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.
Classic & Vintage Commercials
John McGovern’s classic lorry collection to be sold
Chris Graham on 31st May 2024
The sale of John McGovern's classic lorry collection has been announced and will be handled by Doncaster-based Commercial Vehicle Auctions.
We sample a rare survivor, a 1967 Commer Imp van
Chris Graham on 28th May 2024
Mike Neale samples a rare 1967 Imp van which, as you might expect from a Rootes Group commercial vehicle, carries Commer branding.
We visit the superb British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Chris Graham on 16th May 2024
Mike Neale reports on a very enjoyable visit to the famous British Commercial Vehicle Museum at Leyland, in Lancashire.
A beautifully-restored Bedford CA Utilabrake
Chris Graham on 13th May 2024
CVC’s unofficial South Wales representative, Ashley Lovering, tells the story of his Bedford CA Utilabrake.
Celebrating the Ergomatic cab’s 60th birthday!
Chris Graham on 9th May 2024
We mark the 60th anniversary of the introduction of one of the most significant lorry cabs from the classic era, Leyland's Ergomatic.
Rare 1959 Austin 152 Bluebird Highwayman camper van
Chris Graham on 3rd May 2024
With summer fast approaching, Mike Neale takes a look at Tony Dymott's 1959 Austin 152 Bluebird Highwayman – a truly classic camper.
Some of the best Morris 6/8cwt Commercials models
Chris Graham on 12th April 2024
Mike Neale begins a three-part look at the best Morris 6/8cwt Commercials models currently available to enthusiast collectors.
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.
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.
Visiting the excellent National Emergency Services Museum
Chris Graham on 27th March 2024
Mike Neale visits the National Emergency Services Museum, in Sheffield, and comes away very impressed with the vehicles he saw.
Sprat & Winkle Run highlights in sunny Hastings!
Chris Graham on 22nd March 2024
Robert Meller reports from sunny Hastings on the interesting machines that caught his eye taking part in the ever-popular Sprat & Winkle Run.
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.
