Preservation versus Restoration

[Mike Cecil]

I'm going to stick my head above the parapet and voice one of my pet-peeves when it comes to MV restorations. Many really nicely finished vehicles I've seen over the years fall down when it comes to an authentic set of markings. I've seen telephone numbers as registration numbers on a jeep (the owner confirmed it!), and a hodge-podge of AIF, and AMF markings co-mingled, let alone the ones that pop up as pure fantasy. Sure, the 'barn find' MV is a gem, but there are precious few of those, and most go down the restoration path, spending considerable time, effort and money to bring a vehicle back to near factory fresh. But then apply a set of spurious markings.

Markings are not rocket science, and there is plenty of information around if you care to look for it, in addition to the various enthusiasts that can provide additional advice.

Duck .... incoming!

Mike