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FBHVC clarifies the introduction of E10 petrol for historic vehicle owners

26/2/2021

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After an extensive consultation process, the Department for Transport has announced that they will legislate to introduce E10 petrol as the standard 95-octane petrol grade by 1 September 2021. They will also require the higher-octane 97+ ‘Super’ grades to remain E5 to provide protection for owners of older vehicles. This product will be designated as the ‘Protection’ grade.

The introduction of the 95-octane E10 grade and the maintenance of the Super E5 protection grade will be reviewed by the Government after 5 years to ensure they remain appropriate to the needs of the market. In relation to the E5 protection grade, such a review will examine market developments over the period. HM Government have sought to reassure FBHVC members and historic vehicle owners that, without a suitable alternative becoming available, it is highly likely the Super E5 protection grade would continue to be available.

Filling stations that stock 2 grades of petrol and supply at least one million litres of fuel in total each year, will need to ensure one product is the Super E5 protection grade. While not all filling stations meet these criteria, almost all towns across the UK will have a filling station that supplies the ‘Super’ grade and currently one major retailer, a national supermarket group, has committed to offer the product. The main exception to this is in certain parts of the Highlands, north and west coast of Scotland, which will be covered by an exemption process and allowed to continue to market the 95-octane E5 grade.

The Federation therefore recommends that all vehicles produced before 2000 and some vehicles from the early 2000s that are considered non-compatible with E10 - should use the Super E5 Protection grade where the Ethanol content is limited to a maximum of 5%. To check compatibility of vehicles produced since 2000, we recommend using the new online E10 compatibility checker: https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-e10-petrol 
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It should be noted that some Super E5 Protection grade products do not contain Ethanol as the E5 designation is for fuels containing up to 5% Ethanol. Product availability varies by manufacturer and geographical location and enthusiasts should check the situation in their location.
Thanks to Anthony Osborne for bringing this article to our attention
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Virtual Tour of the British Motor Museum

22/2/2021

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A tour, you say?
During Lockdown?

Well yes ... we reckoned we could all use a boost in these trying times, so are very excited to announce a LIVE VIRTUAL TOUR FROM HOME of the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, followed by a Q&A session with the curators.

​The tour is being run privately for our group, will be made available via Zoom to all members and is free of charge - Admin will cover the Museum's tour fees from Group funds as a thank you for all your support.

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A recent virtual tour in progress
The British Motor Museum says:
The British Motor Museum holds the World's largest collection of historic British cars. There are over 300 classic cars on display from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and the Jaguar Heritage Trust. 

​We believe we have the perfect tour for your group; it covers from 1885 to 1985, giving you a flavour of the chronological story of the motor car and the social history that runs along side. We will include a sprinkling of rare vehicles and prototypes where possible. It last for 40 minutes and has a Q&A via chat for 20 minutes afterwards. 

Date/Time: Tuesday 2 March 6:30pm GMT

Interested? Click on the "Sign me up" button below (available to members only).
Sign me up
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Enthusiasts Duo Car Shades

20/2/2021

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It's taken us a while to get everything together, but at long last we can now bring you - just in time for Spring - our latest item of group merchandise - Enthusiasts Duo Car Window Shades, priced at £10.99 + shipping per pair.
Perfect for keeping the interior cool on those warm Spring and Summer days ahead, or just to fly the flag when you're out and about - and what better way to show your support for the Group at classic car events?

Offer is for a pair (2 shades). Please check sizes and details before ordering.

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Events update - Crich & the Glos Steam Extravaganza

2/2/2021

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Unsurprisingly the ongoing Covid situation continues to affect public events and we are very sorry to tell you that the Gloucestershire Vintage Steam Extravaganza planned for this Summer has been called off. Hopefully it will return next year.
A decision has also been made to postpone our visit to Crich Tramway Museum on March 27. The revised date is Saturday 8 May and we can only hope the later date will enable this event to go ahead.

All being well, we will once again visit Crich Tramway Museum to display our cars on the iconic cobbled street. Starting at 10am, entry is free to drivers of classic cars but passengers will pay normal admission price. In order to help boost funds for the struggling museum we politely request that all our drivers pay a voluntary £10 entry fee if travelling alone.
POSTPONED to 8 MAY 2021
2021 Event CANCELLED
I'm in - sign me up for Crich!
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Members' Cars of the Month - February

1/2/2021

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Here are the 2021 calendar Members' Cars of the Month for February - congratulations to all the proud owners:
  • Robert Nutter - Hillman Avenger Tiger MK1 1972
  • Paul Clappison - MGB GT 1972
  • Paul Collard - Triumph Renown 1951
  • Ron Taylor - Austin 1000 AA Service Van 1970​
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Car & Home Insurance Cover from Lancaster

29/1/2021

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Up to 25% off your classic car insurance

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Call ​01480 400903 

Enquire online

Classic Car Cover

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Lancaster Car Club Manager Dave Youngs says:
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"Lancaster offers up to 25% discount for club members and can arrange a whole range of policy extras that you'd expect such as agreed value and breakdown cover.  We  aim to take a realistic view when it comes to modifications, so do give us a try. We welcome feedback - good or bad - to help us to develop the scheme going forward."

