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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…
Chris Graham on 23rd February 2021
Even the owner of this beautifully-restored 1956 Austin A35 pick-up can’t help but wonder why the model was ever built. Nick Larkin tells the story. Photography: Matt Richardson Harry Douglas’ beautifully-restored 1956 Austin A35 Pick-up in full flight. If ever…
Chris Graham on 22nd February 2021
Phil Barnes reports on the life and eventual rescue of a 1914, American-built steam locomotive in New Zealand. The Climax loco in its present home, where its thankfully undergoing a restoration under the stewardship of The Climax 1317 Trust. (Pic:…
Chris Graham on 21st February 2021
Gareth Bolton explains the fundamental attachment he has for his cherished Fairbanks, Morse & Co Type H engine. The Fairbanks, Morse & Co Type H engine, as originally purchased from Rod Stride. My association with this engine, a petrol/paraffin Fairbanks,…
Chris Graham on 20th February 2021
Those interested in maritime history will be fascinated by the latest bookazine from Kelsey Publishing, which spotlights the Holland America Line. The Holland America Line was founded in 1871, as a private venture, and it became a public company in…
Chris Graham on 19th February 2021
David Reed reports on last summer’s very successful Derbyshire Road Run, organised for classic commercial vehicles. Classic commercial vehicles: Entrants at the start of the Derbyshire Road Run, in Buxton. The 2020 Derbyshire Road Run for classic commercial vehicles attracted…
Chris Graham on 17th February 2021
George Nisbet owns a 1958 Power Major Roadless that has been in the family since 1964. Bob Weir went to Aberdeenshire to meet them both. Photography: George Nisbet The 1958 Power Major Roadless has been in the Nisbet family for…
Chris Graham on 16th February 2021
Paul Ritchie reports on important developments arising from the National Traction Engine Trust’s recent AGM. Last November the National Traction Engine Trust (NTET) held its annual general meeting and, like so many organisations unable to meet due to Covid-19 restrictions,…
Chris Graham on 14th February 2021
Peter Simpson enjoys a rare invitation to look around the massive but little-known Neath Valley collection of vintage and classic vehicles. Photography: Martyn Barnwell Ian Davies with just three lorries from his amazing Neath Valley Vehicle Collection. When it comes…
Chris Graham on 13th February 2021
David Vaughan visits the Bancroft Mill Engine Museum, and wonders what will become of the UK’s smaller industrial heritage sites like this in the face of prolonged, enforced closure. Bancroft Mill Engine Museum: The main engine house which, together with…
Chris Graham on 12th February 2021
Newly-published by Kelsey Publishing, the fifth in the Military Trucks Archive series spotlights the Oshkosh M1070 Series. The fifth edition in Kelsey Publishing’s popular Military Vehicles Archive bookazine series has just been published, with this edition focussing on the British…
Chris Graham on 11th February 2021
Tony Hoyland discovers a beautifully-restored, ex-demonstrator Roadless Ploughmaster 90 that’s been brought back to life in the most exacting way. Richard Mason with the Roadless Ploughmaster 90; the late-afternoon burst of sunshine really makes that fresh paintwork pop! I think…
Chris Graham on 10th February 2021
Given the quality of Terry Jones’ 1953 Bedford OSB tipper, you’d never guess it was restored 25 years ago. Peter Simpson tells the story. Terry Jones’ superb 1953 Bedford OSB tipper was restored over a three-year period almost 25 years…
Chris Graham on 9th February 2021
Russ Harvey tracks down a rare, 1963 Renault Estafette pick-up with an astonishingly low recorded mileage, that’s now operating in the UK. The beautifully-restored, 1963 Renault Estafette pick-up R2132. This ultra-rare and superb example of a was, until recently, owned…
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