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This is a larger scale interest, with some of the older vintage style lorries being aesthetically pleasing with beautifully designed frame and paintwork and accessories.
Popularity
A highly popular interest usually a male dominated interest but with women becoming and more interested.
Location
Shows and events around the country allow this heavy machinery to be displayed, some motor museums will all display examples.
Age
An interest enjoyed at all ages with families taking up the interest together.
Ability
If preserving and restoring your Lorry yourself you will need a general-good knowledge of mechanics. Depending on the size of your lorry you may also require an appropriate HGV licence.
Description
Many of the early examples of lorries were much smaller than the huge trucks we see today as produce was generally local or collected from the local port or railway. These little lorries many of them adorned with intricate arty painted lettering and designs on them were a piece of art themselves with stylishly shaped designs and furnishing's on the lorries themselves, this interest can though lead further up the date line to bigger examples, some with trailers.
Potential
To have lots of fun enjoying an interest that can lead to meet new people with similar interests and show your passion to the public.
Cost
Prices will vary from that of an entrance fee to a show or museum, to deciding to restore a vehicle yourself. Check up to date prices. Insurance is another cost to consider.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
Energy |
Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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