Classics and IVA
Discussion
Just read about someone having a Mini inspected by the DVLA as it had been converted to EV. To which the outcome was that it need an IVA due to holes in the body for the cables!
Have or are the DVLA clamping down on modified classics?
Rule changes for rally cars are making modified Escorts outlawed too - wonder if this has something to do with it, as the Escorts are supposed to be getting knocked back due to mods to floor pan!
Have or are the DVLA clamping down on modified classics?
Rule changes for rally cars are making modified Escorts outlawed too - wonder if this has something to do with it, as the Escorts are supposed to be getting knocked back due to mods to floor pan!
I noticed that a few of the classic cars converted to EV by Moggy in that series 'Vintage Voltage' are still registered as being petrol-engined at DVLA. 
Yes, I'm nosey enough to check the reg. 
This may be why, but it would make insurance interesting in the event of a claim / accident.
Yes, I'm nosey enough to check the reg. This may be why, but it would make insurance interesting in the event of a claim / accident.
The rules are such that every single rally car in the UK should have an IVA, even the factory ones, as once you put a cage in a car you are altering the chassis. Use it on the road and you are in contravention.
Same with Singers, Eagles, Alphaholics etc etc
How many do have an IVA? I bet you could count them on one hand.
The only one that seems to have gone through such is Gordon Murrays Mk1 escort built by retropower.
It had an IVA and was then registered as a brand new (non Ford) example, which stretches the rules as they used a second hand shell, but the claim was that it was rebuilt to new, where the rules state any shell has to be brand new to not go on a Q.
You could argue it was recycled metal which all new cars have in them!
Same with Singers, Eagles, Alphaholics etc etc
How many do have an IVA? I bet you could count them on one hand.
The only one that seems to have gone through such is Gordon Murrays Mk1 escort built by retropower.
It had an IVA and was then registered as a brand new (non Ford) example, which stretches the rules as they used a second hand shell, but the claim was that it was rebuilt to new, where the rules state any shell has to be brand new to not go on a Q.
You could argue it was recycled metal which all new cars have in them!
Covered 1 month ago - https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
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