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The Ukthe Memberuk Member of of FIVA FIVA the Most Comprehensive Club Liability Insurance Available in the UK The Magazine of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs Issue 3 • 2020 Drive It Day 2020An event like no other as you share your stay at home photos Plus The 5 P's of Archiving revealed Calling all members to take part The story of Dr John Wesley Carhart www.fbhvc.co.ukwww.fbhvc.co.uk The UKThe MemberUK Member of of FIVA FIVA The most comprehensive Club Liability Insurance available in the UK... Created exclusively for the FBHVC and its members, our club liability scheme is one of the most comprehensive schemes available in the UK today, ...tailored to fi t at one of the most competitive premiums. your club’s needs. 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The Magazine of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs www.fbhvc.co.uk President: Lord Steel of Aikwood Chairman: David Whale Editorial Secretary: Emma Balaam Wayne Scott Communications Director Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs Ltd ou won’t need me to remind you do not gather in parks, or places of natural PO Box 295, Upminster, that we are currently navigating beauty. Essex, RM14 9DG Your way through unsettling and Furthermore, at this moment in time, the Email: [email protected] unprecedented times. The freedoms on all FBHVC feels that it strikes very much the Phone: 01708 223111 our movements have been curtailed and wrong tone with the public to parade The Federation of British Historic it may seem at times like life might never historic vehicles through the streets and Vehicle Clubs exists to uphold be the same again. I feel the same as many country lanes in groups when many people the freedom to use historic historic vehicle owners I’m sure, in missing are still in self – isolation within their homes my usual ‘fix’ of events, motorsport and vehicles on the road. It does this or experiencing financial hardship or the social gatherings. In fact, I now realise by representing the interests loss of loved ones. The time will come, soon just how disorientated I feel in the year of owners of such vehicles to we hope, but it is not yet. now that the usual ‘milestones’ have politicians, government officials, temporarily gone! Many of those events So, by all means, use your historic vehicle and legislators both in the UK have had to be abandoned for this year, individually, to drive to the shops, work or and (through membership of but I know amongst our member clubs go out for exercise, but only individually. Fédération Internationale des that many are already frantically trying Also, be sure your intended usage is Véhicules Anciens) in Europe. covered correctly by your insurance. to put plans in place for a return to major There are over 500 subscriber events next year and for smaller scale social The effects of the pandemic on the historic organisations representing a total gatherings to return just as soon as we are vehicle community will no doubt reveal membership of over 250,000 in able. At present, it is unclear exactly what themselves fully over the next 1-2 years. addition to individual and trade guidelines we are going to have to adhere Certainly, nobody has all the answers and supporters. Details can be found to, but rest assured we are watching advice staring too deep into the crystal ball to try at www.fbhvc.co.uk or sent on and will share it with our member clubs as and make predictions is a futile exercise. application to the secretary. soon as we can via the news pages of the But, we should all take comfort in the fact FBHVC website. that, whatever the coming months and FBHVC is a company limited by guarantee, registered number At the current time, the FBHVC still strongly years may bring, we have an extremely 3842316 and was founded in 1988. advise all member clubs to continue to supportive, resilient and resourceful global Created exclusively for the FBHVC and its members, cancel social events and refrain from road community within historic vehicles. We Subscriber clubs and organisations our club liability scheme is one of the most runs, convoys or any other meet ups in may have to approach things differently can reproduce the text of items ...tailored to fi t groups until the end of July at the earliest from now on. Some changes may be for from this publication in their own comprehensive schemes available in the UK today, provisional date. We are recommending the better, others not so. But one thing publications provided that FBHVC is credited. Images may be reproduced at one of the most competitive premiums. against driving in large convoys or groups, that is sure, is that we will support each your club’s needs. only with specific permission. All regardless of whether we are able to do so other, communicate, work together and articles are available via email, for continue to defend and enjoy a healthy- With employers’, product and public liability along with within the social distancing guidelines. In more information please contact professional indemnity, all-risks and money cover included particular, at the moment, it is important and forward-looking historic vehicle [email protected] as standard, trust us to look after your club. that large groups of historic vehicle owners movement. Stay safe. 4-5 Legislation 11 Skills 20-21 Father of the Automobile 0121 422 2282 Ian Edmunds steps in & LEZ update Apprenticeship Scheme news Dr John Wesley Carhart Club liability and business insurance 6 DVLA 12 Museums 22 Peter James Insurance Coronavirus impact on DVLA Future days out NEW Classic Multi-Vehicle+ 7 Technical & Events 13 Reliant Motor Club 23 COOC 40th Anniversary InsuranceInsurance Partner Partner Updates from Malcolm Grubb Virtual rally beats the virus Stay at home rally unites all 0121 506 6000 ofof the the FBHVCFBHVC 8 Heritage, Culture & Museums 14 Classic Car Loan Project 24-26 Secretarial News Classic car and other personal lines Keith Gibbins reports Ford Anglia meets HSA Membership renewal 9 Archives 15 Anglo American Oil 27 World’s Fastest Jensen CLASSIC VEHICLE INSURANCE: Contents The 5 P’s of Archiving Waking up to lockdown Project delayed by Covid-19 FOR YOU, YOUR CLUB, AND YOUR BUSINESS 10 Research 16-19 DON’T Drive it Day 2020 28-30 Club News Got time to take our surveys? Readers share their images A roundup from David Davies Peter James Insurance is the trading name of Peter D James Limited Creative and design by Fire Creative (07795 030885). and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Issue 3, 2020 FBHVCnews 3 200512-PJI-FBHVC-A4-297x210.indd*Minimum two vehicles and minimum 1 premium applies. 13/05/2020 13:31 Legislation Ian Edmunds General As you are probably aware I have in the short term I do of course take over at what is a strange time for all of us, and taken on the role of Legislation Manager in addition sadly a very stressful time for some. It seems likely that by the to my DVLA liaison duties. time you are reading this a start at least will have been made on a return to normality. That said, normality may never be quite the There may be one or two readers with very long memories who same again! will recall that I was the original chairman of what was then the Fuels and Legislation subcommittee. So for me this is in a way full Turning to business, the lockdown precautions have meant that circle although much has changed over the years, both within the very little has happened. Or, more accurately, very little appears Federation and in the wider world. I have no doubt that the task to have happened. I feel very strongly that we should not be lulled is more difficult now than it was then, however I hope I can keep into a false sense of security. The issues we faced at the beginning things ticking over until a Legislation Director is appointed. of the year have not gone away – they’ve just gone quiet! Indeed In the press release announcing this change David Whale referred it may be that following some weeks of legislators working quietly to my current project, the largely cosmetic restoration of an at home without the interruptions of a busy office some proposals original 4-speed Honda CB450. I suspect it might now be more have been enhanced. Thus we remain as vigilant as ever and will accurate to refer to it as my mothballed project! respond appropriately as soon as there is anything to respond to! Fuel Clean Air Zones & Low Emission Zones Earlier in the year the Federation responded In addition, responses have been submitted to consultations on clean air or low to a consultation on the introduction of emission zones in Bradford, Glasgow and in Scotland more generally. We have also E10 petrol. This was in fact the second replied to a Treasury Request for Evidence for the future assessment of VED.
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