From 3 to 5 July, Villa Rey , headquarters of the Automotoclub Storico Italiano in Turin, will host the FIVA European Meeting , an important event dedicated to the discussion between representatives of the European FIVA National Authorities and the board of the International Federation of Historic Vehicles.
The meeting will be attended by delegates from 23 European countries , along with FIVA leaders. The General Committee, composed of the President, Vice Presidents, and the heads of the Federation’s various Commissions, will also meet on the same days.
The prospects of historic vehicles in Europe
The European Meeting will officially begin at 3:00 pm on Saturday 4 July with a speech by FIVA President Alberto Scuro , who will present the objectives, priorities and expectations of the Turin meeting.
The first session will focus on legislative challenges and future prospects for classic vehicles in Europe. The topic will be introduced by Lars Genild , FIVA Vice President Legislation, and Gabriel Lecumberri of EPPA.
The discussion will aim to identify the main priorities and awareness-raising initiatives needed to protect and promote historic motoring heritage within an ever-evolving regulatory framework.
Topics covered include current legislative and regulatory developments, environmental policies, sustainability, and the role that historic vehicles can continue to play in future mobility.
Particular attention will also be paid to new challenges, opportunities, and protection strategies, through a comparison of different national experiences. Federation representatives will share emerging risks, successful initiatives, and areas where coordinated action at the European level could be particularly effective.
Strengthening collaboration between FIVA and National Federations
Another key moment of the meeting will be the speech by Nataša G. Jerina , Senior Vice President for Internal Affairs, entitled “Strengthening FIVA and its National Federations: Building the Future Together”.
The session will be dedicated to gathering proposals and identifying the priorities needed to improve cooperation between the International Federation and individual national entities.
The discussion will focus specifically on the services offered, internal communications, member engagement, and the development of an increasingly cohesive and effective network for protecting the culture and history of vintage vehicles.
The conclusion at the Stellantis Heritage Hub
The conclusions of the FIVA European Meeting will be presented on Sunday 5 July, at the end of the visit to the ASI Bertone Collection , housed at the Stellantis Heritage Hub in Turin.
The final day will also include a conference with several former Bertone designers, offering participants a further opportunity to delve into the history of Italian automotive design and the legacy left by one of the most important coachbuilders of the twentieth century.
The Turin meeting will thus represent an important opportunity for international dialogue on the future of historic motorsport, the strategies needed to protect it, and the role of Federations in preserving its cultural, technical, and social value.