Original 1977 Foden Fleetmaster press vehicle restored
Chris Graham on 24th November 2023
The Fleetmaster was Foden’s approach to the component truck, but all done in the Sandbach style, says Ian Shaw.
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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.
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.
Unique Foden timber tractor lives on in safe preservation
Chris Graham on 26th September 2023
Zack Stiling recounts the fascinating story of a unique Foden timber tractor which, against all odds, has survived into preservation.
Famous fairground families and their classic vehicles
Chris Graham on 5th September 2023
David Vaughan, with material provided by Mike Hanna, looks at famous fairground families and their vehicles, starting with Tom Benson & Sons.
Superb 1970s Volvo F88
Chris Graham on 11th April 2023
Ian Shaw reports on how Swedish manufacture Volvo successfully burst onto the UK commercial vehicle market with the F88 during the 1970s.
Truck shows are back!
Chris Graham on 16th September 2022
As the pandemic fades into the history books, truck shows are back. Gaydon held its annual event in the summer, and there was plenty to see.
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.
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.
1989 Scania P113 tractor unit
Chris Graham on 28th January 2022
Pip Dunn meets serial truck restorer Richard Thomas and his superb and rare 1989 Scania P113 tractor unit.
Classic UK postcard collection
Chris Graham on 25th August 2021
Keith Cruttenden presents another fascinating selection of classic UK postcards featuring a nostalgic range of vehicles.
Historic gallopers ride on!
Chris Graham on 16th March 2021
David Reed reveals the fascinating story behind the Howard Brothers' 1886 historic gallopers ride that’s still going strong today.
Commercial Classics 3 published!
Chris Graham on 26th January 2021
The latest edition in the popular Commercial Classics bookazine series is out now, spotlighting a great selection of classic four-wheelers. Commercial Classics 3: Focus on four-wheelers, is the latest in this Kelsey Publishing bookazine series, and features such classic, British…
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…
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