We are now sourcing late seventies and early eighties vehicles for a TV drama due to go into production in October.
We have plenty of cars available but have been specifically asked for an ice cream van, grocers van plus a number of vans including a Ford Transit. If you can help please get in touch.

July has been an exceptionally busy month for us.

Things have been very busy for us over the last couple of months.
In late May we completed the BBC 3 production of "Hattie" where we supplied a number of period vehicles including 3 Mk1 Ford Cortina's for a "Carry on Cabbie" scene.

We have also just completed work on a feature film called "laid Off" which was filmed on location in Saltcoats, Johnstone and Glasgow. Action Vehicle agency supplied and managed a number of vehicles for this production.

The John Lewis Christmas commercial has just finished filming in Edinburgh and Action Vehicle Agency supplied a car and coach for this production.

We also recently supplied a classic Mercedes estate car for a photo shoot in Edinburgh.

Ongoing productions include a major production set in 1921 and being filmed in Edinburgh, Stockport and London.

We are currently sourcing vehicles for another major production, part of which will be filmed in Edinburgh at the beginning of August. The film is set in 1988 and we are looking for early to late eighties cars. If you have something that you think may suit please get in touch.

We are about to begin the third and final block of the latest series of Taggart. There will be six new episodes in all and we have been privileged to be involved with such a brand.

We also recently sourced, supplied and delivered a "Del Boy" Reliant Robin van for a film being made at "T in the Park"

Many thanks to all those of you who made it to Blairdrummond Safari Park for their 40th. Anniversary celebrations at the end of May. Everyone enjoyed their day and the park management were delighted with the display that was put on.

During the last couple of months we have been working on a major new BBC drama which is in production in Scotland. The main character, played by David Tennant, rides a motorcycle and Action Vehicle Agency have sourced and supplied a rather tasty Triumph Bonneville T100.

We are also sourcing period vehicles and caravans for another BBC production about to start filming in Scotland. If you have a late fifties/early sixties caravan don't hesitate to get in touch.

First of all apologies for a technical hitch on the website which means that the text on the gallery images can't be read. It is there, but for some reason it has changed to a lighter colour which makes it illegible. I've spoken to the web host who tells me that this is due to an update causing the problem on a few sites. I'm not too happy about it as it means I have to go through all of the images manually and update them. Oh well!!

In February we sourced a lobster fishing boat at Dunbar Harbour, East Lothian and assisted in the making of a corporate video for The Bank of Scotland. I also got a part in the video posing as a local fisherman with financial problems, nothing new there then!.

This month we have ventured south of the border and assisted with a production currently filming in Newcastle. It is a feature length drama for ITV called "Joe Maddison's War" and set in World War II. It will star Robson Green and Kevin Whateley and Action Vehicle Agency were pleased to assist in supplying military vehicles including a Vickers Anti Aircraft Gun.

With the arrival of the pushbikes I mentioned last month space was tight for the Triumph Spitfire which had to be put outside, so the decision was made to put it on Ebay. After only one day the car was sold for the asking price and made it safely, under it's own steam, to Bolton in England. The new owner is delighted with his purchase. Just like the thing however, the Spitfire gets sold and the the weather picks up, still the Vitesse, which is beginning to look a bit forlorn, will no doubt be dug out of the garage soon to get ready for the season. I am in the market for another classic, anything considered. So if you happen to read this and you know of anything interesting please let me know.

We've had one or two enquiries for productions that are coming up but nothing major yet. The industry seems to be the same all over Scotland just now but hopefully things will pick up soon as the weather improves.

We hope that everyone had a great festive season and the recent inclement weather didn't cause too many problems. Let's hope we get a decent spring and summer and we can get the classics out in force.

Just before Christmas we purchased a 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk4. It's had some restoration work and benefits from overdrive, hard top and is tax free. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been favourable but we've managed to get it out a few times and it performs very well. Haven't decided yet whether to keep it or sell it on. If you're interested please get in touch, we may be persuaded!!

Norman Harvey, who most of you will probably remember, used to supply vehicles for filming, is now well and truly retired. He is passing his time painting and helping with a charity in Tanzania. Norman worked on many well known productions such as "Monarch of the Glen", "Doctor Finlays Casebook" and "The Magdalene Sisters" to name but a few.
Norman got in touch recently and we have now purchased a number of props from him including a collection of period bicycles and childrens scooters etc. These will shortly be going on the website and are available for hire.
Norman asked us to pass on his regards to everyone he has worked with in the past.

2009 has been a bumper year for Action Vehicle Agency. In November we provided precision driving services for a major production being filmed in the Highlands.
December has seen us supply a VW Beetle for a major new BBC production currently being filmed in Glasgow and a Morris Marina estate at Edinburgh airport for a nationwide TV ad soon to be screened.

In all we have provided almost 200 vehicles for various productions this year and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved with us.

We are looking forward to 2010 and will hopefully be able to build on the success of 2009.

We've just finished working on a production called "Day of the Flowers". A bit of a departure for the agency as it's set in modern day and involved a number of upmarket luxury vehicles as well as 2 Mini Coopers and a moped.
One of the Mini's and the moped were involved in a stunt in Glasgow city centre on a busy Friday afternoon which brought the area to a bit of a standstill!

2009 has been a bumper year for Action Vehicle Agency with over 150 customers vehicles supplied so far for various productions.

We have been  filming in and around the Glasgow area during July and August for a major feature film set in the early seventies and due for release next year. Action Vehicle Agency were proud to have supplied over 70 vehicles including cars, vans, trucks and even a Glasgow Corporation bus. Police cars were also required and we sourced 2 Rover P6's which were marked up in "City of Glasgow" livery. Check out the picture on our Gallery front page.

