Recently-released diecast and resin models for collectors
Chris Graham on 30th August 2024
Mike Neale selects his pick of recently-released diecast and resin models of vans, pick-ups, ambulances and a Mini Moke.
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Singing the praises of the cheap and cheerful LDV Pilot
Chris Graham on 2nd April 2024
Peter Simpson meets a man with a passion for the LDV Pilot, who is building an impressively varied collection of these trusty workhorses.
Great new diecast and resin models to collect!
Chris Graham on 29th November 2023
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at the recently-released diecast and resin models of vans, ambulances, campers and other light commercials.
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.
International Harvester 424; a fantastic utility tractor!
Chris Graham on 6th September 2023
Scott Lambert examines the International Harvester 424 that resulted from collaboration between the company's American and British arms.
Eventful times for HMS Albion
Chris Graham on 16th August 2023
Neil McCart recounts two eventful years in the career of HMS Albion, after her conversion from an aircraft carrier to a commando carrier.
A pre-war Scammell lorry that’s covered 1.2 million miles!
Chris Graham on 8th June 2023
Fewer than 2,000 Scammell lorries were manufactured between 1920 and WW2, but Zack Stiling tracks down a rare survivor and its lucky owner.
Amazing 1934 Singer Nine van; it’s the sole survivor!
Chris Graham on 25th May 2023
Brian Culpan tells the remarkable story of this 1934 Singer Nine van – one of just six built – that's now owned by James and Louise Tempest.
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.
Classic cargo ships on the St Lawrence river
Chris Graham on 15th May 2023
Jim Shaw looks at some of the cargo ships which called at the Canadian port of Montreal in the post-war era.
Superb 1970s Volvo F88
Chris Graham on 11th April 2023
Ian Shaw reports on how Swedish manufacture Volvo successfully burst onto the UK commercial vehicle market with the F88 during the 1970s.
The sad demise of 1953 Mediterranean Sky
Chris Graham on 23rd March 2023
Henry Brayshaw traces the history of a once famous ship from the 1950s, which ended its days as the Greek ferry Mediterranean Sky.
AEC Marshal – a fine 1972 example
Chris Graham on 16th December 2022
The Marshal was one of the last lorries to wear the AEC badge. Bob Weir went to Shropshire to meet Lewis Weaver and his fine 1972 example.
Caterpillar’s first excavator
Chris Graham on 16th November 2022
The model 225 was Caterpillar’s first excavator, and was instrumental in the company becoming a world leader, as Keith Haddock explains.
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