ABOUT US
Driven by History, Powered by Passion
The Cyprus Federation of Classic Vehicles (OKAK) acts as a promoter of the Cypriot automotive heritage, ensuring that these vehicles and their cultural significance are recognized, protected, and enjoyed for generations to come. It consists of Cypriot Classic Vehicle Club Member entities. As ANF, it represents Cyprus to the International Federation of Classic Vehicles (FIVA) and is authorized to issue FIVA Identity Cards.
It was established in 2004 and in 2012 it became the Authorized FIVA National Representative (ANF) for Cyprus. At the same time, it represents Cyprus to FIVA.
In 2007 the Government of Cyprus recognized the FIVA Identity Card issued by OKAK as the only recognized method of identifying and validating classic cars in Cyprus, both local and imported, so that they can be awarded discounts in the road tax charge, as an incentive in preserving them and as a recognition of the efforts of the owners in keeping them roadworthy and functionable.
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objectives
Promotion & Preservation of Historic Vehicles
The continuous effort to highlight, promote, disseminate and establish in Cyprus, the necessity of the idea for the preservation, maintenance and use of old cars and motorcycles in any way, as well as any other type of old motor vehicle on land, sea and air. The continuous effort of the Federation will be implemented both as a coordinating body in the efforts of its Members in the directions mentioned above and through its own individual actions and initiatives.
Advocacy & Government Engagement
Submitting proposals to the competent Cypriot government bodies and public departments on the necessity of establishing regulations that will facilitate and provide incentives for the preservation, use and protection of old vehicles and the establishment of provisions and specifications that will determine which vehicles can be characterized as historic and preserveable.
International Representation & Collaboration
The pursuit of the Federation’s membership as a member in transnational and global federations or confederations that serve and promote its own purposes and the purposes of its members.
Driving Heritage Forward – Together with FIVA
As a Member of FIVA, OKAK supports the following common objectives with all the other Members of FIVA:
Safe Use: Encouraging the responsible use of historic vehicles (generally defined as those at least 30 years old and not used as daily transport) on public roads.
Preservation: It works to preserve historic vehicles, their associated artifacts, and records through research, documentation, and cataloguing.
Cultural Promotion: It promotes the culture surrounding historic vehicles through events, forums, seminars, and other activities.
Advocacy: Advocates for policies and legislation that support the responsible use and preservation of historic vehicles.
International Collaboration: Seeks collaboration between historic vehicle clubs and organizations worldwide.