In early September we headed north to Dornoch in Sutherland where we had been invited to supply 3 Edwardian vehicles for a prestigious private party at an exclusive Hotel in the area. Action Vehicle Agency provided a 1913 Darracq, a 1912 Austin 15 and a 1912 Ford Model T. Despite the horrendous weather the cars provided sterling service ferrying guests from the golf club to the hotel.

You will no doubt have noticed that we now have a new, long awaited, website heading in place. This makes the site more professional looking and matches the new business cards that we have had printed. Many more images have been added to our galleries and our database is constantly increasing.

Thanks to all of you who have got in touch recently and I will be getting to work updating the site.

The French production is going well. We had 14 cars and a London bus out in Edinburgh last week and it made a pretty impressive site transforming a part of the new town back to 1962. That production finishes this weekend and then its straight into a film set in 1974 which goes into production in early July. We need well over 50 vehicles for that one and things are progressing well, however if you have something that you may think is suitable then please get in touch.

Sorry that I haven't posted anything lately or updated the galleries but things have been extremely busy recently.
We are currently working with a German production company who are filming a 3 hour drama in the Scottish borders and Edinburgh area. It is set in modern day but some of the more interesting vehicles involved are a 1977 Aston Martin V8, a Porsche Boxster and a Unimog snowplough!!
Immediately after that we start work with a French production company who are making a film set in 1962. We are supplying well over 30 vehicles including taxi's trucks and buses for that one.
So 2009 has started off well and hopefully things will continue well for the rest of the year.
Thanks to everyone who has got involved so far and I intend to get the website updated soon as we have a number of new vehicles to display.

Just to let you all know that "Stone of Destiny" is released on DVD on 23rd. March.

This was the first production that I was involved in and was filmed in Scotland during the summer of 2007. I was able to source and supply over 50 vehicles so even if you weren't involved you will no doubt be able to spot one or two vehicles you know of as they were all Scottish based.

Unfortunately it didn't do too well at the box office. It was, however, apparently quite successful in Canada where the director, Charles Martin Smith is from.

My wife and I were fortunate enough to get tickets for the premiere at the Edinburgh Film Festival and I quite enjoyed it so I'll probably buy a copy of the DVD.

A couple of things that I wasn't too happy about were the fact that they added modern day sirens to the soundtrack in the police car scenes. During filming I had quite a job trying to convince the director that police cars just didn't  have blue lights and sirens in 1950. It wouldn't have been as bad if they just added a bell to the soundtrack but a siren was totally out of place. Even worse though, they spelt my name wrong in the final credits!!! ah well if it makes me famous I may just have to change my surname to Binnie! I very much doubt it though.

We are currently looking for a Ford Squire in any colour and condition for a forthcoming production. The Ford Squire was the estate version of the 100E Anglia. It had quite a short production run from 1955 until 1959 with just under 18,000 being produced. These models are now quite rare. We would be prepared to buy if necessary. If you can help please get in touch.

Well we are currently sitting at over 50 potential vehicles for this project but I still need more!! Filming will be in the Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife and Borders areas and will run from 18.05 until 06.06. If you think that you can help we would really like to hear from you.

I have been asked to supply a large number of vehicles for a production which is due to commence filming in Scotland in mid May. The film is set in 1962 and to this end I am looking for cars, vans, lorries and motorbikes. The vehicles require to be 50's and early 60's. If your vehicle is younger than '62 I may still be interested as long as it was a model in production in '62. You can email me or give me a call if you can help out. Many thanks

The new website is now up and running as you can see and feedback so far has been very encouraging. I am aware that I need to carry out some fine tuning and I am working on that. I have also registered a new domain name www.actionvehicleagency.co.uk This will run in conjunction with Classic Co-ordination. The new name does what it says on the box but more importantly I think it will be easier to enter.

I am looking for us much feedback as possible on the site so please feel free to contact me with any criticism you may have.

2008 was my first full year in operation

In January I provided some modern vehicle for the BBC production of God on Trial. This was a one day job. The scene was supposed to be outside the Auschwitz Museum in Poland. Filming however took place just outside Glasgow. I supplied everyday vehicles such as a Citroen ZX, Peugeot people carrier etc. One stipulation however was a Skoda and I was able to supply an original 1986 Skoda Estelle (when did you last see one of those!!)

I was asked if I could supply an Aston Martin DB5 and do the precision driving for an Aston Martin DBS "Power Soul Beauty" commercial which was being partly shot in Scotland for the Kuwaiti market. Early February saw us at the Rest & be Thankful in Argyll for a days fiming with the cars. Aston Martin supplied the 2 new cars and I sourced the DB5. The director got what he came to Scotland for... Clear blue skies, great dry roads and stunning snow capped hills, although it was damned cold. Day 2 saw us at Kinloch Rannoch filming in the shadow of schehallion.

In March I was contacted by the production manager for the Volvo XC90 "Stormy Night" commercial and asked if I would be interested in doing some precision driving. I agreed to this and then was contacted again and asked if I would be interested in an acting role. I agreed to this and was asked to go for an audition. The audition consisted of me sitting in a seat in front of a camera. I was asked to imagine I was the captain of a lifeboat and I was driving my car to an emergency call. I had to look concerned as I didn't know what I would find when I got there. Hard for a retired traffic cop who found himself in that situation nearly every working day!! Anyway I got the job and spent 5 fantastic days filming on the Isle of Skye.

In April I was contacted by an art director who was working on a docudrama called "The Harris Tweed Story" This is a story of the history of the material Harris Tweed and was to be shot during the first 3 weeks of June at various locations throughout Scotland. he had a "wish list" of vehicles he required. This included carriages, vehicles from the turn of the century to modern day, boats and even a plane. As usual, however, this list was pared down as the weeks progressed. We started filming at Inveraray