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.
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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.
Bus running day celebrates Victoria Coach Station’s 90th!
Chris Graham on 17th February 2023
Mike Neale reports on the bus running day that was organised to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Victoria Coach Station, in London.
World record 1904 Napier 15hp sale!
Chris Graham on 13th February 2023
We report from last November's Bonhams sale of vintage and veteran cars, which saw a 1904 Napier 15hp smash the wold record!
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.
1917 AEC Y-type lorry saved and becomes film star!
Chris Graham on 31st January 2023
Zach Stiling meets Seb Marshall to get the story of his saved and superbly restored 1917 AEC Y-type lorry; a veteran of the Great War.
Blakesley Vintage Working Weekend
Chris Graham on 16th January 2023
Peter Love reports from the very successful Blakesley Vintage Working Weekend which took place in Northamptonshire last September.
FE 35 tractor buying guide
Chris Graham on 9th January 2023
Chris Graham meets Ferguson enthusiast Dave Woolerton to discuss the pros and cons of his beautifully-restored, early FE 35.
Superb Austin Seven roll-top newspaper van replica
Chris Graham on 13th December 2022
Zack Stiling meets enthusiast and restorer Ken Kimber, and his superb Austin Seven roll-top newspaper van replica.
Historic shipwrecks around the Cornish coast
Chris Graham on 25th November 2022
The Gibson family were famous photographers of shipwrecks around the Cornish coast. Here's a fascinating sample of their outstanding images.
Superb Communications and Commercial Vehicles Day!
Chris Graham on 22nd November 2022
Patrick Boniface reports from the Communications and Commercial Vehicles Day held recently at the Amberley Museum in West Sussex.
