funny enough thought the same with regards to the gearbox , plus if it’s, insured , taxed and has an mot
also wondered how much it would cost to hire a trailer , or get a company to move it as I imagine there’s no mot with it standing for a while
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funny enough thought the same with regards to the gearbox , plus if it’s, insured , taxed and has an mot
also wondered how much it would cost to hire a trailer , or get a company to move it as I imagine there’s no mot with it standing for a while
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He said moving on SundayI think the old Bentley is already in place by now
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From the sound of it, the vehicle is uninsured and if it has no MOT the insurance would be invalid anyway. It is also likely to be SORNed so technically not allowed on the road. Trailers are not very expensive to hire, I have collected P38's twice with a hired trailer, I don't remember the cost but it was not a lot.
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My old Hilman Imp van years ago would, with care, go through water that deep no problem, I've had water breaking over the bonnet.
ah but that’s cheating with the engine in the back, lol
my son had one and he loved the thing , great little motors and always started each and every time
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I had 2 the van and a Sunbeam Imp with the bigger engine. I used to do a bit of tuning on the engine and suspension, they were good fun on the track.
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Be aware that the plod take a dim view of rope/strop/chain towing these days, unless the purpose is to 'remove a broken-down vehicle to a point of safety' a scenario that hardly applies to your situation. Also the towed vehicle is required by law to be road legal & 'controlled' by a qualified driver.
You need a trailer/transporter.
indeed in hiring a trailer for a few hours since it’s so local , plus a lot cheaper than 6 x points on ur licence
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The police take a dim view of a lot of things these days, a lot of it comes down to their personal opinions rather than law.
What are the rules relating to the use of tow ropes? | West Yorkshire Police
That said, i would only use a rigid bar for towing on the road, much easier and safer
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Towing only to a place of safety applies in France and probably the whole EU, that law may still be on the books in the UK post Brexit.
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I don't think there is legislation preventing towing.The police take a dim view of a lot of things these days, a lot of it comes down to their personal opinions rather than law.
What are the rules relating to the use of tow ropes? | West Yorkshire Police
www.westyorkshire.police.uk
That said, i would only use a rigid bar for towing on the road, much easier and safer
And in any case, the chances of encountering traffic police on a one mile journey in the UK are about the same as being struck by lightning.
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Just to add to this, +1 on wheels up or trailer if it's an automatic. +1 on rope is only for getting vehicle safe. Even with a bar, towed vehicle over 750kg needs to have brakes, so yet another challenge.
Trailer is definitely the way to go, especially at that price.
Trailer is definitely the way to go, especially at that price.
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sorry, lost track of time (
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Not surprised if you are in the Ukraine.
I was beginning to think hiring a trailer might be the best option and suggested it to my friend, he thinks it might be the best option as well, ashw too had concerns about the gearbox.It also means I don't have to go out today and can concentrate on having a proper sunday lunch!
If you are going that route make sure it will take the wt of said vehicle, the example above wouldn't take a P38 or an L322 so without knowing the Bentley, but would guess its a heavyweight car
.And we still want pics, and not of your sunday lunch
.J
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i wonder if all those motorhomes towing small cars on a frames down the motor way are legal then?
