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Study reveals thriving industry

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January 2026

The historic vehicle world is currently stronger and more influential than ever

THE FEDERATION OF British Historic Vehicle Clubs has released the results of its huge 2025 survey and the outlook is overwhelmingly positive, though notes of caution are sounded.

The survey, which the FBHVC says is the 'most comprehensive study ever conducted into the UK's world-leading historic vehicle movement' and garnered 20,000 responses, found that the classic car industry continues to grow – contributing £7.3billion to the UK economy annually, supporting 34,500 jobs and attracting record numbers of enthusiasts.

The key findings were:

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