Caterpillar’s first excavator
Chris Graham on 16th November 2022
The model 225 was Caterpillar’s first excavator, and was instrumental in the company becoming a world leader, as Keith Haddock explains.
Articles
1927 Wallis & Steevens is back!
Chris Graham on 14th November 2022
Superb 1927 Wallis & Steevens Advance roller welcomed back to the UK steam rally scene after a six-year absence.
Classic vans selling well
Chris Graham on 11th November 2022
We report from the recent Anglia Car Auctions sale at which an interesting selection of classic vans sold well.
Collectable Ford D-Series models
Chris Graham on 9th November 2022
Mike Neale takes a look at some more shelf-size Ford D-Series models that were available when the real truck was still in production.
Incredible Jarred D Ruble sale results
Chris Graham on 8th November 2022
Peter Love reports on the highlights from the recent Aumann Auctions sale of Jarred D Ruble's incredible vehicle collection.
Flagships of the Year award winners, 2022
Chris Graham on 7th November 2022
We report on the four vessels that were the winners of the National Historic Ships UK Flagships of the Year awards this year.
Massey Ferguson’s ‘8’ line tractors in the spotlight
Chris Graham on 3rd November 2022
Jonathan Whitlam profiles Massey Ferguson’s ‘8’ line tractors, classics otherwise known as the Super-Spec range.
Rare Bucyrus tracked steam shovel discovered!
Chris Graham on 2nd November 2022
Kevin Hoggett reports on a chance encounter he had with a pre-World War II Bucyrus tracked steam shovel in Colorado, USA.
Amazing Armstrong Whitworth stationary engine
Chris Graham on 1st November 2022
Jim Anderson reports on a Armstrong Whitworth engine (serial number 122), he bought as a 1926 7hp model with a Salmson magneto type M.1.3.
Blakesley Show vintage working weekend
Chris Graham on 31st October 2022
Peter Love reports on the Blakesley Show vintage working weekend organised by John Sheppard and friends in Northamptonshire recently.
The stunning Strumpshaw Show!
Chris Graham on 28th October 2022
We report from the stunning Strumpshaw Show which was a real treat this year, with fantastic, interesting and unusual exhibits galore!
110-year-old American battleship set for restoration
Chris Graham on 27th October 2022
We report on the 110-year-old American battleship that's just been moved to a dry dock for the start of a $35 million restoration in Texas.
Fantastically original 1949 Jowett Bradford ice cream van
Chris Graham on 26th October 2022
Mike Neale spotlights Harry Larcombe's fantastic, pre-restoration 1949 Jowett Bradford ice cream van; it's an absolute gem!
Amberley Museum’s Steam Show report
Chris Graham on 25th October 2022
Simon Colbeck reports on the Timeline Events-organised photographic day which took place during the Amberley Museum’s Steam Show in July.
