Austin Minor Pick-up restoration
Chris Graham on 30th May 2021
Russ Harvey tells the story of his 15-year, Austin Minor Pick-up restoration, which was finally finished during lockdown.
Restorations
Classic McCormick-Deering and Farmall tractors
Chris Graham on 24th May 2021
Bob Weir enjoys a trips to Scvotland to spend a few hours with Roy MacGregor and his classic McCormick-Deering and Farmall tractors.
1914 Orenstein & Koppel steam loco
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2021
We report on the long-awaited restoration of a much-travelled, 1914 Orenstein & Koppel steam locomotive, that’s now in operational condition.
Crossley PH 1030 engine found!
Chris Graham on 21st May 2021
Anthony Fides provides some photographs of his latest find, and interesting Crossley Brothers PH 1030 enclosed crank engine.
Burrell Special Scenic No.1
Chris Graham on 19th May 2021
Bob Moorman charts the life of one of the most recognisable, 100-year-old showman’s engines around, Burrell Special Scenic No.1.
Caterpillar D9 cable dozer
Chris Graham on 17th May 2021
Sandstone Heritage Trust has a great collection of earth-moving equipment, with one of the highlights being a Caterpillar D9 cable dozer.
Rare Newman WD2 trike restoration
Chris Graham on 15th May 2021
Restoring this rare Newman WD2 trike wasn’t easy for Derek Hiscock, but was certainly well worth all the effort, as Peter Henshaw discovers.
1962 ERF KV tipper
Chris Graham on 14th May 2021
Derek Horton ran ERFs for years in his business, then restored a 1962 ERF KV tipper. David Reed tells the story.
International B-250 tractor restored
Chris Graham on 10th May 2021
Persistence pays off in the restoration of this International B-250 tractor, which was washed-up at the scrapyard, as Jo Roberts explains.
1985 Volvo F10 restored
Chris Graham on 29th April 2021
While looking pretty good when he bought it, Wayne Blake’s 1985 Volvo F10 was a different story under the skin, as Peter Simpson explains.
Classic vehicle dioramas
Chris Graham on 28th April 2021
Graham McQueen explains how his classic vehicle dioramas display models in realistic settings to bring the past to life in miniature.
1947 Fordson E27N tractor
Chris Graham on 25th April 2021
Andrew Naughton brought his 1947 Fordson E27N tractor back to life, by finishing a restoration that had been started 41 years ago!
Steam Rollers Part 2
Chris Graham on 24th April 2021
Soon-to-be-published Steam Rollers Part 2 is the latest bookazine for steam fans from Kelsey Publishing. Order your copy from April 30th!
BMC’s half-tonner
Chris Graham on 16th April 2021
Peter Simpson profiles BMC’s half-tonner, the bigger, car-derived light commercial vehicle from the 1960s, and ponders a missed opportunity.
