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201218-PJI-FBHVC-A4-297x210-complete-cover.indd 1 21/12/2020 12:05 Legislation Lindsay Irvine Introduction The curse of 24 hour news I am sorry your hopes were dashed. MOT inspector’s Manual which I cover is brought home during a With a final deal emerging just before briefly below (with a link to previous Christmas and the modalities of detailed FBHVC advice on this tricky topic). pandemic lockdown – endlessly implementation on Government websites On environmental issues, following on repetitive depressing stories “unfinished” by the first thing January from coverage in the last Newsletter of often designed to stoke up more deadline, there was no time to absorb the the Scottish Government’s publication angst, anger and conflict to 1246 pages of the Agreement. Thankfully of the fruits of its consultation on Low the FBHVC website news updates are there Emission Zones, I provide an update on retain viewers and fill the day. to do the “breaking news” and caught up the draft subordinate legislation making The corollary of that curse is the with reassurances on VAT rates for historic its way through the Scottish Parliament. benefit that the news is kept vehicle imports and less welcome news on I also mention again the ZEZ up to date, unconstrained by the additional bureaucracy and expense Consultation in the context of our of the temporary export of a vehicle to response in January and explain some editorial and printing deadlines. the continent on a trailer. One benefit of fairly well trodden issues in relation to the That time lag means that as a pandemic is that there is more time to expanding London ULEZ. Finally taking you read the last newsletter consider these new processes as actually inspiration from what used to be quaintly putting them into practice for leisure, called the post bag, I describe another which came out in February, you racing or exhibiting our prized possession interesting issue on what in far off days might have flicked through it is a little way off. As “modalities” become was called “motor spirit”. A quick FIVA expecting that the major item clearer, I hope to be able to provide a update courtesy of my predecessor, Bob of “breaking news” (an EU-UK fuller summary of these changes in the Owen is also provided and a mention next edition. of a new and very welcome member of Brexit Agreement) might have Also, too late for the last newsletter the Legislation Committee. And SMART been covered. was the update on LED lighting in the motorways get a mention again! How far that little candle throws his beams… … So shines a good deed in a weary world. Class 3,4,5 and 7 vehicles approved headlamps as set out in the Road A rather apposite quote in this trying year For class 3,4,5 and 7 vehicles, the defect Vehicle Lighting Regulations 1989 (RVLR which I link to the fitment of LED lights ‘Light source and lamp not compatible’ 1989) in Schedule 4 paragraph 5. However to historic vehicles. The following entry in only applies to vehicles first used on or those Regulations require that where an the MOT manual for cars and passenger after 1 April 1986. approved lamp is required, an approved vehicles updated in January of this year Should a vehicle be presented for light source must be used. The date raised a few eyebrows: an MOT test with conversions before applicable depends on the lamp function. 4.1.4 Headlamps - Compliance with 1 April 1986 they must not be failed Based on a letter from the Dft in 2017, the requirements - Changed sentence from with immediate effect. article goes on to summarise the dates ‘Existing halogen headlamp units should Vehicles presented with converted when lamp approval became mandatory not be converted to be used with HID halogen headlamp units first used on for certain motor vehicle lamps. bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, or after 1 April 1986 will continue to For many older vehicles there is no you must fail the headlamp.’ to ‘Existing be failed. specific prohibition in RVLR 1989 about halogen headlamp units should not be Headlamps must comply with all the use of LED sources. However it should converted to be used with high intensity other requirements of the test and be noted from the article mentioned discharge (HID) or light emitting diode headlamp aim. above that those Regulations also include (LED) bulbs. If such a conversion has been The cars and passenger vehicles a requirement that lamps (and specifically done, you must fail the headlamp.’ inspection manual will be updated shortly. headlamps) should not cause undue dazzle However in an amendment issued by For reasons I briefly summarise below, or discomfort to other persons using the DVSA on 19th March and coming into the vehicles which will mainly be caught road. effect from 22nd March these rules are by any offending conversions will be those “With particular reference to changing so that not all and post 1986, the oldest of which are only headlamps, a light source of a different vehicles will fail the MOT test if their on the cusp of becoming historic vehicles. type and in consequence of different halogen headlamp units have been so Thus the majority of historic vehicles are physical size and shape is very unlikely to converted. not affected by this change to the MoT work correctly with the optical design of Class 1 and 2 motorcycles requirements. the lamp and the risk of causing undue Class 1 and 2 motorcycles must not be The regulatory position on the use dazzle or discomfort becomes a very real failed for the defect ‘Light source and lamp of LED light sources in historic vehicles one” not compatible’. has been covered so extensively and In addition, given the fact that LEDs are Headlamps must comply with all comprehensively before in this journal that greatly more energy efficient than their other requirements of the test and rather than repeat that guidance verbatim tungsten or halogen predecessors, the headlamp aim. here, I invite you to read an article in fact that the Regulations quote minimum The motorcycle inspection manual will Newsletter number 5 of 2017 available in wattages for certain lamps creates a be updated shortly, and the ability to the Federation archives. In basic terms, for barrier to their use across the board. LEDs select the defect within the MOT testing vehicles registered before the 1st of April are of too low a wattage to comply with service will be removed. 1986, there is no requirement for type the regulations even though the actual

4 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 light output may be entirely adequate. of Historic Interest (VHI), you can guess requirements which would not be very So whilst any change to government which has been chosen. This will make the suitable for our members. The systems motor vehicle manuals can cause a frisson implementation process “interesting”. The now operating in some cities, where a of concern, I think the change mentioned VHI definition in the regulations almost checking system is available to put minds above will be of limited application exactly replicates that in The Motor at rest, is what I have advocated, and I to most historic vehicle owners. That Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations expect will ultimately be the system put in said even those no longer taking their 2017 save for substituting “30 years” for place. Talking about online checkers…. vehicle for a test, should ensure that any “40 years”. conversions to LED headlamps do not The VHI definition used in the context …Ever Increasing Circles – the London dazzle other road users which could fall of roadworthiness makes sense since a ULEZ foul of a roadside check. A more remote substantial modification could have safety One of the “post bag” items related to but still plausible issue could be the implications. Clean air zone exemptions in an oft mentioned topic in this Newsletter. insurance implications of a modification are simply based on the vehicle As publicised on the Federation website, which is alleged to have contributed to a being VED exempt (because it is more from 25th October 2021 the ULEZ road accident. than 40 years old) and this simplifies boundary increases, to cover “inner the enforcement process largely carried London” as defined as the roads within, out by ANPR which recognises the but not including the North Circular Road Clean Air/Low “historic” registered status of the vehicle. and South Circular Road (A406 and A205). It is appreciated that 30 years poses a Quite a healthy number of emails from Emission Zones problem in relation to using that same correspondents were received on this Scotland system (since 30 years is not a matter of change. Given where they lived, some had In the last Newsletter I covered the significance in DVLA registration records). received pamphlets informing them of welcome news that in its final consultation Thus, imposing the VHI definition to this change and others had seen it in the on the implementation of Low Emissions qualify for an exemption would seem media or on the TfL website. Having taken Zones under the Transport (Scotland) Act to imply a need for registration of a up the invitation to use the ULEZ checker 2019, the Scottish Government confirmed vehicle with the Scottish authorities. on whether their vehicle was exempt, they its undertaking to provide exemptions In accordance with our “user friendly” had been concerned to see an information from prohibition of entry into these zones request, let us hope that such registration box telling them they were subject to the for vehicles defined as historic by the will apply across Scotland and not require £12.50 charge. This is not very helpful international standard of 30 years. Our separate registration for each city setting (given that the checkers for other cities I response was confined to welcoming this up its own LEZ. referred to earlier) work well. indication and an expression of hope that To allay any fears that a sneaky reneging the enforcement process would be as user Oxford ZEZ from the settled position was taking place, friendly as possible. I was awaiting the Having previously indicated I was still I examined the original legal mandate draft subordinate legislation at that stage looking at Oxford’s proposals for what for the zone and exemptions. It is not and that has now been published. they termed a Zero Emissions Zone (ZEZ), entirely straightforward to follow the With a choice between basing the I did respond as can be read on the amendments to the Greater London Low exemption on a simple requirement that Federation website. Having hinted at a Emission Zone Charging Order 2006 made the vehicle is more than 30 years old system akin to other cities in terms of under the Greater London Authority and a more complex one based around identification of vehicles by ANPR, the Act 1999, but looking at the latest the EU inspired definition of a Vehicle consultation then referred to registration variation orders, there is no indication of the historic vehicles exemption being repealed. Indeed, the extension to historic vehicles on a rolling 40 year basis was only inserted by the 2018 Amendment Order. However the small print on the Checker facility explains why there is a problem: “The checker ONLY checks the emissions standard of the vehicle. To check if a discount or exemption applies to your vehicle - and whether you need to pay the charge - go to Pay to drive in London.” On proceeding to the ‘pay to drive in London’ page, as if intending to pay, it will then correctly show the vehicle as exempt. Unlike the checker facilities for other towns and cities, the ULEZ “checker” is only checking the emissions standard and not the VED status or age of the vehicle. A frustrating issue, but there does not appear to be any “reneging” on the exemption by stealth. Illustrated by Lindsay Irvine However, we will remain vigilant.

FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 5 Planes & Other Issues The correspondent wondered whether leaded fuel can leave deposits on the automobiles the tax and supply restrictions might be cylinder head and valves. The much Since my other passion is historic changed. As I say my fuels knowledge is more common post war US horizontally aviation, I was most interested in low but in addition to the Octane rating, opposed engines generally prefer another item arriving in the post bag I doubt that AVGAS is exactly the same the higher Octane leaded fuel but bridging both the aerial and ground as the premium leaded of the past. Its reengineering and further research has based worlds. With the permission extra base cost is because it contains shown that for many UL91 is sufficient. of the correspondent, the question additives to give it a stability to work at I was asked by him was why AVGAS the different altitudes and temperatures c. There are approximately 27000 GA (aviation gasoline) used in light piston which aircraft operate in which are not aircraft in the UK. Not all run on AVGAS; engine aircraft could not be made common to motor vehicles. I have already mentioned UL91 but available to the vintage and classic As to why the government might be many newer ones run on MOGAS, vehicle movement. This was on the not unwilling to consider a change, I thought effectively unleaded petrol and others completely incorrect basis that AVGAS these might be relevant: on JET A1 or diesel. It is the case fuel used by light aircraft is virtually the therefore that AVGAS 100LL is becoming same as classic petrol of the 1960s. a. Having successfully got rid of leaded an increasingly niche product for a Whilst my knowledge of fuels is fuel for road vehicles, and with E10 relatively small market. Even if relatively generally set at Zero (I will soon have on its way, I did not consider there few historic vehicle owners took some help on this – see page 8) I did would be any government appetite to advantage of the fresh availability of know a bit about AVGAS 100LL which allow it to be reintroduced under the leaded fuel, given the 1.2 million historic is the product used in many general guise of more extended use of AVGAS. vehicles on the DVLA database, numbers aviation aircraft. LL stands for “low (It would simply be regarded as the might still be greater than GA users. This lead” which together with the 100 reintroduction of Road Vehicle leaded would not be attractive to government. octane rating could make this fuel fuel). attractive to certain vehicle owners. d. Even if the government was open to The question was not unreasonable b. With my aviation hat on, I know the such a suggestion, I doubt whether and merited a fairly detailed reply UK Government along with other there would be a business case. Firstly, which the correspondent was content administrations want to get rid of the majority of historic vehicle owners I share more widely. AVGAS too but are sensitive to the cope and have coped with the loss adverse effect that this would have of leaded fuel. There is the hurdle on General aviation and accept that in of E10 but thanks to the work of the Europe the use is small. That said the Federation, supply of E5 is assured for at The Law fuels industry has introduced a new least 5 years and there will be a strong I have no doubt that AVGAS 100LL grade UL91 whose name describes lobby to retain supplies beyond that. would work quite successfully in the it perfectly; Unleaded 91 Octane. The cost of a distribution network for engines of historic vehicles designed Most aircraft engines of the pre and “AVGAS” for road vehicles is unlikely to to accept premium leaded fuel. I immediate post war era and especially be cost effective and many outlets may shall discuss briefly later as to why British ones (such as the de Havilland be reluctant to stock for reputational its availability is restricted but as a Gipsy Major installed in Tiger Moths reasons and because the market will be preliminary I can state unequivocally etc.) much prefer this fuel as the small. that it would not be lawful to use it in a road vehicle. By analogy with the far better known phenomenon of putting red diesel supplied for agricultural use in non- entitled vehicles, AVGAS Federation Position has a different duty rate applied to it As I have set out in previous columns, than for road vehicles. (www.gov.uk/ the main challenge for the historic government/publications/rates-and- vehicle movement in the future is the allowances-excise-duty-hydrocarbon- Government’s policy intent to phase out oils/excise-duty-hydrocarbon-oils- sales of petrol and diesel cars (though rates). From that link you will see that not currently motorcycles) by 2030 in the duty rate for AVGAS is lower than accordance with its zero carbon target by road vehicle petrol, but the base price 2050. A move to electric and hydrogen service historic vehicles. However to is much higher than motor vehicle vehicles puts our historic ones in the lobby for what would be regarded as unleaded. There are offences in section spotlight and a likely increased political the wholesale reintroduction of leaded 9 of the Finance Act 1994 for either and public need to justify their continued fuel for historic vehicles (as opposed to misusing fuels or supplying fuels for use. The Federation will continue to the limited amount allowed to be sold), misuse. The latter would deter any campaign for the protection of fossil would not be helpful to the Federation’s reputable fuel wholesaler or retailer fuel supplies long into the future to or movement’s aims. supplying to the road vehicles market.

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FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 7 FIVA The following is a flavour of the matters There has been an extended process in (other petrol companies discussed at the recent FIVA Legislation the EU over several years to permit four are available) Esso Sign Commission (LC) meeting. exemptions from the overall prohibition. The LC learned that FIVA’s own One of these is for “decorative” chromium means a happy Worldwide Historic Vehicle Survey (which plating. During the period prior to their incorporates the UK data from the FBHVC) finalisation, national administrations have Committee survey is still on track for the results to not been enforcing the overall prohibition I am delighted that I no longer have be published later this year. Further its in the areas affected. In the UK this is to pretend knowledge on fuel matters Technical Code 2020 concerned with the the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). as Nigel Elliott (whose biography is issue of FIVA ID Cards has been launched Prior to the end of the Transition Period available on the Federation website this month by FIVA at the same time as the three of these exemptions were finalised, but had a long and distinguished FIVA Identity Card becoming exclusively and presumably will be swept up in the career with a major oil company, online. The Technical Code makes it clear adoption into UK laws. hinted at in the title to this paragraph) that vehicles converted to electrical power Unfortunately, the “decorative” aspect has joined the Legislation Committee. are not within the Code and that they is still in the final stages of approval in He is currently in the process of are to be treated as new as of the date of the EU system, though the advice given updating the advice and materials conversion, in line with the approach to to FIVA is that this is purely administrative on this area on the FBHVC website, major alterations of other kinds. and that finalisation will shortly occur. so we are guarding his precious time The issue of chromium plating which The consequences if any of this to get that task completed. For those specifically affects the United Kingdom transition for the UK will be explored eager to fire fuel related questions was discussed. The EU Registration, by the Federation; (a) to ascertain the for him via the Federation Secretary, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction position as seen from the HSE and (b) if please allow time for that update to of Chemicals (REACH) Regulations often the answer is not satisfactory, advise the occur (which will cover E10 as well) as discussed in these pages, currently contain APPHVG of this and look at co-operation your questions may be covered in that an overall ban on the use of chromium with an industry which is important to refresher. My Committee colleagues trioxide. It is understood that the EU historic vehicle preservation to ensure and I are delighted at his assistance to REACH Regulations, as in force at the end domestic legislation is compatible with the date, with my delight augmented by of the Transition Period, will have been continuation of chromium plating in the relief! transferred en bloc into UK domestic laws. United Kingdom. This will include the overall prohibition.

SMART When I first wrote on this contentious Vehicle Detections systems (SVD) and the amount already invested in the topic a couple of Newsletters ago, I had other measures to mitigate the dangers of project and the cost of buying land expected by now to be covering safety breakdown on the former hard shoulder equivalent to 700 Wembley stadia to implementation rather than louder calls lane. Meantime the media has covered restore a hard shoulder in addition to for reversal of the policy of building the Highways authority being reported the fourth lane, I doubt the policy will be SMART motorways. Shortly after I wrote to the police for corporate manslaughter reversed but the shocking discovery that the last update on this topic, our APPHVG and the motoring organisations which the myriad of motorway cameras are not Chairman, Sir Greg Knight, did indeed had started to mute their resistance to routinely monitored by staff for accidents approach the Secretary of State for the concept have become more vocal or breakdowns (the onus is still on the Transport expressing our concerns and his again as obviously the hazards affect driver to phone in) is unlikely to increase about the slow pace of roll out of Stopped their Patrols as well as members. Given anyone’s confidence until automated monitoring systems are working.

8 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 Further Emissions Update James Fairchild Further to my report in Issue 1,2021, here is affect younger commercial vehicles Bristol CAZ (with the chosen option some updated information for you. travelling to events in Saltaire as well applying to and lorries) is awaiting By the time you read this, the London as encompassing safe routes for bigger government formal approval to proceed. changes and the Bath CAZ have vehicles travelling to places like Keighley Finally, we recap that the planned commenced, both affecting lorries, buses and Skipton, both popular locations for Leeds zone has been cancelled, and and vans. transport events in non-pandemic times. Southampton, Derby and Nottingham On 1 June, the Birmingham zone We are also grateful to receive a have similarly decided not to introduce a commences, and we remind the reader report of an informal virtual meeting zone. once more that this zone affects ordinary held by Sheffield City Council, which It is also worth adding that in private cars also, with vehicles in the was attended by the chairperson of the our updates we have only included Historic VED class being exempt, but South Yorkshire Transport Trust, where information applicable to the general younger ‘classic’ or ‘preserved’ vehicles the council committed to considering historic vehicle population. Many of being subject to the charge. exemptions for vehicles not encompassed the zones have allowances for local We have some further information on by the national one. residents, for example, and some have the payment methods for both Bath and Greater Manchester Combined exemptions for recovery trucks (which we Birmingham. These cities (and presumably Authority have also received an update understand is only for working recovery other English cities which join them) will that their formal consultation has trucks and not preserved ones) as well as utilize a gov.uk webpage, the ‘drive in ended, and a ‘final plan’ is expected this some obscure ones for certain types of a clean air zone’ service. Our emissions summer. Again, we are grateful to the machinery. webpage includes a link to this, as well as chairperson of Museum of Transport Reading the Bradford documents, the (different) payment page for London. Greater Manchester for the update. we learn that the zone is intended to be Just as this issue went to press, Bradford Furthermore, the Manchester City in operation for a finite period of time, confirmed that its CAZ is to go ahead Council are considering their own ULEZ and that the quicker society as a whole (affecting lorries, buses and vans). The for Manchester city centre which would gets to acceptable levels of air pollution, DEFRA standard exemption for vehicles include cars, and create the conundrum the quicker the zone will have served its in the historic VED class will apply, and that some vehicles will have to pay for purpose. furthermore Bradford MDC will consult both the countywide zone and city Finally, readers are reminded that the on potential local exemptions. Similarly zone upon making the same journey – Birmingham zone (from June) and the to Bath, this zone includes part of the hopefully both via the same payment next lot of London changes (October) main A650, A657 and A658 and will portal. If we hear any more we will share. will apply to cars as well as larger vehicles.

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Apologies for my absence from sorry to report that for two of the three Now, moving on to a small piece of the last edition but as I had issues mentioned there has still been no information which is new – to me at nothing to say it seemed best to constructive progress. These were – least! When DVLA are notified that a vehicle has been scrapped a ‘scrapped’ say nothing! • First registration applications for marker is placed on the record. However, Many of you may have seen reports vehicles originally supplied in CKD as we know, in some cases for any one in the national media of a particular form will be rejected unless evidence of a number of reasons the vehicle is not concentration of Covid-19 infections can be supplied of the date of final actually destroyed. Following a couple of amongst DVLA staff and indeed some assembly or first registration in the individual enquiries, I have learned from speculation as to how that may have come original destination country. about. It is not my intention to comment DVLA that in some circumstances it may be on the speculation, but I have written to • First registration applications relying possible to remove the scrapped marker our contacts at Swansea to say that we on a manufacture date stamped and permit the continued registration were sorry to hear of the problem. At the directly on the vehicle, or on a plate of the vehicle. DVLA quite rightly stress same time I sent them a copy of the FBHVC attached to the vehicle, even when that a number of factors will influence press release on the subject. supported by a dating statement their decision and that it has to be a Whilst the Federation continues to have from a relevant club are likely to be case-by-case decision. It should be noted serious issues with some DVLA policy rejected. that any vehicle for which a Certificate of Destruction has been issued cannot be matters and with Agency’s handling As indicated in the press release the resurrected. Anyone wishing to follow of them we are also very happy to Federation will continue to vigorously this up is advised to write, with as much acknowledge the difficulties that the pursue these matters once a little more information about the vehicle in question pandemic has caused for the DVLA. In normality returns to our lives. as possible to - particular we note that the feedback On the third point from the 2019 CCU, DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BA. received from our member clubs suggests statement, the initial rejection of perfectly To close, a reminder – strictly speaking that the normal day-to-day operations of satisfactory registration applications, nothing to do with DVLA but a useful the Agency have continued to work very feedback from member clubs indicates service – MoT reminders can be obtained effectively throughout all the restrictions. an improvement although where an by request at - www.gov.uk/mot-reminder We would like to urge continuing patience application is rejected the rejection They send an email or a text four weeks for what should be the last few months of letters are not always very helpful. It is before the expiry date, again at two the pandemic. understood that DVLA staff do not have weeks and a notification the day after The press release mentioned above time to compose individual letters but the expiry if the vehicle has not been tested. noted some of the ongoing issues and system of standard paragraphs which I I would like to remind you of two of understand is used often produces letters them. Adjacent to my column in issue that imply shortcomings in aspects of 5/2019 was a statement on Historic the application that do in fact meet the Vehicle Registration Difficulties. I am very requirements.

