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MoT FBHVC responded to the relevant parts of a recent DfT consultation on the MoT to largely request the continuation of the status quo. A copy of the full response is on the Federation website. Advice that it is probably wise to obtain a MoT for a historic vehicle before venturing abroad is repeated in the absence of any definitive guidance of the actual legal position of UK MoT exempt vehicles in foreign lands. Smart Motorways Government announcement that no further Smart motorways would be constructed is noted. ALK (Automatic Lane Keeping) Following earlier discussions around the implications of such semi-autonomous designs for historic vehicles the limited introduction in the UK by Ford of such a system is noted. This development will be closely monitored to ensure satisfactory interaction with historic vehicles. DVLA Nothing further to report on the ongoing DVLA problems as no information has been provided by the Agency, due in part to litigation brought by a vehicle owner. | Fuels An interesting article sets out the details of seasonal variations of petrol volatility and notes a recent change in the appropriate standards that should lead to a quicker change-over at the pumps. This should benefit those historic vehicles which suffer from vapour lock difficulties. Museums Details are provided of various museum activities including -
| Drive It Day Lead times preclude detailed DID reports in this edition of News but we know Sir Greg Knight (Chairman of the APPHVG) was out in East Yorkshire with his 1936 Cord. Intriguingly the office received a request for some DID plates to be sent to New South Wales, Australia! More news is eagerly awaited! Features
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It is a notoriously difficult and slow process building up subscriber numbers when you launch a new YouTube channel. Accordingly we are delighted to have reached the 375 subscriber milestone - thank you to each and every person who subscribed to make sure you don't miss all the great new videos we have coming your way in the months ahead; we appreciate your support.
If you havent yet dipped a toe into our YouTube world, take a look now - its completely free! Just click here to view our channel and subscribe so you get notified when we publish new videos.
If you havent yet dipped a toe into our YouTube world, take a look now - its completely free! Just click here to view our channel and subscribe so you get notified when we publish new videos.
Our Instagram "dude" Emily-Fleur has done a great job for the club, building us up to 2,000+ followers but has reluctantly had to step down from the role due to the pressure of her other commitments.
Firstly, sincere thanks to Emily for all her efforts to date - we really appreciate it. The Admin team readily admits we're all old dudes and have little clue about Instagram - so we think a (much) younger person than us would be ideal to run with this going forward.
If you are already an experienced Instagram user with some spare time and an interest in taking on the (unpaid) role of running our official club Instagram account, please email us here. You can see our Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/enthusiasts_of_british_motors/
Firstly, sincere thanks to Emily for all her efforts to date - we really appreciate it. The Admin team readily admits we're all old dudes and have little clue about Instagram - so we think a (much) younger person than us would be ideal to run with this going forward.
If you are already an experienced Instagram user with some spare time and an interest in taking on the (unpaid) role of running our official club Instagram account, please email us here. You can see our Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/enthusiasts_of_british_motors/
During April, the group's touring section enjoyed a driving tour that took in some spectacular scenery to match the spectacular classic cars taking part! The photo gallery is now online - just click on the image below to view it. Thanks to Tony T-B for sharing his photos.
The full video of the event is in the works and coming very soon - watch this space!
The full video of the event is in the works and coming very soon - watch this space!
Our insurance partners Hagerty invite you to a two-day event at the iconic Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, the oldest motor sport venue in the world to still run events on the original course.
A mouth-watering selection of 50 showcase competition and road cars are hand-picked by the team to put on a high-octane, tyre-smoking display for visitors. Guests also have the chance to ‘run what you brung’ and drive their own special car at speed.
A mouth-watering selection of 50 showcase competition and road cars are hand-picked by the team to put on a high-octane, tyre-smoking display for visitors. Guests also have the chance to ‘run what you brung’ and drive their own special car at speed.
Quote EBMVSave20 to benefit from discount priced tickets.
Great to see that we just passed the 30,000 views milestone on our YouTube channel - it takes a lot of time and effort work producing original material, so of course we are delighted that more people are enjoying it.
If you have yet to dip a toe - come on in, the water's fine! Just click the link or the image below to visit the channel and take a look around: https://bit.ly/3zFs3fw
If you have yet to dip a toe - come on in, the water's fine! Just click the link or the image below to visit the channel and take a look around: https://bit.ly/3zFs3fw
Issue 2 FBHVC News is now available below.
