[BleverCastard]

You can drive a minibus within the UK as long as the following conditions apply:

you’re 21 or older
the minibus is used for social purposes by a non-commercial body
you’ve had your driving licence for at least 2 years
you meet the ‘Group 2’ medical standards if you’re over 70 - check with your GP if you’re not sure you meet the standards
you’re driving on a voluntary basis and the minibus is used for social purposes by a non-commercial body
the maximum weight of the minibus is not more than 3.5 tonnes - or 4.25 tonnes including specialist equipment for disabled passengers, eg a wheelchair ramp
you’re not towing a trailer

Source:
https://www.gov.uk/driving-a-minibus

[kaisersouse]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haydn fucking awesome man! yeah, will do! do you have any pics anywhere? I'd love to see

When I was 19, digital cameras were new and the cheapest ones almost $1000 I might have some film pictures somewhere, but will take ages to dig up. Was a 1971 Ford Econoline E100

[Scones]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haydn No, literally, buying a 17 seater minibus (or however many), taking seats out leaving only 8 passenger seats, telling the DVLA and getting it reclassified or whatever it would be called.

In that case it would no longer be a class D1. And therefore be allowed to drive on a class B IF it weighs less than 3,5 metric tons.