of the term „Historic Vehicles“ for all EU
members
 Establish „Historic Vehicles“ as recognized cultural asset
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