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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...

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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...

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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...

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Major GOALS & SUCCESSES

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1978

Dedicated Group starts the journey for a specialty plate for all Vintage, Stock & Custom Cars.

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1980

Registered as a Society.

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1990

Collector program (stock) announced.

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2000

Modified Collector program to include 1948 and prior

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2006

Modified Collector program to include 1958 and prior

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2015

Registration of Collector age vehicles prior to inspection.

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2017

Modified Collector program to include 1974 and prior
Including replicas 1942 and prior

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2020

June Registration Issue, re: passing of Spouse, removal without penalty.

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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.

QUARTERLY REPORTS