Fascinating memories of the lime-spreading industry
Chris Graham on 21st June 2023
Alan Dale recounts his memories of the lime-spreading industry, and the now classic trucks that he and his relatives used for that work.
Heritage Commercials
Morris Minor commercials celebrate 70th anniversary
Chris Graham on 31st May 2023
Russ Harvey celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Morris Minor commercials, which were produced between 1953 and 1971, in Birmingham.
Amazing 1934 Singer Nine van; it’s the sole survivor!
Chris Graham on 25th May 2023
Brian Culpan tells the remarkable story of this 1934 Singer Nine van – one of just six built – that's now owned by James and Louise Tempest.
Rare Citroën BX Service van
Chris Graham on 2nd May 2023
Russ Harvey tracks down a very rare Citroën BX Service van from the early 1990s that's still surviving in Wales.
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.
The wartime history of General Motors
Chris Graham on 13th March 2023
Ed Burrows delves into the wartime history of General Motors, which manufactured around 1.2 million trucks during World War Two.
Tractor World Show 2023
Chris Graham on 6th March 2023
Now's the time to buy your money-saving advanced tickets for this year's brilliant Tractor World Show in Malvern.
Amazing disused and derelict lorries in scrapyards
Chris Graham on 27th February 2023
Michael Marshall takes a fascinating look at another collection of disused and derelict lorries spotted over the years.
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
Glorious 1939 Leyland Pump Escape fire engine
Chris Graham on 6th February 2023
John Meakins worked for Kent Fire Brigade but now spends the summer months displaying this glorious 1939 Leyland Pump Escape fire engine.
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.
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.
Bus and Taxi Rally in Kent
Chris Graham on 9th December 2022
Patrick Boniface reports on a recent and successful bus rally held at the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway's New Romney station, in Kent.
Amazingly original 1963 Austin FG-series fire appliance
Chris Graham on 30th November 2022
Ian Shaw assess the design and functionality of a 1963 Austin FG-series fire appliance that was originally built for Cornwall Fire Brigade.
