A very special Fordson Major
Chris Graham on 16th August 2021
William Carson samples a very special Fordson Major that’s one of the best-sounding tractors that Ford never built!
Restorations
1977 Ford D-Series tipper
Chris Graham on 5th August 2021
David Reed tells the story of Johnny Murphy’s newly-completed and sympathetically-restored, 1977 Ford D-Series tipper.
Buying a cheap, classic tractor
Chris Graham on 29th July 2021
Scott Lambert considers the potential pitfalls of buying a cheap, classic tractor, and the costs involved in bringing it up to scratch.
Seven traction engines!
Chris Graham on 28th July 2021
Terry Maynard recalls the life and times he’s enjoyed with the seven traction engines he’s owned over the past 52 years.
Aveling Barford GRT road roller
Chris Graham on 17th July 2021
Martyn Williams provides a progress report on the on-going restoration of his Aveling Barford GRT road roller.
1955 Austin A30 van
Chris Graham on 13th July 2021
Mike Neale tells the story of a much-travelled, 1955 Austin A30 van with a slightly surprising background.
Ruston & Hornsby PT engine rebuild
Chris Graham on 12th July 2021
David Hughes reports on the successful restoration of his Ruston & Hornsby PT stationary engine; a real labour of love!
1971 Albion Reiver tipper
Chris Graham on 3rd July 2021
David Reed tells the story of Johnny Murphy’s 1971 Albion Reiver tipper, which he’s owned three times since the late 1990s!
Air-cooled Amanco engines
Chris Graham on 2nd July 2021
D Curryer spotlights his three air-cooled Amanco engines, and wonders about the marque’s popularity in Scotland.
1946 Ferguson TE-20
Chris Graham on 26th June 2021
When Raymond Browne went looking for 1946 Ferguson TE-20 parts, he never expected to find another 1946 tractor, as William Carson explains.
A 1950s military Jeep
Chris Graham on 22nd June 2021
Timothy Slawson had a deep desire to own a 1950s military jeep, and eventually did. This is his story about that vehicle and its restoration.
1976 Mack F700-Series truck
Chris Graham on 16th June 2021
Bob Weir meets American truck enthusiast Frankie Wilson, from Scotland, and gets to grips with his impressive 1976 Mack F700-Series truck.
Classic heavy-haulage trucks
Chris Graham on 9th June 2021
Peter Simpson tells the story of a pair of classic heavy-haulage trucks, how one still works today and their famous operator.
1928 Aveling & Porter roller
Chris Graham on 31st May 2021
Paul Ritchie tells the tale of first-time engine owner Steve Vaughan, acquired and restored his 1928 Aveling & Porter roller.