10 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 SkillsIT Karl Carter

Motoring Taxation - Information on Capital Gains Tax

This article is written with individuals in • a motorcycle. mind, although many sections are similar • an invalid carriage. for businesses, however different rules • a vehicle of a type not commonly apply on the provision, use and disposal of used as a private vehicle and vehicles that are owned by a business. unsuitable to be so used, for From the first day we own a vehicle example, a single seat racing car. we spend a life-time contributing to the coffers of Government and other Research on Google will show you organisations. many different ages for a classic/historic vehicle. For the above taxation purposes • Import Duty – for vehicles purchased the following ages matter: outside of the United Kingdom and brought into the country. 40 years – the age at which most • Value Added Tax – on the purchase vehicles are exempt from payment of of all new vehicles and some second- Vehicle Excise Duty and then may be hand ones as well as on fuel and the able to be exempt from the requirement majority of other expenditure related to have an MOT test. Morris Minor to your vehicle. HMRC has a whole list of VED exempt vehicles available - www.gov.uk/ • Vehicle Excise Duty – road fund Owners Club historic-vehicles/vehicles-exempt- licence. from-vehicle-tax and eligibility for Apprentice • Vehicle First Registration Fee – on new MOT exemption - www.gov.uk/ vehicles. government/publications/historic- of the Year • Hydrocarbon Duty – tax on the fuel classic-vehicles-mot-exemption- you put in your vehicle. criteria/historic-classic-vehicles-mot- Normally at the Classic Motor • Congestion Charges and Clean Air exemption-criteria Show in November the winner Zone Charges – to be able to use 30 years – the age at which a vehicle is of the Morris Minor Owners certain vehicles in some towns and automatically eligible for import duty Club Apprentice of the Year is cities. relief and a reduced rate of VAT. announced. Due to the effects of • Road Tolls – to be able to drive on A younger vehicle may benefit from the pandemic it has proven very some roads or cross bridges. the relief from duty and the reduced VAT difficult indeed, however with the • Parking Fees – to be able to leave your rate if it is considered to be of historical assistance of the Heritage Skills vehicle in some locations.. interest, however it would have to be Academy the lucky apprentice extremely rare, a limited edition, in • MOT Tests – ensuring your vehicle is chosen was Greg Holmes. original mint condition, owned by a roadworthy. The Heritage Skills Academy famous person, used in a film, winner of provided details on why Greg was There is one tax that the majority of a race, or perhaps the first vehicle to use the lucky recipient… vehicles escape; capital gains tax - as they certain technological improvements such Greg Holmes has consistently are deemed to have a useful economic as brakes, lights or doors etc. produced good work both in the life of less than 50 years, even though Some publications also refer to a classroom and workshop and whilst many over 100 years old are still driveable. vehicle achieving classic/historic vehicle on online tuition has completed Equally there is no tax relief for any capital status at 15 years of age. This is an all of his assigned modules. He is losses on the disposal of such assets. arbitrary age solely for the purposes of a popular apprentice within the As always there are exceptions (taxi fiscal policy to enable HM Revenue & group and is always enthusiastic cabs, racing cars, single seater sports Customs to increase the tax take. The when working on his own or in cars, vans, lorries and other commercial legislation was brought in during 2003 groups. Greg has recently changed vehicles, motorcycles, scooters or to increase the tax on benefits in kind, employers, he is well regarded motorcycle/sidecar combinations) so under s147 ITEPA 2003 a classic car by his colleagues and is now although, if they are regarded as chattels is one where at the end of the year of combining his mechanical skills or plant & machinery they too will be assessment the age of the vehicle is 15 with new electric technologies exempt but under different rules. years or more and the market value at Lunaz Design within the ever- A motor car, defined in legislation such is £15,000 or more, such value being changing world of classic vehicles. that it can include vehicles which are not greater than the manufacturer’s list Due to the nature of all cars within the usual day-to-day meaning price. If the £15,000 had kept pace with apprentices working online, the of the word car, means any mechanically inflation it would be £23,800 today. Heritage Skills Academy have propelled road vehicle except: However, no matter what the age or been unable to present Greg with • a goods vehicle (a vehicle of a value to each of us our classic/historic his award, however when some construction primarily suited for the vehicle has a special place in our lives. normality returns, this will take conveyance of goods or burden of any Taxation details are correct, only at the place. Congratulations Greg. description), for example, a lorry – time this article was written, which was estate cars and off-road recreational pre the 2021 Budget. vehicles count as cars.

FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 11 Technical & Events Malcolm Grubb Events Motorsport UK Update Maybe this time it’s for real? MSUK permits are being issued once again for Club The UK vaccination process is proceeding really well and it looks like events. Officially Motorsport can resume in England from this will be the enabler that lets us get our classic vehicles back on the March 29th and we hope the other Nations will have road and restart informal meet-ups and formal events. announced their plans by the time you read this. The current timetable (for England) indicates that by late April MSUK are also conducting member surveys under the shops and museums can reopen and we can celebrate Drive it Day on banner ‘Rewriting the rules’ to examine whether the the road. With luck this will also be possible in Scotland, Wales and existing regulations can be simplified and modernised. The Northern Ireland but of course this could all change at short notice. intention is to implement the revised rules on 1st January But let’s be positive and plan to drive/ride our classics on April 25th 2023. It’s a complex task, but a necessary one and if you are proudly displaying the FBHVC 2021 asked to contribute to the discussion then please do so. Drive it Day Rally Plates. Have you bought yours yet? Take care and stay safe. If not, then you can still purchase them online at driveitday.co.uk/shop Two sizes are available to cater for motorcycles and larger vehicles, and all proceeds go to Childline. 2021 2021 FRATI F BRITIH HI Have you renewed your annual membership for your car club(s) and TRIC VHIC CUB I UPPRT F favourite museum(s)? Please do so if you can as, without your financial support we will lose them – and we will all be the poorer for that. Our FBHVC Events Calendar already contains a list of events from April onward, and there may be some that appeal to you in the coming months. Visit fbhvc.co.uk/events 2021 2021 I UPPRT F Are your club’s 2021 events listed on the FBHVC Events calendar? If not please ask your club secretary to submit them to Emma [email protected] Then all the FBHVC members can see what your club is planning for 2021 and can contact you for more information. Check out our Museum directory and start planning your next visit fbhvc.co.uk/museums

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12 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 Heritage & Culture Two new UK culture directors appointed to the UK National Commission for UNESCO

We are delighted to confirm the sector-wide consensus for policy the National Commission to strengthen appointment of two prestigious Non- development will prove invaluable in the UK’s commitment to UNESCO and to Executive Directors with responsibility for shaping UNESCO's heritage and culture support the mutual benefits each brings leading on heritage and culture for the mandate.” to the other, particularly through the United Kingdom at the United Nations “Charlotte’s background in heritage World Heritage dimension.” Educational, Scientific and Cultural management in the UK, her fieldwork “Working with the UK's wonderfully Organisation (UNESCO). in Djenné, Mali and at UNESCO in Paris, wide range of UNESCO designations, Dr Charlotte Joy and Kate Pugh OBE alongside her background in cultural celebrating their uniqueness and showing will join the UK National Commission property protection will bring strong and how arts and culture can contribute for UNESCO (www.unesco.org.uk) relevant expertise to the Board.” through the Sustainable Development for a term of three years from March Dr Charlotte Joy said: “I am very Goals to a more sustainable, peaceful 2021. The appointment was confirmed honoured to be joining the UK and equitable future at local, national by the Minister of State for the Foreign, Commission at such an important time in and international levels is for me both a Commonwealth and Development Office, the history of the organisation." privilege and an exciting challenge.” Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, in February “The foundational principles of UNESCO For more information on Kate Pugh 2021. are more resonant than ever at this time MBE please see here: unesco.org.uk/ Professor Colin McInnes, Chair of the UK of recovery and rebuilding. I look forward about-us/kate-pugh/ National Commission for UNESCO, said: to working with my fellow Directors to “We are delighted to welcome Dr bring UNESCO’s expertise and networks Charlotte Joy and Kate Pugh as Non- to the service of the UK's museum and Executive Directors to the Board of the UK heritage sectors and to support the UK’s National Commission for UNESCO. They international heritage protection projects bring invaluable knowledge of the UK and and ambitious participation in the UN’s international cultural heritage sector, and Sustainable Development Goals.” will be strong representatives for the UK For more information on Dr Charlotte at UNESCO.” Joy please see here: unesco.org.uk/ “Kate’s long-standing experience of about-us/charlotte-joy/ working in the independent heritage Kate Pugh said: “I am looking forward sector, and her track-record of building to teaming up with my fellow Directors at

WNO481 - Wings Tour Bus The results are in!

In FBHVC News Issue 6, 2020 Interestingly, over 91% of respondents indicated they were a we featured an interesting historic vehicle enthusiast who already owned at least one historic article entitled the ‘Life & Times vehicle. Just over 48% also declared their interest in being a Beatles of WNO481, The 1972 Wings fan and over 28% being a Wings/Sir Paul McCartney fan. Tour Bus’. I hope those of you Not surprisingly 96% of those completing the survey were male with an interest have been and the age demographic indicated they were aged between 45 to keeping up to date with their over 65 years of age. Facebook page and website Some really positive comments were captured from the results, (www.1972wingstourbus.com) such as…. Within the article we invited ‘A milestone in musical and transport history’. you, the historic vehicle community, to share your ‘A motor vehicle milestone with much additional history it views about what interests you deserves to be restored and shown or displayed at a museum particularly about WNO481 for future generations to enjoy.’ through an online survey. The survey closed on 31 December ‘What an opportunity it would be to see or ride this vehicle.’ 2020 and we thought you may like to be kept up to date with ‘A very worthwhile project.’ some of the results. The overall responses shown were indicative to what was Certainly, the journey Tom Creaven-Jennings and WNO481 are on expected. 239 people responded to the survey request, which is a long one, but I’m sure I can say that it is certainly an important was welcomed. The historic vehicle community feel WNO481 and interesting one for a vast number of historic vehicle enthusiasts is an important part of our country’s motoring heritage, and music fans alike. We will continue to support them on their would like WNO481 to become accessible for viewing and road and will keep you updated. rides whether it be at shows and events or at a museum. Also, If you missed FBHVC News Issue 6, 2020 you can download the whether it be interactive or a person providing the history edition and read the 6 page article by visiting and information to those visiting, would be a huge bonus. fbhvc.co.uk/newsletter-archive Enjoy!

FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 13 Museums & Archives Andy Bye

With 2020 firmly behind us and 2021 at last promising a brighter time for us all I spoke to the team at Brooklands Museum who all have high hopes for returning to the ‘old normal’ and are gearing up for an exciting year.

