General: - Drive it Day April 17th.

Prufrock · Mar 29th, 2011, 15:51

As the Drive it Day looms closer, I was interested to hear member's thoughts on this opportunity to use and been seen to use our cars - especially those of us (like me) that drive older* Volvos.

Prufrock.

P.S tricky subject, but sticking my neck out...pre 1992?

Prufrock · Apr 11th, 2011, 09:51

That's no-one from Lincolnshire interested in the forthcoming Drive it Day then?

Convoy of one...

Me.

Prufrock.

raithc70 · Apr 11th, 2011, 11:46

Volvo Drive it days?

I thought they had stopped these due to budget etc etc.

none i have heard of in Scotland

rogerthechorister · Apr 14th, 2011, 12:42

What is a "drive it day"?

Prufrock · Apr 14th, 2011, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerthechorister

What is a "drive it day"?

This is not organised globally but is an event started by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) in 2005.

Take a look at http://fbhvc.co.uk/drive-it-day/

Usual practice is for groups of club members on a local/regional basis to organise a drive; thus preserving the freedom to drive classics.

I believe it was originally started to celebrate an anniversary of a thousand mile drive in 1900!

I'm driving mine - just done an 80 mile round trip to Lincoln and back.

Prufrock.

rogerthechorister · Apr 14th, 2011, 17:37

404 not found.

I drive at least one of my Volvos every day - just not the one I am locked in mortal combat with Aviva Insurance about. Never, never, never insure a car with Aviva or with Towergate Insurance (a consortium they lead that writes a LOT of classic car insurance).

Prufrock · Apr 14th, 2011, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerthechorister

404 not found.

I drive at least one of my Volvos every day - just not the one I am locked in mortal combat with Aviva Insurance about. Never, never, never insure a car with Aviva or with Towergate Insurance (a consortium they lead that writes a LOT of classic car insurance).

404...there is an index on the homepage!

I use either my 1988 744 or my 1986 745 everyday (not that I drive every day), I drove the 744 today, 745 is having a new front pipe on Monday.

Prufrock.

cumbrianmale · Apr 14th, 2011, 20:46

Link now fixed.

rogerthechorister · Apr 15th, 2011, 00:36

It seems my Volvos are too young - and I am too young too! I'd like a vintage or PVT car but it's not going to happen any time soon.

93240se · Apr 18th, 2011, 20:41

Was out in the PV yesterday, 65 mile trip through South Notts & Leicestershire. Excellent day out with the family, 40 odd cars including a tidy Amazon, fair cross section of classics. Organised by Carlton & District Motor Club, another well run event.

Regards, Richard.

Mar 29th, 2011, 15:51	#1
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	Drive it Day April 17th. As the Drive it Day looms closer, I was interested to hear member's thoughts on this opportunity to use and been seen to use our cars - especially those of us (like me) that drive older* Volvos. Prufrock. P.S tricky subject, but sticking my neck out...pre 1992?

Apr 11th, 2011, 09:51	#2
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	Drive it Day. That's no-one from Lincolnshire interested in the forthcoming Drive it Day then? Convoy of one... Me. Prufrock.

Apr 11th, 2011, 11:46	#3
raithc70 Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2013 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow View Photos By: raithc70	Volvo Drive it days? I thought they had stopped these due to budget etc etc. none i have heard of in Scotland __________________ _______________ Cheers Jase 2008 S80 D5 SE 1998 C70 T5 GT

Apr 14th, 2011, 12:42	#4
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	What's that? What is a "drive it day"?

Apr 14th, 2011, 17:37	#6
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	404? 404 not found. I drive at least one of my Volvos every day - just not the one I am locked in mortal combat with Aviva Insurance about. Never, never, never insure a car with Aviva or with Towergate Insurance (a consortium they lead that writes a LOT of classic car insurance).

Apr 14th, 2011, 20:46	#8
cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Jun 9th, 2024 14:30 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	Link now fixed. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

Apr 15th, 2011, 00:36	#9
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	Too young It seems my Volvos are too young - and I am too young too! I'd like a vintage or PVT car but it's not going to happen any time soon.

Apr 18th, 2011, 20:41	#10
93240se VOC Member 3801 Last Online: Yesterday 21:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Castle Douglas	Drive It Day Was out in the PV yesterday, 65 mile trip through South Notts & Leicestershire. Excellent day out with the family, 40 odd cars including a tidy Amazon, fair cross section of classics. Organised by Carlton & District Motor Club, another well run event. Regards, Richard.

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