Thought-provoking Thornycroft
Chris Graham on 28th February 2020
Here's a ‘thought-provoking Thornycroft’ which, though it’s been standing in a Devon field for many years, would make an interesting restoration.
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Volkswagen T2 pick-up ressurected
Chris Graham on 28th February 2020
This 1960 Volkswagen T2 pick-up appears little changed from when it was found after almost 40 years in a barn. But all’s not what it seems.
The Sentinel Roadless Tractor
Chris Graham on 20th February 2020
Alan Barnes recounts the fascinating story of the Sentinel Roadless Tractor; a machine that deserved so much more commercial success.
The Bill Reid Memorial Roadrun
Chris Graham on 16th February 2020
This summer The Bill Reid Memorial Roadrun will be celebrating the life of a much-loved lorry enthusiast, Bill Reid, a founder of the Ayreshire Roadrun.
Exploring the polar regions
Chris Graham on 16th February 2020
Exploring the polar regions is incredibly tough and unforgiving on both man and machines, Ed Burrows recounts some of the earliest, mechanised expeditions.
The Scammell Contractor remembered
Chris Graham on 31st January 2020
Bob Tuck takes a look back at one of Watford’s finest, the Scammell Contractor, and discovers it was far more versatile than its bigger crew-cab offspring.
Albion FT21 ‘Black Maria’
Chris Graham on 31st January 2020
Bob Weir samples one of the most celebrated Albion FT21 ‘Black Marias’ in Scotland, and really senses it’s murky, working history.
Crouch’s DAF classic
Chris Graham on 30th January 2020
While the DAF Trucks-supplied XF530 now working at Crouch Recovery is great, it's the company's 1994 3600ATi that really caught our eye.
The fascinating road/rail story
Chris Graham on 27th January 2020
Malcolm Bates discovers a great batch of photos from the archives, depicting the UK commercial vehicle industry's fascinating road/rail story.
ERF’s 60th anniversary
Chris Graham on 25th January 2020
Dick Furniss takes a nostalgic look back at the spectacular rally held at Oulton Park in 1993, to celebrate ERF’s 60th anniversary.
Lorry Driver of the Year
Chris Graham on 24th January 2020
Fascinating archive photographs featuring vehicles involved in the Lorry Driver of the Year competition, from the Chris Hodge ‘Stilltime’ Collection.
Cheffins classic truck sale
Chris Graham on 21st January 2020
A recent Cheffins classic truck sale at Derek Cooper Transport, in Suffolk, included several interesting tractors and trucks, as Joseph Lewis reports. Entries at the recent Cheffins classic truck sale ranged from a 1936 Foden DG4 7½ ton flatbed, which sold for £15,900, right…
Interesting truck developments: 1997
Chris Graham on 21st January 2020
1997 saw the rise of BritPop, New Labour sweeping to power and the death of Princess Diana. But there was also plenty of interesting truck developments, with new models from DAF, Volvo and MAN, as Pip Dunn recalls It’s no…
ERF and Volvo trucks restored
Chris Graham on 21st January 2020
ERF and Volvo were fierce rivals during the 1970s, but Pip Dunn discovers a restored pair that are now happy stablemates at Harpers haulage The 1970s saw a lot of development in trucks in the UK, and there were two…