2021 marks the 30th Anniversary of Brooklands Museum officially opening to the public in April 1991. The Brooklands Museum Trust was formed in 1987 with the aim of preserving the heritage site and telling the stories of Brooklands incredible legends who shaped the world of aviation and motorsport, and so began the exciting journey of the Museum. Whilst big celebrations may still be off the cards, the team will be marking this significant milestone with a calendar of gatherings and meets, a new exhibition and a dedicated documentary on UKTV. Brooklands’ famous events are back… Kicking off the event calendar in April motorsport history and is always held on first President, Sir Stirling Moss. Sir is the eagerly awaited Federation of the weekend closest to the anniversary of Stirling, who passed away in April 2020, British Historic Vehicle Clubs’ Drive It Day. the original opening of the racetrack on was a devoted Brooklands fan, as both his The event encourages members of the the 17 June 1907. This event will officially parents had raced at Brooklands in the 500-plus clubs who support the FBHVC, launch the Brooklands event calendar and 1920s. The event will showcase some of Sir plus other historic vehicle enthusiasts to is definitely one not to miss. Stirling’s most famous, race-winning cars use yesterday’s two, three, four or more The annual Brooklands Members Retro including Moss’ 1952 F2 HWM, his 1958 wheeled vehicles for a day, to celebrate Jumble and Classic Car Show returns in Vanwall and a number of Rob Walker the UK’s transport heritage at its finest. August, as does Brooklands Relieved Racing Team Grand Prix cars, including the We hope to bring you this outdoor- (formerly Brooklands Reunion). This year’s Ferguson P99 FWD, the Walker Climax, only event, but it goes without saying, Relived event will not only take you back 1961 TT winning Ferrari 250 GT, and the that depends entirely on the easing of to the glory days of the racing on the iconic 1961 Monaco Grand Prix winning lockdown restrictions. famous banked track, but also celebrates Lotus 18 Climax - chassis ‘912’. The Brooklands Summer Festival the 95th Anniversary of the first British Of course, it wouldn’t be a normal of Motorsport in June is a two-day Grand Prix, held at Brooklands in 1926. It year without the return of popular extravaganza featuring the Double 12 is time to don your coveralls, grab a glass events such as Motorcycle Day, Italian competition events, Test Hill ascents with of champagne and relive the thrills and Car Day, American Day, Day and food, music and entertainment. The event glamour of the speed and racing at the Military Vehicles Day. There will be a celebrates Brooklands’ rich motoring and home of British motorsport. host of smaller car club meets and a In September, Brooklands will be paying couple of London Bus Museum Days tribute to one of the greatest Grand Prix thrown in for good measure. Brooklands drivers, and Brooklands Trust Members’ events are back, and this year they’ll be better than ever.

14 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 McLaren joins the Brooklands story Timing the launch of their exciting new improve car design and achieve the goal And if you haven’t yet had the chance exhibition with the reopening of the of going faster. The skills required to do to visit the Museum in the last year, make Museum, after what seems like a year of this are very much the same today, and sure to check out the final car in the National Lockdowns, the latest addition McLaren, an automotive company rooted Grand Prix line-up, the Mercedes-Benz EQ to the collection will make its debut in the in Surrey, are focused on competition, Formula E car. Arriving in November 2020, late spring. design and development, carrying on the the full-size replica of the Mercedes-Benz Partnering with McLaren, the new legacy of the historic site. The exhibition EQ Silver Arrow 01 is showcased alongside exhibit will showcase the stunning will tell the story of McLaren and visitors the historic racing cars in the Brooklands McLaren Senna GTR concept car, the can experience driving on a Formula 1 Museum Grand Prix exhibition; where it latest in track racing and automotive circuit in the F1 simulator, an early all began, demonstrating the evolution of technology. Brooklands was built as prototype of the car that went on to be motorsport in the UK. a place to race and test cars, to help produced for Lewis Hamilton to race. Secrets of the Transport Museum Last but not least, Brooklands Museum motors and airplanes in the world. Cars, so you can secure your visit to the ‘place is going to be appearing on the small- motorbikes, buses, bi-planes and even that changed the world’. The award- screen in its own, specially-commissioned weapons and missiles are all tuned up and winning Museum was recognised in 2020 TV series! restored using engineering expertise that for the COVID-19 safety measures that ‘Secrets of the Transport Museum’, a has been all but forgotten, except in this were put in place to ensure all visitors had ten-part, UKTV Original series will be unique mecca for classic grease monkeys. a great experience despite the restrictions. shown on Yesterday channel at the end of So that about sums up a few of the So, whatever is on your must-see/do list March. Narrated by Sanjeev Bhaskar, the reasons to visit Brooklands Museum once for this year, make sure it is a trip or two show follows the Brooklands volunteers we are all allowed to venture out. Pre- down to Brooklands Museum where you and staff as they mend, maintain and booked admission tickets will be available will have a fabulous day out. restore the most extraordinary historic online soon at brooklandsmuseum.com

Please ensure you check the Brooklands Museum website before attending to ensure the museum is open and the events are running as they were when we went to press. brooklandsmuseum.com

FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 15 Research Paul Chasney

THE NATIONAL HISTORIC POPULATION VIEWS VEHICLE SURVEY ATTITUDE & OPINION FACT FILE 2020/21 WHAT DOES THE BRITISH PUBLIC THINK OF HISTORIC WHAT DOES THE BRITISH PUBLIC THINK OF HISTORIC VEHICLES AND WHERE CAN WE BUILD SUPPORT? VEHICLES AND WHERE CAN WE BUILD SUPPORT?

16 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 FEDERATIONFEDERATION FACT FACT FILE FILE

INTERESTINTEREST IN IN HISTORIC HISTORIC VEHICLES VEHICLES STAYS STAYS HIGH, HIGH, BUT BUT DO DO WE WE NEED NEED TO TO FIGHTFIGHT HARDER HARDER OR OR SMARTER SMARTER FOR FOR THE THE ATTENTION ATTENTION OF OF YOUNG YOUNG PEOPLE? PEOPLE? ThisThis Fact Fact File File contains contains results results from from 2500 2500 nationally nationally representative representative surveys surveys completed completed with with British British adults adults (aged (aged 16+). 16+). Participants Participants werewere presented presented with with statements statements that that could could be be used used to todescribe describe their their opinion opinion towards towards historic historic vehicles vehicles which which ranged ranged from from interest interest THE NATIONAL HISTORIC to toviews views on on heritage. heritage. From From this this we we are are able able to tobuild build an an understanding understanding of ofhow how the the public public view view historic historic vehicles vehicles and and can can compare compare to to equivalentequivalent surveys surveys conducted conducted in in2016 2016 and and 2018. 2018. We We are are now now able able to tosee see trends trends over over time time and and to tounderstand understand how how the the public’s public’s attitudeattitude might might be be changing. changing. All All results results have have been been stratified stratified to tobe berepresentative representative by byage, age, gender gender and and region region with with population population POPULATION VIEWS VEHICLE SURVEY estimatesestimates based based on on an an estimated estimated 51.9 51.9 million million British British adults. adults. ATTITUDE & OPINION FACT FILE AA reminder reminder of of that that we we already already know... know... 1,593,8271,593,827 683,967683,967 £7.2BN£7.2BN 3.4%3.4% thethe number number of ofhistoric historic vehicles vehicles thethe estimated estimated number number of ofhistoric historic thethe estimated estimated spending spending thethe proportion proportion of ofvehicles vehicles 2020/21 registeredregistered on on the the DVLA DVLA database database vehiclevehicle owners owners in thein the UK UK associatedassociated with with historic historic registeredregistered in thein the UK UK that that are are 30 30 (+50%(+50% compared compared to to2016) 2016) (+38%(+38% compared compared to to2016) 2016) vehiclesvehicles per per annum annum yearsyears or orolder older WHAT DOES THE BRITISH PUBLIC THINK OF HISTORIC VEHICLES AND WHERE CAN WE BUILD SUPPORT? SOSO WHAT WHAT DOES DOES THE THE BRITISH BRITISH POPULATION POPULATION THINK...? THINK...? and and what what is is theirtheir attitude attitude towards towards historic historic vehicles vehicles in in a aworld world where where Covid-19 Covid-19 will will be be an an ongoing ongoing reality? reality? OurOur national national opinion opinion poll poll tells tells us us that that almost almost 1 in 1 in 5 adults5 adults across across all all age age groups groups are are interested interested in in historic historic vehicles vehicles (18% (18% of of adults,adults, or or 9.3 9.3 million million people). people). “I am“I am interested interested in in historic historic vehicles” vehicles” WeWe can can also also see see that that as as many many as as 1 in 1 in 10 10 (9% (9% of of the the population, population, or or 5.2 5.2 million million people) people) NationalNational sample sample of ofGB GB adults adults (16+) (16+) / n=2,500 / n=2,500 saysay that that they they would would like like to toown own a historica historic vehicle vehicle in in the the future. future. It isIt alsois also signficant signficant to to thethe sector sector that that younger younger adults adults (16-34 (16-34 yr yr olds) olds) show show the the greatest greatest interest. interest. 20212021 20182018 18%18% 19%19% Statement:Statement: “I would“I would like like to toown own an an historic historic vehicle” vehicle” 20162016 20182018 20212021 20162016 16%16%

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ofof the the country’s country’s heritage heritage (36% (36% of of adults adults in in 2021, 2021, down down from from 41% 41% in in 2018, 2018, down down from from 45% 45% in in 2016). 2016). This This has has now now become become a trenda trend overover time time which which has has eroded eroded quickly. quickly.