In addition to regular features such as Legislation and DVLA information, you will also find comprehensive details on new FBHVC Essential Guides, Archiving (the second edition) and Copyright.
This issue welcomes Huw Davies, FBHVC's new Research Director and Andrew Fawkes as Editor. Please take a moment view pages 9 & 18.
April will be upon us by the end of the week and so will Drive it Day and Ride it Day on 23rd April. Don’t forget to purchase your fundraising vehicle plates via https://www.driveitday.co.uk Lets all do our bit and raise as many funds as possible for Childline.
In addition to regular features such as Legislation and DVLA information, you will also find comprehensive details on new FBHVC Essential Guides, Archiving (the second edition) and Copyright.
This issue welcomes Huw Davies, FBHVC's new Research Director and Andrew Fawkes as Editor. Please take a moment view pages 9 & 18.
April will be upon us by the end of the week and so will Drive it Day and Ride it Day on 23rd April. Don’t forget to purchase your fundraising vehicle plates via https://www.driveitday.co.uk Lets all do our bit and raise as many funds as possible for Childline.
A message from Richard Edmonds Auctions Ltd
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Petroliana Sale Saturday 25th
Petroliana Sale Saturday 25th
Please click on an image or the button below for our live catalogue of Petroliana - approx. 850 lots including enamel signs, petrol pumps and globes, oil cans and measures, early advertising, showcards, lightboxes etc.
Online bidding, in-person bidding, absentee bidding, telephone bidding - whatever works for you! If bidding online, remember to register via our website for a reduced fee (3.6% instead of 6% direct (inc VAT)).
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Viewing this Friday 10am-5pm or by appointment on Thursday. Open Saturday from 8.30am for a 9.30am start.
Our lovely caterers are returning with breakfast and lunch options and decent coffee to see you through! With all our best wishes to you, looking forward to seeing you for viewing and Saturday for bidding.
From all the R.E.A.L team
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Viewing this Friday 10am-5pm or by appointment on Thursday. Open Saturday from 8.30am for a 9.30am start.
Our lovely caterers are returning with breakfast and lunch options and decent coffee to see you through! With all our best wishes to you, looking forward to seeing you for viewing and Saturday for bidding.
From all the R.E.A.L team
Book now using our unique club code to save £3.50 off each ticket for this year's Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show with Discovery at the NEC.
Click on the image below to reveal the unique code (available only to club members).
Click on the image below to reveal the unique code (available only to club members).
All the videos in our NC500 Scottish Tour series are now available to watch back-to-back in a Playlist - just click on the button below to begin.
After some 4 or 5 years with Lancaster Insurance Services as our group insurance sponsor we felt it was time for a change and have parted ways amicably. We thank Lancaster for all their support, which enabled us to expand our activities considerably over the period.
We are now in discussion with a new insurance sponsor that we are very excited about - watch this space for news of special offers and opportunities we think you will love, coming soon!
We are now in discussion with a new insurance sponsor that we are very excited about - watch this space for news of special offers and opportunities we think you will love, coming soon!
Vintage & Classic Cars Sunday 5th March, catalogue online now 60 cars to include a 1913 Straker Squire, several early Ford Escorts and other collectable Fords, two Minis, A Wolseley Hornet, several Land-Rovers etc. |
Spares, Mascots Ephemera & Automobilia Approx. 275 car mascots from a well-known private collection, 350 cars spares inc. a Lagonda supercharger, a 2-litre supercharged engine, instruments, carburettors etc. plus ephemera - car brochures, pedal cars etc. |
Vintage and Classic Motorcycles and related spares To include a 1949 Vincent HRD Rapide (matching numbers), several vintage motorcycles including Rover and Royal Enfield and two Edwardian Calthorpe motorcycles in good, restored condition. |
The touring group is safely back home having enjoyed a great weekend of classic car touring in beautiful Devon; the official photo gallery is now available on our website and can be viewed by clicking on the image below.
Watch this space for the first new touring video of the year coming soon!
Watch this space for the first new touring video of the year coming soon!
