May 2025
The weather has certainly gone from fair to good to very good! and I trust you, like me, have had the chance to pop out on the roads in your Healey. Before heading out, my task was a case of firstly to jack up the front end to gain access to the drain tap on the Abbott to finally get that new dose of antifreeze/inhibitor in, which I had failed to do before, in that freezing garage. In spite of regular charging, it looks like the battery is on its last legs too, so a bit more expense there!
The FBHVC reported that a total review of vehicle licensing was required, which then led to the 'call for evidence' poll which you have seen. Please complete the survey if you can the date for entries is on 30th May 2025.
As a reminder, anyone purchasing a car at an auction and relying on the description that paperwork is available from the Club should be very wary if the vehicle in question does not have a V5C. It is quite unlikely you will obtain registration without it. I think the expression is ‘caveat emptor!’ buyer beware. Club records may indicate the car was formerly owned by a Club member but, without other supporting paperwork, you are unlikely to satisfy the DVLA, as to its past history if you are trying to re-register it. This is not withstanding the efforts our register recovery officer must go through to address such cases. Likewise, if you or a third party starts to dismantle a car make sure the chassis or VIN plate, no matter what condition it might be in, is intact and kept safe until it is required to be refitted to the restored vehicle. A so called ‘replacement’ or facsimile VIN Plate will not be accepted by the DVLA.
The FBHVC article on Net Zero and the ability to purchase petrol/diesel vehicles after 2030 is interesting. With UK generating ability at near capacity on cold winter days when the there is little sunshine and the air is still, an alternative will still be required.
Drive-It Day on the 27th April has passed but you can still donate to Childline and help children in need.
The Classic Car and Restoration Show was a worthwhile visit at the end of March especially the barn finds which included a DB2 and a lovely 90-year-old Austin Ruby exhumed after 60 years in a barn!
Other events for your diary include Tatton Park's, Classic and Performance on 7th – 8th June then our IHM in Crewe on 20th – 23rd July. I look forward to seeing you there.
I notice increased use of the WhatsApp facility across all the Centres. It’s a useful tool to consider if your head is buried in your mobile phone!
It is with much sadness we must report the passing of Mary Healey, Bic's widow at the age of 97 and also John Healey’s widow Joy aged 93 - both passed away within days of each other in February. Our condolences go to Peter and all the Healey family.
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