You guys are making me homesick. I remember the A68 inspiring me too as a young lad. My Dad drove us regularly to Hexham from Darlington and latterly Crook, to visit Grandparents. Must come back up and drive it in the Mog!
My understanding and observations would confirm Ray's about young folks driving tractors, especially 'hidden away' in rural spots like Jack The Lad was in.