Good news…….Issue 1 FBHVC News is now available below.
In addition to regular features such as Legislation and DVLA information, you will also find comprehensive details from the Federation Village stand at the Classic Motor Show.
Thanks as usual to Anthony Osborne for sharing this latest FBHVC newsletter with us.
In addition to regular features such as Legislation and DVLA information, you will also find comprehensive details from the Federation Village stand at the Classic Motor Show.
Thanks as usual to Anthony Osborne for sharing this latest FBHVC newsletter with us.
Thanks to Anthony Osborne for sharing the FBHVC's seasonal message:
To all in the historic vehicle community, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and thank you for your ongoing support for our mission to keep yesterday's vehicles on tomorrow's roads.
There are even more of you supporting us this year, with well with over 500 subscriber organisations and many individual and trade supporters joining us over the past year.
We have achieved much and seen the historic vehicle market weather the current economic crisis pretty surprisingly well so far. However, there are signs that events in particular are feeling the pressure and clubs are needing to try ever more innovative approaches to recruit and retain membership subscriptions.
A continuing success story has been the return of Drive it Day in support of Childline®. Last year we smashed the total of the previous year, with a total of £47,000 raised through the sales of our rally plates.
When an organisation raises more than £30,000 (the cost of operating Childline for a 24-hour period), the NSPCC award the title ‘One Unforgettable Day’ in recognition of children who make that first call on that day to Childline to ask for help. So, let's push for doing two unforgettable days in 2023!
Over a million miles of historic vehicle usage has now been off-set by our partnership with Tree-V wihich continues to grow in both an arboreal and popularity sense! Whilst we all realise that our vehicles have already paid their dues regarding their manufacturing output and that our usage is so minimal that we contribute immeasurably smalll levels of CO2 to the environment, we must be seen to be doing what we can. It is also a very useful way of engaging positively in conversation with the public and an even better opportunity to demonstrate and educate them on our minuscule impact to carbon emissions.
On a legislation front, the politics of the nation have mainly meant that Government's eyes were elsewhere. The expansion of the ULEZ zones in London continued, but with exemptions for historic vehicles. DVLA are continuing to rebuild their operation in the wake of the pandemic and we have been working through several issues with them in recent months regarding the registration and classifications for certain historic vehicles.
However, news of the plans for travel lockdowns in the new 15-minute city of Oxford and ever more draconian laws being mooted by the EU for our European colleagues, reminds us to remain ultra vigilant and not to be complacent about the victories already won.
Your support throughout the year and the hard work of our team of volunteers means that we are able to do just that, so a huge thank you for all that goes in to making our work as the Federation possible. That thanks extends to our commercial partners as well, who have been incredible in their unwavering support throughout the past 12-months.
Club Expo sponsored by Peter James Insurance in association with the British Motor Museum will take place on Saturday 21 January. We have a stunning programme lined up for you, so we hope you can join us for a day of useful content and support for historic vehicle clubs. Details below.
Please enjoy the festive break and we hope to welcome you to Club Expo in just a few weeks.
David Whale
Chairman, FBHVC
There are even more of you supporting us this year, with well with over 500 subscriber organisations and many individual and trade supporters joining us over the past year.
We have achieved much and seen the historic vehicle market weather the current economic crisis pretty surprisingly well so far. However, there are signs that events in particular are feeling the pressure and clubs are needing to try ever more innovative approaches to recruit and retain membership subscriptions.
A continuing success story has been the return of Drive it Day in support of Childline®. Last year we smashed the total of the previous year, with a total of £47,000 raised through the sales of our rally plates.
When an organisation raises more than £30,000 (the cost of operating Childline for a 24-hour period), the NSPCC award the title ‘One Unforgettable Day’ in recognition of children who make that first call on that day to Childline to ask for help. So, let's push for doing two unforgettable days in 2023!
Over a million miles of historic vehicle usage has now been off-set by our partnership with Tree-V wihich continues to grow in both an arboreal and popularity sense! Whilst we all realise that our vehicles have already paid their dues regarding their manufacturing output and that our usage is so minimal that we contribute immeasurably smalll levels of CO2 to the environment, we must be seen to be doing what we can. It is also a very useful way of engaging positively in conversation with the public and an even better opportunity to demonstrate and educate them on our minuscule impact to carbon emissions.
