Consultation on future-proofing classic cars

Call for evidence on registering historic, classic, rebuilt vehicles and vehicles converted to electric.

The Department for Transport (DfT) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) have launched a call for evidence to gather views on how classic and historic cars can be preserved for future generations and boost jobs in the United Kingdom's £18 billion classic car sector.

Since the 1980s, policies on how classic cars are registered after being restored and upgraded have largely remained the same, and do not account for improving historic vehicles with modern technology.

The call for evidence is asking drivers, classic car enthusiasts and the industry to share their proposals to help historic vehicles into the 21st century, while prioritising road safety and retaining accurate vehicle records.

Changes could make it easier to register vehicles to fully recognise their value while protecting prospective buyers, modify classic cars to improve their performance and retrofit them with electric powertrains.

Find out more about the call for evidence and how to respond.

First published 15 May 2024