Remembering the Nineties
Chris Graham on 2nd December 2020
Here's the latest addition to the excellent Vintage Roadscene Archive bookazine series, Remembering the Nineties, from Kelsey Publishing.
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Classic Ambulances remembered
Chris Graham on 30th November 2020
Ron Henderson looks at some preserved, classic ambulances, and wonders why there aren’t more of them on the rally scene?
Fordson WOT 1 airfield tender
Chris Graham on 27th November 2020
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop enjoy the chance to experience and extremely rare, Fordson WOT 1 airfield tender vehicle.
Rare Morris SunTor Camper
Chris Graham on 23rd November 2020
Keith Bullock has owned this rare, 1971 Morris SunTor Camper since 1983, and it’s never been off the road for a long-term restoration.
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust secures its home
Chris Graham on 20th November 2020
Bridgeton Bus Garage is now the permanent home of the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust, as Hugh Dougherty reports.
The Scammell Commander
Chris Graham on 18th November 2020
The newly-published Military Trucks Vol 4, covers the Scammell Commander; a mighty, 65-tonne Rolls-Royce-powered tractor.
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.
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!
