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The Magazine of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs Issue 2 • 2021
Inside
A Brief History
of Car Crime
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Museum team are gearing up for an exciting year
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The Magazine of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs www.fbhvc.co.uk
Editorial Wayne Scott Communications Director President: Lord Steel of Aikwood
Chairman: David Whale
H
ave you got yours yet? No, order to use our movement to contribute to Secretary: Emma Balaam
I’m not referring to your a section of society that has needed huge Federation of British Historic
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our Drive it Day plans whilst still in the vulnerable children even more at risk.
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shadow of Coronavirus restrictions. Furthermore, the restrictions on social The Federation of British Historic
Whilst most areas of the UK will have contact and the movement of people have Vehicle Clubs exists to uphold the
seen some restrictions eased by the time seriously curtailed fundraising efforts freedom to use historic vehicles on
25th April arrives to allow us to travel for charities across the board. All those the road. It does this by representing
locally and meet limited numbers from sponsored runs, swims, coffee mornings,
the interests of owners of such
other households outdoors, we will Fêtes and other initiatives have not taken
vehicles to politicians, government
not be in a position to have the large place and charities have found themselves
shows and gatherings that we have underfunded just at the moment when officials, and legislators both in
become accustomed to over the years. they need the resource the most. the UK and (through membership
However, there is no reason to allow So, despite the lack of shows and events – of Fédération Internationale des
that to dampen our enthusiasm for the Drive it Day 2021 offers us the opportunity Véhicules Anciens) in Europe.
day or indeed for our historic vehicles. to stay local, be responsible but to still
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give it a good buff up and polish if it has historic vehicle, offer your services to fetch addition to individual and trade
remained in regular use - and celebrate supplies for an elderly neighbor or relative, supporters. Details can be found
the freedom we have to continue to use visit a support bubble, perhaps even deliver at www.fbhvc.co.uk or sent on
our cherished vehicles on the open road. a donation to a local food bank. Some application to the secretary.
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transport heritage continues as a moving, situation may change again after this
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4 Legislation 16 Research
CAZ & LEZ updates Key findings from the National Population Survey
10 DVLA 20 Cover Story
Contents
Capital Gains Tax Information A brief history of car crime
11 Skills 22 National Motorcycle Museum
Morris Minor Owners Club Apprentice of the Year Win a motorcycle in the Triumph over Adversity Appeal
12 Technical & Events 23 Secretarial News
Maybe this times it’s for real? Members feedback
13 Heritage & Culture 24 A Panda Jogs My Memory
UK Culture Directors appointed Recollections of a Mille Miglia adventure
13 WNO481 - Wings Tour Bus 28 Back Home
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14 Museums & Archives 29 Club News
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FBHVCnews Issue 2, 2021 3
Legislation Lindsay Irvine
Introduction
The curse of 24 hour news I am sorry your hopes were dashed. MOT inspector’s Manual which I cover
With a final deal emerging just before briefly below (with a link to previous
is brought home during a
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
1246 pages of the Agreement. Thankfully of the fruits of its consultation on Low
angst, anger and conflict to
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 Oxford ZEZ
the additional bureaucracy and expense Consultation in the context of our
up to date, unconstrained by
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 motorcycles 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
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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 England 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,
Clean Air/Low out by ANPR which recognises the
“historic” registered status of the vehicle.
but not including the North Circular Road
and South Circular Road (A406 and A205).
Emission Zones It is appreciated that 30 years poses a
problem in relation to using that same
Quite a healthy number of emails from
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
automobiles The correspondent wondered whether
the tax and supply restrictions might be
leaded fuel can leave deposits on the
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
The Law Europe the use is small. That said the
fuels industry has introduced a new
Federation, supply of E5 is assured for at
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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FIVA
The following is a flavour of the matters There has been an extended process in
Esso Sign (other petrol companies
are available)
discussed at the recent FIVA Legislation
Commission (LC) meeting.
the EU over several years to permit four
exemptions from the overall prohibition.
means a happy The LC learned that FIVA’s own
Worldwide Historic Vehicle Survey (which
One of these is for “decorative” chromium
plating. During the period prior to their
Committee incorporates the UK data from the FBHVC)
survey is still on track for the results to
finalisation, national administrations have
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.
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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.
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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 buses 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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FBHVC news Issue 2, 2021 9
DVLA Ian Edmunds
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
say nothing! • First registration applications for
vehicle has been scrapped a ‘scrapped’
Many of you may have seen reports marker is placed on the record. However,
vehicles originally supplied in CKD
in the national media of a particular as we know, in some cases for any one
form will be rejected unless evidence
concentration of Covid-19 infections of a number of reasons the vehicle is not
can be supplied of the date of final
amongst DVLA staff and indeed some actually destroyed. Following a couple of
assembly or first registration in the
speculation as to how that may have come individual enquiries, I have learned from
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
matters and with Agency’s handling of Destruction has been issued cannot be
As indicated in the press release the
of them we are also very happy to resurrected. Anyone wishing to follow
Federation will continue to vigorously
acknowledge the difficulties that the this up is advised to write, with as much
pursue these matters once a little more
pandemic has caused for the DVLA. In information about the vehicle in question
normality returns to our lives.
particular we note that the feedback as possible to -
On the third point from the 2019
received from our member clubs suggests CCU, DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BA.
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.
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10 FBHVCSkills
IT 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
able to be exempt from the requirement
hand ones as well as on fuel and the
majority of other expenditure related to have an MOT test.
HMRC has a whole list of VED exempt
Morris Minor
to your vehicle.
• Vehicle Excise Duty – road fund
vehicles available - www.gov.uk/
historic-vehicles/vehicles-exempt-
Owners Club
licence.
• Vehicle First Registration Fee – on new
from-vehicle-tax and eligibility for
MOT exemption - www.gov.uk/
Apprentice
vehicles.
• Hydrocarbon Duty – tax on the fuel
government/publications/historic-
classic-vehicles-mot-exemption-
of the Year
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 chosen was Greg Holmes.
• MOT Tests – ensuring your vehicle is
original mint condition, owned by a The Heritage Skills Academy
roadworthy.
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.
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FBHVC 11Technical & 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
FEDERATION OF BRITISH HISTORIC
VEHICLE CLUBS IN SUPPORT OF
Have you renewed your annual membership for your car club(s) and
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
IN SUPPORT OF
Are your club’s 2021 events listed on the FBHVC Events
calendar? If not please ask your club secretary to submit
them to Emma secretary@fbhvc.co.uk 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, 2021Heritage & 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!
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FBHVC 13Museums & 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, Mini 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.
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