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Chris Graham on 18th January 2020
Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, caught fire during repair work at Moscow’s Arctic Sea port of Murmansk in early December. Six people are understood to have been injured and one person was listed as missing. The Admiral Kuznetsov, which is…
Chris Graham on 17th January 2020
Michael Moore is the proud owner of a unique, home-built, Doe-style, four-wheel-drive, articulated tractor. Chris Graham meets the man and his fantastic machine. Restoration stories are nothing unusual these days in the classic and vintage tractor world. Plenty of owners…
Chris Graham on 17th January 2020
Though only a little over 25 years old, Gary Dwyer’s Leyland DAF FT80.300 is already likely to be a unique survivor. It’s also been the subject of a prize-winning restoration. Peter Simpson finds out more. As photographer Martyn and yours…
Chris Graham on 17th January 2020
JCB is holding a one-off ERF show and open day on September 6, giving enthusiasts a chance to see at close hand some of the firm’s working fleet of refurbished EC11s. As this issue went to press, we were informed…
Chris Graham on 17th January 2020
A 970 ERF tractor unit; typical of the type and livery of lorry operated by the company during the time of its move from Haddenham to Fakenham Jack Richards Ltd., one of Britain’s best-loved road transport companies, has been sold…
Chris Graham on 16th January 2020
Five years ago, Andrew Garlick sold this 1976 Leyland Reiver after ten years of ownership; a decision he soon regretted. Last year, however, his 21-year-old son, Glen, bought it back and carried out a full restoration. Peter Simpson tells the…
Chris Graham on 16th January 2020
This 1922 Ronaldson Tippett, made in Australia, is an unusual tractor – owned by Robert Campbell from Kilkeel in Co. Down. The annual Armagh Down Vintage Rally took place on October 12th, 2019, and was hosted by Alan Gillespie on…
Chris Graham on 16th January 2020
Tractor World Spring, the traditional tractor show season opener, will be back at the Three Counties Showground on February 22nd-23rd, 2020, with more than ever to capture the interest of enthusiasts. The number of club stands – the focal point…
Chris Graham on 16th January 2020
Wales’ Evan Watkin was crowned Supreme Champion at the 2019 British National Ploughing Championships The Society of Ploughmen has announced that it will be celebrating the 70th British National Ploughing Championships at Mindrum, Northumberland on October 10-11th, 2020. A 200-acre…
Chris Graham on 16th January 2020
Like many collections, a lack of space is the main problem! Having said that, we are lucky that everything we own is undercover. With the exception of the 92hp, DT-268-powered Case IH 4240 Pro, all of the tractors are 52hp…
Chris Graham on 16th January 2020
David Aylward’s concours-grade Nuffield Universal with Perkins P4 engine. Peter Love takes a down-to-earth look at Nuffield – an often underrated marque, but one that’s recently turned a corner. So now could be the ideal time to invest in one…
Chris Graham on 16th January 2020
Here are our Top 10 tractors from the 1970s; an interesting and exciting decade for tractor production. Which is your favourite? Considering the two decades that had gone before, and the growth and prosperity that Britain had enjoyed compared to…
Chris Graham on 16th January 2020
Carnival Sunrise at sea (Pic: Carnival Cruise Line) Carnival Cruise Line continues to modernise its older cruise ships to reflect the latest trends. The 20-year old Carnival Triumph recently underwent a US$200 million overhaul at the Navantia Cadiz Shipyard, which…
Chris Graham on 16th January 2020
Scot Explorer was launched at Royal Bodewes Ship Yard in Groningen, Netherlands On 11 October 2019 the new cargo vessel Scot Explorer was launched at Royal Bodewes Ship Yard in Groningen, Netherlands, for Scotline Marine Holdings. She is the second…
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