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Armoured Car.

  • 09-09-2013 6:50pm
    #1
    se conman
    Registered Users Posts: 981 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone know of any reason (legal or moral) that would prevent me from building a replica of 1920 RR Armoured car and/or Crossley tender?
    We have build a few life size self propelled replicas already and it is a dream of mine to build the afore mentioned replicas.


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  • #2
    Peregrinus
    Registered Users Posts: 26,021 ✭✭✭✭Peregrinus


    se conman wrote: »
    Does anyone know of any reason (legal or moral) that would prevent me from building a replica of 1920 RR Armoured car and/or Crossley tender?
    We have build a few life size self propelled replicas already and it is a dream of mine to build the afore mentioned replicas.
    Obviously it might not be Road Traffic Act-compliant, but that need not matter if you don't intend to drive it in a public place.

    And obviously you won't be able to mount firearms or anything of the kind on it.

    But, other than that, I'm not seeing any problems.


  • #3
    gobnaitolunacy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,073 ✭✭✭gobnaitolunacy


    I'd say you'd have to use a modern donor chassis, you won't find too many RR ones left and Crossley chassis are hen's teeth rare, maybe something like a Land Rover type may do, make a few compromises, rebuild it with cosmetic armour plate or a tender body? I don't know if could be registered or insured with a scratch-built chassis??

    Re the 'moral' side of things, I heard of one lad who restored an ex-RUC 'Pig', still gets an odd stone chucked at him on occasion!

    Edit: probably better off asking the 'classic car' forum as to practicalities.


  • #4
    pedroeibar1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,108 ✭✭✭pedroeibar1


    Peregrinus wrote: »

    And obviously you won't be able to mount firearms or anything of the kind on it.

    Not so. If the firearm is rendered inoperative permission can be sought from the local Garda Superintendent. All the applicant needs is to show is that he has good reason to have it and that it will not lead to a breach of the peace. No licence is needed if permission is obtained.


  • #5
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    I'd say if you did use a LandRover chassis, the vehicle could be taxed as a LandRover and be fully road legal. If you found a pre 1980 one, it would also be NCT exempt and attrack vintage tax and insurance.


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