Call ​01480 400903 

Enquire online
Quote discount code CLUB15 for an additional £15 discount on any new policy with Lancaster

Modern Car cover

 We can beat your everyday car insurance quote
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If you insure your classic vehicle with us, and providing you fit the scheme criteria, we guarantee to beat your renewal price for your modern daily driver, whether that is from your current provider or a competitor. This means you can enjoy the benefit of having your classic and your modern daily driver under one roof. 

Our insurer panel understand your passion for motoring and the care and dedication you put into your classic car and keeping it safe and as such have made this pledge to our classic car insurance customers. 
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With many of us spending more time in our everyday cars, ensure they have the right cover in place too. Speak to the team today on 01480 400 903 and challenge us to beat your renewal price.

Call ​01480 400903 

Enquire online
Quote discount code CLUB15 for an additional £15 discount on any new policy with Lancaster

Home Insurance Cover

Home truly is where the heart is and as we have been spending more time than ever at home this year, it’s as important as ever to make sure it is properly protected!
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At Lancaster, the insurance policies we can arrange for Buildings and Contents mean you can be safe in the knowledge that your home and belongings are covered.

All risks are considered and policy benefits may include; buildings cover up to £1m, contents cover up to £100,000, alternative accommodation cover as well as accidental damage cover, bicycle cover and cover for your

possessions whilst away from the home*.


​To find out more information and see how we can help you, call the team today on 01480 400903 or visit www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk
​*Policy benefits, features and discounts offered may vary between insurance schemes or cover selected and are subject to underwriting criteria. An additional charge may be payable.

Call ​01480 400903 

Enquire online
Quote discount code CLUB15 for an additional £15 discount on any new policy with Lancaster

If you do try us for a quote, please use the bespoke telephone number 01480 400903 and let us know that the introduction has come from the club. 

​We make a payment to the club for each and every policy sold as a result of their introduction which helps keep the club going. I'll stick my head round the door every now and again and pick up any queries that crop up. If you'd like for me to arrange a callback for a quote then i'm happy to sort it - I can be contacted by email dave.youngs@lancasterinsurance.co.uk"
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Enthusiasts Grille Badge Update

17/1/2021

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One of our all-time best-sellers, the Enthusiasts Grille Badge is now held in stock & available for immediate despatch. 

​New for 2021

For the first time, we can now include on request a stainless steel badge bar clip with fixing screws.
Our Grille badges are a bit special, being manufactured by a West Midlands-based company with 35 years’ experience. Each badge is handmade and finished, the body is steel. After being cut out they are stamped with the logo designed by our own Gar Cole in 2017. The red, blue and white enamel paint is added by hand, then after heat treatment in the furnace they are plated with rose gold. Each badge is then polished using a finishing wheel.
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Modern car and Home insurance

14/1/2021

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New offers from our sponsors, Lancaster Insurance.

Modern car insurance for existing clients

 We can beat your everyday car insurance quote
 
If you insure your classic vehicle with us, and providing you fit the scheme criteria, we guarantee to beat your renewal price for your modern daily driver, whether that is from your current provider or a competitor. This means you can enjoy the benefit of having your classic and your modern daily driver under one roof. Our insurer panel understand your passion for motoring and the care and dedication you put into your classic car and keeping it safe and as such have made this pledge to our classic car insurance customers.

With many of us spending more time in our everyday cars, ensure they have the right cover in place too. Speak to the team today on 01480 400 903 and challenge us to beat your renewal price.

Home insurance

Home truly is where the heart is and as we have been spending more time than ever at home this year, it’s as important as ever to make sure it is properly protected!
At Lancaster, the insurance policies we can arrange for Buildings and Contents mean you can be safe in the knowledge that your home and belongings are covered. All risks are considered and policy benefits may include; buildings cover up to £1m, contents cover up to £100,000, alternative accommodation cover as well as accidental damage cover, bicycle cover and cover for your
possessions whilst away from the home*.

