The American Truck Historical Society’s National Convention & Truck Show
Chris Graham on 11th September 2023
Peter Langdon drove his 1964 Autocar DC-100 to Reno, Nevada, for the American Truck Historical Society's National Convention & Truck Show.
Australia
Fantastic Richard Vernon collection sale
Chris Graham on 14th August 2023
David Read reports on the Cheffins-managed sale of the Richard Vernon collection, which saw plenty of interesting machinery sold.
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!
1952 A40 Devon van
Chris Graham on 6th July 2023
Chris Cole’s 1952 A40 Devon van hasn’t travelled far in 71 year, and still lives close its Birmingham birthplace, as Mike Neale discovers.
The fantastic cranes of Job Isles
Chris Graham on 26th June 2023
Derek Rayner, delves into the family archives of Job Isles, principal of one of the lesser-known crane-manufacturing firms in Yorkshire.
Amazing Richard Vernon dispersal sale previewed
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2023
We preview the Richard Vernon dispersal sale, being organised by Cheffins and taking place on Saturday, June 3rd.
Fantastically original 1956 Land Rover Station Wagon
Chris Graham on 18th March 2023
Zack Stiling reflects on the Land-Rover’s 75th anniversary, and admires Mike Rivett's superbly original 1956 Station Wagon.
Very rare JF Coates stationary engine saved!
Chris Graham on 17th January 2023
Luke Coates recounts the rescue and subsequent shipping from Australia of a very rare JF Coates stationary engine.
Classic combine harvesters still working hard!
Chris Graham on 26th September 2022
It’s time for our annual feature where we showcase some of the classic combine harvesters that have been in action this summer and autumn.
Collectable Standard Motor Company models
Chris Graham on 5th August 2022
Mike Neale profiles the development of the Standard Motor Company's Vanguard range, and the collectable models that sprang from it.
3½hp Lister CS stationary engine brought back to life
Chris Graham on 22nd July 2022
Gary Thorne recounts the story of his first diesel-powered stationary engine, a 3½hp Lister CS, which he bought from a clearance sale.
Blue Funnel’s Centaur to Singapore
Chris Graham on 9th May 2022
Jim Shaw recalls a voyage taken on Blue Funnel’s Centaur to Singapore in the 1970s, and the ships seen off the ‘Lion City’ in that decade.
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.
Gas turbine-powered commercials
Chris Graham on 14th April 2022
Ed Burrows takes a fascinating look at how truck manufacturers dabbled with gas turbine-powered commercials, starting back in the 1950s.
