Neglected 1926 Aveling & Porter sold
Chris Graham on 16th February 2023
Peter Love reports on the sale of an interesting but long-neglected 1926 Aveling & Porter 6-ton M-type tractor.
Articles
1967 Foden Blue Circle cement tanker restored
Chris Graham on 15th February 2023
Ed Burrows meets Alex Newcombe and his superbly-restored 1967 Leyland 680-engined Foden Blue Circle cement tanker
A classic Ford tractor in two different sizes!
Chris Graham on 14th February 2023
Jonathan Whitlam explains why, back in the mid-1970s, Ford decided to offer farmers the same tractor in two different sizes.
World record 1904 Napier 15hp sale!
Chris Graham on 13th February 2023
We report from last November's Bonhams sale of vintage and veteran cars, which saw a 1904 Napier 15hp smash the wold record!
1900 hot-air engine runs once again
Chris Graham on 10th February 2023
Barry Job reports on the exciting firing and running of an amazing hot-air engine that's over 120 years old.
Ultra-rare 1984 Simca van – the last UK survivor!
Chris Graham on 9th February 2023
Despite its popularity during the 1980s, the Simca van has all but vanished now. Mike Neale tracks down an ultra-rare survivor.
White Star Line’s Olympic, Titanic and Britannic liners investigated
Chris Graham on 8th February 2023
Simon Mills delves into the fascinating history of the White Star Line’s fabled Olympic-class ships Olympic, Titanic and Britannic.
Gradall Hydraulic Excavator; a world first!
Chris Graham on 7th February 2023
Keith Haddock reviews the history of the Gradall Hydraulic Excavator, which is claimed to be the world’s first machine of its type.
Glorious 1939 Leyland Pump Escape fire engine
Chris Graham on 6th February 2023
John Meakins worked for Kent Fire Brigade but now spends the summer months displaying this glorious 1939 Leyland Pump Escape fire engine.
Diecast and resin model new releases
Chris Graham on 3rd February 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at recently-released diecast and resin models of road locos, ambulances, vans, milk floats and trucks.
1931 Aveling & Porter Orinoco back on the road!
Chris Graham on 2nd February 2023
Young enthusiast, Dylan Jones, recounts his experiences with 1931 Aveling & Porter Orinoco which was back on the road last summer.
Brilliant 16th Stotfold Mill Steam Weekend
Chris Graham on 1st February 2023
John Webber reports from the 16th Stotfold Mill Steam Weekend, which attracted a good number of stationary engines to a historic venue.
1917 AEC Y-type lorry saved and becomes film star!
Chris Graham on 31st January 2023
Zach Stiling meets Seb Marshall to get the story of his saved and superbly restored 1917 AEC Y-type lorry; a veteran of the Great War.
Friends of King Alfred Buses running day confirmed
Chris Graham on 30th January 2023
Winchester-based Friends of King Alfred Buses has confirmed the services it will be operating for enthusiasts in 2023.
