We sample a beautifully-preserved 1973 AEC Mandator
Chris Graham on 26th January 2024
Andrew Leonard owns several preserved lorries, but this 1973 AEC Mandator is probably one of his favourites, as Peter Simpson discovers.
AEC Mercury
The fantastic classics on display at this year’s AEC Gathering
Chris Graham on 15th November 2023
David Reed reports on the interesting classic commercials that he spotted at this year’s AEC Gathering, held at Newark Showground.
The Enfield Pageant of Motoring
Chris Graham on 2nd August 2023
Mike Neale reports on this year's brilliant Enfield Pageant of Motoring, held over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
The Jolly Boys Road Run
Chris Graham on 18th April 2023
We report on last autumn's Jolly Boys Road Run, which saw a fantastic variety of historic commercials let loose in beautiful Derbyshire!
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.
The Buxton Boys Run, 2022
Chris Graham on 24th November 2022
David Reed reports on this year's Buxton Boys Run for classic commercials vehicles, with Les Wilson providing the photographs.
The 90-mile Cheshire Run
Chris Graham on 25th August 2022
Ed Burrows reports on the welcomed return of the 90-mile Cheshire Run that attracted a wide range of interesting, classic commercials.
Ford Thames Trader
Chris Graham on 23rd July 2021
Peter Esposito explains the important role that the Ford Thames Trader played for London Transport from the late 1950s onwards.
Classic lorry road run
Chris Graham on 28th May 2021
Anne Bates reports on a recent classic lorry road run that sent the lucky drivers down some of the best roads Wales has to offer.
Classic flatbed lorry feast!
Chris Graham on 19th March 2021
This classic flatbed lorry bookazine is brand new from Kelsey Publishing, and is a must for all commercial vehicle enthusiasts.
Post-war fire engines
Chris Graham on 17th March 2021
Ron Henderson spotlights the most notable post-war fire appliances that were built on the successful Leyland chassis.
Evolution of car transporters
Chris Graham on 2nd March 2021
Bob Tuck explains the interesting evolution of car transporters from the 1960s; the ear in which car sales began to boom. Photographs: Ken Glendinning collection A rather young Ken Glendinning has a smiling face because he was allowed to drive…
A classic tractor collection
Chris Graham on 8th February 2021
Bob Weir discovers a superb classic tractor collection in Scotland, owned by enthusiast, Ross Rae. Ross and Margaret Rae with their classic tractor collection. Ayrshire is home to some superb tractor collections and some truly knowledgeable enthusiasts. Ross Rae, from…
Vanished lorries of the 1980s
Chris Graham on 3rd June 2020
In a nostalgic look at the commercial vehicle scene, Dick Furniss recalls some of the notable but now vanished lorries of the 1980s.
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