Recently-released diecast and resin models for collectors
Chris Graham on 30th August 2024
Mike Neale selects his pick of recently-released diecast and resin models of vans, pick-ups, ambulances and a Mini Moke.
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Dinky-sized Austin Seven vans
Chris Graham on 5th February 2024
Brian Culpan profiles a pair of dinky-sized Austin Seven vans of the sort that were so popular with small businesses in the 1920s and '30s.
Great new diecast and resin models to collect!
Chris Graham on 29th November 2023
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at the recently-released diecast and resin models of vans, ambulances, campers and other light commercials.
Testing a 1964 Austin Gipsy
Chris Graham on 4th May 2023
Zack Stiling sings the praises of the Austin Gipsy that, despite many views to the contrary, is a pleasant and eminently capable off-roader.
Fantastically original 1956 Land Rover Station Wagon
Chris Graham on 18th March 2023
Zack Stiling reflects on the Land-Rover’s 75th anniversary, and admires Mike Rivett's superbly original 1956 Station Wagon.
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.
1943 Austin K2 NAFFI wagon restored
Chris Graham on 6th March 2022
Mike Neale tells the story of a 1943 Austin K2 that starred in a film, then almost rotted away before being rescued and restored.
1935 Austin 12/4 Pick-up
Chris Graham on 12th December 2020
Mike Neale spotted this amazingly original 1935 Austin 12/4 Pick-up at the end last year’s HCVS Brighton Run, and felt obliged to find out more. Austin 12/4 Pick-up: Roy and Ian Sutton celebrate completing the 2019 HCVS London to Brighton…
Royal Navy Austin K2/Y restored
Chris Graham on 29th March 2020
This 1943 Royal Navy Austin K2/Y ambulance has spent far more of its life ferrying farm workers and produce around, than transporting injured military personnel, as Richard Gunn explains.
