The fantastic classics on display at this year’s AEC Gathering
Chris Graham on 15th November 2023
David Reed reports on the interesting classic commercials that he spotted at this year’s AEC Gathering, held at Newark Showground.
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Ford’s Thames Trader; a personal tale
Chris Graham on 2nd October 2023
Alan Dale takes a personal look back at the Thames Trader, which enabled Ford to take the fight to Bedford and Commer in the 1950s.
1974 Guy Big J6 cement mixer beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 12th July 2023
David Reed takes a trip to Huddersfield to meet Johnny Murphy and admire his 1974 Guy Big J6 concrete mixer.
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!
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.
For the love of classic Bedford vans!
Chris Graham on 16th June 2023
Russ Harvey meets Paul Parry, whose love of Bedford vans dates all the way back to his childhood, and inspects his CA collection.
The latest diecast and resin models reviewed
Chris Graham on 1st June 2023
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at recently released diecast and resin models of tractors, trucks vans, ambulances and fire engines.
Testing a 1964 Austin Gipsy
Chris Graham on 4th May 2023
Zack Stiling sings the praises of the Austin Gipsy that, despite many views to the contrary, is a pleasant and eminently capable off-roader.
1967 Foden Blue Circle cement tanker restored
Chris Graham on 15th February 2023
Ed Burrows meets Alex Newcombe and his superbly-restored 1967 Leyland 680-engined Foden Blue Circle cement tanker
1976 Bedford KM skip lorry beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 19th January 2023
Ian Shaw tells the story of Paul Riches Skips' restoration of its very first, 1976 Bedford KM, which arrived with the company back in 1985.
Beautifully-restored 1985 Volvo F7
Chris Graham on 2nd January 2023
Peter Simpson and Alan Turner tell to story of Richard Turner's 1985 Volvo F7, and the tractor unit's full restoration.
Collectable Ford D-Series models
Chris Graham on 9th November 2022
Mike Neale takes a look at some more shelf-size Ford D-Series models that were available when the real truck was still in production.
Pre-war Morris Series II beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 16th June 2022
Brian Culpan tells the story of a mysterious, pre-war Morris Series II that's been beautifully restored by its current owner.
Superb 1972 Ford D Series concrete mixer restoration
Chris Graham on 11th March 2022
Paul Bibby's superb and newly-restored 1972 Ford D Series concrete mixer is ready for the new show season, as David Reed reports.
