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SVABC
Preserving & Promoting the Collector Vehicle Hobby.
What is the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia (SVABC)?
We are not a car club, we are an Action Group. We are an Association of like-minded people dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Collector Vehicle Hobby. Our commitment is to represent you, our members, in dealing with Government, to preserve and promote the hobby.
Individual membership costs only $5.00. Your support is valued and greatly appreciated.
Advocacy
- 42+ years as a voice for Vehicle Enthusiasts and Car Clubs of BC
- Preservation of the benefits of the Collector Plate Program.
- Focal point for dealing with the Gov’t on matters that influence the hobby
Membership Benefits
- Advice/assistance in obtaining your Collector Plate
- Interpretation of inspection standards
- Assistance in registering your favourite ride
Representation
- Represent all vehicle types, original or modified cars, trucks and motorcycles
- Your voice with Gov’t agencies, ICBC, motor vehicles, inspection standards, etc.
- Volunteer-Run
Latest News
Ethanol Free Fuel for Collector Cars Petition
NAACC ---- Canada Ethanol Petition to the Federal Government of Canada Please sign this petition and forward it to as many collector vehicle enthusiasts and car clubs as you can. The (NAACC ) National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada thanks NAACC member...
Canadian Classic MG Club Event
Cox Memorial Whimper Wonderland Run – Monday, January 1st, 2024. CCMGC members, Tony and Judy Cox, loved to drive their blue 1962 MGA Mk ll with the top down. In fact, they very rarely put the roof up. More than ten years ago they came up with the idea that classic...
No Ethanol MP Letter copy
Our fellow vehicle enthusiast, Kim’s hope was that by sharing, it would inspire more enthusiasts to e mail their MP. It does make a difference by raising awareness and the more e mail the higher the volume. Bob Kelly Dear Mr. Albas As an active automotive...
Major GOALS & SUCCESSES
1978
Dedicated Group starts the journey for a specialty plate for all Vintage, Stock & Custom Cars.
1980
Registered as a Society.
1990
Collector program (stock) announced.
2000
Modified Collector program to include 1948 and prior
2006
Modified Collector program to include 1958 and prior
2015
Registration of Collector age vehicles prior to inspection.
2017
Modified Collector program to include 1974 and prior
Including replicas 1942 and prior
2020
June Registration Issue, re: passing of Spouse, removal without penalty.
2023
Adding a spouse or children without penalty to reapply approved by ICBC.
- Assisting members with ICBC’s Collector Plate Program. Many additions to acceptable equipment and accessories.
- Assisting our members on a regular basis by responding to their questions/concerns or assisting them in dealing in general with ICBC’s Collector Plate Program.
- Assist in the registration of vehicles under restoration.