This Bedford KM looks as good as new!
Chris Graham on 17th July 2024
The Bedford KM represented a move into the big league, changing the company's persona and, for a while at least, its fortunes, says Ian Shaw.
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Brilliant models of classic Bedford commercials
Chris Graham on 24th October 2023
A double treat for classic Bedford commercials fans this month, as Mike Neale looks at some even smaller examples.
Classic recovery lorries from yesteryear
Chris Graham on 23rd August 2023
Michael Marshall takes a wander through the photo archives to focus on a fascinating selection recovery lorries from years gone by.
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!
New diecast and plastic scale models reviewed
Chris Graham on 24th October 2022
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at a selection of recently-released and interesting diecast and plastic scale models.
100th anniversary of Scammell Lorries
Chris Graham on 12th August 2022
Zack Stiling reports from the great event which celebrated the momentous, 100th anniversary of Scammell Lorries Ltd.
1916 Ransomes traction engine visits home
Chris Graham on 30th January 2022
Colin Tyson reports on a return home for a 1916 Ransomes traction engine that was originally built for British Army’s Forage Department.
Ex-army Foden recovery vehicle
Chris Graham on 19th September 2021
Bob Weir meets a commercial vehicle enthusiast with a particular interest in ex-army Foden recovery vehicles, winches and cranes.
Iconic Post Office vehicles
Chris Graham on 1st July 2021
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop take a look at two iconic Post Office vehicles, including one that proved to be extremely useful in the snow!
Bedford M-type profile
Chris Graham on 14th April 2021
An in-depth analysis of the Bedford M-type; the model that continued the brand's support of military fleets worldwide into the 1970s.
The Oshkosh M1070 Series
Chris Graham on 12th February 2021
Newly-published by Kelsey Publishing, the fifth in the Military Trucks Archive series spotlights the Oshkosh M1070 Series. The fifth edition in Kelsey Publishing’s popular Military Vehicles Archive bookazine series has just been published, with this edition focussing on the British…
Scammell Pioneer (TRMU20, TRMU30)
Chris Graham on 10th April 2020
A new release in the Military Trucks Archive, Scammell Pioneer TRMU20, TRMU30 is packed with information and rare photographs covering this influential and accomplished heavy tractor
