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I have been at a Steam Traction Engine and Classic Vehicle rally today (and yesterday) and see familiar faces from other vehicle events.

One couple remarked that progress on the vehicle restoration vied for priority with their house maintenance.

Watching the vehicles leaving on their transporters (most with living accommodation attached) has prompted me to consider what vehicle I might choose.

Obviously the size of vehicle dictates whether a dedicated transporter is required - some simply tow a trailer caravan whilst a full-size traction engine needs a low-loader artic and may not have space for a 'box'.

Then there's the kudos of the exhibit - some choose bicycles or motorcycles - others agricultural tractors, then there's standard cars or trucks, miniature steam engines and full-size traction engines.

Cost (of acquiring/restoring) and cost of support vehicles and motorhome/caravan is also relevant.

My daughter and her husband show Clydesdale horses, so I have some idea of the support required.

What is a fact is that the people who attend these events as participants probably don't have time for more than one class of event (ie those who have horses don't also run traction engines).

I cannot decide - maybe I never will - having not acquired a hobby so far.

What do others fancy?