Motor fuel ration book issued during the 1973 fuel shortage crisis to key workers in england. Old photo portrait of author edgar wallace smoking a. Two motor fuel ration coupons for a motor cycle, valid for the month of october 1947, in a booklet of coupons issued by the minister of fuel and power. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without. Ww2 ration book for sale in uk 24 used ww2 ration books. Everyone got a basic allowance depending on the size of their engine, so my 848cc morris mini the blue one in the blog banner fell into the not exceeding 1100cc category, allowed four n units and two l units per month. Buy motor fuel ration book and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. We lived opposite a petrol station and i remember the queues, i was only 11 years old at the time. At the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was importing 20,000,000 long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of. Date published 1955 keywords motoring, sports cars bookseller catalogs motoring, sports cars. This item will be dispatched to uk addresses via second class post within 2 working days of receipt of your order. Seeutek 26 or 28 80cc bike bicycle motorized 2 stroke cycle motor engine kit set.
Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 42 bargains. Ramsey sprint, isle of man tt, june 1983, suzuki gsx 1100 katana competitor. Booklet cover, motor fuel ration book for a motor cycle, september 1947 to february 1948, date stamped woolwich se18, 22 august 1947. Each book contains 6 months of coupons which authorise the furnishing and acquisition of the number of units of motor fuel specified on the coupons for a motor. British motor fuel ration book for motor car 1101 1500.
The suez crisis in the 1950s signaled the end of britains history as a power that could act alone on the world stage. British motor fuel ration book for motor car 15012200cc 1966 vouchers cxy672 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Such books were issued by the government which anticipated petrol. Find the perfect motor fuel ration book stock photo. Motor fuel ration book, complete book of petrol coupons for six months for car not exceeding 1100cc. It contains coupons to the value of 24 x n units and 12 x l units, all for a six month period. Seeutek 26 or 28 80cc bike bicycle motorized 2 stroke. Three individually numbered motor fuel ration books from the the early 1970s probably issued during the oil crisis.
National registration identity card issued to miss p g tate in june 1943 together with a royal aircraft establishment rae pass issued to her in august 1945, her clothing book, 1947 1948, and a food ration book issued to her in her married name p g kelly together with the soldiers service and pay book issued to her husband d j kelly in 1946, his food ration book, 1953 1954, and two motor fuel. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. I have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely unused is this worth anything also, i have 12 bells of answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. When you are looking for a complete engine for your motorcycle, there are a lot of options available to you. The 1940s rations book pictured above still has half of the cover attached, with one of the coupons inside visible to the right of the scan. Motor fuel ration books science museum group collection. British motor fuel ration book for motor car 1101 1500 cc 10 h. Motor fuel ration book 194950 transport past times. Uk petrol coupon issued in 1970s fuel crisis stock photo istock. Motor fuel ration book x3 c1973 property of her majesty. Fuel ration book issued during the suez crisis of the 1950s.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A shopkeeper cancels the coupons in a british housewifes ration book in 1943. There are 2 coupon booklets her, one for 2200cc cars and one for 1100cc vehicles including bikes. The book addresses the practical issues of current and future electric and plugin hybrid electric vehicles phevs, and focuses primarily on power electronics and motor drives based solutions for. Petrol rationing was in force in britain for five months following the suez crisis of 1956. A further order on the 11th june 1942 saw the functions of the board of trade in. Though choosing the correct engine may seem overwhelming, understanding what to look for and what types of complete motorcycle engines are. Motor fuel ration book 1950, keynsham fuel ration book. Ration books contained six months worth of coupons. Motor fuel ration book,motorcycle,19471948 youtube. Motor fuel ration book, motorcar 1100cc, 1956 1957 suez crisis issue. Vintage motor car fuel ration book for 1101 1500 cc engine.
This particular book was issued for a citroen car of engine size not exceeding 1100 cc 19 hp. Motor fuel ration book rodbourne community history group. Coupons for the purchase of motor car fuel, petrol, during post war rationing. British motor fuel ration book, for a motor car 1100 c. This particular motor fuel standard ration book covered the period december 1949 through to may 1950 it was issued in bath, somerset, and was applicable. Motor car fuel ration book 11011500 cc mh145170 very good condition. View larger image motor fuel ration book for motor car 1100 c. Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 35 bargains. Motor fuel ration book, for motor car including tricycle not exceeding 1100 cc or 19 horse power, issued in opec oil crisis but never used object details maihc. I seem to remember this being given to me in the early sixties when i went to collect my family allowance. Dated to world war two but have since found crest of the queen so must be post 1953. Motor fuel ration book 1950, keynsham fuel ration book issued during the suez crisis of the 1950s reg.
Object details category souvenirs and ephemera creator motor fuel ration book author catalogue number lby k. Museum quality art prints with a selection of frame and size options, canvases, postcards and mugs. Vintage motor car fuel ration book for 1101 1500 cc engine mint condition. Motorists petrol coupons 194950 the 1940s rations book. These are high resolution scans from pristine original 1940s second world war documents.
Most people today think of the rationing of goods to be solely confined to the period covering world war ii and the period shortly after. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th. Vintage motor fuel ration bookpetrol coupons 1970s good. Part of the front cover and first coupon are missing. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is ones allowed portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time. Ministry of fuel and power science museum group collection. Ration books were made out for particular motor cars on the basis of engine size and horsepower. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during. Condition is unused, there is no writing on any of the book. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. Uk petrol coupon booket for a car not exceeding 1100cc.
An eager school boy gets his first experience in using war ration book two. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies. Ration book containing a selection of coupons for one, two and three units of motor fuel petrol, shown with cover open. Motor car fuel ration book 11011500 cc mh145170 unused good condition. This bike engine kit fits most mens 24 and larger bicycles. British motor fuel ration book for motor car 15012200cc. The books contained coupons for the quantity of motor spirit allowed them according to the rating of the vehicle as shown in the registration book. Uk motor fuel ration book oxfam gb oxfams online shop. At the time, a unit represented one gallon, although that was open to change. See todays motor fuel ration book for sale, best offer and auction. I have a motor fuel ration book dated 15012200 and the number displayed is nh3721995. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. I seem to remember this being given to me in the early sixties when i.
Ration coupon book petrol motor fuel motorcycles 250cc 1956 suez canal crisis. Id number 455 image no img418 subject motor fuel ration book date 1947 48 donor rogersstan street jennings street house numbername 29 location jennings street transport motorbike addt. Motor fuel ration book, 1957 stock image c0427086 science. On 1 july 1942 the basic civilian petrol ration, announced on march 1942, was abolished ivor novello, a prominent british. Car tax disc 1955 austin used and motor fuel ration book 11011500cc unused.
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