Mystery initials in the ashtray. Details Matter

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Details matter.

In our story on the Steering Wheel Club we illustrate much club memorabilia collected by Ian MacFadyen, nephew of club founder John Morgan. Sharp-eyed readers may notice different ashtray designs, including a rare example labelled FOBMC. It seems that when Morgan was ordering a new batch of ashtrays, long-time barman Frank Vent decided he would have his own version as well, to issue to favoured customers. The mystery initials stand for ‘Frank’s Own Bloody Motor Club’.