Digging for China clay
Chris Graham on 30th March 2020
David Vaughan looks at the fascinating range of historic machinery that was involved in digging for China clay in what was a major Cornish industry
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Royal Navy Austin K2/Y restored
Chris Graham on 29th March 2020
This 1943 Royal Navy Austin K2/Y ambulance has spent far more of its life ferrying farm workers and produce around, than transporting injured military personnel, as Richard Gunn explains.
Peugeot J7 camper rejuvenated
Chris Graham on 28th March 2020
The Peugeot J7 camper is bigger, cheaper and a lot rarer than a VW alternative, and has every bit as much character, as Mike Neale discovers.
A wonderful engine display
Chris Graham on 28th March 2020
Barry Job pays tribute to Phil Jefferies’ wonderful engine display, which really exemplifies the value of going the extra mile.
Commer Fire Engines
Chris Graham on 27th March 2020
Ron Henderson tells the tale of the Rootes Group’s early post-war move into Commer Fire Engines market.
Classic buses in Malta
Chris Graham on 26th March 2020
Mike Forbes took some photographs of the fascinating array of classic buses in Malta plying their trade during the mid-1980s.
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Chris Graham on 25th March 2020
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Ford Model A restoration
Chris Graham on 25th March 2020
Enthusiast Dave Sibbald’s Ford Model A restoration has allowed him to take a step back in time, as Bob Weir discovers.
Brilliant Hamburg Maritime Museum
Chris Graham on 25th March 2020
Hamburg is home to several historical museum ships and the International Maritime Museum, which is based at the HafenCity quarter, and is well worth a visit.
Focussing on Massey Ferguson
Chris Graham on 24th March 2020
Massey Ferguson photographer's book reprinted: Ted Everett’s fascinating book has proved such a success that it's being reprinted.
Drive it Day cancelled
Chris Graham on 24th March 2020
Drive it Day cancelled: The FBHVC will not be re-scheduling its popular Drive it Day for later this year. Would-be participants will now have to wait until April 25th, 2021, for the next event.
Operational challenges for the Royal Navy
Chris Graham on 18th March 2020
The Royal Navy is facing operational challenges in the next four years, as the oldest, Type 23 frigates leave the fleet – four years before the first Type 26 warships enter service.
The historic eight-wheelers
Chris Graham on 15th March 2020
Mike Forbes offers a fascinating selection of photographs from the Chris Hodge ’Stilltime’ Collection, this time spotlighting historic eight-wheelers.
A Scandinavian surprise
Chris Graham on 14th March 2020
Michel Meesters, from Denmark, claims to have one of just a handful of factory-produced IH Hydro 85s with a driven front axle. Scott Lambert explains more about a Scandinavian surprise,
