The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs published the results of its 2025 National Historic Vehicle Survey during its annual general meeting, held at the British Motor Museum on 18 October.
Undertaken every five years, the survey is an important health-check on the state of the classic car industry and the hobby as a whole in the UK, polling nearly 20,000 enthusiasts, club and trade representatives, and members of the public.
The headline figures show that the sector continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than that recorded in previous surveys, having risen to represent a total contribution to the UK economy of £7.3bn, compared to £7.2bn in the 2020 results.
That increase is largely driven by internal spending from British enthusiasts, with income from overseas having fallen in the past five years, from £946m to £890m, reflecting the ongoing effects of Brexit.
Modern classic cars represent a key area for growth as the remit of our industry expands
