Desirable recovery lorries from years gone by
Chris Graham on 31st July 2023
Michael Marshall takes a nostalgic look at some classic and desirable recovery lorries from years gone by.
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Fine 1902 Fowler B5 returns home from New Zealand
Chris Graham on 5th July 2023
Paul Ritchie reports on the return from New Zealand of Matt Farwell’s 1902 Fowler B5 single-cylinder general purpose traction engine.
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.
Rural Life Living Museum working weekend
Chris Graham on 17th March 2023
David Vaughan reports from a very enjoyable steam working weekend at the Rural Life Living Museum, in leafy Surrey.
1946 paddle steamer Waverley enjoys a busy season
Chris Graham on 20th February 2023
The 1946 paddle steamer Waverley returned to the south coast of England last autumn, with thousands of trippers enjoying the experience.
Beautifully-restored 1967 Massey Ferguson 165
Chris Graham on 23rd November 2022
Chris Graham meets Richard Collishaw and his recently-restored 1967 Massey Ferguson 165 that’s been on the family farm since the late 1960s.
Unusual and rare Ingeco stationary engines
Chris Graham on 30th June 2022
Patrick Knight offers an insight into the rare Ingeco stationary engines that were built in the Untied States before the First World War.
1954 Commer Superpoise breakdown lorry
Chris Graham on 20th April 2022
Keith Laming’s prize-winning, 1954 Commer Superpoise breakdown lorry looks set to be a show star this year. Peter Simpson tells the story.
1922 Wallis & Steevens roller re-tubed
Chris Graham on 5th March 2022
Paul Ritchie provides an update on the essential repair work carried out on Dave Loader's unique, 1922 Wallis & Steevens Oilbath road roller.
1952 Bedford ‘O’ Series
Chris Graham on 10th February 2022
The latest addition to Drew Laburn's classic commercial vehicle collection is a 1952 Bedford ‘O’ Series, as Bob Weir explains.
1970s Leyland Clydesdale tipper
Chris Graham on 20th December 2021
The 1970s Leyland Clydesdale tipper was one of the last, British-built workhorses of that era. Bob Weir enjoys Allan Steel's superb example.
1905 Allchin 8hp engine, Lena
Chris Graham on 3rd December 2021
Peter Love meets Fred and Steve Jenkinson, and their just-back-in-steam 1905 Allchin 8hp engine, Lena, in County Carlow.
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.
1915 Wallis & Steevens engine reappears
Chris Graham on 5th October 2021
The reappearance of a 1915 Wallis & Steevens engine was a highlight of Ian Langley’s recent, invitation-only event, as Colin Tyson reports.
