Dec, 2016 the old motor is a comprehensive online vintage automobile magazine that is updated daily with fresh content and published in brattleboro, vermont. Old things are rarely perfect and have been used and loved, and that is part of their charm. The coupons were exchanged at shops and outlets when buying supplies for the family. In the late 1940s the conservative party exploited and incited growing public anger at rationing, scarcity, controls, austerity and government bureaucracy. Mass produced at over 1 billion, 300 million bunits in 1942. Car owners were issued a gasoline ration cardlike the one shown herethat had one unit. Motor fuel ration book, november 1973 imperial war museums do. More than one vehicle may be registered, and up to two id holders may be assigned to a fuel card for each vehicle.
Two tickets joined with good perforation between them intact. Motor fuel ration book x3 c1973 property of her majestys. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during the. I have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely. Ration book for sale in uk 63 secondhand ration books. Rebuild kits free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Department of supply and development issued under national security act 193940.
Engine air fuel ratio is defined as the mass flow rate ratio of fresh air to fuel. During the war, average energy intake decreased by only 3 %, but protein intake by 6 %. Evinrude fueloil ratio while i agree that running that particular model at 50. This atlantic service station located in philadelphia, pa, was photographed in june of 1942, only a month after gasoline rationing began on the east coast on may 15, 1942, by the. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was handled by some 5,500 local ration boards of mostly. Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 33 bargains ukmotorfuelrationbook. Motor fuel ration book circa 1950 easy live auction. Books were issued by the british government to combat petrol shortages during the 1973 oil crisis. This particular motor fuel standard ration book covered the period december 1949 through to may 1950, and was applicable to cars of 20hp and over hp. Featured are well over seventeenthousand classic car, antique car and old car photos and videos along with information about them. Motor fuel ration book in antique, collectable and general sale. This atlantic service station located in philadelphia, pa, was photographed in june of 1942, only a month after gasoline rationing began on the east coast on may 15, 1942, by the end of the year the program expanded nationwide.
Condition is unused, there is no writing on any of the book. Commonwealth liquid fuel control board ration tickets for one gallon of fuel. Motor fuel ration book circa 1950 in antique and general sale02 mar 17 by chorley auction house. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was handled by some 5,500 local ration boards of mostly volunteer workers selected by local officials. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Petrol rationing after the war in 1945, after the war finished, petrol for private use did become available, although it remained rationed. Also, i have 12 bells of camelot manufactured by franklin mint purchased in 1980 something in pristine condition what is their value. Date published 1955 keywords motoring, sports cars bookseller catalogs motoring, sports cars. Motor car fuel ration book 11011500 cc mh145170 unused good condition. Petrol rationing after the war in 1945, after the war finished, petrol for private use did become available, although it remained rationed until 1950.
View larger image motor fuel ration book for motor car 1100 c. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price administration in 1942 when united states officially entered the second world war. This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. 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. The prepaid balance is shared across owners and vehicles. Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 34 bargains. Ration books, stamps, and tokens an anti hoarding, prorationing poster from the united states in world war ii. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration. C probably from the oil crisis of 1973, and never used. An excessively high air fuel ratio may produce high pumping loss, high peak cylinder pressure, and.
Army field ration type c bunit was one of the main mre components for the war effort. Vintage british motor fuel ration book for motor car 2201cc. 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. Does gas really go bad if left unused for a period of time. Browse todays selected motor fuel ration book for sale, best offer and auction. British motor fuel ration book, for a motor car 1100 c. After seeing an old war time ration quota for the period of 194243, i sat down. The old motor is a comprehensive online vintage automobile magazine that is updated daily with fresh content and published in brattleboro, vermont. Shortages of essential war materials such as rubber, gasoline, and sugar were initially anticipated, but soon rationing grew to include food as well as fuel. Fortunately, if the engine in your mopar is stock, you probably dont have to worry too much about the air fuel ratio because the factory has taken care of it for you by installing the. Johnson and evinrude carbureted 2stroke outboards since 1964 require a 50. I seem to remember this being given to me in the early sixties when i. Oct 23, 2005 old outboard fuel mix the woodenboat forum is sponsored by woodenboat publications, publisher of woodenboat magazine.
Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with. Old motor fuel ration book oxfam gb oxfams online shop. How gas rationing worked during world war ii hemmings daily. British motor fuel ration book for motor car 1101 1500 cc 10 h. Coupons for the purchase of motor car fuel, petrol, during post war rationing. Motor fuel ration book 16pp issued in november 1973 during the world oil crisis, but never used. Ration books were made out for particular motorcars on the basis of engine size and horsepower.
