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Old 12 Oct 2018, 20:40 (Ref:3856343)   #12
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Originally Posted by Mike Bell View Post
Grant, is it possible that since MSV took over the circuit that the museum now has to pay them rent? Or were the buildings not included in the sale?
No idea Mike I'm afraid.

The circuit offices have vacated the building next to the museum.

Last time I passed through the Ritchie Brothers plant auction site and offices still seemed to be in place although at one point I thought they looked like they were moving out.

The Aston Barclay auction site looks fairly permanent as well.

It would be quite interesting to know what the lease agreement actually covers.

My guess is that the basic overheads of the museum are simply not covered by the footfall and that the family are not interested in the exhibits they own (or what is left of the original Wheatcroft owned collection) and might prefer to see it monetised.

If that is the case it may be a good time to sell off since we must be at or near the top of the market.

There is, of course, Kevin's collection of military vehicles and memorabilia to consider as well. I have no idea if he has an alternative home for them.
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