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Keith Hayter

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Hello I am Keith Hayter, I recently purchased a Victor MGTF, up together ,apart from not having the date of manufacture, which the DVLA require and have had my application for 5 months, it was registered 1952 and the model was purchased through Victor Antique Automobiles in USA and shipped here between 1982-1984, Victor went into liquidation in 1987 so no help there, anybody have any idea how I can get this car on the road as it is currently unlicensed on the V5 thank you regards keith
 
Hi, Keith -

Sorry, just now responding to your post. I have a Victor TF replica as well, assuming that's what you have. If you'd like, reach out via email - mjrichaud @ gmail.com. Not knowing exactly what your DVLA require, would like to do whatever I can to assist. I have lots of documentation on Victor that may be of some help.

Mickey
 
Mickey Richaud said:
Hi, Keith -

Sorry, just now responding to your post. I have a Victor TF replica as well, assuming that's what you have. If you'd like, reach out via email - mjrichaud @ gmail.com. Not knowing exactly what your DVLA require, would like to do whatever I can to assist. I have lots of documentation on Victor that may be of some help.

Mickey
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Dear Mickey ,great to hear you have a Victor, is your registered what year, and year of manufacture , is it also registered as a heritage vehicle, being 40 years old or do you pay for road tax and mot, any information would be helpful thank you keith
 
I'd imagine things are different here with regard to vehicle registration. But in a nutshell, what I did was, in consultation with the state, apply for a homebuilt vehicle title. The actual donor title that I had was from a 1977 MGB with a '69 drivetrain. Since the MGB was totaled and could not be registered, it was the easiest path to take. It required an inspection from someone sent from the state after I finished building the car, and a VIN was created by the state after passing the inspection. As involved as it was, it overcame any potential issues down the road.

Believe it or not, where we live in Tennessee, annual inspection of vehicles are not required, so no "MOT", and roads are funded by taxes other than on vehicles proper.

Here's mine:

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Mickey Richaud said:
I'd imagine things are different here with regard to vehicle registration. But in a nutshell, what I did was, in consultation with the state, apply for a homebuilt vehicle title. The actual donor title that I had was from a 1977 MGB with a '69 drivetrain. Since the MGB was totaled and could not be registered, it was the easiest path to take. It required an inspection from someone sent from the state after I finished building the car, and a VIN was created by the state after passing the inspection. As involved as it was, it overcame any potential issues down the road.

Believe it or not, where we live in Tennessee, annual inspection of vehicles are not required, so no "MOT", and roads are funded by taxes other than on vehicles proper.

Here's mine:

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Hi Mickey, I was hoping you lived in UK, It looks very nice car, guess you have fun driving her, once I get him out of the garage will send you some pictures
 
Thanks, Keith - it is a blast to drive. Was lucky enough to have an overdrive transmission which allows for great cruising. And at around 1700 lbs., performance is quite good. Looking forward to seeing yours.
 
Keith Hayter said:
Hi Joe, I do not know of a Don, My Father was George Edward and his sister was Doris I am Keith Geoffrey Born in London 78 years ago, all the best to you kind regards keith
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Thanks! Don Hayter (now deceased) is often called "the father of the MGB" since he was largely responsible for it's design. I just found it interesting that you had the same surname!
 
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