FBHVC Vice-President David Hurley RIP
Published: 07/07/2025
We are saddened to report that Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) Vice-President David Hurley died on Sunday 6 July. He had suffered a fall a little while ago breaking a hip, but failed to survive surgery for a hip replacement. He was 82 and lived in Worthing, Sussex, with his with wife, Jenny.
He joined the FBHVC in 1991 as its commercial vehicle representative, and prior to his retirement he worked at a senior level in the insurance industry.
Following the Federation’s incorporation in 1999, he joined the board as Legislation Director, until his retirement from the role in 2013, aged 68, when he was presented with a painting of his 1951 Harrington-bodied AEC Regal III coach (pictured above). This was commissioned to recognise his untiring service to all who own vintage vehicles.
He then took on the role of Vice-President for the Federation. At the time FBHVC chairman, David Whale said: “David Hurley’s experience and encyclopaedic knowledge of vehicle legislation is too valuable for us to lose so we are delighted that he has agreed to continue to serve as a Vice-President. I am sure all the Directors will benefit from his wise counsel.”
Until September 2024, when ill-health forced him to stand down, David Hurley was chairman of the Working Omnibus Museum Project (having been on its board since 1996). A life member of the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society (HCVS), he was also a member of the Albion Club.
The Federation sends its condolences to his wife, Jenny, their two adult sons Chris and Michael, and their own families.
Once funeral arrangements are known, we will share them here.