On a legislation front, the politics of the nation have mainly meant that Government's eyes were elsewhere. The expansion of the ULEZ zones in London continued, but with exemptions for historic vehicles. DVLA are continuing to rebuild their operation in the wake of the pandemic and we have been working through several issues with them in recent months regarding the registration and classifications for certain historic vehicles.
However, news of the plans for travel lockdowns in the new 15-minute city of Oxford and ever more draconian laws being mooted by the EU for our European colleagues, reminds us to remain ultra vigilant and not to be complacent about the victories already won.
Your support throughout the year and the hard work of our team of volunteers means that we are able to do just that, so a huge thank you for all that goes in to making our work as the Federation possible. That thanks extends to our commercial partners as well, who have been incredible in their unwavering support throughout the past 12-months.
Club Expo sponsored by Peter James Insurance in association with the British Motor Museum will take place on Saturday 21 January. We have a stunning programme lined up for you, so we hope you can join us for a day of useful content and support for historic vehicle clubs. Details below.
Please enjoy the festive break and we hope to welcome you to Club Expo in just a few weeks.
David Whale
Chairman, FBHVC
Our 2023 group calendar is available to order online until 12 December priced at a very reasonable £9.99 + shipping worldwide. The shipping cost and an estimated delivery date will be displayed when you enter a delivery address.
Our sincere thanks to all the members who sent in photos of their classics. Phil Allin and his team have done us proud again with a great design using them - as many as possible have been used.
A preview of all the calendar's pages can be viewed by clicking the images below.
Our sincere thanks to all the members who sent in photos of their classics. Phil Allin and his team have done us proud again with a great design using them - as many as possible have been used.
A preview of all the calendar's pages can be viewed by clicking the images below.
Featuring numerous proud members' classics, the Enthusiasts calendar provides ample space to write in club tour dates as well as other notes and appointments throughout the year. New this year by popular request is a preview of the next month's dates on every page.
In the photo gallery you can view a watermarked Proof version of the calendar; your printed calendars will not show the watermark.
The last day for orders is Monday 12 December.
UK orders should be received before Christmas - international orders may take longer. Estimated delivery dates will be shown when you order, but they are not a guarantee.
In the photo gallery you can view a watermarked Proof version of the calendar; your printed calendars will not show the watermark.
The last day for orders is Monday 12 December.
UK orders should be received before Christmas - international orders may take longer. Estimated delivery dates will be shown when you order, but they are not a guarantee.
We're very pleased to have reached another milestone on our official YouTube channel - 25,000 views and counting!
Special thanks to "The Go Pro Guys" core team - Gar Cole, Anthony Osborne and Garry Arthur Brooks plus additional contributors John Ticehurst, Mark Wilson and Kurt Lawrence - for all the filming they've done during the year.
Also sincere thanks to all those who follow the channel - and if you haven't yet, please check it out and please subscribe; it's free and will really help us out - here's the link: https://bit.ly/3Uh2ARn
Special thanks to "The Go Pro Guys" core team - Gar Cole, Anthony Osborne and Garry Arthur Brooks plus additional contributors John Ticehurst, Mark Wilson and Kurt Lawrence - for all the filming they've done during the year.
Also sincere thanks to all those who follow the channel - and if you haven't yet, please check it out and please subscribe; it's free and will really help us out - here's the link: https://bit.ly/3Uh2ARn
A sponsored message from Richard Edmonds Auctions Ltd.
Please click link below for our live catalogue of Petroliana - approx. 710 lots including enamel signs, petrol cans, oil cabinets, oil measures, oil tins, lightboxes, petrol pumps, petrol pump globes, showcards, 200 lots of badges and mascots etc.
Online bidding, in-person bidding, absentee bidding, telephone bidding - whatever works for you! If bidding online, remember to register via our website for a reduced fee (3.6% inc VAT instead of 6% direct).
Our lovely caterers are returning with breakfast and lunch options and decent coffee to see you through! With all our best wishes to you, looking forward to seeing you this week for viewing (Thurs and Fri 10am-5pm) and Saturday for bidding, starting at 9.30am.
