A terrific Thames Trader
Chris Graham on 16th August 2020
Ian Chadwick is building a fine collection of restored lorries. Peter Simpson samples one of his recent restorations, truly a terrific Thames Trader!
Commercials
Shelvoke & Drewry
Chris Graham on 14th August 2020
Founded in 1922, Shelvoke & Drewry (SD) is one of Britain’s more interesting manufacturers of commercial vehicles, as this new, 100-page bookazine explains.
Merryweather Fire Engines
Chris Graham on 9th August 2020
Ron Henderson explains the early years in the history of one of the best-known fire appliance manufacturers, Merryweather Fire Engines.
China clay classics
Chris Graham on 7th August 2020
Here's another evocative collection of photographs taken of China clay classics – lorries at Par and other Cornish ports, from David Vaughan.
Pick up a Pilot!
Chris Graham on 27th July 2020
Peter Simpson reckons there are plenty of reasons to pick up a Pilot and, what’s more, there no time like the present to do so.
Battle-hardened JCB
Chris Graham on 24th July 2020
JCB has been awarded a contract to supply the US military with a specialised, high-speed, battle-hardened JCB excavator, in a deal worth up to £217 million.
Heavy-metal love affair
Chris Graham on 21st July 2020
Graham Booth adores heavy haulage and vehicle restoration and, as Ed Burrows explains, was instrumental in nurturing his daughter’s heavy-metal love affair.
A brilliant Bedford
Chris Graham on 20th July 2020
Clive Benton’s Bedford TM restoration has been 10 years in the making, but the result is a brilliant Bedford. Peter Simpson tells the story of how, and why…
Classic Bedfords at work
Chris Graham on 18th July 2020
Mike Forbes has selected a number of fascinating and evocatove photographs featuring classic Bedfords at work, from the Chis Hodge Stilltime Collection.
My special Commer Paralanian
Chris Graham on 16th July 2020
Mike Neale meets up with a rather special Commer Paralanian, which is now in highly appropriate ownership for a Rootes Group product.
1917 Thornycroft J Type restoration
Chris Graham on 15th July 2020
The 30-year renovation of Stephen Gosling’s 1917 Thornycroft J Type represents a Herculean effort, as Tim Gosling explains.
Leyland 15 pick-up rebuild
Chris Graham on 12th July 2020
Paul Anderson undertook a unique Leyland 15 pick-up rebuild to create a support vehicle for his classic aeroplane. This is the story, in his own words.
1934 Leyland Cub
Chris Graham on 7th July 2020
Less than four years ago, this 1934 Leyland Cub was a very incomplete wreck, and had already been used as a parts donor. Peter Simpson tells its story.
Goddess for the Century
Chris Graham on 1st July 2020
Dean Reader meets a classic vehicle enthusiast who, rather than get something small and sporty, or a posh, luxury marque, gained a Goddess for the Century.