To find out more information and see how we can help you, call the team today on 01480 400903 or visit www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk

​*Policy benefits, features and discounts offered may vary between insurance schemes or cover selected and are subject to underwriting criteria. An additional charge may be payable.
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Group Shop Reopens

5/1/2021

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We are pleased to let you know we have today reopened our online shop. A great range of merchandise is available from stock and can be seen here.

​Regarding deliveries, Royal Mail advises that both UK Domestic and international mail services have resumed and are operational although for the duration of pandemic restrictions some additional delays on top of usual delivery times are to be expected.
Today's Royal Mail status update:
Tuesday 5 January 2021.
​Deliveries and collections should take place across the UK today.
Royal Mail is working hard to deliver the most comprehensive and high quality service we can to all our customers, large and small. The combination of greatly increased uptake of online shopping, and the ongoing COVID restrictions, mean that all delivery companies are experiencing exceptionally high volumes.
Every single parcel and letter is important to us. Despite our best efforts and significant investment in extra resource, some customers may experience slightly longer delivery timescales than our usual service standards. This is due to the exceptionally high volumes we are seeing, exacerbated by the coronavirus-related measures we have put in place in local mail centres and delivery offices to keep our people and customers safe. In such cases, we always work hard to get back to providing our usual level of service as quickly as we can. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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RIP John H Page

4/1/2021

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Written by Gar Cole.
On behalf of the Admin team I'd like to offer our condolences to the family of long-time member John H Page. John sadly passed away over the Christmas period; he was a lovely chap and very knowledgeable about cars , especially his beloved Rover P4 that he called SBO.

Whilst not lucky enough to have met him I did share many an online laugh with him. John was blessed with a very dry sense of humour peculiar to his generation; for example he posted the picture below of himself one time with the caption ' I'm sure you would all prefer Pamela Anderson, well you'll have to make do with me '

​It obviously struck a chord with everyone as the photo received over 600 'likes' and went on to be the most popular post of the year. John expressed his surprise by saying ' I never thought I'd be a pin up at my age '
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SBO like all long-term owned classics became part of John's family life, most recently taking his granddaughter to her Prom. Our thoughts are with his wife Carol who he always affectionately referred to as ' she who must be obeyed', his son Andy and the rest of his family, we will miss John but we wont forget him.

A last word from the man

We will give John himself the last word with just a few of his posts in the group over the past year or so. They reflect what mattered most to him - first and foremost his family and of course his lovely Rover, SBO.
Rest In Peace, John.
Got fed up with lockdown today so I took SBO for a spin down a few country lanes. The car had been sitting in the garage since lockdown started but apart from turning over more times than usual she soon settled down to that lovely Rover burble. Had the drive and came back home. The only problem it had was the oil warning light flickering on and off on tick tickover slight adjustment to the tickover speed and it was cured. Let's hope that this lockdown doesn't last much longer. I don't like Rover withdrawal symptoms.
​Right then, pin back your lug holes matey peeps.
You have 3 guesses at the next question.
Which dozey plonker put 17 ltrs of of BPs finest diesel fuel in his Rover P4 this afternoon?
Go on, have a guess.
That's SBO all ready for granddaughter number two and her prom tomorrow.
SBO will be celebrating it's 60th birthday on Sunday. Better condition than I am.
Finally got SPO back from the bodyshop. Now has a front wing with no rust in it. All the knocks and dings that old cars pick up over the years have now disappeared. The doors now shut without having to slam them. She almost looks as if she has had a respray. Expensive but well worth it.
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Coming soon - Enthusiasts Car Window Shades

18/12/2020

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We know Summer seems a long way off when we're still in the depths of winter, but with Covid-19 vaccines starting to appear and the New Year approaching, we're getting excited about returning (hopefully) to the classic show scene with bigger, better events than ever before!
With that in mind, we bring you our brand new Enthusiasts Duo Car Window Shades - perfect for keeping your classic cool, looking cooler and also useful for finding your car in large car parks! We're still working on the final details but we hope to make our shades available to buy online early in the New Year - watch this space for news.
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Lapel Badges back in stock!

11/12/2020

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We have more! The first batch of 50 Enthusiasts Lapel Badges sold out in record time. Fortunately we had already placed an order for more; the good news is they just arrived and are available to order now (see below).

​Like all our merchandise, these are high quality hand-made products. A generous 25mm in size, they are made using the same process as the very popular Enthusiasts Grille badges

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Enthusiasts 2021 calendar - last chance

9/12/2020

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Our 2021 Enthusiasts Calendar has been a great success with sales in excess of 3 times more than last year and there's still time to grab yours. Don't miss out on your copy - there are just days left to get your order in.
No orders will be taken after December 15; all calendar orders will be printed and despatched before Christmas.
The calendar was beautifully designed and printed by group sponsor Phil Allin of Alvaston Press and features some great photographs of proud member's cars - see above, and below for more. 

