Tim Bolton browses the stalls selling militaria from the UK’s largest dealers and private collections
It has been a while since I attended Malvern Militaria and had been looking forward to visiting again. Judging by the long queue to enter at the 9am opening time – which was soon dealt with – so had lots of other enthusiasts. The event is held in the Wye Hall on the Three Counties showground and it was good to see familiar faces and also new ones.
I often wonder what the classic military vehicle scene would be like if the Jeep had never been built? Here is a vehicle that can be kept and even restored in a suburban garage, is easy to drive, not difficult to purchase and has proven to be a good investment. I’m probably showing my age when I say that I was amazed when the price of a decent example climbed to £500. The popularity of the Jeep means there are several companies providing replacement parts. Two of these – Universal Jeep Supplies of Surrey and Jeeparts UK of Colchester – were in attendance. As to actual vehicles, the only example at the show was on the stand of War and Son, surrounded by a number of quirky reproduction signs. Of course, restoring a vehicle and giving it a flashover of khaki…
