Bougival Motor Show 2023
UNIVEM brought some vehicles (Half-Track M3, GMC CCKW, Dodge WC-62 or Jeep Willys) for a local classic car event called the Bougival Motor Show.
Rétromobile 2023
Back to Rétromobile, one of the biggest vintage car event! Again, we shared the stand with the Saumur Tank Museum. We brought our latest restorations: Jeep Willys USAF and Ford M8 Armored Car ! And also to airborne scooters replicas belonging to our members: Cushman and Welbike. Saumur brought an AMX-30 tank painted in the…
Our SAS Jeep in Les Invalides
For a special exhibition about Special Forces in the Army Museum in Paris (located in Les Invalides), our SAS Jeep was exhibited in the museum (from October 2022 to January 2023).
Ivanhoe 2023
Back in the Belgian Ardennes area after a two year gap because of Covid. We headed to Ivanhoe 2023, held by the Indian Head association in Oignies-en-Thiérache. More than 160 participants with about 40 vehicles came from Belgium, France, the Netherlands or even Italy. We came with a GMC CCKW dumper and a M5 Half-Track…
75th Anniversary of General Leclerc’s death
For the 75th Anniversary of General Leclerc’s death, a commemoration was held at the General Leclerc memorial next to Porte d’Orléans in Paris. A parade is to follow next. For the occasion, UNIVEM came with a lot of heavy vehicules: Sherman tank, 3 Half-Track (M3, M5 & M16), M8 Armored Car, M3 Scout Car, Diamond…
European Heritage Days 2022
As usual for the European Heritage Days, the UNIVEM held its open days! It was not just about seeing our vehicles: several exhibitions were organised and many of our vehicules were displayed in small 1:1 scale displays., The association taking care of the Aerotrains was still there to present these strange trains! Some other demos…
2022 Versailles’ “Forum des associations”
Every year, the city of Versailles holds an event gathering every association of the city that present what they do to the public. Again, UNIVEM was there, with a lot of heavy vehicles (Ward-La-France, Diamond T, International,…) in front of the famous castle!
Liberation of Versailles 2022
On the 25th August 2022, the city of Versailles commemorated the 78th Anniversary of its liberation. UNIVEM brought some vehicles : the M8 Armored car, 2 Half-Track, a Dodge Command Car and a Jeep.
Victory day commemoration in Epinay-sur-Seine
On the 8th May 2022, some members of Univem went with their Jeep to the commemoration held by the city of Epinay-sur-Seine celebrating the end of the War in Europe in 1945. Thanks to Pierre for the pictures
Victory Day 2022 in Rueil-Malmaison
With some Jeep and a Dodge Command Car, Univem went to the commemorations of Victory Day in Rueil-Malmaison. Several ceremonies were held in different parts of the city. In the afternoon, rides in WW2 vehicles were organized for the spectators.
Rétromobile 2022
Again, UNIVEM was there for Retromobile! We decided to bring the freshly restored Brockway C666.And this truck was very successfull among the public! We shared the stand with the Saumur Tank Museum that brought a Panther tank. Outside, they also brought an AMX-10 PAC90 that was making demos. Another military curiosity was to be seen:…
Commemorations and inaugurations in Les Loges-en-Josas, Vélizy-Villacoublay and Viroflay (12 March 2022)
On the 12 March, three different cities were about to welcome the members and vehicles of Univem. First of all, the convoy with the Ford Canada F15, the Dodge Command-Car, the Half-Track M5 and several Jeep of members went to Les Loges-en-Josas around the commemorative bollard marking the route taken by the French 2nd Armoured…
Outing “On the traces of Red Ball Express”
For the last Saturday of February, a small outing in the countryside was organized by some members of Univem for the members of Univem. The Dodge T110 was out for the occasion. Several members brought their Jeep. Also to mention, one of them brought an Austin 8HP. First stop in Les Mesnuls, to see the…
Brotherhood celebration in Les Loges-en-Josas, Toussus-le-Noble and Buc
Today, members of Univem are going to participate to 3 different events! Initially, this brotherhood celebration was to be celebrated on the 8th of May, for the Victory Day. But finally, because of Covid reasons, the cities of Les Loges-en-Josas, Toussus-le-Noble and Buc (in the vicinity of Versailles) held it on the 25th of September.…
European Heritage Days 2021
Despite the corona crisis, we decided to organise the European Heritage Days, that allows the general public to know us, and meet us. Special exhibits were held inside the halls. Some vehicles were exhibited outside and the public could have a ride on them: huge success! Finally, it was again a wonderful event, for the…