Previewing Tony McGovern’s dispersal sale
Chris Graham on 17th September 2024
We preview the interesting commercial vehicles being sold at the late Tony McGovern's dispersal sale, taking place on September 21st.
Ford Thames Trader
Ford Thames Trader models for collectors
Chris Graham on 26th July 2023
Following on from his recent look at Thames Trader toys, Mike Neale considers the later scale models made for adult collectors.
London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run
Chris Graham on 12th July 2022
We report on the 60th running of the London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run which, this year, had 170 entrants.
It’s a County record-breaker!
Chris Graham on 4th September 2021
The recent Cheffins-managed Liddle family sale saw some amazing machinery sold, including a spectacular Country record-breaker! It’s a County record-breaker: The ultimate 1983 1474 (No. 48724), which went on to make double what I predicted, fetching a whopping £249,312. It…
Ford Thames Trader
Chris Graham on 23rd July 2021
Peter Esposito explains the important role that the Ford Thames Trader played for London Transport from the late 1950s onwards.
1962 ERF KV tipper
Chris Graham on 14th May 2021
Derek Horton ran ERFs for years in his business, then restored a 1962 ERF KV tipper. David Reed tells the story.
Classic commercial vehicles
Chris Graham on 19th February 2021
David Reed reports on last summer’s very successful Derbyshire Road Run, organised for classic commercial vehicles. Classic commercial vehicles: Entrants at the start of the Derbyshire Road Run, in Buxton. The 2020 Derbyshire Road Run for classic commercial vehicles attracted…
Neath Valley Collection
Chris Graham on 14th February 2021
Peter Simpson enjoys a rare invitation to look around the massive but little-known Neath Valley collection of vintage and classic vehicles. Photography: Martyn Barnwell Ian Davies with just three lorries from his amazing Neath Valley Vehicle Collection. When it comes…
The County Super-4
Chris Graham on 12th September 2020
Sixty years ago, if you needed a stable, all-terrain, all-weather tractor, then the County Super-4 was the machine for you.
