AMAZING HALF-MILLION POUND RESTORATION DEBUTS AT NEC
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Transport Museum Wythall’s newly former Birmingham City Transport 1931 AEC Regent was certainly the star at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC Birmingham on 12-14 November while on the FBHVC stand.
Rob Handford tells the story: In 2013 the Museum trustees launched a major project to restore 1931 Birmingham Corporation AEC Regent OV4486. This vehicle and the decision to acquire it started the ball rolling and resulted in the creation of the museum in 1977.
After reviewing the options, it was decided to entrust the whole project to Ian Barrett, a proven and well-respected professional restoration expert, with the project being co-ordinated by Rob Handford, who led the superb restoration of Birmingham Guy 2548. Accordingly the vehicle was transported by low-loader to Ian’s premises in October 2013 for work to begin.
As at January 2019 the project had cost in excess of £500,000 to complete.