Order your copy before it's too late

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New - Enthusiasts Gift Cards

5/12/2020

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Stuck for ideas this Christmas?

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Choosing that special gift can be tricky, even when you already know they're a classic car enthusiast. Now the solution is simple - give them one of our Enthusiasts Gift Cards!
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All you need to do is select the value you want then click on, "Buy Now" - it couldn't be easier! Gift cards can be used as full or part-payment for anything in our shop.
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Enthusiasts Lapel Badge now available

1/12/2020

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We are pleased to bring you this new design custom-made Enthusiasts Lapel Badge featuring our distinctive logo. Like all our merchandise, these are high quality hand-made products.

A perfect present that will look great on your lapel, hat, overalls - in fact anywhere you like!
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An urgent appeal by the RSPBB

28/11/2020

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This is an urgent appeal by the RSPBB (the Royal Society of Purchasing Barney Bears).
​​Many of our brothers have found loving homes with group members, but for those left behind with Gar, life isn’t good.

​It’s bad enough he has 2 Basset hounds which keep looking at us like chew toys, but now he’s started dressing us in Christmas tinsel and is playing ABBA and Shirley Bassey constantly on the wireless!
​Please end our suffering - purchase a Barney bear in time for Xmas. If we hear ‘Big Spender‘ one more time, we’re going to leap into the coal fire. You can adopt us below; please help!

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Enthusiasts calendar - It's a best-seller!

24/11/2020

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The rather special 2021 Enthusiasts Calendar featuring almost 50 stunning members' classics is now our best-selling calendar ever! To date around 80 copies have been printed by Phil and his hard-working team of elves at Alvaston Press which exceeds sales of all our previous calendars - but it's not too late to bag yourself a copy. Feedback has been very positive, so don't miss out!
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Enthusiasts Teddy Bear now available

20/11/2020

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Just in time for Christmas - Barney, our gorgeous and slightly grumpy Enthusiasts Teddy Bear is dressed in a white t shirt with the group logo printed in full colour.

​Barney sits 20cm tall and is silky-soft - just made for cuddling! He can sit as comfortably at home as in the office or car, and is priced at a very reasonable £6.25 + shipping.
Important
  • Because Barney is hand-made, his appearance and colour can vary slightly.
  • This long pile (haired) soft toy is recommended for children of 12 months and over with parental discretion advised, is CE marked and conforms to the European Regulations EN71.
  • We accept PayPal and most major debit/credit cards
  • Shipping rates will be displayed after you enter your delivery address and before you commit to buy.
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FBHVC National Historic Vehicle Survey reveals significant contribution to UK economy

19/11/2020

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The results of the 2020 National Historic Vehicle Survey have been announced by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs. The summary results were revealed during the Virtual Lancaster Classic Motor Show with Discovery, filmed at the NEC this month. 

Key Points

•    Number of historic vehicles on DVLA database has increased yet again to 1.5 million
•    The historic movement now worth over £7.2 billion to UK economy
•    4,000 businesses employing over 34,000 people
•    700,000 enthusiasts – up from 500,000 in 2016
•    Overall, historic vehicles account for less than 0.2% of the total miles driven in the UK
•    35% of owners either already or are willing to contribute to a carbon reduction scheme
•    56% of historic vehicles are on SORN
See summary results
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Enthusiasts Teddy Bears coming soon

11/11/2020

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From Admin
Do you remember your first Teddy? We all do at Admin Towers, and to help us through these dark times we're bringing back the Teddy Bear for today's generation as well as for those who just love a good cuddle - which is most of us if we're honest.
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Meet Barney, our gorgeous and slightly grumpy Enthusiasts Teddy Bear dressed in a white t shirt that bears (geddit?) the group logo in full colour. Barney sits 20cm tall and is silky-soft - just made for cuddling! He can sit as comfortably at home as in the office or car, and will be priced at a very reasonable £6.25 + shipping.
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Because Barney is hand-made, his appearance and colour can vary slightly. This long pile (haired) soft toy is recommended for children of 12 months and over with parental discretion advised, is CE marked and conforms to the European Regulations EN71.
Availability:
We are expecting Barney to arrive at Admin Towers as early as next week. As soon as everything is ready Barney will be made available in our online shop - we plan to start shipping him to his new owners in good time for Christmas, so watch this space!
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      • Gloucester Vintage Extravaganza 2017
      • Lupin Farm Charity Car Show 2017
      • The Shackleton Trust 2017
      • Crich Tramway Museum 2017
      • Bubble Car Museum 2017
      • Pride of Longbridge 2017
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