Ford’s Thames Trader; a personal tale
Chris Graham on 2nd October 2023
Alan Dale takes a personal look back at the Thames Trader, which enabled Ford to take the fight to Bedford and Commer in the 1950s.
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Bedford lorry range models reviewed
Chris Graham on 13th April 2023
Mike Neale looks at a very popular Bedford lorry range launched in the 1950s that, for whatever reason, inspired surprisingly few models.
Classic commercial shelf-sized scale models to collect
Chris Graham on 28th March 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at an interesting selection of AEC, Leyland and Albion Ergomatic shelf-sized scale models.
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.
Brilliant 16th Stotfold Mill Steam Weekend
Chris Graham on 1st February 2023
John Webber reports from the 16th Stotfold Mill Steam Weekend, which attracted a good number of stationary engines to a historic venue.
1986 Ford 7610 still working!
Chris Graham on 22nd December 2022
Scott Lambert meets Jamie Rule and his 1986 Ford 7610 Force II; a working classic that's still very much earning its keep.
1939 Morris Commercial CV11/30 ambulance survival story
Chris Graham on 20th August 2022
Mike Neale tells the incredible story of how a 1939 Morris Commercial CV11/30 ambulance survived, against all the odds.
HCVS London to Brighton run report
Chris Graham on 8th August 2022
Peter Simpson showcases some of the fantastic light commercial vehicles that took part in this year's HCVS London to Brighton run.
Superb 1972 Ford D Series concrete mixer restoration
Chris Graham on 11th March 2022
Paul Bibby's superb and newly-restored 1972 Ford D Series concrete mixer is ready for the new show season, as David Reed reports.
Whitwell Steam & Country Fair
Chris Graham on 10th September 2021
Simon Colbeck reports on a great weekend of steam, tractors, beer tents and entertainment at the Whitwell Steam & Country Fair.
Land Rover-based fire appliances
Chris Graham on 27th April 2021
Ron Henderson tells the story of some very interesting but comparatively rare Land Rover-based fire appliances.
