1952 Fordson Thames E494C restored
Chris Graham on 30th May 2022
Mike Neale reports on a 1952 Fordson Thames E494C 5cwt van that was bought by Neil Bannister at the second attempt, then uniquely restored.
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The Ford 3000
Chris Graham on 28th May 2022
The Ford 3000 was a popular tractor and Derek Pugh, from Church Stretton in Shropshire, owns a fine example, as Bob Weir reports.
The Foden two-stroke diesel
Chris Graham on 27th May 2022
In a different era, the Foden two-stroke diesel could have been a howling success, instead of a crying shame, says Ian Shaw.
Brooke ‘Dominion’ marine engine information?
Chris Graham on 26th May 2022
Can anyone help with information about this twin-cylinder Brooke ‘Dominion’ marine engine from the Stuart Ashman Collection?
1939 Coronation tram restoration news
Chris Graham on 25th May 2022
Restoration latest on the 1939 Coronation tram that last ran in Glasgow in 1962; it could be ready for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.
10 classic ships interestingly re-purposed
Chris Graham on 24th May 2022
We spotlight 10 classic ships from the 1950s, '60s and '70s that were interestingly re-purposed during their working lives around the world.
1927 100-tonne Scammell for sale!
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2022
An iconic 1927 100-tonne Scammell – the first of its kind in the world – is being sold on a ‘Make an Offer’ basis, as Joseph Lewis reports.
Friends of Pudsey Roller
Chris Graham on 22nd May 2022
Fancy attending a ‘Transport and Steam’ illustrated evening presentation fund-raiser in Leeds this week, with the Friends of Pudsey Roller?
A unique 1935 Fordson N
Chris Graham on 20th May 2022
Chris Graham meets Jonathan Boaz and his unique 1935 Fordson N that proudly carries a childhood memory-inspired, home-made cab.
1972 MF 200B Crawler Loader
Chris Graham on 19th May 2022
Chris Graham enjoys an interesting but chilly visit to Bernard Pike’s East Sussex workshop, for a look at his 1972 MF 200B Crawler Loader.
Practical Classics Restoration Show
Chris Graham on 18th May 2022
We report on the triumphant return of the Practical Classics Restoration Show, which took place at the NEC in March.
1922 Aveling & Porter D type roller restoration
Chris Graham on 17th May 2022
David Reed visited Niall Byrne and Hannah Bickley to inspect the couple’s latest restoration project, a 1922 Aveling & Porter D type roller.
1976 Scammell Crusader
Chris Graham on 16th May 2022
David Reed takes a trip to Nottinghamshire to meet Darron Wilson and his superbly-restored 1976 Scammell Crusader recovery truck.
1955 submarine USS Growler
Chris Graham on 15th May 2022
James Hendrie looks back over the career of the 1955 submarine USS Growler; the US Navy’s early attempt to field a cruise missile submarine.
