Collectable Standard Motor Company models
Chris Graham on 5th August 2022
Mike Neale profiles the development of the Standard Motor Company's Vanguard range, and the collectable models that sprang from it.
Articles
0-6-0T Terrier anniversary celebration
Chris Graham on 4th August 2022
Several railways and the Terrier Trust are organising a series of events to celebrate 150 years since the first ‘A1’ 0-6-0T Terrier was built.
Values of light commercial vehicles on the rise!
Chris Graham on 3rd August 2022
We explain the factors which are directly influencing the gradual rise in values of light commercial vehicles.
Spring Fayre at Laughton
Chris Graham on 2nd August 2022
Chris Graham reports from the 2022 Spring Fayre at Laughton, East Sussex; a brilliant event for all classic and vintage vehicle enthusiasts.
Hobbs Farm Engines
Chris Graham on 1st August 2022
Andrew Symons provides some fascinating background on Hobbs Farm Engines, with the help of an article from The Implement and Machinery Review.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair is back!
Chris Graham on 30th July 2022
We're delighted to report that the Great Dorset Steam Fair is back this year with an exciting, local sponsor, the Gritchie Brewing Co.
Classic and desirable Ford 7810 tractor profiled
Chris Graham on 29th July 2022
Chris Graham chats with tractor enthusiast Tim Pearman about the Ford 7810 model, which he believes is the best tractor that Ford ever made.
A 1974 Morris Marina commercial rarity
Chris Graham on 28th July 2022
Mike Neale meets Tony Page and enjoys a closer look at one of his 14 – yes, fourteen – Morris Marina commercials.
1954 AEC Militant beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 27th July 2022
Rob Smith tells the story of the restoration of his 1954 AEC Militant restoration, and it’s a real beauty!
New fire engines and brigade vehicles for collectors
Chris Graham on 25th July 2022
Mike Neale takes a look at some of the recently-released diecast and resin models of fire engines and brigade vehicles aimed at collectors.
The decisive Battle of Midway explained
Chris Graham on 24th July 2022
Conrad Waters recounts the decisive Battle of Midway, which was a turning point in the Pacific theatre during World War II.
1956 Bedford RL-based fire tender motorhome conversion
Chris Graham on 23rd July 2022
Converting a 1956, former Civil Defence Bedford RL-based fire tender into a luxury motorhome was a labour of love, as Iain Wakefield reports.
3½hp Lister CS stationary engine brought back to life
Chris Graham on 22nd July 2022
Gary Thorne recounts the story of his first diesel-powered stationary engine, a 3½hp Lister CS, which he bought from a clearance sale.
Brilliant Abbey Hill Steam Rally report
Chris Graham on 20th July 2022
Joseph Lewis reports from the 2022 Abbey Hill Steam Rally, back at the Yeovil Showground, in Somerset, after a two-year absence.
