Morris Minor commercials celebrate 70th anniversary
Chris Graham on 31st May 2023
Russ Harvey celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Morris Minor commercials, which were produced between 1953 and 1971, in Birmingham.
Commercials
Amazing 1934 Singer Nine van; it’s the sole survivor!
Chris Graham on 25th May 2023
Brian Culpan tells the remarkable story of this 1934 Singer Nine van – one of just six built – that's now owned by James and Louise Tempest.
More from the amazing Dingles Fairground Museum
Chris Graham on 24th May 2023
David Reed continues his report from Dingles Fairground Museum, looking at more of the fascinating exhibits, and trying the historic rides.
Meticulously restored 1938 Morris mailvan
Chris Graham on 18th May 2023
Mike Neale tells the story of the pre-war Morris mailvans and takes a look at Simon Grainger's 1938 restored example.
The Sandtoft Atkinson gathering’s back on!
Chris Graham on 11th May 2023
We report on the resurrection of the Sandtoft Atkinson Gathering, which will be taking place at Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum this July.
The latest diecast and resin models for collectors
Chris Graham on 9th May 2023
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at a selection of recently-released diecast and resin models of interesting vehicles for collectors.
Testing a 1964 Austin Gipsy
Chris Graham on 4th May 2023
Zack Stiling sings the praises of the Austin Gipsy that, despite many views to the contrary, is a pleasant and eminently capable off-roader.
Rare Citroën BX Service van
Chris Graham on 2nd May 2023
Russ Harvey tracks down a very rare Citroën BX Service van from the early 1990s that's still surviving in Wales.
How about a classic ULEZ city beater?
Chris Graham on 24th April 2023
Fancy a light commercial vehicle to own and use in a post-ULEZ city environment? Peter Simpson has a few suggestions.
Amazing 94-year-old Leyland Lion bus still running
Chris Graham on 19th April 2023
We report on the arrival of an amazing, 94-year-old Leyland Lion bus at the Friends of King Alfred Buses in Winchester.
The Jolly Boys Road Run
Chris Graham on 18th April 2023
We report on last autumn's Jolly Boys Road Run, which saw a fantastic variety of historic commercials let loose in beautiful Derbyshire!
Bedford lorry range models reviewed
Chris Graham on 13th April 2023
Mike Neale looks at a very popular Bedford lorry range launched in the 1950s that, for whatever reason, inspired surprisingly few models.
Superb 1970s Volvo F88
Chris Graham on 11th April 2023
Ian Shaw reports on how Swedish manufacture Volvo successfully burst onto the UK commercial vehicle market with the F88 during the 1970s.
Heritage Transport Show cancelled!
Chris Graham on 31st March 2023
Regrettably, it's been announced that the Heritage Transport Show, due to take place on April 1st at Detling, Kent, has been postponed.
