[Earlier snippets are in the News clips Archive]

October 2005

President's Prattle

• A quieter month
• Helmingham COTS 1927 Bugatti?
• Use and enjoy your classic
• Excellent, friendly Wooden Fender
• Re-cut tyres and rebuilt batteries
• Make do and mend
• 50 years in the motor trade
• Triumphant return of the badges

Secretary's Scribble

• Quiet after a frantic start
• Astounding cheque to Ipswich EACH - the biggest yet
• No apology for thanking everyone again for the success at Helmingham
• Rarities at Lavenham
• Do your bit for The Federation Vehicle Survey
• A Funny Job for a Woman finally expected in September
• 2006 plans starting to gel
• Annual Dinner and Awards coming soon - CHANGE OF DAY to FRIDAY

Other Items

• Detailed explanation of the importance of the FIVA/FBHVC survey
  • Lobbyists need accurate,current non-partisan, data
  • Personal data will be collected but anonymously aggregated for publication
  • Do you bit for the freedom to use our vehicles on the roads of Britain and Europe
• Towing Lesson
  • Broken down BMW Isetta with primitive suspension, 'adequate' brakes
  • Busy Saturday afternoon in Old Felixstowe
  • 40-45 in a 30mph limit was "George's" habit
  • George chatted to the owners, in the tow car, oblivious of the Isetta in tow
  • Orwell roundabout almost had their Isetta airborne
  • The gap narrowed between the bus and the Isetta to the thickness of paint
  • Tried to brake with the Isetta but George just changed down and gave it some wellie
  • On arrival, the Isetta's brakes gently smouldered
  • George thought his car needed attention, "it wasn't pulling too well"
• Photographic Competition
  • Entries invited for five categories