Light commercials at the NEC’s Classic Motor Show
Chris Graham on 25th January 2023
Peter Simpson reports on the interesting range of light commercials seen at the excellent Classic Motor Show, held at the NEC last November.
Classic & Vintage Commercials
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.
Very collectable toy Y Type vans
Chris Graham on 13th January 2023
Though no toy Y Type vans were made while the vehicles were current, white metal kit makers have made up for it since. Mike Neale reports.
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.
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.
BMC’s Austin and Morris light vans from the 1950s and ’60s
Chris Graham on 18th November 2022
Peter Simpson compares and contrasts BMC’s Austin and Morris light vans from the 1950s and '60s, from a buyer's viewpoint.
Classic vans selling well
Chris Graham on 11th November 2022
We report from the recent Anglia Car Auctions sale at which an interesting selection of classic vans sold well.
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.
Fantastically original 1949 Jowett Bradford ice cream van
Chris Graham on 26th October 2022
Mike Neale spotlights Harry Larcombe's fantastic, pre-restoration 1949 Jowett Bradford ice cream van; it's an absolute gem!
1931 Ford Model AA truck beautifully restored
Chris Graham on 21st October 2022
Mike Neale tells the story of a remarkable 1931 Ford Model AA truck restoration, with a surprising twist when it came to the sign-writing.
Stunning 1955 Bedford S Type restoration
Chris Graham on 12th October 2022
Peter Simpson tells the restoration story of a fine, 1955 Bedford S Type, finished using some very traditional brush-painting techniques.
1939 Morris Commercial CV11/30 ambulance survival story
Chris Graham on 20th August 2022
Mike Neale tells the incredible story of how a 1939 Morris Commercial CV11/30 ambulance survived, against all the odds.
A rare survivor: 1983 Ford A Series
Chris Graham on 16th August 2022
Peter Simpson tells the story of Ford’s 1970s A Series, and tracks down a rare survivor for a closer look.
HCVS London to Brighton run report
Chris Graham on 8th August 2022
Peter Simpson showcases some of the fantastic light commercial vehicles that took part in this year's HCVS London to Brighton run.
