Shelf-sized classics of Commer and Karrier vans
Chris Graham on 30th June 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at some shelf-sized classics, this time with a very familiar Rootes product as his theme.
Karrier
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.
Dennis lorries and fire engines
Chris Graham on 11th May 2022
Tim Gosling explains the story and how Dennis lorries and fire engines from Guildford ended up serving with the US Army during World War One.
1954 Commer Superpoise breakdown lorry
Chris Graham on 20th April 2022
Keith Laming’s prize-winning, 1954 Commer Superpoise breakdown lorry looks set to be a show star this year. Peter Simpson tells the story.
The fascinating road/rail story
Chris Graham on 27th January 2020
Malcolm Bates discovers a great batch of photos from the archives, depicting the UK commercial vehicle industry's fascinating road/rail story.
