Slovenian Veteran Car And Motorcycle Association

The Slovenian Veteran Car And Motorcycle Association (Slovene: Slovenska veteranska avto-moto zveza, SVAMZ) is the umbrella body for historic vehicle clubs in Slovenia. It was conceived in 1997 at the opening of the Motorcycle Museum in Vransko, where it still keeps its headquarters and main office, and was formally registered with the Administrative Unit Žalec under registration number 283 on 5 November 1999. Its founding clubs included AMD Tržič, MDO Naklo, MK Leteči Kranjci, Moto Veterani Šoštanj, the Klub ljubiteljev Klasičnih in Športnih Vozil Kidričevo, C.M.O.C. – Klub lastnikov in Ljubiteljev Klasičnih Motociklov and MD Tržišče. SVAMZ functions as a federation rather than a commercial manufacturer: it brings together more than fifty member clubs and has several thousand historic vehicles recorded in its register. Immediately after its establishment it began issuing nationally recognised certificates (identity cards) for historic vehicles, which confer various benefits and confirm the vehicle's status as a historic machine. It also publishes the magazine Avto Motor Classic, which all members receive free of charge, and organises exhibitions, lectures and sporting events through its member clubs. The association is internationally connected. In 2001 it joined FIVA, the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, which unites over 1.8 million members worldwide. In 2005 Slovenia's Ministry of Culture granted it the status of a public-interest cultural organisation in recognition of its work preserving movable technical heritage; today it holds the status of a non-governmental organisation in the public interest in the field of culture. In 2007 SVAMZ commissioners attended a specialised educational seminar organised by CTIF, the International Association of Fire and Rescue Service, and obtained an international licence for evaluating vintage firefighting vehicles. In 2011 the association became a member of ICOM, the International Council of Museums, and of TICCIH, the International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage. Its stated aims include preserving technical and cultural heritage, especially vehicles; collecting and publishing information in the field; drawing up expert criteria for assessing the technical condition of historic vehicles and licensing individual assessors; maintaining a register of historic vehicles; coordinating the activities of member clubs; organising exhibitions and expert lectures; setting criteria for sporting competitions and licensing officials, athletes and restorers; and representing the interests of historic vehicle owners before state bodies and in relations with domestic and international organisations, in the spirit of FIVA. The current president is Franci Škrjanec; previous presidents were Rok Rotar, Bernard Oblak and Engelbert Černilec.

The Slovenian Veteran Car And Motorcycle Association (SVAMZ) was conceived in 1997 at the opening of the Motorcycle Museum in Vransko, where it still has its headquarters and office. It was the first association of historic vehicle clubs in Slovenia. Its founding clubs were AMD Tržič, MDO Naklo, MK Leteči Kranjci, Moto Veterani Šoštanj, Klub ljubiteljev Klasičnih in Športnih Vozil Kidričevo, C.M.O.C. – Klub lastnikov in Ljubiteljev Klasičnih Motociklov and MD Tržišče. It was officially registered with the Administrative Unit Žalec under registration number 283 on 5 November 1999. Immediately after its establishment, SVAMZ began issuing nationally recognised certificates (ID cards) for historic vehicles, which provided various benefits and indicated the status of the historic vehicle owner. In 2001, SVAMZ became a member of FIVA – Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, the most important international organisation in the field, which unites over 1.8 million members. In 2005, the association obtained the status of a public interest cultural organisation from the Ministry of Culture, due to its cultural activities and the general public benefit in preserving movable technical heritage. Today, the association holds the status of a non-governmental organisation in the public interest in the field of culture. In 2007, SVAMZ commissioners attended a special educational seminar organised by CTIF – International Association of Fire and Rescue Service, obtaining an international licence for evaluating vintage firefighting vehicles. In 2011, SVAMZ became a member of ICOM, the International Council of Museums, and TICCIH, the International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage. ICOM is a leading global non-profit organisation connecting museums of all types and disciplines, along with other affiliated institutions and experts worldwide; it maintains formal partnerships with UNESCO. From its beginnings, SVAMZ has published the magazine Avto Motor Classic, which all members receive free of charge at home. The association currently brings together more than fifty clubs and has several thousand historic vehicles recorded in its register. Its current president is Franci Škrjanec; previous presidents were Rok Rotar, Bernard Oblak and Engelbert Černilec. In 2022, the association marked its 25th anniversary with a monograph and presented its projects; the publication can be ordered from the office or found on the website.

• 2022

  Celebrated 25th anniversary with a monograph and project presentations.

• 2011

  Became a member of ICOM and TICCIH.

• 2007

  Commissioners attended CTIF seminar and obtained international licence for evaluating vintage firefighting vehicles.

• 2005

  Obtained public interest cultural organisation status from the Ministry of Culture.

• 2001

  Became a member of FIVA – Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens.

• 1999

  Officially registered with the Administrative Unit Žalec under registration number 283 on 5 November 1999.

• 1997

  SVAMZ conceived at the opening of the Motorcycle Museum in Vransko, becoming the first association of historic vehicle clubs in Slovenia.

Non-governmental, public-interest umbrella organisation for historic vehicle preservation in Slovenia, affiliated with FIVA, ICOM and TICCIH.

• Historic vehicle certificates (ID cards)

  Nationally recognised certificates issued since establishment, providing benefits and indicating historic vehicle status.

• Avto Motor Classic magazine

  Magazine published since the association's beginnings, sent free to all members.

• 25th anniversary monograph

  Publication prepared for the association's 25th anniversary, available from the office or website.

1. 1Slovenska veteranska avto-moto zveza | Slovenska veteranska avto-moto zvezasvamz.com
2. 2ABOUT SVAMZ | Slovenska veteranska avto-moto zvezasvamz.com
3. 3Slovenian Veteran Car And Motorcycle Associationwikidata.org
4. 4Slovenska veteranska avto-moto zvezasl.wikipedia.org