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.
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Massey Ferguson 135 Quick-Detach cab
Chris Graham on 31st October 2023
The changing faces of the Massey Ferguson 135 were largely determined by the cab design, but none was quite as dramatic as the Quick-Detach.
Brilliant Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts’ working day
Chris Graham on 6th October 2023
James Connolly reports on the Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts' silage day, that took place near Cullybackey, in Co. Antrim, in early August.
Very rare French-built steam roller spotted in Oxfordshire!
Chris Graham on 27th September 2023
Derek Rayner reports on a very rare French-built steam roller that was spotted at this summer's Bloxham Rally.
High Weald Rally with an international flavour!
Chris Graham on 21st August 2023
We report on this year's High Weald Rally which, together with many other attractions, welcomed an enthusiastic contingent from France.
Brilliant Beamish!
Chris Graham on 2nd June 2023
David Reed reports from the wonderful, two-day steam gala which took place recently at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Club’s Working Day
Chris Graham on 14th March 2023
Peter Love previews the Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Club's Working Day, taking place in Stanfield, Norfolk, this month.
Ultra-rare 1984 Simca van – the last UK survivor!
Chris Graham on 9th February 2023
Despite its popularity during the 1980s, the Simca van has all but vanished now. Mike Neale tracks down an ultra-rare survivor.
Gradall Hydraulic Excavator; a world first!
Chris Graham on 7th February 2023
Keith Haddock reviews the history of the Gradall Hydraulic Excavator, which is claimed to be the world’s first machine of its type.
1917 AEC Y-type lorry saved and becomes film star!
Chris Graham on 31st January 2023
Zach Stiling meets Seb Marshall to get the story of his saved and superbly restored 1917 AEC Y-type lorry; a veteran of the Great War.
Historic paddle steamers still working
Chris Graham on 27th January 2023
Paul Brown takes his camera to beautiful Lake Lucern in Switzerland, to record the historic paddle steamers still working regularly there.
Citroën GS-based vans from the 1970s
Chris Graham on 3rd January 2023
Russ Harvey enjoys the treat of seeing a pair of very rare, uniquely-styled Citroën GS-based vans from the 1970s.
HMS Hermes; the first aircraft carrier
Chris Graham on 6th December 2022
HMS Hermes is regarded as the world’s first aircraft carrier. James Hendrie traces the ship’s career from her construction to WWII sinking.
Caterpillar’s first excavator
Chris Graham on 16th November 2022
The model 225 was Caterpillar’s first excavator, and was instrumental in the company becoming a world leader, as Keith Haddock explains.