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1 1 THETHE FBHVC FBHVC NATIONAL NATIONAL HISTORIC HISTORIC VEHICLE VEHICLE SURVEY SURVEY | 2020/21 | 2020/21 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 17 Research Paul Chasney

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OriginalityOriginality is is important important in in the the public’s public’s view view However,However, many many adults adults in inBritain Britain recognise recognise the the importance importance of originalityof originality as asshown shown by by the the 36% 36% that that think think maintainingmaintaining historic historic vehicles vehicles in intheir their original original condition condition is important.is important. That That is anis an estimated estimated 18.7 18.7 million million people people andand major major endorsement endorsement of theof the good good work work being being done done by by enthusiasts enthusiasts up up and and down down the the country, country, focused focused on on their their ownown restoration restoration projects. projects. It is It alsois also good good to knowto know that that views views have have changed changed little little since since 2018 2018 (38% (38% agree). agree). AtAt the the same same time, time, far far fewer fewer think think that that historic historic vehicle vehicle owners owners need need to tobe beencouraged encouraged to todo doso so(28%, (28%, compared compared to to37% 37% in in2018), 2018), perhaps perhaps indicating indicating that that many many might might expect expect museums museums or orgovernment government schemes schemes to toprotect protect vehiclesvehicles for for posterity posterity rather rather than than road road use. use. That That might might be bespeculation, speculation, but but the the trend trend is openis open to tointerpretation. interpretation. ThereThere are are encouraging encouraging signs signs if if we we look... look... Elsewhere,Elsewhere, our our national national poll poll results results give give us uscause cause for for encouragement encouragement and and potential potential action. action. For For example, example, 1 in 1 in5 (20%) 5 (20%) adults adults agree agree thatthat young young people people should should be beencouraged encouraged to taketo take an aninterest interest in historicin historic vehicles vehicles and and whilst whilst younger younger adults adults may may be be less less likely likely to holdto hold this this view,view, they they do doshow show a very a very stable stable opinion opinion between between surveys. surveys. Statement:Statement: “Young “Young people people should should be beencouraged encouraged to taketo take an aninterest interest in inour our 20182018 20212021 historichistoric vehicles” vehicles”NationalNational sample sample of GBof GB adults adults (16+) (16+) / n=2,500 / n=2,500 31%31% 27%27% 25%25% 21%21% 17%17%17%17% 20%20% 15%15%16%16% 15%15%

16-2164-24 25-2354-34 35-3454-44 45-4554-54 55+55+ ...and...and delivering delivering an an apprenticeship apprenticeship pathway pathway appears appears to to be be well well received! received! A similarA similar proportion proportion (19%) (19%) think think that that apprenticeships apprenticeships focused focused on onthe the maintenance maintenance and and skills skills associated associated with with historic historic vehicles vehicles shouldshould be beavailable available for for young young people people. That’s. That’s an an estimated estimated 10 10million million adults adults many many of ofwhom whom would would fall fall into into the the target target group group for for skillsskills development. development. This This type type of ofinsight insight can can only only support support the the roll roll out out of ofapprenticeship apprenticeship schemes schemes and and skills skills development development initiativesinitiatives in inthe the coming coming years. years. 20182018 20212021 Statement:Statement: “Apprenticeships “Apprenticeships specifically specifically focused focused on onmaintenance maintenance and and skills skills associated associated withwith historic historic vehicles vehicles should should be beavailable available to youngto young people” people” NationalNational sample sample of GBof GB adults adults (16+) (16+) / n=2,500 / n=2,500 29%29% 26%26% 21%21%20%20% 18%18% 17%17% 15%15% 13%13% 12%12%11%11%

16-2164-24 25-2354-34 35-3454-44 45-4554-54 55+55+ SupportSupport for for historic historic vehicle vehicle exemptions exemptions WhenWhen it comes it comes to exemptionsto exemptions and and modifications modifications, many, many adults adults show show sympathy sympathy towards towards the the issues issues that that could could impact impact on onthe the ability ability of historicof historic vehiclesvehicles to beto beused used on onthe the road road today. today. Around Around 1 in 1 5in adults 5 adults think think that that historic historic vehicles vehicles should should be beexempt exempt from from restrictions, restrictions, with with a similar a similar proportionproportion agreeing agreeing that that historics historics should should not not be berequired required to beto bemodified modified to tomeet meet safety safety emissions emissions standards. standards. 20212021 by by age age NationalNational sample sample of GBof GB adults adults (16+) (16+) / n=2,500 / n=2,500 2018201820212021 16-2416-24 25-3425-3435-4435-4445-5445-5455+55+ % agree% agree with with statement statement % agree% agree with with statement statement “Historic“Historic vehicles vehicles should should be beexempt exempt from from the the restrictions restrictions of of 21%21%22%22% 9%9% 13%13%13%13%21%21%32%32% lowlow and and ultra-low ultra-low emissions emissions imposed imposed on on other other vehicles” vehicles”

“Historic“Historic vehicles vehicles should should not not be berequired required to beto bemodified modified in in orderorder to meetto meet modern modern safety safety emission emission standards” standards” 19%19%18%18% 9%9% 12%12%14%14%16%16%25%25%

In Interms terms of ofthe the attitude attitude of ofyounger younger and and older older adults, adults, it is it clearis clear that that support support in inthese these critical critical dimensions dimensions sits sits firmly firmly with with olderolder adults adults (age (age 45-54 45-54 and and 55+), 55+), and and that that far far fewer fewer aged aged under under 45 45share share those those views. views. ForFor more more information information on theon the survey, survey, or otheror other opportunities opportunities to get to getinvolved involved emailemail [email protected] [email protected] Pic credit:Pic credit: JDA JDA Research Research 18 FBHVC Issue 2, 2021 news THETHE FBHVC FBHVC NATIONAL NATIONAL HISTORIC HISTORIC VEHICLE VEHICLE SURVEY SURVEY | 2020/21 | 2020/21 2 2 Key findings from the 2020/21 National Population Survey

682,967 NUMBER OF 1,538,927 HISTORIC NUMBER OF REGISTERED VEHICLE HISTORIC VEHICLES IN THE UK OWNERS (Up from 1,039,950 in 2015/16) (Up from 493,000 in 2015/16)

9.3 Million 9% THE ESTIMATED OF ADULTS WOULD ADULT POPULATION LIKE TO OWN AN HISTORIC VEHICLE INTERESTED IN HISTORIC VEHICLES (An estimated 5.2 million British Adults) (18% of British Adults)

20% Fewer 1 in 5 adults view historic vehicles as part of adults agree that young this country’s heritage and therefore it people should be encouraged is important to maintain them to take an interest in historic vehicles (20% of British adults)

9 Million THE ESTIMATED ADULT 19% POPULATION THAT THINK The proportion of adults that agree HISTORIC VEHICLES SHOULD NOT apprenticeships specifically focused on BE REQUIRED TO BE MODIFIED maintenance and skills associated with TO MEET MODERN SAFETY AND historic vehicles should be made EMISSIONS available to young people (18% of British Adults)

For more information onFBHVC the newssurvey, Issue 2, 2021 19 or other opportunities to get involved email [email protected] A Brief History of Car Crime by K. German 130 years ago in 1891, the vehicles now registered for the road. Any imposed a fine of 7 shillings. The term various police forces here in reports on vehicle ‘crime’ were limited ‘Ringer’ was borrowed from horse racing the UK were inundated with simply to abusers of the new speed limit where winners were exchanged with other complaints about the ‘new- which were usually the ‘offspring’ of the horses and sold buy applied in this respect fangled’ horseless carriages actual vehicle owners. These privileged to a car. It is a word that still blights the few were no doubt trying to emulate the automobile world to this day. which had appeared on what drivers in the Gordon Bennett races (the At this time, the Automobile Association could arguably be called roads Grand Prix races of that period) and many (formed in 1905) ordered their patrol The pressure from a frightened public were caught exceeding 40 miles per hour cyclists to warn motorists of an oncoming initially tried to force the government on their journey from one capital city to police speed trap. In Reigate, an over to ban them from the roads. Silly really another. enthusiastic AA cyclist waved down a because the contraption owners were The borrowing of cars however, speeding car to inform the driver of a in the main Lords, Judges, wealthy without the owners’ permission for speed trap ahead. The alleged reply was industrialists and landowners, not to “joyous purposes”, as one Kent magistrate similar to “Not yet there isn’t, we are the mention the odd Chief Constable who suggested at the time, “is inappropriate, Police!” Not quite an attempt to pervert collectively were able to amend the foolhardy and worrying for the owner”. the cause of Justice but interesting all the Highways Act 1895 to allow them all to He found the young fisherman from same. keep and use their vehicles, providing a Margate guilty and ordered that he clean Another disastrous attempt to catch 14 miles per hour speed restriction was the local police station and its various speeding drivers occurred near Oxford observed. vehicles for a month. Twoc’ing (Taking when a photographer was summoned In 1896 a French Aristocrats car was Without the Consent of the Owner) or Joy by the police to photograph the vehicles stolen in Paris raising questions in the Riding began in 1903, 128 years ago. complete with registration plate. One French Parliament whilst in St Louis, in In 1907 with over 29,000 registered driver, startled by the ‘flash’ powder used, America, it wasn’t until 1905 that their vehicles now on the roads, a new De veered off the road and demolished the first car theft was recorded. Dion Bouton car had been taken from camera, covertly hidden behind a bush. The 1903 Motor Car Act required the collection of vehicles owned by an The photographer, who was pleased to vehicle owners to register their cars and eminent local surgeon in Cheshire. The have escaped the fracas, might well have motorcycles with the local council for culprit, a young relative of the surgeon been involved in operating the first speed twenty shillings (£1) and also obtain a had challenged his fellow students to a camera. licence from a post office for five shillings race, but had damaged his own Ford car Stolen or borrowed vehicles had not (25p). beyond repair. The registration plates (one been publicly declared a problem in 1910 By 1904 the motor car, some now fitted letter and one number) from his crashed yet some car manufacturers had started to with pneumatic tyres was also released car were placed onto the borrowed car fit keys to their doors and ignition systems. from the person carrying the ‘red flag’ and the race was run. The owner found In 1918, the First World War had requirement imposed on it since 1865 and out and took him to court. The magistrate, ended, and the total number of vehicles the speed limit had also been increased a horse breeder, likened this offence to reported stolen to the Police in the UK was from 12 mph to 20 mph for the 17,000 the ‘Ringing’ or cloning of a horse and surprisingly less than 1179 with London

