Austin Minor 6cwt pick-up
Chris Graham on 7th March 2021
Mike Neale meets classic car enthusiast John Halford, to find out more about his beautifully-restored Austin Minor 6cwt pick-up.
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Classic & Vintage Commercial Show is on!
Chris Graham on 5th March 2021
The British Motor Museum is still planning to go ahead with a programme of events in 2021, including the Classic & Vintage Commercial Show.
Evolution of car transporters
Chris Graham on 2nd March 2021
Bob Tuck explains the interesting evolution of car transporters from the 1960s; the ear in which car sales began to boom. Photographs: Ken Glendinning collection A rather young Ken Glendinning has a smiling face because he was allowed to drive…
Bellshill Bingo bus business
Chris Graham on 28th February 2021
Douglas MacDonald recounts the unusual story of the Bellshill Bingo bus business that operated in Scotland. By Jingo… it’s a Bingo Bus! This was the first Bingorama vehicle I ever spotted. The 1955 Bristol LD, GM 7641, had been Central…
1960s AEC Mandators
Chris Graham on 26th February 2021
Bob Weir recently discovered two 1960s AEC Mandators living near Edinburgh, and explains a little of the story of AEC’s ill-fated V8. Brian McBride and his V8 Mandator; he’s been driving lorries for most of his life. The twin-axle, 1960s…
Classic vans on test
Chris Graham on 24th February 2021
Mike Forbes has selected some fascinating, archive photographs from the Chris Hodge ‘Stilltime’ Collection, showing classic vans on test. Ford replaced its out-dated E83W 10 cwt van in 1957 with the 400E. There were a number of derivatives, including the…
1956 Austin A35 Pick-up
Chris Graham on 23rd February 2021
Even the owner of this beautifully-restored 1956 Austin A35 pick-up can’t help but wonder why the model was ever built. Nick Larkin tells the story. Photography: Matt Richardson Harry Douglas’ beautifully-restored 1956 Austin A35 Pick-up in full flight. If ever…
Classic commercial vehicles
Chris Graham on 19th February 2021
David Reed reports on last summer’s very successful Derbyshire Road Run, organised for classic commercial vehicles. Classic commercial vehicles: Entrants at the start of the Derbyshire Road Run, in Buxton. The 2020 Derbyshire Road Run for classic commercial vehicles attracted…
Neath Valley Collection
Chris Graham on 14th February 2021
Peter Simpson enjoys a rare invitation to look around the massive but little-known Neath Valley collection of vintage and classic vehicles. Photography: Martyn Barnwell Ian Davies with just three lorries from his amazing Neath Valley Vehicle Collection. When it comes…
1953 Bedford OSB tipper
Chris Graham on 10th February 2021
Given the quality of Terry Jones’ 1953 Bedford OSB tipper, you’d never guess it was restored 25 years ago. Peter Simpson tells the story. Terry Jones’ superb 1953 Bedford OSB tipper was restored over a three-year period almost 25 years…
1963 Renault Estafette pick-up
Chris Graham on 9th February 2021
Russ Harvey tracks down a rare, 1963 Renault Estafette pick-up with an astonishingly low recorded mileage, that’s now operating in the UK. The beautifully-restored, 1963 Renault Estafette pick-up R2132. This ultra-rare and superb example of a was, until recently, owned…
A classic tractor collection
Chris Graham on 8th February 2021
Bob Weir discovers a superb classic tractor collection in Scotland, owned by enthusiast, Ross Rae. Ross and Margaret Rae with their classic tractor collection. Ayrshire is home to some superb tractor collections and some truly knowledgeable enthusiasts. Ross Rae, from…
Classic Commer and Dodge vans
Chris Graham on 2nd February 2021
Peter Simpson tells the interesting development story of the classic Commer and Dodge vans, the FC/PA/PB and the Spacevan. Classic Commer and Dodge vans: The Post Office was far and away the biggest fleet buyer of Commer vans, with red…
The car transporter revolution!
Chris Graham on 30th January 2021
Bob Tuck reveals how the car transporter revolution first arrived to change the new cars sales business in the UK during the 1950s and ‘60s. Photographs: Ken Glendinning Collection/as stated The car transporter revolution!: New in 1960, SJR 100 was…
