Muir-Hill: the end of the line!
Chris Graham on 8th September 2023
Jonathan Whitlam concludes his fascinating account of the Muir-Hill story by considering the company’s sad demise, and the reasons behind it.
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A pre-war Scammell lorry that’s covered 1.2 million miles!
Chris Graham on 8th June 2023
Fewer than 2,000 Scammell lorries were manufactured between 1920 and WW2, but Zack Stiling tracks down a rare survivor and its lucky owner.
Diecast and resin model new releases
Chris Graham on 3rd February 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at recently-released diecast and resin models of road locos, ambulances, vans, milk floats and trucks.
AEC Marshal – a fine 1972 example
Chris Graham on 16th December 2022
The Marshal was one of the last lorries to wear the AEC badge. Bob Weir went to Shropshire to meet Lewis Weaver and his fine 1972 example.
1970s Leyland Clydesdale tipper
Chris Graham on 20th December 2021
The 1970s Leyland Clydesdale tipper was one of the last, British-built workhorses of that era. Bob Weir enjoys Allan Steel's superb example.
Road-rolling at Ragley Hall
Chris Graham on 25th November 2021
We report on some unique road-rolling at Ragley Hall, which saw a steam roller back working for its living after 50 years of ownership.
1960s AEC Mandators
Chris Graham on 26th February 2021
Bob Weir recently discovered two 1960s AEC Mandators living near Edinburgh, and explains a little of the story of AEC’s ill-fated V8. Brian McBride and his V8 Mandator; he’s been driving lorries for most of his life. The twin-axle, 1960s…
