Rare Bedford PC van is collector’s star exhibit
Chris Graham on 30th October 2023
Mike Lawrence has been collecting old vehicles for years and one of his star exhibits is a rare Bedford PC van, as Bob Weir explains
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This 1904 Coventry Humberette is a London to Brighton Run favourite
Chris Graham on 13th October 2023
Zack Stiling spotlights a 1904 Coventry Humberette; a very capable and reliable performer that's very popular on the London to Brighton Run.
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.
Beautifully-restored electric-powered milk float
Chris Graham on 23rd June 2023
The electric-powered milk float was a common sight 50 years ago, but survivors are rare. Bob Weir meets Paul Nicolls and his superb example.
Morris Minor commercials celebrate 70th anniversary
Chris Graham on 31st May 2023
Russ Harvey celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Morris Minor commercials, which were produced between 1953 and 1971, in Birmingham.
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.
How about a classic ULEZ city beater?
Chris Graham on 24th April 2023
Fancy a light commercial vehicle to own and use in a post-ULEZ city environment? Peter Simpson has a few suggestions.
Amazing disused and derelict lorries in scrapyards
Chris Graham on 27th February 2023
Michael Marshall takes a fascinating look at another collection of disused and derelict lorries spotted over the years.
Diecast and resin model new releases
Chris Graham on 3rd February 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at recently-released diecast and resin models of road locos, ambulances, vans, milk floats and trucks.
Citroën GS-based vans from the 1970s
Chris Graham on 3rd January 2023
Russ Harvey enjoys the treat of seeing a pair of very rare, uniquely-styled Citroën GS-based vans from the 1970s.
Superb Austin Seven roll-top newspaper van replica
Chris Graham on 13th December 2022
Zack Stiling meets enthusiast and restorer Ken Kimber, and his superb Austin Seven roll-top newspaper van replica.
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.
Rare 1930s sheep shearing set spotted at car show!
Chris Graham on 20th October 2022
Mark Tewkesbury reports on an unusual, 1930s sheep shearing set made in Birmingham, that he spotted at the recent Cranleigh Car Show.
A 1974 Morris Marina commercial rarity
Chris Graham on 28th July 2022
Mike Neale meets Tony Page and enjoys a closer look at one of his 14 – yes, fourteen – Morris Marina commercials.
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