The MV Hobby, De-Mob

[Ed Williamson]

One large problem that is happening right now is the trend of the Governments restricting and banning Military Vehicles from being registered and used on the road. Why would someone invest time and money in something that they will not be allowed to use. Unless we see more pushback against and revercial of this trend it will have a huge impact on the hobby.

[Ed Storey]

If you think vehicle collectors have it bad in Canada, have a look at the firearms guys; they are really getting a rough time from the Government. It is basically the same tactics, government overwatch with a lot of misinformation fed to the public - all under the broadbrush name of 'safety'.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

If you think vehicle collectors have it bad in Canada, have a look at the firearms guys; they are really getting a rough time from the Government. It is basically the same tactics, government overwatch with a lot of misinformation fed to the public - all under the broadbrush name of 'safety'.

The average citizen spoon-fed what they need to know by the government inevitably asks why anybody needs to own a 'tank' or an antique, historic firearm or whatever. And if you can't satisfy them as to your need because it really isn't a need, it's a harmless, beneficial pursuit you want. But of course in a free and democratic society it is all based on what you 'need' and no more, right???

[KevinHann]

My Son is 11, my Nephew is 15. Both are very much into Re-enactment and MV's.

Both have built up some wonderful original (and reproduction) uniforms and kits and both are very keen to come with us and help us with our wartime trucks (My Commer and my Brothers GMC).

But, both boys already acknowledge that they wont be able to afford vehicles like ours in the future, not just the cost of buying them but also restoring, maintaining, running, insuring etc.

So, in saying that, they both know that the vehicles we have now and that they help us restore will one day be their responsibility, the curatorship will be handed down to them.

That is basically how I see our hobby moving forward, handing down the knowledge and getting these kids in at ground level on a restoration so they know everything about a project and they learn to take pride in the vehicles and the work they put into it.