A pre-war Scammell lorry that’s covered 1.2 million miles!
Chris Graham on 8th June 2023
Fewer than 2,000 Scammell lorries were manufactured between 1920 and WW2, but Zack Stiling tracks down a rare survivor and its lucky owner.
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New club for tractor, engine and agricultural machinery enthusiasts
Chris Graham on 7th June 2023
We mark the formation of a new club for tractor, engine and agricultural machinery enthusiasts across the North East.
Recent classic vehicle auction reports
Chris Graham on 6th June 2023
We report from a couple of recent classic vehicle auction, at which some interesting commercial and light commercials found new homes.
Brilliant Beamish!
Chris Graham on 2nd June 2023
David Reed reports from the wonderful, two-day steam gala which took place recently at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
The latest diecast and resin models reviewed
Chris Graham on 1st June 2023
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at recently released diecast and resin models of tractors, trucks vans, ambulances and fire engines.
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.
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.
