Sampling a very rare 1979 Peugeot 304 delivery van
Chris Graham on 13th June 2024
Brian Culpan tells the interesting story of a 1979 Peugeot 304 delivery van with classic sports car connections.
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We sample a rare survivor, a 1967 Commer Imp van
Chris Graham on 28th May 2024
Mike Neale samples a rare 1967 Imp van which, as you might expect from a Rootes Group commercial vehicle, carries Commer branding.
A much-cherished 1938 Ferguson Brown still going strong!
Chris Graham on 22nd January 2024
Willie Carson enjoys the chance to discover more about James Adams’ beautifully original and much-cherished Ferguson Brown.
BMC’s Austin and Morris light vans from the 1950s and ’60s
Chris Graham on 18th November 2022
Peter Simpson compares and contrasts BMC’s Austin and Morris light vans from the 1950s and '60s, from a buyer's viewpoint.
1952 Fordson Thames E494C restored
Chris Graham on 30th May 2022
Mike Neale reports on a 1952 Fordson Thames E494C 5cwt van that was bought by Neil Bannister at the second attempt, then uniquely restored.
International Autojumble at Beaulieu
Chris Graham on 3rd November 2021
Charlie Waters, editor of Heritage Commercials magazine, enjoys a trip to the International Autojumble at Beaulieu.
BMC’s half-tonner
Chris Graham on 16th April 2021
Peter Simpson profiles BMC’s half-tonner, the bigger, car-derived light commercial vehicle from the 1960s, and ponders a missed opportunity.
Crawford’s 1958 Austin Gipsy
Chris Graham on 27th March 2021
Brian Culpan tells the fascinating story of Crawford’s 1958 Austin Gipsy, which truly is a 'van for all seasons'.
Austin Minor 6cwt pick-up
Chris Graham on 7th March 2021
Mike Neale meets classic car enthusiast John Halford, to find out more about his beautifully-restored Austin Minor 6cwt pick-up.
Evolution of car transporters
Chris Graham on 2nd March 2021
Bob Tuck explains the interesting evolution of car transporters from the 1960s; the ear in which car sales began to boom. Photographs: Ken Glendinning collection A rather young Ken Glendinning has a smiling face because he was allowed to drive…
Classic vans on test
Chris Graham on 24th February 2021
Mike Forbes has selected some fascinating, archive photographs from the Chris Hodge ‘Stilltime’ Collection, showing classic vans on test. Ford replaced its out-dated E83W 10 cwt van in 1957 with the 400E. There were a number of derivatives, including the…
Austin A30/35 commercials
Chris Graham on 11th September 2020
Peter Simpson tells the story of the popular Austin A30/35 commercials, and provides some up-to-the-minute buying advice.