A neighbour on my lake had an early 60s 40hp and was whining about a large sheen. Download this 1970s british motor fuel ration book cover photo now. Find the perfect motor fuel ration book stock photo. Other rationing also on clothes, fuel for household coal coke etc, and petrol and oils etc, for motor driven vehicles. Still, americans needed fuel for their cars in order to get to work, so a system was developed and implemented to regulate the purchase of gasoline. Most people today think of the rationing of goods to. 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. To help the process, ration books were introduced in july 1918 for butter, margarine, lard, meat, and sugar. Uk postage costs are for mainland uk only, please enquire for other uk destinations. Details about vintage british motor fuel ration book for motor car. Gas rationing sticker bubble bath car washes and world war ii gas rationing. Hope someone can give these a home, maybe a school teaching that period, all proceeds going to shelter, ww2 ration books etc. Motor car fuel ration book 11011500 cc mh145170 very good condition. A common ration book fraud was the ration books of the dead being kept and used by the living.
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. Fuel ration book issued during the suez crisis of the 1950s. Other items, like gasoline or fuel oil, were rationed only to those who could justify a need. It contains coupons to the value of 39 x n units and 18 x l units, all for a sixmonth period. Cigarette rationing card, during wwii cigarette shortage, chicago, il, 116. Ration coupon book petrol motor fuel motorcycles 250cc 1956. 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. New listingvintage unused uk motor fuel ration book. Motor fuel ration book, november 1973 imperial war museums. See todays motor fuel ration book for sale, best offer and auction. Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 33 bargains. School report cards, correspondence, ration books, embarkation papers. For the most part, rationing benefited the health of the country.
Some people are convinced this is just another urban legend, and that people who worry about old gas and spend money on fuel. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food. The shape of the air fuel ratio contours is largely affected by the type of turbocharger and egr rate. Antique stylevintage look texaco free air dealer service station gas pump sign. These were issued during war time when food and other items like petrol, gas, clothes etc were in short supply. Mar 27, 2017 this incredibly well preserved world war 2 u. This particular book was issued for a car of engine size not exceeding 2200 cc 1419 hp.
My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration book. Aug 06, 2018 the fuel ration card is only good for one assigned vehicle and for purchase of the type of fuel the vehicle uses. In the booklet there are 39 n units and 18 l units over a 6 month period. I seem to remember this being given to me in the early sixties when i went to collect my family allowance. Gasdriven cars soon motor cars and vehicles of all types driven by gas are likely to play an even greater part in road transport during this war than they did in the last when, after. Used, motor fuel ration book, motorcar 1101 1500 motor fuel ration book, lovely little book for any collector, its in remarkable condition and obviously never been used, has all the relevant pages in it. The forum is a free service, and much like the free content on public radio, we hope you will support woodenboat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine. Three individually numbered motor fuel ration books from the the early 1970s probably issued during the oil crisis. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Seeutek 26 or 28 80cc bike bicycle motorized 2 stroke. Motor fuel ration books science museum group collection.
Dec 09, 2011 i have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely unsused is this worth anything. 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. Motor fuel ration book x3 c1973 property of her majesty. The ration book gave the people a fair share of these hard to get items.
Race engine jetting tuning a race engine, article expert explaining how lm1 can be used for tuning a race engine. Interestingly petrol is referred to as motor spirit on the tokens. The organisation of petroleum producing countries opec imposed an oil embargo on western countries, which had supported israel during the arabisraeli yom kippur war. For multiple different items, i will discount postage costs, please wait for invoice before payment. In 1944 and 1945 different coloured ration books were issued for children 59 years and under 5 years to allow for differential rationing, eg, children under 9 receive no tea ration and only half the adult meat ration, while children under 5 participated in the egg priority scheme.
It is the responsibility of the buyer to clear custom and settle custom duties. After seeing an old war time ration quota for the period of 194243. Petrol ration petrol ration books are available today on application at post offices or local taxation offices, but they cannot be used before sept. Uk drivers cheer end of fuel rations long queues have appeared at garages this evening and motorists have torn their ration books into confetti after the government announced an end to. I have a motor fuel ration book dated 15012200 and the number displayed is nh3721995. Top 20 faqs about outboards evinrude nation community. Buy seeutek 26 or 28 80cc bike bicycle motorized 2 stroke cycle motor engine kit set. Mar 26, 2020 does gas really go bad if left unused for a period of time. And search more of istocks library of royaltyfree stock images that features 19701979 photos available for quick and easy download. Vintage motor fuel ration bookpetrol coupons 1970s good condition.
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. A ration book is a series of coupons collected together into book form. Side fuel ration book for sale vintage gas station. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during. My 1973 motor fuel ration book 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. Buy motor fuel ration book and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Memories of the emergency in ireland during world war two. During the second world war, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as much sugar or butter or meat as you wanted, nor could you fill up your car with gasoline whenever you liked. We lived opposite a petrol station and i remember the queues, i was only 11 years old at the time. A complete unused british ration book for motor fuel, this is dated 1966 and in excellent condition.