Morris J-Type GPO van enjoys new lease of life!
Chris Graham on 17th July 2023
Mike Neale tracks down a fine example of what many consider to be the archetypal British GPO van, the Morris J-Type.
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1974 Guy Big J6 cement mixer beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 12th July 2023
David Reed takes a trip to Huddersfield to meet Johnny Murphy and admire his 1974 Guy Big J6 concrete mixer.
The amazing history of truck builder, Thornycroft
Chris Graham on 7th July 2023
Ed Burrows explores the fascinating history of truck manufacturer Thornycroft, that started life building Thames motor launches then warships!
1952 A40 Devon van
Chris Graham on 6th July 2023
Chris Cole’s 1952 A40 Devon van hasn’t travelled far in 71 year, and still lives close its Birmingham birthplace, as Mike Neale discovers.
1964 Scammell Highwayman restored over eight years
Chris Graham on 4th July 2023
This 1964 Scammell Highwayman was Tony Ready's first restoration. It took eight years to complete and this is his story of the project.
Shelf-sized classics of Commer and Karrier vans
Chris Graham on 30th June 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at some shelf-sized classics, this time with a very familiar Rootes product as his theme.
A brilliant Easter Vintage Festival!
Chris Graham on 27th June 2023
Peter Love reports on the brilliant Easter Vintage Festival which took place at the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire in early April.
Beautifully-restored electric-powered milk float
Chris Graham on 23rd June 2023
The electric-powered milk float was a common sight 50 years ago, but survivors are rare. Bob Weir meets Paul Nicolls and his superb example.
1920s Dennis ‘pirate’ bus superbly restored
Chris Graham on 22nd June 2023
Zack Stiling visits the London Bus Museum to admire a newly-restored Dennis 'pirate' bus that's finished in the livery it last wore in 1929.
Fascinating memories of the lime-spreading industry
Chris Graham on 21st June 2023
Alan Dale recounts his memories of the lime-spreading industry, and the now classic trucks that he and his relatives used for that work.
Classic White buses back working in Yellowstone!
Chris Graham on 19th June 2023
Kevin Hoggett reports that traditional White buses are taking tourists around Yellowstone National Park once again, as they did 60 years ago.
For the love of classic Bedford vans!
Chris Graham on 16th June 2023
Russ Harvey meets Paul Parry, whose love of Bedford vans dates all the way back to his childhood, and inspects his CA collection.
Classic Car and Restoration Show
Chris Graham on 13th June 2023
Peter Simpson shares some of the interesting exhibits he found at this year's Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC.
The world’s largest motor graders!
Chris Graham on 9th June 2023
Keith Haddock takes a look at some of the world’s largest motor graders, most of which are now relegated to the history books.
