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.
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Much-anticipated Bill Cassie Collection sale not to be missed!
Chris Graham on 12th September 2023
We preview the much-anticipated online auction of the Bill Cassie Collection, which includes more than 300 vintage and classic tractors.
Shelf-sized classics of Commer and Karrier vans
Chris Graham on 30th June 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at some shelf-sized classics, this time with a very familiar Rootes product as his theme.
Ultra-rare 1984 Simca van – the last UK survivor!
Chris Graham on 9th February 2023
Despite its popularity during the 1980s, the Simca van has all but vanished now. Mike Neale tracks down an ultra-rare survivor.
The 90-mile Cheshire Run
Chris Graham on 25th August 2022
Ed Burrows reports on the welcomed return of the 90-mile Cheshire Run that attracted a wide range of interesting, classic commercials.
Superb 1962 Morris FG lorry
Chris Graham on 3rd February 2022
Ian Shaw meets Len Wilkes and his superb 1962 Morris FG lorry with beautifully restored and painted dropside bodywork.
Silver fire engines
Chris Graham on 27th June 2021
Ron Henderson discusses how fire service appliances haven’t always been finished in red paint, with a special look at silver fire engines.
Classic Commer and Dodge vans
Chris Graham on 2nd February 2021
Peter Simpson tells the interesting development story of the classic Commer and Dodge vans, the FC/PA/PB and the Spacevan. Classic Commer and Dodge vans: The Post Office was far and away the biggest fleet buyer of Commer vans, with red…
Rare Morris SunTor Camper
Chris Graham on 23rd November 2020
Keith Bullock has owned this rare, 1971 Morris SunTor Camper since 1983, and it’s never been off the road for a long-term restoration.
Glimpses of classic London
Chris Graham on 8th August 2020
Once again we dip into Nina Smith’s wonderful postcard collection, this featuring glimpses of classic London, all bristling with interesting vehicles.
Historic commercial workshop scenes
Chris Graham on 29th May 2020
Mike Forbes brings you a fascinating selection of historic commercial workshop scenes from the Chris Hodge Stilltime Collection.
Commer Fire Engines
Chris Graham on 27th March 2020
Ron Henderson tells the tale of the Rootes Group’s early post-war move into Commer Fire Engines market.
Classic buses in Malta
Chris Graham on 26th March 2020
Mike Forbes took some photographs of the fascinating array of classic buses in Malta plying their trade during the mid-1980s.
