Welcome to the Military Vehicle Trust - North Wales Branch Home Page
The Military Vehicle Trust ( MVT ) is an organization dedicated to the conservation of all forms of ex military vehicles. Formed by historic military vehicle enthusiasts. The Military Vehicle Trust has grown into one of the largest military vehicle preservation groups in existence with branches worldwide and a membership of thousands. It is registered under the Charities Act 1960 No. 327768.
The North Wales Branch of the MVT is based in Conwy
Historic Military Vehicles are in much demand for fetes, shows, living history displays and film work. Branch member's vehicles date from WW2 .
The North Wales MVT raises money to help out various ex-servicemen's charities and where possible contributes to efforts to raise funds for ex service personnel. In particular, the branch actively supports the area's British Legion fund raising activities supplying vehicles as a backdrop for the fund raising collections.
Particular attention is paid to ensuring the authenticity of vehicles, equipment and displays to ensure that all our events are of educational value for members of the public and to ensure that the younger generations are aware of our heritage.
The Branch holds its own annual show at Caerwys Flintshire, 1 Mile off junction 31 on the A55 Then follow the signs on the B5122 sat nav CH7 5BQ.
Visitors have the opportunity to see: members display their historic military vehicles, military equipment, re-enactors. The show attracted ex military vehicles from all over the country.
The 2010 will also be at Caerwys
The North Wales Branch of the Military Vehicle Trust holds regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at the British Legion Club In Conwy North Wales at 8pm. Anyone interested in membership of the MVT is more than welcome to attend. Ownership of a historic military vehicle is not required. For further information phone Rob Jones Club Secetary on 01492 530745 mob 07749931576
Ex military vehicles are obtained from various sources including military surplus auctions, scrap yards and farms where they have been abandoned after their useful days were over.
Having acquired the vehicle the process of restoring it to its former glory begins, no easy task when years and weather have taken their toll. Most military vehicle restorations are undertaken after stripping the vehicle to its component parts, each piece repaired or replaced if original parts can be tracked down. This process takes many months or even years of hard work and research to ensure the restoration is complete and authentic as possible.