Tatty but loveable Thames Utilicon
Chris Graham on 15th November 2020
This tatty but loveable Thames Utilicon has enjoyed a fascinating past, including the most unlikely film role, as Nick Larkin reports.
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Commercial classics 2
Chris Graham on 11th November 2020
Artics roll out: The second in a series of Commercial Classics 2 bookazines from Kelsey Publishing Ltd is available now, focussing on artics.
Childhood dream car
Chris Graham on 9th November 2020
After much searching, Michael Hölzl finally tracked-down his childhood dream car, as Mike Neale explains. The model might surprise you!
Foden S21 returned home at last
Chris Graham on 6th November 2020
This 1967 Foden S21 returned home after 53 years and has been restored by the son of its original owner. Peter Simpson tells all.
Mighty 1943 Diamond T!
Chris Graham on 2nd November 2020
Nick Larkin samples a mighty 1943 Diamond T that’s been painstakingly restored as an exact replica of a family-owned example from the 1950s.
The Manitowoc crane story
Chris Graham on 27th October 2020
Keith Haddock tells the Manitowoc crane story; the history of one of America’s most successful crane and excavator manufacturers.
Permanent premises wanted!
Chris Graham on 26th October 2020
The Museum of RAF Firefighting is desperate for new, permanent premises, where its extensive collection can be housed securely and safely.
Foden back to life after 85 years!
Chris Graham on 25th October 2020
Bob Moorman celebrates the joy of bringing his Foden back to life and on to the road for the first time in 85 years!
Second life for French Estafette
Chris Graham on 20th October 2020
Russ Harvey enjoys a trip to Bristol to see a rare, French survivor from the 1960s that’s now working hard as a barista van.
1971 Atkinson Searcher reborn
Chris Graham on 18th October 2020
Rod Richards’ painstakingly-restored and beautifully-presented 1971 Atkinson Searcher truly is a wonder to behold, as Bob Tuck discovers
Buses across the desert!
Chris Graham on 17th October 2020
Malcolm Bates reveals some fascinating details about an outlandish, high-speed desert-crossing bus service offered in the 1920s.
Classic assortment out in Kent
Chris Graham on 10th October 2020
Peter Love reports on the successful and very enjoyable first running of the Weald of Kent Steam Rally Road Run.
Buses descended on Tinkers Park
Chris Graham on 5th October 2020
An amazing assortment of 44 buses descended on Tinkers Park in East Sussex on August 2nd, as David Vaughan reports.
Another fine Bedford restoration
Chris Graham on 2nd October 2020
Peter Simpson revisits a father-and-son team that's just completed another fine Bedford restoration reflecting the family’s rebuild history.
