Very collectable Leyland Comet models from Dinky
Chris Graham on 16th August 2024
Mike Neale begins a two-part profile of Leyland Comet models, looking first at the contemporary Dinky model and reworking chipped originals.
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Here’s a beautifully renovated, ex-JCB ERF EC11
Chris Graham on 1st August 2024
Bob Birchenough’s ERF EC11 was good when bought, but six months on it’s even better. Peter Simpson tells the story.
Morrison Electricar GM 60cwt Coal Delivery Lorry
Chris Graham on 26th June 2024
Mike Neale recounts the story of Ipswich Transport Museum’s 1951 Morrison Electricar GM 60cwt Coal Delivery Lorry and its renovation.
Superb Mercedes-Benz MB-trac 900 restoration
Chris Graham on 11th June 2024
Peter Love meets Jeff Burgess for the inside story on the restoration of his spectacular 1982 Mercedes-Benz MB-trac 900
1980s Volvo F7 gets properly restored
Chris Graham on 5th June 2024
There aren’t many Volvo F7s on the show scene, but one of the best is owned by brothers Andy and Jason Simmonds. Pip Dunn went to see it.
A new batch of recently released and interesting diecast models
Chris Graham on 29th April 2024
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at recently released and interesting diecast models of tractors and light commercial vehicles.
This 1936 Fordson breakdown truck is simply superb!
Chris Graham on 23rd April 2024
Brian Culpan tells the story of this 1936 Fordson breakdown truck and the restoration that's brought it to its present superb condition.
Restoring a 1967 Bedford VAL 14 outside broadcast unit
Chris Graham on 5th April 2024
Peter Simpson tells the story of a rather special 1960s Bedford VAL 14, its time in television and its new life in preservation.
1979 ERF B-Series lorry amazingly restored in the back garden!
Chris Graham on 4th March 2024
Peter Simpson tells the story of David Whitehead’s 1979 ERF B-Series lorry, and how it was restored in his back garden!
1970 Morris Minor van restored with period livery
Chris Graham on 15th February 2024
Bob Weir meets Kenny and Jane Makepeace to find out more about their ex-museum 1970 Morris Minor van, and its extensive restoration.
This 1931 Bedford bus was the first of its kind!
Chris Graham on 9th February 2024
Zack Stiling a very rare survivor; the original, 1931 Bedford bus that recently returned to the rally circuit after a period of hibernation.
1951 AEC Mammoth Major saved and beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 8th January 2024
Mike Neale meets Fraser Clayton and the 1951 AEC Mammoth Major MkIII he rescued from a scrapyard in 1983, then restored to stunning condition.
This is certainly no ordinary 1953 TE-D 20!
Chris Graham on 4th December 2023
Ferguson conversions come in many shapes and sizes, but John Jones’ 1953 TE-D 20 is certainly a real head-turner, as Bob Weir discovers.
Original 1977 Foden Fleetmaster press vehicle restored
Chris Graham on 24th November 2023
The Fleetmaster was Foden’s approach to the component truck, but all done in the Sandbach style, says Ian Shaw.
