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Readers Respond: Should the US Have an Organization to Preserve Our Motoring Heritage?

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The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs is a grouping of over 450 Clubs and Museums together with some 1500 Trade and Individual Supporters, representing a total membership of over 250,000. The aim of the Federation is to uphold the freedom to use old vehicles on the roads without any undue restriction and to support its member organizations in whatever way it can.[p] Do you think classic and vintage car owners in the United States should organize a club to uphold their freedom to use old vehicles on the roads,and if they, would you pay to be a member? Share your thoughts

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Yes they should, although a lot of younger people are interested in these. I am 18 and my first (and only) car is a 1955 Ford Customline, and my friends around my age own hot rods and classic cars also.
—Guest Alex

Preservation for Future Generations

YES INDEED the United States should have a full-time organization dedicted to the preservation of our motoring heritage. I am heavily involved in the Concours d'Elegance and classic car realm throughout the USA as well as globally. In all things I do, I stress to my clients and associates that we must continually work towards the "preservation of automotive admiration among future generations"...simply put, we must do what it takes to educate younger generations about the wonderment of cars and their history so they can also admire them and carry that passion forward to their offspring for generations to come. Take your son, daughter, niece, nephew, grandson, granddaughter, or your friends kids to car events and car museums. If you hold an event, make sure you have a component for kids...not rides and games...perhaps a snap together car model they can take home, or take a group around to show what judges look ford in a winning best of show automobile. Pay it forward! Cindy-carprusa.com
—CindyAnnMeitle

Ref: Response to the above Question

Yes, Because the developing countries get an idea on the latest designs made by the developed countries such as USA & Japan. This also helps in the Trade relations with the developing countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
—Chandrasekhar2

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