Celebrating the Ergomatic cab’s 60th birthday!
Chris Graham on 9th May 2024
We mark the 60th anniversary of the introduction of one of the most significant lorry cabs from the classic era, Leyland's Ergomatic.
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This 1931 Bedford bus was the first of its kind!
Chris Graham on 9th February 2024
Zack Stiling a very rare survivor; the original, 1931 Bedford bus that recently returned to the rally circuit after a period of hibernation.
A unique AEC Mandator saved from oblivion
Chris Graham on 31st August 2023
AEC wasn't considered a ‘heavy haulage’ specialist, but that didn’t stop this Mandator from changing those perceptions, says Ian Shaw.
Recently-released diecast and resin models
Chris Graham on 18th August 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at another interesting selection of recently-released diecast and resin models aimed at enthusiast collectors.
Fantastic classic Leyland lorry trio!
Chris Graham on 17th August 2023
Peter Simpson pays a return visit to Jamie Newton, this time spotlighting his beautifully-maintained, classic Leyland lorry trio.
The amazing history of truck builder, Thornycroft
Chris Graham on 7th July 2023
Ed Burrows explores the fascinating history of truck manufacturer Thornycroft, that started life building Thames motor launches then warships!
1920s Dennis ‘pirate’ bus superbly restored
Chris Graham on 22nd June 2023
Zack Stiling visits the London Bus Museum to admire a newly-restored Dennis 'pirate' bus that's finished in the livery it last wore in 1929.
Classic commercial shelf-sized scale models to collect
Chris Graham on 28th March 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at an interesting selection of AEC, Leyland and Albion Ergomatic shelf-sized scale models.
Westbury Transport & Vintage Gathering
Chris Graham on 22nd August 2022
Joseph Lewis reports on the 26th Westbury Transport & Vintage Gathering, held at Bratton, in Wiltshire earlier this year.
Dennis lorries and fire engines
Chris Graham on 11th May 2022
Tim Gosling explains the story and how Dennis lorries and fire engines from Guildford ended up serving with the US Army during World War One.
Coventry Transport Museum visit
Chris Graham on 26th April 2022
As well as being designated City of Culture in 2021, Coventry is also home to a genuinely excellent transport museum, as Bob Weir discovers.
1970s Leyland Clydesdale tipper
Chris Graham on 20th December 2021
The 1970s Leyland Clydesdale tipper was one of the last, British-built workhorses of that era. Bob Weir enjoys Allan Steel's superb example.
The Australian domestic power supply industry’s interesting trucks
Chris Graham on 25th October 2021
Tony Petch dips into the archives for a peek at the Australian domestic power supply industry's interesting trucks.
Museum of Mid-Devon Life
Chris Graham on 29th September 2021
Joseph Lewis visits the Museum of Mid-Devon Life in Tiverton, and discovers images of two interesting local companies and their equipment.
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