20 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 receiving just 211 vehicle crimes. Up to large measure due to the carelessness stationary at some traffic lights and when then and most certainly in the ‘sticks’, it of owners. With no door or ignition he bravely fought back, a gun was pointed was quite common to notify the Chief locks, alarms, immobilisers it is difficult at him. He fled the scene but not before Constable or his deputy personally of any to understand how a driver could be he had ‘locked’ the handbrake. This might vehicle theft and it was quite normal for so careless”. It is known that in this the be the first manufacturers fitted anti-theft him to have details printed onto posters first serious mention of vehicle theft device ever and it would be over 30 years which would be displayed in prominent by a senior police officer, several well- before it was made generally available to places in the surrounding area. This of known persons had reported their the public. The villains were eventually course presupposes that most vehicle vehicles stolen. In those days, vehicle overpowered by passing draymen. The owners at that time were still fairly insurance existed but was not readily judge at the inner London assizes, prior wealthy and therefore deserved the best available or indeed considered by the to sentencing the pair, had read about treatment and advice the police could majority of owners. When a Mr Swaby the recent Valentine’s Day massacre in offer. The cheapest cars available were of Dorset found his farm vehicle missing, America and the ‘Hijacking’ of illegal around £175, a whole two year’s wages all of his estate workers and those from liquor. He said “The offences, including to the average man. Motorcycles in neighbouring farms went looking for it. the attempt to commandeer, expropriate, comparison however were only around Together with the local constabulary, indeed hijack this vehicle with a gun £27.50. led by its superintendent, it must have would be punished to the maximum The 1920 Road Act required all 591,000 been an impressive scene, likened only to extent that the law will allow”. This could owners to register their vehicles at the that of a murder hunt or a film set. With well have been the first time ever a vehicle time of licensing, each one being issued little petrol left in it, the culprit, an army had reportedly been ‘hijacked’. with its own number. There were now deserter was soon caught. Just as well Nearly 1 million vehicles were on the UK quite a few old, unusual and certainly as Mr Swaby’s insurance, a staggering roads by 1930 and with over 7,000 road well used First World War vehicles being 6 shillings per month covered nothing deaths reported, third party insurance offered for sale to the public, albeit still outside his house. was at last made compulsory. In 1932 the at a price that many simply could not bazaar London Traffic (Parking Places) afford. Three still operational armed Regulations of 1928 were withdrawn, and personnel carriers were purchased by a drivers were now encouraged to lock their gentleman from Waterloo who used them cars and vans. Also, car manufacturers for collecting people from the railway were now encouraged to design a station and taking them sightseeing standard device to prevent cars from around London. He was not registered being stolen. The door lock had arrived as an official bus or cab driver but could and crime prevention advice was given to well be responsible for starting the first owners. mini cab business. Any passenger ‘bilking’ In 1934 there were 1.5 million vehicles this owner would I assume be in for a big on our roads yet only 1,303 theft incidents surprise. were reported to the police who had just Typical of that period, much of the decided to record theft statistics. theft was opportunist and people simply By 1939 at the outbreak of war this had borrowed motorcycles and cars to see how increased to nearly 2 million although they worked, or perhaps used them to many of these were subsequently either get home from a night out. One recently commandeered for war work or laid up demobbed Captain living in Manchester for the duration. With petrol heavily got fed up when his Morris car was taken rationed (200 miles per vehicle per month) from outside his home. He always drained the ‘Black Market’ was working overtime. most of the fuel from the tank and was Music hall comedians joked that a soldier’s therefore fortunate to have found the car In 1926, 1.7 million vehicles were jeep or motorcycle may run dry, but you less than a mile away. Not to be a victim a registered for the roads in the UK. Believe could still buy a gallon of petrol in an east second time he attached a flare grenade it or not, in 1928 the then Minister of end pub for a pound note. The war, petrol to the vehicle and connected the pin via Transport passed an extraordinary order rationing, and a restriction on vehicle string to the railings outside his house. making it illegal for drivers in London movements saw only 1 million vehicles of The strong wind unfortunately shook to lock their cars and vans when parked any sort on our roads in 1941, half of that the car in the night and the explosion in public places. One assumes that if the two years earlier. This would all change rendered his car and another nearby vehicles were left open, the police could however when the Second World War useless. He was forced to pay for the move them around easily should they ended bringing with it the most bazaar damage to the windows in the downstairs become an obstruction. Not surprisingly collection of surplus vehicles ever seen flat, the railings and the shrubbery. He a dramatic increase in car theft was also to these shores and affordable motoring may well have however invented the first reported and fingers were pointed at for all. 1946 saw a staggering rise in theft alarm and immobiliser. several organised London gangs who had to 5,171 vehicles and 60% of all reported In 1921 the first growing signs of car taken control of their theft and disposal. crimes involved a vehicle. Pre-war car crime were appearing. The Commissioner Organised vehicle crime had arrived. crime had been almost completely in of the Metropolitan Police reported In 1929, in central London, a failed the domain of the working class, but the the following. “Amongst other crimes, robbery at a jeweller’s shop forced the potential profits had been monitored larcenies of motor cars and vans have villains to flee. They pushed a chauffeur by the organised criminal gangs and car been frequent. These, again, are in a from his car, which happened to be crime was in its ascendance.

FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 21 Triumph over Adversity Appeal Raffle & Museum Opening Plans

The National Motorcycle Museum team wants to thank everyone who st has given to both of our Covid-19 appeal raffles over the last year. 1PRIZE As promised, following the recent announcement of HM Government’s ‘roadmap’ out of restrictions, the funds raised are being used directly for the purpose of reopening the museum to visitors. At the present time, and if the ‘roadmap’ goes to plan, we intend to reopen the museum to visitors on Monday 17 May 2021. INITIAL OPENING FROM MAY 2021

Restrictions permitting, the museum collection, shop and restaurant will reopen Brand new 2021 Triumph Trident 660cc motorcycle Stunning new model donated by our friends at Triumph Motorcycles. on Monday 17 May 2021. Please visit www. thenmm.co.uk for further updates including opening hours. nd 1978 Triumph Trident HELP US TO RETURN TO 2 T160 750cc motorcycle PRIZE NORMAL 7 DAY OPENING Low mileage and only one previous owner. Whilst the funds raised so far will allow us to reopen in a limited way on 17 May, at the time of writing we have still only raised just over half of our original £500,000 reopening target. As from Monday 21 June 2021, we would like to return to our normal 7 day a week rd opening hours. Therefore, we want to remind everyone 3 PRIZE about our Museum ‘Triumph over 1956 Triumph Tiger Adversity’ Recovery Appeal Raffle which T100 500cc motorcycle will help us achieve that aim. Fresh from restoration in Details of this important appeal can be the museum’s workshop. seen on this page, and special thanks must go to our friends at Triumph Motorcycles for donating the brand new 2021 Triumph Trident 660 as a first prize. The prize draw for the ‘Triumph over Adversity’ appeal raffle will take place on Friday 25 June 2021 at The National COVID-19 ROADMAP Motorcycle Museum. Like the rest of the UK, we are hoping that HM Government’s ‘roadmap’ Tickets cost £6.00 each and can be out of the current pandemic goes to plan, according to the dates set out. purchased online by visiting However, given the ongoing uncertainty, we will regularly update reopening www.thenmm.co.uk details on our website www.thenmm.co.uk and our social media channels.

22 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 Secretarial News Emma Balaam Welcome Don’t forget to order your A very warm welcome is offered to our newest Members & Supporters: Sunbeam Tiger Club, Devon Club, Drive it Day Rally Plates John Motors (Ltd.), Minster Garage Ltd., Woodbine Garage Ltd., Brands Hatch Morgans, Grangeside ® Automotive Engineers, Lillywhite Bros. Ltd., Longmynd in support of Childline ! Service Station Ltd., Kings Two Wheel Centre Ltd., AJ Thank you to all those who Dedman Garage Service Ltd., West Hoathly Garage Ltd., 2021 2021 have already ordered their FRATI F BRITIH HITRIC VHIC CUB I UPPRT F and Favells Garage Ltd. We have also had many Individual Drive it Day rally plates Supporters who have recently subscribed to the Federation to in support of Childline®. support the work we do in keeping our historic vehicles on the At the time of going to roads. We hope you all enjoy your subscription over the coming press we are unsure as to year. Don’t forget, one of the many benefits of being a member what will happen on 25th 2021 2021 I UPPRT F or supporter is sharing the articles in FBHVC News. April 2021 due to the ever- We provide two versions of FBHVC News for this reason. changing details concerning Please visit: fbhvc.co.uk/newsletter-archive COVID-19. Whether Drive If you wish to use any of our articles in your own publications it Day goes ahead, and in we urge you to not change any of the wording and to please what guise it occurs, please give credit to the FBHVC. We are a voluntary organisation just be safe in the knowledge your rally plate can be displayed like the vast majority of our member clubs and work very hard in/on your vehicle regardless and 100% of the profits goes in keeping yesterday’s vehicles on tomorrows roads. directly to Childline®. They really need our support. The standard Drive it Day Rally Plate (white background) Thank you very much to all the members and supporters is priced at £10.00 and a Platinum Drive it Day Rally Plate who have sent in items of copy for Federation News, is priced at £30.00. Both come in two sizes; regular and a please don’t stop! We have received many which we have smaller version for motorcycles. All four variations are pre- not been able to publish in Issue 2, but please keep your drilled with four holes and come with two cable ties. eyes peeled for future issues! Details can be sent via email to If you wish to support Childline® and the amazing work they [email protected] Alternatively you can send them via do, please visit the Drive it Day website driveitday.co.uk post to FBHVC, PO Box 295, Upminster, Essex, RM14 9DG. where you can purchase a rally plate.

Brand new 2021 Triumph Trident 660cc motorcycle Stunning new model donated by our friends at Triumph Motorcycles. Members Feedback Automotive Fuels Specialist The FBHVC office receives hundreds of emails from Whilst on the subject of feedback, since announcing the members, supporters and the general public, and it is really appointment of Nigel Elliott in the role as Automotive Fuels difficult providing the professional level of service we strive Specialist, we have received very positive feedback. Thank you to offer and you all come to expect. For those who may or to all those who have been in contact. Here are some of the may not be aware, all Board, Committee and Officials of the comments received so far…. Federation (excluding me) are volunteers just like the vast amount of our Member Clubs. It is therefore wonderful to “Exactly what the Federation needs at the moment, in my receive such communication from one of them (Ramsgate view, so a big welcome to Nigel. The newsletter arrived Old Motor & Motorcycle Club). I must say it really provided this morning also, a particularly good edition, I think.” a welcome boost and makes it all worthwhile! (R. King) “Thank you for this Press Release. This is really good news because this is an issue that worries so many of us.” To: 'Emma Balaam' (R. Wild) Subject: Thank You “Many thanks for the Press Release which I will share From: P Harvey with our members.” (G. Brown) “That is excellent news; we are delighted!” (M. Holley) Hi all at the Federation, “I am a member of the Online Austin Seven Club and have May I say a big thank you to all of you at the Federation been trying to raise awareness of the impending threat to for all the work you do on behalf of my club and all classic historic vehicle fuel supplies posed by the growth in EVs. vehicles owners and anyone running a classic restoration I am very pleased to see that the FBHVC has recognised business, without you I’m sure our pastime would be a lot that this is an issue and appointed Nigel Elliott to a new different. There are an awful lot of people out there who role overseeing fuel quality and supply.” (T. Griffiths) would like to see an end to our pastime and only see these vehicles in museums and not on the road, they see them “That’s welcome news considering all the media coverage like dinosaurs. Once again many thanks. re electric vehicle roll-out during the last few days. I will place this in the April edition of The Star.” (C. Golby) P. Harvey, We were unable to print all but thank you once again for your Chairman of the Ramsgate Old Motor & Motorcycle Club. positive messages.

FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 23 A Panda Jogs My Memory! By Roy Dowding

Despite the profound disruption to the Classic calendar caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, I am rather fortunate to have had regular exposure to some venerable vehicles during my daily ‘constitutional’ walks around our village. Numbers have not been large, but considering it’s a fairly small place, there are enough to provide an interesting distraction to the exercise.

