London to Brighton in a 1927 steam wagon
Chris Graham on 25th June 2024
Bob Moorman tackles this year's HCVS London to Brighton Run in his 1927 Foden 6-ton steam wagon, following a 34-year restoration!
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Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractor classics on display
Chris Graham on 19th June 2024
Bob Weir meets Dan Nicholson to find out more about what’s behind his collection of five Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractor classics.
We visit the superb British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Chris Graham on 16th May 2024
Mike Neale reports on a very enjoyable visit to the famous British Commercial Vehicle Museum at Leyland, in Lancashire.
Celebrating the Ergomatic cab’s 60th birthday!
Chris Graham on 9th May 2024
We mark the 60th anniversary of the introduction of one of the most significant lorry cabs from the classic era, Leyland's Ergomatic.
An interesting classic lorry collection
Chris Graham on 13th March 2024
Bob Weir meets North Wales-based Ivor Owen to discover more about his interesting classic lorry collection.
This 1931 Bedford bus was the first of its kind!
Chris Graham on 9th February 2024
Zack Stiling a very rare survivor; the original, 1931 Bedford bus that recently returned to the rally circuit after a period of hibernation.
We sample a beautifully-preserved 1973 AEC Mandator
Chris Graham on 26th January 2024
Andrew Leonard owns several preserved lorries, but this 1973 AEC Mandator is probably one of his favourites, as Peter Simpson discovers.
Original 1977 Foden Fleetmaster press vehicle restored
Chris Graham on 24th November 2023
The Fleetmaster was Foden’s approach to the component truck, but all done in the Sandbach style, says Ian Shaw.
The fantastic classics on display at this year’s AEC Gathering
Chris Graham on 15th November 2023
David Reed reports on the interesting classic commercials that he spotted at this year’s AEC Gathering, held at Newark Showground.
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.
Famous fairground families and their classic vehicles
Chris Graham on 5th September 2023
David Vaughan, with material provided by Mike Hanna, looks at famous fairground families and their vehicles, starting with Tom Benson & Sons.
1920s Dennis ‘pirate’ bus superbly restored
Chris Graham on 22nd June 2023
Zack Stiling visits the London Bus Museum to admire a newly-restored Dennis 'pirate' bus that's finished in the livery it last wore in 1929.
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.
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.
