Prior to the second world war the responsibility for overseeing and securing the future development of the fuel and power industries had been situated in various government departments. This is indeed vp victory for petrol day for the motor. The organisation of petroleum producing countries opec imposed an oil embargo on western countries, which had supported israel during the arabisraeli yom kippur war. Motor fuel ration book for due to the light and screen difference, the items color may be slightly different from the pictures. Other rationing also on clothes, fuel for household coal coke etc, and petrol and oils etc, for motor driven vehicles. The a sticker is the most common of the ww2 gas ration stickers, and was issued to the general public.
By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our. Buy motor fuel ration book and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Interestingly petrol is referred to as motor spirit on the tokens. 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 car 15012200cc, 1419 h. Ive heard of this system before and would like to read about it again.
Oct 08, 2008 the motor year book by, 1957, temple press edition, in english. Books such as this were issued by the british government to combat petrol shortages during the 1973 oil crisis. Vintage motor fuel ration book motor car 15012200cc complete and unused. Booklet cover, motor fuel ration book for a motor cycle, september 1947 to february 1948, date stamped woolwich se18, 22 august 1947. The most common mixture for motors made prior to 1955 was 16 to 1. Motor fuel ration book stock photos and images alamy. 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. Watch how fast sea foam cleans a gummedup outboard. A 10% cut in fuel oil supplies to industry which resulted in a fourday working week for many factories will continue until new arrangements have been made with the oil companies. I beg to move, that an humble address be presented to her majesty praying that the motor fuel no. Ive got what looks like two weeping spots on the port side of the powerhead and one looks like it weeps more than the other, maybe twice as much.
Three individually numbered motor fuel ration books from the the early 1970s probably issued during the oil crisis. Books were issued by the british government to combat petrol shortages during the 1973 oil crisis. The organisation of petroleum producing countries opec imposed an oil embargo on western countries, which had. Applicants for the coupons were required to produce their car or motor cycle registration book, whereupon they received two ration books one marked first month and one marked second month. After he let sea foam soak in the carburetor and chamber, the outboard fired. The uk also imported more than half of its meat, and relied on imported feed to support its domestic meat production. You can add this item to your watch list to keep track of it. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration book. British motor fuel ration book for motor car 10011500cc 1957. Heres my 1973 ration book issued at the time of the opec embargo following the yom kippur war when oil prices quadrupled overnight and it was feared that there may be a run on the petrol stations. Motorcycle books for sale vintage motorcycle buff log book. Motor fuel ration book the date of this is 1957, which sug flickr. Evinrude was founded by ole evinrude in milwaukee, wisconsin, in 1907. Motor fuel exporter or distributor certificate application applicant name license will be issued in this name home office address city, town or post office address 2 state zip code federal employer identification number permitdistributor number state of incorporation if applicable distributor registration certificate.
Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 25 bargains. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during. What is the oil mixture for an evinrude outboard motor. This coupon is the five units of petrol allowance issued by d. During the past few weeks, the house has been provided with ample opportunity for heated controversy, from which i confess to have. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war at the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was importing 20 million long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of fruit and about 70% of cereals and fats. This is indeed vp victory for petrol day for the motor users campaign, said a spokesman for three motoring organisations the rac, aa. Dec 09, 2011 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. Find the perfect motor fuel ration book stock photo. Part of the front cover and first coupon are missing.
Fuel ration book issued during the suez crisis of the 1950s. Motor fuel rationing hansard, 10 december 1956 search help hansard 18032005 1950s 1956 december 1956 10 december 1956 commons sitting. The use of alternative fuels is increasing, especially in europe. British motor fuel ration book for motor car 10011500cc 1957 vouchers petrol crisis. Image of motor fuel ration book, serial no lh 553685, 1973. On the 11th september 1941 the powers of the ministry of transport concerning electricity were transferred to the board of trade.
To get your classification and ration stamps, you had to certify to a local board that you needed gas and owned no more than five tires. I have a motor fuel ration book dated 15012200 and the number displayed is nh3721995. Motor fuel ration book x3 c1973 property of her majesty. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration. The stickers had to be affixed to the cars windshield, depending on need. Complete unused ration book for a motor car 15012200 cc. Vintage motor fuel ration book unused motor car 2201cc 20 hp and over. This is a public elist and access is available to all statefederal tax agencies and private sector. 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.
Ration book containing a selection of coupons for one, two and three units of motor fuel petrol, shown with cover open. Uk petrol rations petroleum rationing coupons motor fuel ration book. 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. Service and pay book issued to her husband d j kelly in 1946, his food ration book, 1953 1954, and two motor fuel ration books, dated 1940 and 1957.
A complete unused british ration book for motor fuel, this is dated 1966 and in excellent condition. We lived opposite a petrol station and i remember the queues, i was only 11 years old at the time. Petrol rationing in britain in and after world war two. Other energy sources include ethanol, biodiesel, propane, compressed natural gas cng, electric batteries charged from an external source, and hydrogen. The motor fuel elist is a distribution list where you can share and exchange motor fuel information. The minister of fuel and power, philip noelbaker, told the house of commons rationing would be abolished because two american companies had agreed a deal to supply oil in return for buying british goods. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during the. Petrol rationing after the war in 1945, after the war finished, petrol for private use did become available, although it remained rationed until 1950. The organisation of petroleum producing countries opec imposed an oil embargo on western countries which had supported israel during the arabisraeli yom kippur war. A further order on the 11th june 1942 saw the functions of the board of trade in. It was almost brought back again during a world fuel crisis in 2000 when opec squeezed supplies to stop fuel prices coming down. Johnson and evinrude carbureted 2stroke outboards since 1964 require a 50. Post war fuel ration books inc postage about leitrim. C diaf records collected by mr a f ferguson, 19381957.
Petrol rationing was in force in britain for five months following the suez crisis of 1956. See todays motor fuel ration book for sale, best offer and auction. This seller is currently away, and isnt processing orders at this time. Apr 08, 2007 1957 thunderbird what weight motor oil. Fuel rationing returned to great britain in 1956 as a result of the suez crisis and lasted until 14th may 1957. Look at that wonderful ministry of fuel and power logo. Evinrude fueloil ratio hightrim, id love to hear more about this recapture system. Using my resources to look into your inquiry, i was able to find comparable sales that give your unused u. After seeing an old war time ration quota for the period of 194243, i sat down and. At the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was importing 20 million long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of fruit and about 70% of cereals and fats. In the booklet there are 39 n units and 18 l units over a 6 month period. Search results for motor fuel ration stock photos and images 95 page 1 of 1. I seem to remember this being given to me in the early sixties when i. The motor year book by, 1957, temple press edition, in english.
I have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely. Top 20 faqs about outboards evinrude nation community. A motor fuel is a fuel that is used to provide power to motor vehicles currently, the majority of motor vehicles worldwide are powered by gasoline or diesel. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war. A conservative estimate suggests oil firms have lost about. Ministry of fuel and power science museum group collection. 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. Home front items, personal items, post ww2 militaria. Date published 1955 keywords motoring, sports cars bookseller catalogs motoring, sports cars.
By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Evinrude outboard motors made since 1964 require a 50 to 1 fuel to oil mixture using 6 gallons of gas per 1 pint of oil. Petrol rationing was reintroduced in january 1957 for five months during the suez crisis when egypt and syria blocked supplies. Ration bore stroke gross horsepower net horsepower fuel system transmission blue flame 140 6 cyl. Motor fuel ration book x3 c1973 property of her majestys. Motor fuel exporter or distributor certificate application.
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