On most days, I could expect to see a very tidy Austin-badged Marina Pick-up Now that wasn’t something I had expected several of them – parked on driveways and a partly-dissembled GN from the early to see in an East Suffolk village - or pretty receiving attention, or just peeping out of 1920s. The owner has promised me a spin well anywhere else in the UK, for that an open garage if the weather wasn’t too in it when the rebuild is finished! matter! clever. Drive-It-Day last year was a good Completing this disparate car display is There is another car regularly seen on reason to at least dig the cars out to ‘show a nigh-on perfect Mercedes-Benz W124 our walk which is hardly likely to ever willing’, while VE Day provided a nice E-Class, maybe not quite old enough to be be considered as a heritage vehicle. But surprise in the guise of an ex-Army BSA a ‘classic’ in the true sense, but arguably cherished it might well be, by dint of being Despatch Rider’s bike! the last of the ‘properly engineered’ M-Bs simple, capable and cheap to run - a kind Car-wise, in addition to my own pair made before the bean-counters moved of modernised Citroën 2cv that doesn’t roll of British 1966 GTs – a Gordon-Keeble I.T. in. So good were these cars that this is the so much on the corners but will still deliver and a Reliant Scimitar SE4 Coupé - there third example the owner has had over the a tray of eggs without breakages! are two MGB roadsters that can be seen past 35 years. He wouldn’t have anything I’m talking about the ‘second generation’ on my round - one red and the other else. Fiat Panda (opposite), penned by Biasio BRG, along with a and its And, in that interlude from July 4th of Bertone and introduced in 2003, rather stablemate, a Vitesse, both of which have until the second clampdown last year, we than the original 1980 icon designed by been entirely renovated by the owner at had the occasional classic visitor venturing Giugiaro, which was also very practical, but his home. Elsewhere one finds an early to the village pub. In addition to a few had fairly limited performance and fragile Range Rover, an MG TA (fitted with the fabulous examples of pre-war Alvis, bodywork that was easily dented engine and gearbox from an ), and , one couple turned by the slightest knock. I know – we a bonny second-generation Renault 5, up in a brand new Indian-made Tuk-Tuk. had one for a while in the 1980s.

1971 Range Rover

1970 Triumph Vitesse 1981 Marina Pick-up

1988 Renault 5

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Tuk-Tuk

The GN, minus its engine at present

A visiting Lagonda at the Pub

Roy's Scimitar SE4… … and Gordon-Keeble

Fiat Panda

FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 25 Every time we pass the Panda I’m reminded of a most memorable holiday we spent back in May 2009, staying in a pretty village on the shoreline of Lake Garda in Italy. We had one of these ubiquitous Fiats, with the ‘hot’ 1.4 litre 100bhp engine, as our rental car. Little did we suspect, as we set out on a Thursday morning, that this day would turn into, for me, one of the most enjoyable as opposed to what was, for my wife Pat, perhaps best described as more 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT like endurable! We had decided to visit the extraordinary Il Vittoriale, the former home of Gabriele d’Annunzio, an equally extraordinary figure in Italian history. A brilliant military tactician at the beginning of the 20th century, he became one of the country’s most eminent politicians and a celebrated poet. He was also a great friend of ‘The Flying Mantuan’ – Tazio Nuvolari – to whom he had presented a gold medallion in the form of a tortoise. This led to its adoption as Nuvolari’s mascot, finding its way onto his printed stationery, embroidered on his shirts and racing overalls and as a logo on Mercedes-Benz SLR the bonnet sides of his 1930s racing cars. Stirling Moss McLaren So, the Gordon-Keeble was clearly not the first fast car to wear this unlikely animal as a badge! Came lunchtime, and we found a nearby trattoria where, laying neatly folded on our table, was an Italian newspaper. I idly picked it up (I don’t know why, as I can only understand the odd word or two) and out fell a colourful supplement on the Mille Miglia, which I did understand! In it was a timetable, indicating that the start of the event would be at 7.45pm that 1928 Chrysler 75 – of the type that night in Brescia. 1930 OM 665 SS, the first car away competed at Le Mans that year Since we were only 40km away at the time, I managed to persuade Pat that this might be an interesting diversion for the afternoon. So, after a bite to eat, we headed for Brescia. Upon our , there were ‘competing’ cars milling around everywhere, apparently just soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying the attention of an ever-swelling crowd. Finding a parking place in a quiet street in the centre, alongside a small park adjacent to the Piazza Arnaldo, we set off to join the growing throng, all eagerly surveying the fabulous cars sporting Mille Miglia plaques and numbers. As the afternoon wore on, the cars began to slowly disappear off to the starting point, to be replaced by hordes of

1930 4.5litre blown Bentley VP Tourer 26 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 One of the Jaguar XK120s seen in the Piazza Arnaldo earlier in the afternoon A Healey Silverstone, possibly one of those that chased us out of Brescia– pictured here by “Octane” magazine two days later at Sansepolcro in the rain policemen closing off intersections and totally barricaded at the far end and almost way out – the MM route that was being roundabouts in readiness for the event so at ‘our’ end – the small gap blocked by followed by the official entrants….and our getting under way. a big ‘Poliziotto’ with an even bigger hand Panda! All other exits were blocked off While snapping the last few raised, signalling “stop right there”! On by barriers, police or a mass of onlookers competitors still milling around, I struck the road behind him, a regular stream of forming human ‘armco’. up a conversation with a Dutch motoring cars was passing, their silhouettes clearly It was not long before we again saw journalist, who advised us that it would indicating they were the MM cars. I turned the Cisitalia – bonnet up at the edge of now be worthwhile ‘bagging’ a spot off the ignition and we prepared for what the road. Clearly they were still no more on the steps in the very Piazza close could be a very long wait. reliable than Nuvolari had discovered to where we had left the Panda. Here Suddenly, the friendly arm of the law was back in 1947. But it was only one of three we could enjoy the best views of each beckoning frantically to us to pull out on to cars that we passed, already retired so entrant driving into and around the the road. I duly obliged, and before long soon after the start of an event that was Piazza after the start, and it would be drew up behind a line of Jaguar XK120s, scheduled to last for 4 days. And on that perfect for photography. most of which we had seen during the topic, we were beginning to wonder when Grabbing some refreshments on the afternoon. Ahead of them were several and where, or even if we could make our way, we then settled down to wait, other classics and it occurred to us that we escape. Careering along unfamiliar roads, suitably entertained in the meantime by were probably on the actual MM route out in the dark at 60mph or more, between fleets of white Ferraris and , each of Brescia. walls of spectators tends to become a mite sign-written with the name of one of the Confirmation arrived in the shape scary after a while! event’s main sponsors, an Italian fashion of a couple of Healey Silverstones now At last, as we approached Cunettone, house, (seen opposite top) being passed following us – instantly recognisable even at the foot of Lake Garda, the MM by a 1955 Ferrari Europa. in the dark by the two headlights next to participants were required to make a These alternated with six brand new each other wedged behind the grille. right turn, and we signalled our desire to (at that time) Mercedes-Benz SLRs At this point, it occurred to me how proceed straight on. Miraculously, a small cruising around with their switchblade- fortuitous it was that we had been given gap opened up in the mass of smiling action doors fully raised, and a sole the ‘Fire’- engined Panda. 100 horses people and I gingerly nursed the car example of the ‘300SLR Stirling Moss’, powering a small, light car meant that through. of which only 75 would ever be made. I could maintain the enthusiastic pace With mixed emotions, we regained It seemed no time at all before the being set by such company. Although the a normal road and more sane driving first of the cars appeared, each one event nowadays is not supposed to be a conditions. While it was quite something running about 20 seconds apart, so race, it seems a red mist descends over to have taken part in the Mille Miglia, taking pictures proved fairly easy, the entrants once they’re on the move. even if only for about 50km, it was a relief although some of them were driving And while I thought our speed was quite to be free. quite spiritedly, meaning many of my respectable enough, a Cisitalia came And after that adventure, what had photos were a bit blurred. But it helped roaring past our group, dodging in and out at times previously seemed busy, narrow to capture the sense of movement (that’s to avoid oncoming traffic. On Italian plates lanes in the surrounding area somehow my story anyway!). – of course! now felt very calm and ‘quite wide’. After about 120 cars had passed us – With policemen and barriers attempting the cream of pre-war sporting machines to hold back the crowds, especially in from Italy, France, Germany, Britain and villages and towns en route, for much of Thank you to Roy for an interesting an occasional American Chrysler – light the time we were driving through a tiny recollection of the many vehicles was fading fast and we felt it was time to corridor between solid lines of people situated within his area and a head home. surging forward to wave and cheer us on, fascinating recollection of his Returning to our car, it was apparent while almost touching the door mirrors. memories of the Mille Miglia we had a problem… our street was Every junction had only one way in and one

FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 27 Last Morris Minor Built returns to Cowley after 50 years A historically significant Sadly, the new owner at that time was handover prior to the current lockdown Morris Minor has returned to unable to enjoy the pleasure of ownership said: “The car is a credit to those who the place where it rolled off due to ill health. After his demise, the have supported the club in getting it back the production line on the 12 car was abandoned and it deteriorated on the road in time for this significant November 1970. badly in the intervening years. The car was anniversary. acquired by the Morris Minor Owners Club “We are grateful to staff at MINI Plant 50 years after it was built, the last Morris in 2016. Initially a phased restoration was Oxford for their assistance in getting Minor saloon to be produced has been planned. the car to into the factory’s museum and relocated into the building where it was Substantial structural repairs were for housing and looking after it for the made at MINI Plant Oxford in Cowley, needed, and the services of a specialist foreseeable future. We hope that post and now forms part of the welder and fabricator were enlisted. In lock down that people will be able to factory’s collection of historic vehicles. 2018, thanks to a generous bequest from a come to view the vehicle and appreciate The gleaming car is a credit to the former member, things gathered pace and what is a wonderful example of this iconic, professionals, specialists and volunteers with the help of members with specialist British car.” from the Morris Minor Owners club who skills, original components including the Steve Wrelton, spokesman for MINI have worked tirelessly over the past four engine and gearbox were rebuilt. The bulk Plant Oxford, said: “The backstory years to restore the car to its former glory. of the refurbishment and the reassembly and subsequent restoration of this car Today, the fully restored vehicle looks just of the car was undertaken by volunteer to its former glory is nothing short of as good as it did when it was first built. club members in Derby where the MMOC staggering. Like the Mini that came after has its headquarters. The transformation seemed impossible it, the Morris Minor was one of the most when the car was discovered in 2016 Club Secretary, Ray Newell who popular and recognisable cars in Britain. after languishing in the open for many accompanied the car on its return to To have the last one built returning to years. The provenance of the vehicle was ‘T Building’ (which houses MINI Plant its spiritual home and joining our car well established having previously been Oxford’s historic car collection) at a collection here at Plant Oxford is just offered for sale in 1994. specially arranged socially distanced fantastic.”

The backstory and subsequent restoration of this car to its former glory is nothing short of staggering.

