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When the vehicle excise duty concession for historic vehicles was introduced it was on a “rolling” basis but, after a few years the cut off date for qualification was set at 31st December 1972. There is now an online petition requesting a change back to the rolling system and that vehicles over 30 years old be exempted from VED. Continue reading »
It always pays to band together for protection against those who wish to harm you. I’m not (necessarily) implying that our legislators at home and in Brussels have malice in their attempts to regulate and harmonise the myriad aspects of vehicle control. But in such a situation the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs is there to fight on our behalf. Continue reading »
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The January issue of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has a disturbing report on the use of modern fuel in older vehicles. Continue reading »
What do you do when your 101 needs work? Continue reading »
My forecast for 20th November was somewhat optimistic but even a cold and grey, rain threatening day couldn’t diminish the beauty of the New Forest. Nor did it dampen the enthusiasm of those who set out to discover the history of the WW2 bombing ranges
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If you have thought about investing in a vehicle but need a little advice this totally biased guide may be helpful …
My SUMB is typically French, rusty as …
Its full name is Simca Unic Marmon Bocquet MH600 – Simca were the parent company and Unic a long established truck manufacturer acquired by then in 1952. Marmon-Herrington were US manufacturers of 4 wheel drive vehicles and 4wd conversion kits. And M. Bocquet was apparently the guy who pulled it all together. Continue reading »
The Daimler Ferret is an ideal “starter” armoured vehicle. Why? Because it is easy(ish) to drive, very satisfying when driven well, is comfortable on the road and cross country (better than my Discovery) has a good road performance, is a capable off road performer, has a good spares supply, will fit most garages, can cope with the Tesco shopping run and, if you are used to big American cars, fuel consumption is not too bad.
And women think it is cute!
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