Weds.01.07.09. I have spoken to Mr Alim at Manchester DVLA, who at present is the vehicle inspector, but who, frustratingly, hands over the controls on Friday to a new person. To ensure that the verification procedure of the Burlington is performed before July 15th I must call back on the 3rd to see if the ‘new guy’, who could be a total ‘arsehole’ would want to inspect on Friday 10th of July. The quandary of choosing the fresh arsehole is that he or she could be either an apposite, pedantic, officious, frightened fucker or just a dumbshit greenhorn who may pass the vehicle without a problem: but I do suspect he would have the disposition of the former.
Fri.03.07.09. Jo and I have travelled to London to spend some valuable time with our wonderful grandchild, Samuel: but, whilst being there I have phoned Mr Alim in order to speak directly to his predecessor. His name is Sami Femi Osipitan. He sounds quite genial expressing the view that there should not be a problem with the inspection. Since I have owned the vehicle for 31 years, the car has a rolling chassis rather than a monocoque structure therefore eliminating the threat of the dreaded ‘cut and shut’ procedure as well as given that the engine identification numbers have remained exactly the same, I should not fall foul of the regulations. We have made a provisional meeting for 10.30am on Thursday the 9th of July. In the meantime, the vehicle should be examined for MOT purposes and also insured.
To strengthen my claim of authenticity Chris also feels that if I could obtain a written statement from Haydn Davies explaining the provenance of the vehicle together with a brief description of the construction techniques, importantly on letter headed note paper, this may go a long way if the DVLA decide to dig their heels in, forcing us down the route of the infamous ‘Q’ plate.
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