Commer and Karrier lorry models for collectors
Chris Graham on 16th February 2024
Following his overview of Commer and Karrier lorry models made primarily as toys, Mike Neale now looks at those aimed at today's collectors.
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The hardest-worked lorries of all
Chris Graham on 19th September 2023
Nick Baldwin looks at some of the hardest-worked lorries of all, starting with a personal trip down memory lane.
The American Truck Historical Society’s National Convention & Truck Show
Chris Graham on 11th September 2023
Peter Langdon drove his 1964 Autocar DC-100 to Reno, Nevada, for the American Truck Historical Society's National Convention & Truck Show.
A pre-war Scammell lorry that’s covered 1.2 million miles!
Chris Graham on 8th June 2023
Fewer than 2,000 Scammell lorries were manufactured between 1920 and WW2, but Zack Stiling tracks down a rare survivor and its lucky owner.
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.
Historic commercials at the Kelsall Steam Rally
Chris Graham on 6th September 2022
Ed Burrows takes a look at some of the heritage vehicles that were on show at the superbly-organised Kelsall Steam Rally.
Rare 1979 DAF 2100 restored
Chris Graham on 8th April 2021
After working hard for 18 years, then sitting, neglected for 15 more, this rare 1979 DAF 2100 is now back to its best, as Pip Dunn explains.
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…
1952 Bedford O-Type lorry
Chris Graham on 5th January 2021
From livestock transporter to exhibit in a unique transport museum, this 1952 Bedford O-Type has spent nearly 70 years in a small area of rural Essex, as Nick Larkin reports. This 1952 Bedford O-type looks totally at home in rural…
British lorries in Malta
Chris Graham on 20th December 2020
Carl Johnson brings us a great selection of photographs he took of the most interesting British lorries still operating in Malta during the 1990s. British lorries in Malta: A work-worn Guy Big J6 concrete mixer of Cement Mix, which is…
Two highland classics
Chris Graham on 7th September 2020
Sandy Arbuthnott, from Aberdeenshire, comes from a long line of haulage contractors. Bob Weir went to Torphins to see his two highland classics.
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.
