ERF

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…
Commercial classics 2
Chris Graham on 11th November 2020
Artics roll out: The second in a series of Commercial Classics 2 bookazines from Kelsey Publishing Ltd is available now, focussing on artics.
Foden back to life after 85 years!
Chris Graham on 25th October 2020
Bob Moorman celebrates the joy of bringing his Foden back to life and on to the road for the first time in 85 years!
Rare ERF 54G back running
Chris Graham on 28th September 2020
David Reed spotlights Tony Thompson’s beautifully-restored and very rare, 1959 ERF 54G lorry, which is back on the road again.