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.
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The very collectable Ford Force 4000
Chris Graham on 9th November 2023
The Ford Force 4000 was a top-selling tractor in the late 1960s and survivors are now in big demand, as Bob Weir reports.
1913 Burrell 6hp No. 3489, George of London spotted
Chris Graham on 6th November 2023
Visitors excited to spot John Wharton's 1913 Burrell 6hp No. 3489, George of London, at this year's Welland Steam & Country Show.
Rare light-commercial versions of the Standard Vanguard
Chris Graham on 5th October 2023
Mike Neale tells the story of the light-commercial versions of the Standard Vanguard saloons, and meets a man with quite a collection.
Lister Junior celebrates its 100th anniversary!
Chris Graham on 14th July 2023
Charles Craig celebrates the 100th anniversary of a forgotten pioneer of the stationary engine world, the Lister Junior.
A brilliant Easter Vintage Festival!
Chris Graham on 27th June 2023
Peter Love reports on the brilliant Easter Vintage Festival which took place at the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire in early April.
Electric-powered Ferguson TE-A 20
Chris Graham on 15th June 2023
David Reed visits Keith Atkinson to discover how he converted his recently-purchased 1949 Ferguson TE-A 20 to electric power.
More from the amazing Dingles Fairground Museum
Chris Graham on 24th May 2023
David Reed continues his report from Dingles Fairground Museum, looking at more of the fascinating exhibits, and trying the historic rides.
Meticulously restored 1938 Morris mailvan
Chris Graham on 18th May 2023
Mike Neale tells the story of the pre-war Morris mailvans and takes a look at Simon Grainger's 1938 restored example.
The latest diecast and resin models for collectors
Chris Graham on 9th May 2023
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at a selection of recently-released diecast and resin models of interesting vehicles for collectors.
The sad demise of 1953 Mediterranean Sky
Chris Graham on 23rd March 2023
Henry Brayshaw traces the history of a once famous ship from the 1950s, which ended its days as the Greek ferry Mediterranean Sky.
Amazingly original 1951 Morris Cowley van
Chris Graham on 15th March 2023
Brian Culpan provides an update on the 4,400-mile 1951 Morris Cowley van that we featured in the first issue of C&VC, back in 1995.
A tragic day in 1953
Chris Graham on 9th March 2023
Russell Plummer recalls the tragic day in 1953 when the car ferry Princess Victoria sank in the Irish Sea, with just 44 survivors.
Sprat & Winkle Run, 2022
Chris Graham on 1st March 2023
Peter Simpson reports on the incredible variety of interesting classics that were spotted on last year's Sprat & Winkle Run.