From all the R.E.A.L team
Our lovely caterers are returning with breakfast and lunch options and decent coffee to see you through! With all our best wishes to you, looking forward to seeing you this week for viewing (Thurs and Fri 10am-5pm) and Saturday for bidding, starting at 9.30am.
From all the R.E.A.L team
We're proud to display three British classics at this year's Classic Motor Show at the NEC and all three definitely embody the show theme, "Part of the Family". Displayed alongside information boards telling their histories, each has a fascinating and even moving story to tell.
Our three are the Range Rover that's been in Lincoln's family for 45 years odd, Daniel's gorgeous restored 1978 British Leyland Mini and Mike's Herald, Poppy - all very definitely "Part of the Family". Come and visit us in Hall 5 to see them for yourselves!
OK folks it’s free competition time, our group sponsors #lancasterinsurance are giving away this fantastic Sealey 6 x 12v Cordless power tool kit, it’s a very comprehensive set which includes quality, slim, stylish and lightweight tools, powered by two interchangeable batteries. The lithium-ion battery technology delivers superior power and performance and the tools utilize ergonomic composite housings with soft grip.
The set includes:
CP1201 - Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver 10mm
CP1202 - Cordless Ratchet Wrench 3/8"Sq Drive
CP1203 - Cordless Impact Driver 1/4"Hex Drive 80Nm
CP1204 - Cordless Impact Wrench 3/8"Sq Drive 80Nm
CP1205 - Cordless Polisher Ø71mm
CP1207 - Cordless Multipurpose Rotary Tool & Engraver Kit 49pc
CP1200BP - Power Tool Battery 12V 1.5Ah Lithium-ion for SV12 Series (x1)
CP1200BP4 - Power Tool Battery 12V 4Ah Lithium-ion for SV12 Series (x1)
CP1200MC - Battery Charger for 12V Lithium-ion One Battery Range
CP1200CB - Canvas Tool Storage Bag
All you need to do to enter is click the link below and fill in your details, Good luck! T&Cs apply.
3 of our group members are past winners of Lancaster prizes, go on, it’s free. Sorry it's for UK residents only.
The set includes:
CP1201 - Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver 10mm
CP1202 - Cordless Ratchet Wrench 3/8"Sq Drive
CP1203 - Cordless Impact Driver 1/4"Hex Drive 80Nm
CP1204 - Cordless Impact Wrench 3/8"Sq Drive 80Nm
CP1205 - Cordless Polisher Ø71mm
CP1207 - Cordless Multipurpose Rotary Tool & Engraver Kit 49pc
CP1200BP - Power Tool Battery 12V 1.5Ah Lithium-ion for SV12 Series (x1)
CP1200BP4 - Power Tool Battery 12V 4Ah Lithium-ion for SV12 Series (x1)
CP1200MC - Battery Charger for 12V Lithium-ion One Battery Range
CP1200CB - Canvas Tool Storage Bag
All you need to do to enter is click the link below and fill in your details, Good luck! T&Cs apply.
3 of our group members are past winners of Lancaster prizes, go on, it’s free. Sorry it's for UK residents only.
Our unique club code (available only to members) unlocks a £4 discount off single-day adult advance ticket prices. It also gives £2 off multi-day, child and family ticket prices. Members need to click on the image below to reveal the code entitling them to the discount deals.
See prices and further ticket information at: https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ticket-information
See prices and further ticket information at: https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ticket-information
Written by Paul Sweeney.
Thanks to all who submitted entries for our next group calendar - some really good photos of some stunning British classics came in.
Entry is now closed and all the submissions are with designer & print supremo Phil Allin to check photo resolution, quality etc before starting work on the layout & design. The aim as ever will be to include as many members' cars as we possibly can.
Watch this space to see the proofs as soon as they are ready.
(N.B. The images below are purely for illustration from a previous calendar.)
Entry is now closed and all the submissions are with designer & print supremo Phil Allin to check photo resolution, quality etc before starting work on the layout & design. The aim as ever will be to include as many members' cars as we possibly can.
Watch this space to see the proofs as soon as they are ready.
(N.B. The images below are purely for illustration from a previous calendar.)
Editors
Paul Sweeney