Collectable Highwayman and Constructor models from Corgi
Chris Graham on 22nd September 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at the interesting and extensive post-1995 Highwayman and Constructor ranges modelled by Corgi.
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A unique AEC Mandator saved from oblivion
Chris Graham on 31st August 2023
AEC wasn't considered a ‘heavy haulage’ specialist, but that didn’t stop this Mandator from changing those perceptions, says Ian Shaw.
The amazing history of truck builder, Thornycroft
Chris Graham on 7th July 2023
Ed Burrows explores the fascinating history of truck manufacturer Thornycroft, that started life building Thames motor launches then warships!
The wartime history of General Motors
Chris Graham on 13th March 2023
Ed Burrows delves into the wartime history of General Motors, which manufactured around 1.2 million trucks during World War Two.
1927 100-tonne Scammell for sale!
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2022
An iconic 1927 100-tonne Scammell – the first of its kind in the world – is being sold on a ‘Make an Offer’ basis, as Joseph Lewis reports.
90th anniversary Bedford celebration
Chris Graham on 5th December 2021
A three-day 90th anniversary Bedford celebration attracted 93 examples of the marque. Nick Larkin reports from a fine event.
Roger Austin vehicle collection sale
Chris Graham on 8th November 2021
Here's a brief preview of what promises to be a fascinating auction later this month; part one of the Roger Austin vehicle collection sale.
Great eight-leggers!
Chris Graham on 23rd August 2021
Ed Burrows spotlights more great eight-leggers, including the Guy 8x8, the Scammell and Foden 8x6s, plus a variety of US tractors and trucks.
Classic tippers and dumpers
Chris Graham on 20th May 2021
Mike Forbes presents photos from the Chris Hodge ‘Stilltime’ archive featuring classic tippers and dumpers in different quarry settings.
Historic lorry photo archive
Chris Graham on 13th March 2021
Schoolboy Malcolm Ladd was a lorry enthusiast in the 1950s, when he began building a lorry photo archive. Here are some of his favourites.
British lorries in Malta
Chris Graham on 20th December 2020
Carl Johnson brings us a great selection of photographs he took of the most interesting British lorries still operating in Malta during the 1990s. British lorries in Malta: A work-worn Guy Big J6 concrete mixer of Cement Mix, which is…
Commercial classics 2
Chris Graham on 11th November 2020
Artics roll out: The second in a series of Commercial Classics 2 bookazines from Kelsey Publishing Ltd is available now, focussing on artics.
Iconic heavy haulage
Chris Graham on 28th June 2020
Over the years, Scammell produced some of the most iconic heavy haulage and recovery tractors in the world, as Mike and Julie Blenkinsop explain.
Clay from the Cornish ports
Chris Graham on 21st June 2020
David Vaughan takes a nostalgic look at the industrial infrastructure that made the export of clay from Cornish ports a viable proposition.
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