Great War truck Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 When i fist joined the MVT in 1992, i was told of a remarkable clip of film from 1970 shown at the local MVT meeting. It showed a place in Exeter known as Guys yard which was packed full of interesting MV's. Just received this link today which shows the same clip of film. Actually four clips of film each over ten minutes long. The yard has an incredible and diverse selection of MV's and lots of 20 somethings playing around with them. Not sure what happened to the MV's all but suspect they were mostly saved for preservation. Sadly the incredible line up of AFS K2's didnt make it and most (if not all) were scrapped. This link should take you there. You will have to scroll to the bottom. It may take a while to work, but it is worth the wait http://www.steamcar.net/past-cars.html Some of you older ones may recognise the people here. I can identify just the one. Enjoy. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Thanks for the link, some very nice vehicles there! I recognised one person as well, I wonder how many of those MV's ended up in the field in Warnham? Regards rog8811 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 When i fist joined the MVT in 1992, i was told of a remarkable clip of film from 1970 shown at the local MVT meeting. It showed a place in Exeter known as Guys yard which was packed full of interesting MV's. Just received this link today which shows the same clip of film. Actually four clips of film each over ten minutes long. The yard has an incredible and diverse selection of MV's and lots of 20 somethings playing around with them. Not sure what happened to the MV's all but suspect they were mostly saved for preservation. Sadly the incredible line up of AFS K2's didnt make it and most (if not all) were scrapped. This link should take you there. You will have to scroll to the bottom. It may take a while to work, but it is worth the wait http://www.steamcar.net/past-cars.html Some of you older ones may recognise the people here. I can identify just the one. Enjoy. Tim Anything to do with Charlie Mann ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I recognise Jeff Theobald there, actually thinking about it, back in the 70's, I recollect looking at a collection of MV's in the grounds of Powderham Castle, near Exeter, I think these were Jeff's vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 It is indeed Jeff Theobald. The other chap i recognise is i think Mr Greenwell (who had the original ENSA car belonging to Norman Wisdom). it is remarkable collection. Interesting to see a Kuble and Schwimer stored outside. There is an unusual tracked vehicle that you can see in the second clip. I cant quite put me finger on what it is, but it is something really quite different. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Great War truck There is an unusual tracked vehicle that you can see in the second clip. I cant quite put me finger on what it is, but it is something really quite different. I think it is a Canadian tracked Jeep (1st version by Willys overland) but it is difficult to see the suspension to be certain, there is a view of it next to the Universal carrier earlier in the 2nd clip. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Steve I think you are right. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Steve I think you are right. Tim Well spotted, yes you are right, the tracked Jeep belonged to Mr Dinley of Bapty & Co, the film company armourers, it made an appearance at one of John Carters early MV rallies, dont know what happened to it then. I visited the yard about the time the films were shot, truly amazing collection, when the yard was forced to close with planning problems a lot the vehicles were moved to Charlie Manns museum in Cornwall, then subsequently Jeff Theobold moved with some of his vehicles to Warnham to assist Joe Lyndhurst open the Warnham war museum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Tim did i miss something here the site came up fine from the link but the item re the yard appears blank on all parts and instructs you to click the start button but no image to start it, has it been removed cheers Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 'ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT' :wow: Rob.......................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 item re the yard appears blank on all parts I found that if I clicked the "start", then click "pause" to let it buffer for a while, it runs fine when you click "start" again....hope that helps. Jeff looked just as I remembered him in those movies, I went to his vimeo page to see what else he has posted and was shocked to see a grey haired/bearded man looking back at me.... but there again I had a full head of flowing locks back then myself. I lost touch when he sold up at warnham, I asked him once which ones of the many unrestored vehicles scattered around the field ran? "all of them" he said with a grin. regards rog8811 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWDTEXAS Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Great link, it gets even better when you go to the steam bike of 1894! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 I think it is a Canadian tracked Jeep (1st version by Willys overland) but it is difficult to see the suspension to be certain, there is a view of it next to the Universal carrier earlier in the 2nd clip. Steve Not long after i got the Jeep i met a local Devon chap who some of you might know. He did a lot of film driving for Charlie Mann and others. He went by the nickname of "Biggles" (something to do with the handlebar moustache), and was a great laugh. He told me about a show where the "Jeep tank" (his own words) made an appearance and wowed everyone. I had not heard about it or seen a picture of it until now. Looks great fun. Anyone know anymore? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Just watched the third clip with plenty more footage of the "Jeep tank". A bit disconcerted to see him driving around the Moors at high speed in a Jeep. Even more disconcerted to see one of the CMP's on fire, then a Jeep on fire and then the Austin on fire. he seems to take it all in his stride though. Thinking about it, I think i will just go and check that the fire extinguisher in my Jeep still has pressure. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Here is a picture of the TJ tracked Jeep. Amazing that it survives. I wonder where it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 He told me about a show where the "Jeep tank" (his own words) made an appearance and wowed everyone. I had not heard about it or seen a picture of it until now. Looks great fun. Anyone know anymore? Tim, I saw it at the MVT D-Day Show when it was held at Knebworth Park, in 1983. I have a feeling that Jim Dowdall may have had it there. I should have a photo somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Would it make me popular if I said I wasn't even born in 1970:) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Would it make me popular if I said I wasn't even born in 1970:) Paul Probably not .................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Timdid i miss something here the site came up fine from the link but the item re the yard appears blank on all parts and instructs you to click the start button but no image to start it, has it been removed cheers Les Have you got it working yet? Worth persevering with. When i click on the link i have to leave it for a few minutes while it is buffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Would it make me popular if I said I wasn't even born in 1970:) Paul Ahh, you youngsters. Actually in 1970 i was probably either playing with my Dinky toys, playing in the garden, or admiring the local Policemans Jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Great War truck Here is a picture of the TJ tracked Jeep Very rare only two of the Willy-overland mk1, as pictured were built. 6 of the modified mk1 with motor at the front were built and 5 Mk2. I really hope it's well looked after. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Some of the rarer vehicles on there are still around, I am certain. The Morris Commercial PU 4x4 was in Warnham and I have a feeling it is probably now living in Dorset. The Austin K6 Gantry, could well be the one that was at Warnham and much later on, it was one of two restored for the REME Museum. Looks like a Morris Commercial CDSW in use as a breakdown truck, with a full cab. I like the period background music as well :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I must be three ha,pence short of a shilling here, i dont know what you guys are picking up on this film but all i get is a blank white box. As i said earlier i get the site OK and the photos down to the mini then the blank box ive tried all 4 to no effect and sat looking at each for 5 to 10 minutes, Tim mentioned wait while it buffers but i cant even find a start button to ignite the damn thing oh well dream on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Les, it needs Adobe Flash Player to run, maybe you haven't got that on your PC and need to download and install it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Oh gosh. How frustrating must that be. Sorry to hear that. After five minutes it should start working. If nothing is popping up in the bottom left hand corner of the screen then something is defintely wrong. How old is your computer? Never mind. Come round my house for a couple of beers and you can watch it on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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