Archive Services
The Archive department offers the proud classic car owner a Heritage Certificate which is a certified copy of the entry against the chassis number in the authentic factory ledgers.
The Archive department offers the proud classic car owner a Heritage Certificate which is a certified copy of the entry against the chassis number in the authentic factory ledgers.
The Archive of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust preserves the surviving records of some of the most famous names in British motoring history.
Classic car owners can now purchase a special Heritage Document Wallet to go with their Heritage Certificate. Not only is this the perfect way to keep all your important documents safe, the Document Wallet also contains a copy of an appropriate period sales brochure taken from our Archive Collections (loose leaf A4 colour copies) and a digital A5 photographic print of an original company publicity image featuring the relevant model.
For a limited period only, if you have purchased a Heritage Certificate since January 2011, the Heritage Document Wallet can be bought on its own.
Owners of 1949 – 1972 Aston Martin cars can now purchase an exclusive, premium quality leather folder that includes facsimile heritage items, tailored to their individual Aston Martin car.
The black leather folder features a silver foil embossed Aston Martin ‘wings’ logo with a de-bossed BMIHT logo. Inside, the folder has clear plastic pockets to contain the Heritage Certificate, a facsimile Build Card and copies of heritage items (all subject to availability).
The Archive department offers the proud classic car owner a Premier Heritage Certificate which is a certified copy of the entry against the chassis number in the authentic factory ledgers, includes a picture of your car on your Heritage Certificate, the ultimate way to present your vehicle.
Simply upload your favourite photograph from your PC, using our application form. Your ‘Premier’ Certificate will include your picture in addition to the original details from the factory build record, as included on the standard Heritage Certificate.
The Archive department offers the proud classic car owner a Heritage Certificate which is a certified copy of the entry against the chassis number in the authentic factory ledgers.
Discover the original numbers and colour scheme, dates of build and despatch, and where available, the details of factory fitted equipment. To order please visit our online shop using the link above.
If you wish to present your vehicle to an official licensing, registration or importation authority, you might require more information than can be found in the factory record.
For this reason, for an additional fee you can now add a Technical Specification Sheet to your Heritage Certificate or Dating Letter.
A Dating Letter will show the vehicle’s date of manufacture, as recorded in the original factory build record, presented on British Motor Industry Heritage Trust letterhead.
This is a way to confirm a detail from a vehicle’s build record, such as a date of manufacture or original colour, in an informal manner. This enquiry service is for a single piece of information. If you require all the information held in a vehicle’s build record, you will need to purchase a Heritage Certificate.
Please note, this information is provided by email and will not be accepted by registration authorities. If you require information in a formal manner, you will need to purchase either a Heritage Certificate or BMIHT dating letter. This option is only available for a vehicle with a chassis number (VIN).
Please allow up to 28 days for Heritage Certificates. If you have any enquiries please call 01926 645076
We have records for the following marques.
All models available unless otherwise stated.
Please note we hold additional records for some vehicles, particularly in the British Leyland era, which are only suitable for providing Date of Confirmation letters rather than a full Certificate. Please email or call us on 01926 645076 for further information on this.
We do not hold records on any brands not included on the list above.
If you are interested in Jaguar and Daimler production records, please visit the Jaguar Heritage website or phone (01926) 645082.
Email:
hmcarch@heritage-motor-centre.co.uk
Telephone:
01926 645076