Morris Minor GPO and PO vans
Chris Graham on 9th January 2022
The Morris Minor vans used by the GPO and Post Office were a little bit different and had some unusual duties too, as Russ Harvey explains.
Heritage Commercials
1958 Thames 300E van
Chris Graham on 17th December 2021
William Houston owns a 1958 Thames 300E van which, amazingly, has just 310 miles on the clock. Bob Weir tells the story.
Post-war RAF fire appliances
Chris Graham on 7th December 2021
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop investigate the range of large and fascinating post-war RAF fire appliances, some of which still survive.
90th anniversary Bedford celebration
Chris Graham on 5th December 2021
A three-day 90th anniversary Bedford celebration attracted 93 examples of the marque. Nick Larkin reports from a fine event.
1950 Leyland Hippo six-wheeler
Chris Graham on 30th November 2021
Bob Tuck meets Richard and Andrew Green and their fine 1950 Leyland Hippo six-wheeler with an interesting history.
Malcolm Harrison’s Northwest Vintage Auction
Chris Graham on 21st November 2021
David Reed reports from the successful, Malcolm Harrison’s Northwest Vintage Auction at which some interesting commercial vehicles were sold.
1964 Bedford TK tipper
Chris Graham on 18th November 2021
Joseph Lewis discovers a newly restored 1964 Bedford TK tipper at this year's Bath & West Country Festival.
Rare 1959 AEC Regent
Chris Graham on 5th November 2021
We meet Darryll Peters and his rare 1959 AEC Regent that was converted from double-decker bus into a breakdown wagon and mobile workshop.
International Autojumble at Beaulieu
Chris Graham on 3rd November 2021
Charlie Waters, editor of Heritage Commercials magazine, enjoys a trip to the International Autojumble at Beaulieu.
Superb 1936 N1 Commer restoration
Chris Graham on 29th October 2021
Bob Tuck spotlights 1936 N1 Commer, and recounts the time and effort required to bring this fine slice of heritage back to life.
The Australian domestic power supply industry’s interesting trucks
Chris Graham on 25th October 2021
Tony Petch dips into the archives for a peek at the Australian domestic power supply industry's interesting trucks.
Museum of Mid-Devon Life
Chris Graham on 29th September 2021
Joseph Lewis visits the Museum of Mid-Devon Life in Tiverton, and discovers images of two interesting local companies and their equipment.
The business of bus recovery
Chris Graham on 23rd September 2021
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop take a nostalgic look at the business of bus recovery and the inventive ways operators have tackled it.
Ex-army Foden recovery vehicle
Chris Graham on 19th September 2021
Bob Weir meets a commercial vehicle enthusiast with a particular interest in ex-army Foden recovery vehicles, winches and cranes.