San Diego MVPA — Military Vehicle Preservation Association
San Diego MVPA

Preserving Military History.
One Vehicle at a Time.

San Diego's community of military vehicle hobbyists, historians, reenactors, and enthusiasts — keeping history alive on the road.

About the Club

Join the San Diego Military Vehicle Preservation Association Today!

Become part of a community that brings history to life. The MVPASD connects hobbyists, historians, reenactors, and military vehicle enthusiasts who enjoy sharing knowledge, restoring historic vehicles, and spending time with like minded people.

Our members participate in a variety of local events throughout the year — from car shows to parades — proudly showcasing preserved military vehicles and honoring the legacy they represent.

If you're passionate about military history or simply enjoy great company and unique vehicles, we'd love to have you with us.

San Diego MVPA

I Want You!

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San Diego
Based In
Year-Round
Events & Parades
All Welcome
Hobbyists, Historians & Reenactors

Recent Events

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026

Humvee with kids at St. Patrick's Day Parade San Diego 2026
Members waving from Humvee at St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026
Humvee at Balboa Park St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026

Recent Events

Veterans Day Parade 2025

Humvee at Veterans Day Parade 2025
Inside the Humvee at Veterans Day Parade 2025
Military cart NMCB 58 at Veterans Day Parade 2025
Member driving at Veterans Day Parade 2025
Humvee with trailer at Veterans Day Parade 2025
Willys Jeep at Veterans Day Parade 2025
Dodge WC Command Car at Veterans Day Parade 2025

Our Members

Member Rides & Projects

Member Ride — Reenactor with Dodge WC Command Car
Member Ride
Member Ride — Willys Jeep at El Cajon 9-11 tribute
Member Ride
Member Ride — Military Blazer M1009 on flatbed
Member Ride
Members Project — Continental AOS-895 engine on forklift
Member Project
Members Project — M113 APC restoration project
Member Project
Members Project — M113 APC delivered on flatbed
Member Project
Members Project — Armored Land Rover Shorland restoration
Member Project
First Members Meeting — San Diego MVPA
Members Meeting
Members M37 Project — dashboard restoration
Member Project
Member Ride — armored car hatch view
Member Ride
Member Ride — half-track drive sprocket close up
Member Ride
Member Ride — SdKfz armored car in vineyard
Member Ride
Member Ride — Willys Jeep interior with radios
Member Ride
Members Project — Dodge Command Car with scale model
Member Project
Members Project — M37 truck with family
Member Project
Members Project — Willys Jeep restoration
Member Project
Member Ride — Dodge WC towing radar trailer on coastal road
Member Ride
Greg Delivers M1161 to Regan Ranch
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Member Ride — Dodge R2 U.S. Air Force Fire Truck
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Member Ride — USMC Growler M1161 through rock canyon
Member Ride
Member Ride — Dodge WC6 Command Car
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Member Ride — M151 Mutt Jeep at sunset
Member Ride
Member Ride — Half-track with reenactor
Member Ride
Member Ride — Half-track and Willys Jeep convoy 1998
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Member Ride — Military motorcycle with sidecar
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Member Ride — 6x6 truck project
Member Ride
Member Ride — USMC Growler M1161 with reenactor
Member Ride
Members Midnight Ride — M151 Mutt Jeep at night
Members Midnight Ride
Members Midnight Ride — M151 rear view at night
Members Midnight Ride
Members M37 — Dodge M37 truck rear
Members M37
Members M37 — Dodge M37 truck side
Members M37
M43 New Paint — being painted
M43 New Paint
M43 New Paint — finished
M43 New Paint
MV Family — members with WWII trucks
MV Family
Member Project — Armored car
Member Project
Member Project — Humvee transmission upgrade
Member Project
Member Ride — Autocar Halftrack
Member Ride

Ready to Join the Mission?

Become a member of the San Diego MVPA and help us keep military history alive for future generations.