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.
Dennis
This 1931 Bedford bus was the first of its kind!
Chris Graham on 9th February 2024
Zack Stiling a very rare survivor; the original, 1931 Bedford bus that recently returned to the rally circuit after a period of hibernation.
Magnificent and eye-catching 1955 Fordson E83W Pick-up
Chris Graham on 24th January 2024
Mike Neale tells the story of an eye-catching 1955 Fordson E83W Pick-up that's owned and cherished by London-based enthusiast, John Vyse.
1920s Dennis ‘pirate’ bus superbly restored
Chris Graham on 22nd June 2023
Zack Stiling visits the London Bus Museum to admire a newly-restored Dennis 'pirate' bus that's finished in the livery it last wore in 1929.
Fascinating memories of the lime-spreading industry
Chris Graham on 21st June 2023
Alan Dale recounts his memories of the lime-spreading industry, and the now classic trucks that he and his relatives used for that work.
Recent classic vehicle auction reports
Chris Graham on 6th June 2023
We report from a couple of recent classic vehicle auction, at which some interesting commercial and light commercials found new homes.
Dennis built cars as well as trucks!
Chris Graham on 21st December 2022
Did you know that as well as commercial vehicles, Dennis built more than 2,000 cars? Zack Stiling tells the fascinating story.
1978 London to Brighton Road Run
Chris Graham on 30th August 2021
Peter Esposito takes a nostalgic look back at the variety of interesting vehicles that took part in the 1978 London to Brighton Road Run. 1978 London to Brighton Road Run: Sentinel S6, BRF 200, of 1933 was the first six-wheeled…
The first all-weather fire engines
Chris Graham on 19th August 2021
Ron Henderson discusses the belated introduction of the first, all-weather fire engines that protected crews from the weather and accidents.
The history of turntable ladders
Chris Graham on 7th January 2021
Ron Henderson recounts the development of turntable ladders, and how the UK fire-fighting market was dominated by a German manufacturer. The United Kingdom’s first, all-steel turntable ladder, powered by the vehicle’s Magirus road engine, via a power take-off. The three…