Steve Wrelton, spokesman for MINI Plant Oxford

28 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 Club News Emma Balaam

Thank you to all the Clubs who send their printed and electronic material to the Federation. Due to the vast quantity of publications, it is very difficult to read every single issue, however we do try our very best. Please keep sending them to us. Moking, the magazine of the Mini and an engineer. Maybe you’d like to find Well done to the Austin A30/A35 Moke Club, has a fascinating article out more? Owners’ Club for inserting details of about Mokes used by Police Forces in the their Data Protection Policy within their Bristol Owners Club members are winter edition of ‘Spotlight’. Sometimes 1960s. Compared to today’s high-tech treated to part 2 of Mr Blackwood’s clubs forget how important these matters patrol cars the use of Mokes now seems recollection of his ‘ 58 Years of Pleasure’ are. inconceivable and this at a time when with his 1952 401 Bristol, and other female police officers wore skirts, trousers marques and motorcycles. A very A stunning image adorns the front cover were not allowed. Mini Mokes served in interesting read indeed! of the Routemaster Association’s Devon and Cornwall, some fitted with spring edition of their magazine. It The Giulietta Register delight their Barton fibreglass hardtops manufactured features RM1783 passing the Cenotaph, members with a detailed report on in Plymouth; in Wales both in Merthyr with country RML2440 in pursuit on the insulating a Sprint. Thank you for the Tydfil and more northern locations like 159 Run on 5 December 2020. (Image by R information. Flintshire, Denbighshire and Wrexham. Thomas). There was a solitary Moke in the Rutland ‘Every dog has its day’ is a well penned The Historic Commercial Vehicle Constabulary. article within Built 2 Last, the magazine Society feature a set of interesting steam of the Series 2 Club. It features many road vehicles from the past. They include dogs and Land Rovers. The photo a steam wagon which is one of only a few reportage of various four legged friends is built by E H Hora of Peckham. E H Hora welcome viewing material. were well known builders of omnibus Within the Cornwall Vintage Vehicle and lorry bodywork. The second vehicle, Society winter journal, they celebrate 50 a steam wagon used in connection with years of Ford tractors. Ford and Fordson freight operations from The Lancashire have been synonymous with tractor & Yorkshire Railway Co. Another was production for generations. Production of a mechanical powered prime mover, a the Fordson models the Dexta and Major forerunner of the mechanical continued up until 1964 at the Dagenham horse, and lastly a Steam factory which was built in 1932 following Wagon. The Robey Archive, what is it? Well, the move from Cork in Ireland. those who are members of the National The partnership of R H Lea and G Francis Traction Engine Trust will know ‘A Being part of a club is very rewarding. was formed for the purpose of producing Robey Archive’ is a free resource of archive The Morris Commercial Club were high quality bicycles. Lea & Francis started material dedicated to the work and contacted about the identification of a serious work on motorcycle development history of Robey & Co. Ltd. of Lincoln, one couple of Morris-Commercials that the in 1911, and in 1912 a well-designed of Lincoln’s biggest steam manufacturers enquirers father was pictured in. The club machine, fitted with a V-twin 3 ¼ hp JAP of the 19th and 20th Century. was able to assist with the identification engine, was launched. A great article For anyone interested, please visit and subsequently enquired about the detailing the how it started from the www.robeyarchive.com background of the images and the Francis-Barnett Owners Club. gentleman’s military service. The article is Within the winter edition of Transport an interesting read. Digest, The National Transport Trust’s publication, Lewis Perry has been Villiers Engineering Company Ltd. And recognised as their Young Preservationist their Products - The History (part 3) is of the Year. Whilst strengthening his documented in ‘The Cultivator’, The interest in mechanics and engineering Vintage Horticultural & Garden and volunteering at the Spa Valley Machinery Club’s publication. As a keen Railway he decided to take on a project. cyclist, John Marston became interested Lewis restored a rusty but complete 1952 in trying to improve the machines of the Excelsior Universal motorcycle. Well done day. In 1887 William Newill, the works Lewis! foreman, built a special cycle for him, at Paul Street. It had a low frame as John Some wonderful members projects are had short legs and was finished in the detailed in ‘The Flagship’ from the usual japanning colours of black and gold Two wonderfully in depth guides are Rover 800 Owners Club. A great deal of leaf, and to the usual high standard. He featured in DeLorean News, the hard work has gone into every single one. was so pleased with the bicycle that he magazine of the DeLorean Owners Have you heard of Victor Bouffort? considered manufacturing them. The story Club. One on a front speaker & ‘cheap’ Readers of Rumcar News, The Magazine is told that John’s wife, Ellen saw the sun DAB Radio Upgrade, and the other on of the Archive of Microcars will know. reflected in the high gloss finish, and so, the restoration and upgrade of the front He, like Gabriel Voisin, had a big influence the bicycle was called ‘The Sunbeam’. suspension. An excellent read for on the design of microcars as a designer The name was registered in 1888. any DeLorean fan.

FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 29 The newsletter of the Leeds & District Enthusiasts. It adorns 13 pages and A report of the Aveling-Barford motor Traction Engine Club features an would be a must read for anyone owning rollers manufactured up until the end article on their annual Steam Toys North a Lotus Cortina. of WW2 are held in the Lincolnshire exhibition whereby an important model Archives according to the Road Roller The Vintage Sports Car Club delight was shown. The model in question, a Association Journal. The complete set their members with a great number of venerable Jenny Lind Model Locomotive, is in good condition and appears to be articles within their Spring edition of which was made many years ago by a reasonably complete. ‘The Bulletin’. One of interest concerns Leeds resident, Charles Wilson. a ‘Bentley with so many holes they called Adorning 20 pages of The Alvis It is sometimes difficult to remember how it ‘The Colander’. With a flywheel as Register Bulletin is a conclusive feature much some things have changed. The thin as a poppadum, and a chassis holier on the Alvis in the 1920s and 1930s. This magazine of the Traditional Car Club of than swiss cheese, The Colander is one must have certainly been a treat to read Doncaster recently reproduced and old of the lightest Bentleys ever made. Just for any Alvis fan! (undated) advertisement for a tool priced don’t lean on it, says ‘BAUMPFLANZER’. A Congratulations to The Scottish at 4/6d for re-grooving smooth tyres. wonderful history indeed! Vintage Bus Museum on producing This is information was provided in the their 100th edition of ‘Duplicate 101’ magazine of the Society of Automotive their official magazine. Some interesting Historians in Britain. facts are featured inside.

A wonderful family story is depicted An article on the first Crayford Mini within Bus Lane, the magazine of into Australia is featured within the the Oxford Bus Museum (including Crayford Convertible Car Club the Museum). The magazine. Crayford converted their first grandfather of the author took his car AFO887 in 1961, it was the first Mini precious six year old in convertible conversion offered for sale. 1935 to a firm of coach builders and asked In 1963 an Australian entrepreneur, John them to strip the two seater car body from Leighton visited England to negotiate the chassis and build him what was then the Crayford Mini marketing rights for A 1930s Steam Engine which was a very rare and strange vehicle, a van for Australia and buy one to ship home purchased for £50 in 1950, has been sold selling ice creams! for evaluation. The rest, they say is at auction for £911,000. The Lion was one history…. In June 2000 a Mr T Clark set off from of four showmans’ road locomotives build John O’Groats to Lands End to raise funds by agricultural engineers Fowler for the If you are a member of the Landcrab for The Cobalt Unit Appeal Fund (a Crack West Country travelling fair Anderton and Owners’ Club, don’t forget to renew Cancer Fund in Cheltenham). What was Rowland’s. Build in the final days of steam your membership in April! he driving, I hear you all ask? A Lister in 1932, it powered fast and popular Fitting a Piper XFBP270 fast road Autotruck. He travelled a distance of 952 fairground rides until it retired. Thank you camshaft to a Series 2 1600E is a feature miles, at 7 miles per hour, at an average to the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation within the journal of the Mk2 Cortina of 72 miles per gallon. The journey took Group for sharing such an article with Owners Club. 11 days and raised the fantastic sum their members. of £10,000. He must have been saddle More workshop news, this time in The A member of The Model T Ford Register sore! This particular achievement was Vintage Austin Register magazine. had his short story published in his club depicted within Truck-It! from the Light Previously Tom Titterton wrote about magazine ‘T Topics’. His fictional tale Industrial Truck Club. the rear hub oil seal conversion kit is based on racing ‘specials’ a hundred which has been developed by Derbyshire A fitting tribute was made within the years ago. Being 45 pages in length it was Austins. He then confirms many Autumn edition of The Benelli Motobi too large for the magazine, however any members had shown an interest and Club GB publication to Paolo Prosperi Model T Ford Register member can make asked “what is the best way to remove who was one of the founding members an enquiry for it to be sent to them in full. the rear hubs from the car?” I guess of The Benelli Moto Club Tonino of Pesaro. Commencing from the centre page of the many of us need ‘a Tom’ to help in these An interesting question is asked by the magazine of the BMW Historic Motor circumstances! Westminster Car Club is and eleven page feature on Fritz Due to the nature of the last Club regarding a brake light switch. An Fiedler, entitled Fritz Fiedler, the path of a subscription year being event-less the owner discovered that the car’s brake car designer from Szczecin to Munich. subscriptions for the members of The lights would only work if the pedal The Allard Owners Club review a new Vauxhall VX4/90 Drivers Club will was pushed really hard, that is, via an book entitled ‘Allard - The Complete be reduced for the forthcoming year. emergency stop or MoT test pressure. Story’. It contains the painstaking research I wonder how many other clubs have The offending unit was replaced, which of Allard history from 1929 to the present offered such a discount? seemed to work for a few years, however day, including previously unpublished the problem has returned. I wonder if they The Reliant Kitten Register members material, car-by-car engineering and have found the solution? are treated to details concerning design details, unseen ideas and projects, splitting the rear axle within their An extensive article on engine blocks the history of the Allard marque in membership publication ‘Mewsletter’. is featured within ‘Quarter Bumper’, motorsport, plus a great deal more. the magazine for Lotus Cortina A must for any Allard enthusiast!

30 FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 ESA ANN AN ES CEEATONS

Congratulations to The Ford Classic of the year in Caravan International. and Capri Owners Club who reach The car was consistently in the top 10 of their 60th Anniversary this year. Let us new car sales right from its launch until hope you can celebrate in style! it was replaced by the Mk 3 Cavalier in 1988. It stole a march on the Ford Sierra The Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club by being front wheel drive rather than feature four images of Leyland National rear wheel drive. The two ultimate Buses to mark their 50th Birthday. Cavalier Mk 2s were the 2.0 Sri 130 and show has been postponed until March The Bean Car Club were founded in the Calibre, both using the 2.0 Family II 2022. Celebrations will continue at the 1961, and also celebrate 60 years in 2021. 130bhp engine. Cavalier and Chevette VBOA National Rally 2021, Silverstone Congratulations. Club Chairman Kevin Bricknall says… Classic 2021 and all being well at the “The Cavalier Mk 2 was the car that 2021 marks 40 years since the Cavalier Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, really put Vauxhall on the map at the Mk2 was introduced. Launched on the with Discovery in November 2021 (all start of the 1980s and went a long way 23 September 1981, it arrived on the subject to COVID-19 regulations). We to turning the company’s fortunes market just as the Vauxhall and Opel have something special planned for the around. At one point they were building Marketing and Dealerships were merged 23 September which marks 40 years to left hand drive Opel versions at Luton and as such was the first car to launch the day of the launch of the Mk 2. The for export to Europe!” under this new banner. “Vauxhall-Opel club are unable to say too much about Better by Design” was the advertising The Cavalier and Chevette Club this at the moment as they are still in slogan used at the time. The car was have a number of events planned for the planning stages (and COVID-19 launched in 15 different versions (2 and later in the year to celebrate the 40th permitting), however, keep 4 door Saloons and a 5 door ); Anniversary of the Mk 2. The first event a close eye on the Club website an Estate and Convertible were added was due to be the Practical Classics www.cavalierandchevetteclub.co.uk later. In its first year it won Family Car of Classic Car and Restoration Show 2021 in as they are hoping to do something the Year in What Car and was Tow Car June, however upon going to press the rather special!

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