This 1903 Mercedes just sold for an incredible £9.5 million!
Chris Graham on 22nd April 2024
Peter Love reports on the astonishing and record-breaking sale of the Harmsworth family’s 1903 Mercedes 60hp Roi des Belges.
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Showbus is back!
Chris Graham on 12th January 2024
We report on the great news that Showbus – the world's biggest bus and coach display – is returning, and will be taking place this September.
1926 Renault OS discovered 45 years ago, then restored
Chris Graham on 20th December 2023
Zack Stiling tells the story of a 1926 Renault OS bétaillère, found 45 years ago, that's become a stalwart of the British preservation scene.
Very rare 1979 Dodge 300S now in safe hands
Chris Graham on 7th November 2023
Pip Dunn tracks down a rare 1979 Dodge 300S that, even when new, was something of an oddity, and meets owner Mark Thomas to find out more.
AEC Marshal – a fine 1972 example
Chris Graham on 16th December 2022
The Marshal was one of the last lorries to wear the AEC badge. Bob Weir went to Shropshire to meet Lewis Weaver and his fine 1972 example.
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.
1947 Jowett Bradford van restoration
Chris Graham on 20th March 2022
Brian Culpan reports on the sympathetic but thorough restoration of a 1947 Jowett Bradford van, and looks at the company that built it.
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.
Scammell Routeman in safe hands!
Chris Graham on 14th February 2022
Ian McConachie tells the story of acquiring the ex-Edwards, ex-Fairground Heritage Trust Scammell Routeman, The Mustang.
1964 Bedford TK tipper
Chris Graham on 18th November 2021
Joseph Lewis discovers a newly restored 1964 Bedford TK tipper at this year's Bath & West Country Festival.
1963 Renault Estafette pick-up
Chris Graham on 9th February 2021
Russ Harvey tracks down a rare, 1963 Renault Estafette pick-up with an astonishingly low recorded mileage, that’s now operating in the UK. The beautifully-restored, 1963 Renault Estafette pick-up R2132. This ultra-rare and superb example of a was, until recently, owned…
Leyland Cub FK6 fire engine saved!
Chris Graham on 18th January 2021
There aren’t many 80-year old vehicles still racing around the West Midlands roads, but Mike and Julie Blenkinsop spotlight Leyland Cub FK6 that’s one of them. On their way. The veterans leave Smethwick Fire Station for the celebrations. Built in…
