Historic commercials on display at the Laughton Autumn Show
Chris Graham on 3rd January 2024
We report on the historic commercial vehicles to be seen at the 27th Laughton Autumn Show, which took place a few months ago.
Thames Trader
Ford’s Thames Trader; a personal tale
Chris Graham on 2nd October 2023
Alan Dale takes a personal look back at the Thames Trader, which enabled Ford to take the fight to Bedford and Commer in the 1950s.
Classic commercial shelf-sized scale models to collect
Chris Graham on 28th March 2023
Mike Neale takes a look at an interesting selection of AEC, Leyland and Albion Ergomatic shelf-sized scale models.
Classic & Vintage Commercials Show 2021
Chris Graham on 11th October 2021
Peter Simpson reports from this year’s Classic & Vintage Commercials Show held at the British Motor Museum, in Gaydon, Staffordshire.
Classic UK postcard collection
Chris Graham on 25th August 2021
Keith Cruttenden presents another fascinating selection of classic UK postcards featuring a nostalgic range of vehicles.
Preserved recovery trucks
Chris Graham on 6th April 2021
Retaining recovery vehicles has prolonged the life of many lorries, as Dudley Rhodes' preserved recovery truck images demonstrate.
County Super-6 buying guide
Chris Graham on 21st January 2021
When new, there was little to touch the performance of the County Super-6. But what are the prospects for buying and owning one today? Chris Graham investigates. County Super-6: Totally distinctive and extremely effective. This is a post-1963 model that…
1958 Albion Chieftain lorry
Chris Graham on 12th January 2021
Bob Weir went to Glasgow’s East End to meet Alex Morrison and his superb Albion Chieftain lorry. Alex Morrison takes his 1958 Albion Chieftain lorry to Scottish shows on a regular basis. It’s a particular favourite at the open days…
Commercials on show at Gaydon
Chris Graham on 19th September 2020
Peter Simpson reports on an excellent event which, despite Covid-19 restrictions, saw many excellent commercials on show at Gaydon.
A terrific Thames Trader
Chris Graham on 16th August 2020
Ian Chadwick is building a fine collection of restored lorries. Peter Simpson samples one of his recent restorations, truly a terrific Thames Trader!
China clay classics
Chris Graham on 7th August 2020
Here's another evocative collection of photographs taken of China clay classics – lorries at Par and other Cornish ports, from David Vaughan.
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.
