New Old Glory Archive bookazine
Chris Graham on 12th March 2021
Steam enthusiasts will love the latest addition to the Old Glory Archive bookazine series, that’s on sale and available to order online now!
Articles
Aveling & Porter from Loch Ness!
Chris Graham on 11th March 2021
David Reed recounts the amazing story of how Thomas Fields-Pattinson rescued a 1923 Aveling & Porter from Loch Ness, after it had languished there for 60 years!
WIN! Brilliant Britains models!
Chris Graham on 10th March 2021
Here's your chance to win one of three fantastic farm model bundles from Britains Farm Toys, in a free-to-enter competition celebrating the company's 100th anniversary.
DIY steam lorry kit
Chris Graham on 9th March 2021
Paul Ritchie meets Joe Rawlings to discover more about his project to build a 4½in-scale Foden DIY steam lorry kit at home.
Spotlighting Ford’s 6610 tractor
Chris Graham on 8th March 2021
The late Alan Barnes takes a detailed look at Ford’s 6610 tractor; a popular member of the 10 Series family from the 1980s and ‘90s.
Austin Minor 6cwt pick-up
Chris Graham on 7th March 2021
Mike Neale meets classic car enthusiast John Halford, to find out more about his beautifully-restored Austin Minor 6cwt pick-up.
Fordson Super Majors and Dextas
Chris Graham on 6th March 2021
In a south Lincolnshire stubble field, Jonathan Whitlam enjoys the nostalgic spectacle of working Fordson Super Majors and Dextas.
Classic & Vintage Commercial Show is on!
Chris Graham on 5th March 2021
The British Motor Museum is still planning to go ahead with a programme of events in 2021, including the Classic & Vintage Commercial Show.
War at Sea 5: The Falklands War
Chris Graham on 4th March 2021
War at Sea 5: The Falklands War, tells the dramatic story of the UK's early 1980s conflict in the South Atlantic.
Sentinel steam waggon movements
Chris Graham on 3rd March 2021
Here’s the latest news about some of the most interesting Sentinel steam waggon movements that took place in recent months. There have been a number of interesting Sentinel steam waggon movements in recent months, and here’s our summary of what’;s…
Evolution of car transporters
Chris Graham on 2nd March 2021
Bob Tuck explains the interesting evolution of car transporters from the 1960s; the ear in which car sales began to boom. Photographs: Ken Glendinning collection A rather young Ken Glendinning has a smiling face because he was allowed to drive…
Bellshill Bingo bus business
Chris Graham on 28th February 2021
Douglas MacDonald recounts the unusual story of the Bellshill Bingo bus business that operated in Scotland. By Jingo… it’s a Bingo Bus! This was the first Bingorama vehicle I ever spotted. The 1955 Bristol LD, GM 7641, had been Central…
1960s AEC Mandators
Chris Graham on 26th February 2021
Bob Weir recently discovered two 1960s AEC Mandators living near Edinburgh, and explains a little of the story of AEC’s ill-fated V8. Brian McBride and his V8 Mandator; he’s been driving lorries for most of his life. The twin-axle, 1960s…
Classic vans on test
Chris Graham on 24th February 2021
Mike Forbes has selected some fascinating, archive photographs from the Chris Hodge ‘Stilltime’ Collection, showing classic vans on test. Ford replaced its out-dated E83W 10 cwt van in 1957 with the 400E. There were a number of derivatives, including the…
