Found a moggy van in the brambles

Post by **Laus** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:38 pm

I kid you not, I was looking through some old photos with my wife yesterday when I saw a lovely old Minor Van her grandfather owned in the background of one picture - upon commenting about it she says "well its still behind the shed if you like them, probably rotted beyond recognition by now though".

So today despite the rain I went out and hacked through many metres of brambles - and there it was. It is absolutely rotten, the roof and interior have been claimed by the elements its a flimsy shell of rust and paint but there are a few salvagable bits. The battery looks immaculate "Dagemite" in yellow letters along the side.

Anyway, could not for the life of me find a number plate not leaset cos it has sunk into the mud up to its arches, but on the bulkhead was a plate which reads "Car No:OEUI/8****" - is there anyway I can find the number plate from this? If so I may claim the log book and number plate for her as a memorial of her grandpa.

Will try and take a picture next weekend, but not much left to photograph to be honest - any parts which may be salvage worthy? The Engine block looks a bit rusty in places but its all there - unlike the bodywork.

Post by **LouiseM** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:42 pm

Welcome to the site Laus. Another new member with a great story. Can't help with your queries as I don't know much about LCV's but someone will be along in a minute

Edit: It may be useful to post your location so we know where you are (same applies to the other new members)

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:15 pm

Try Russel Harvey if you want to get more details from an LCV chassis number - he has collected a lot of records and is very knowledgeable in this area.

Post by **Laus** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:32 am

Thanks for the replies, have updated profile with location.

I take it Russell Harvey is a member?

Post by **MColes** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:34 pm

I still can't see your locations :S

Yes Russell is a member. His username is RussLCV

Post by **Laus** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:45 pm

My location is Carmarthen, South West Wales.

Cleaned the plate a little - says Car No:OEUI/86203

Could anyone tell me, where I can find the car's chassis number or unique identifying numbers so I can trace the reg no? Please.

Post by **Ondergard** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:20 pm

Just down the road from me. I'm in Pembrokeshire.

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:48 pm

The plate seems to be the chassis number.

O - indicates model of vehicle (LCV)
E - indicates type of vehicle (Van)
U -indicates the colour (dark green)
1- indicates right hand drive vehicle for UK market
86203 - car number (built in 1959)

Not sure how (or if) you can trace the registration number from a chassis number but hopefully this helps.

You can contact Russell Harvey via the Minor LCV Register: http://www.minorlcvreg.co.uk/