Cars and driving were a recurring theme in David Irving's life, impacting his travel, daily routines, and sometimes causing logistical challenges. The entries reveal a mix of personal vehicle ownership, rental cars, and concerns about maintenance and safety.
Irving's diaries frequently mention cars, reflecting his extensive travel across continents. He owned various vehicles throughout his life, including Rolls Royces, a Skoda, and a Lincoln, and often rented cars for specific trips. Concerns about vehicle maintenance, particularly transmission issues, and the logistics of parking and relocation are also evident.
* 2017: Irving renewed the rental lease on a car and discovered his driving license was missing, requiring him to order a new one from the DVLA. Diary entries, 2017_may_oct * 2017: Jessica was asked if her provisional license allowed her to drive on the motorway. Diary entries, 2017_may_aug * 2018: Irving drove extensively across the UK, noting high petrol prices. He stayed at an Eddie Stobart truckstop hotel. Diary entries, 2018_may * 2021: Irving recalled his father’s cars, including a red K car Reliant and a Lincoln, contrasting them with his own Rolls Royces and Skoda. He received a cash gift from Charles Cover. Diary entries, 2021 * 2023: Concerns were raised about the potential failure of his truck's transmission, prompting consideration of AAA membership. He rode his bike to Palatka and back. Diary entries, 2023 * 2023: Discussions revolved around relocating a car, with suggestions to leave it with Robert Mountford in Surrey. Diary entries, 2023 * 2023: There were issues with internet connectivity related to a car. Diary entries, 2023 * 2017: While driving from Seattle to Florida, Irving noted it takes "very few calories to drive a car." Diary entries, 2017_oct_nov
Early entries (2017) focus on rental car logistics and license issues. Later entries (2021, 2023) show increasing concern about vehicle maintenance and reliability, particularly with his truck. The tone shifts from logistical challenges to anxieties about potential breakdowns.
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