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.
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Classic fairground rides and transport
Chris Graham on 28th February 2023
David Vaughan takes a look at the less-noticeable side of the fairgrounds, and the interesting rides and transport found among them.
1967 Foden Blue Circle cement tanker restored
Chris Graham on 15th February 2023
Ed Burrows meets Alex Newcombe and his superbly-restored 1967 Leyland 680-engined Foden Blue Circle cement tanker
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.
Steam and classic vehicle gathering
Chris Graham on 17th February 2022
We report from one of the last steam and classic vehicle gatherings of 2021 in West Sussex which was enjoyed by all, despite the weather!
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.
The amazing Bregazzi steam buggy!
Chris Graham on 15th January 2022
Part 1: Jonathan Bregazzi tells the story of the amazing Bregazzi Steam Buggy, which he designed and built himself at home.
Villa Wrea Autumn Steam Fair
Chris Graham on 19th November 2021
Sue Ogden reports from the first Villa Wrea Autumn Steam Fair, which turned out to be an outstanding success.
Classic larger dumptrucks
Chris Graham on 27th October 2021
Nick Baldwin spotlights some of the classic, larger dumptrucks that worked so hard in Great Britain back in the day.
70-foot showman’s road train!
Chris Graham on 12th October 2021
Peter Love reports on a memorable and spectacular steam journey undertaken with a 70-foot showman’s road train.
Classic & Vintage Commercials Show 2021
Chris Graham on 11th October 2021
Peter Simpson reports from this year’s Classic & Vintage Commercials Show held at the British Motor Museum, in Gaydon, Staffordshire.
Miniature Steam Weekend
Chris Graham on 22nd September 2021
The Statfold Barn Railway held a very successful Miniature Steam Weekend this summer, and David Reed was there to enjoy it.
The importance of ballast!
Chris Graham on 2nd September 2021
Bob Tuck takes a nostalgic look at the history and importance of ballast for heavy-haulage operators, and how its best contained.
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…
