Original 1977 Foden Fleetmaster press vehicle restored
Chris Graham on 24th November 2023
The Fleetmaster was Foden’s approach to the component truck, but all done in the Sandbach style, says Ian Shaw.
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Timber extraction using classic Ford and Fordson machinery
Chris Graham on 21st November 2023
We visit the Sussex/Kent border to meet a man who uses venerable, but well-maintained machinery for timber extraction and reforestation.
Very rare 1979 Dodge 300S now in safe hands
Chris Graham on 7th November 2023
Pip Dunn tracks down a rare 1979 Dodge 300S that, even when new, was something of an oddity, and meets owner Mark Thomas to find out more.
Massey Ferguson 135 Quick-Detach cab
Chris Graham on 31st October 2023
The changing faces of the Massey Ferguson 135 were largely determined by the cab design, but none was quite as dramatic as the Quick-Detach.
Rare Bedford PC van is collector’s star exhibit
Chris Graham on 30th October 2023
Mike Lawrence has been collecting old vehicles for years and one of his star exhibits is a rare Bedford PC van, as Bob Weir explains
Brilliant models of classic Bedford commercials
Chris Graham on 24th October 2023
A double treat for classic Bedford commercials fans this month, as Mike Neale looks at some even smaller examples.
Morris Minor van spotted in Bermuda!
Chris Graham on 13th September 2023
Mike Neale tracks down the only classic commercial on Bermuda, a bright orange, somewhat modified Morris Minor van.
The American Truck Historical Society’s National Convention & Truck Show
Chris Graham on 11th September 2023
Peter Langdon drove his 1964 Autocar DC-100 to Reno, Nevada, for the American Truck Historical Society's National Convention & Truck Show.
Eventful times for HMS Albion
Chris Graham on 16th August 2023
Neil McCart recounts two eventful years in the career of HMS Albion, after her conversion from an aircraft carrier to a commando carrier.
Fantastic Richard Vernon collection sale
Chris Graham on 14th August 2023
David Read reports on the Cheffins-managed sale of the Richard Vernon collection, which saw plenty of interesting machinery sold.
1984 Bedford TL that’s been stunningly restored
Chris Graham on 21st July 2023
Pete Grieve’s Bedford TL has been lovingly restored to replicate a typical 1980s Scottish & Newcastle dray truck, as Pip Dunn reports.
Lister Junior celebrates its 100th anniversary!
Chris Graham on 14th July 2023
Charles Craig celebrates the 100th anniversary of a forgotten pioneer of the stationary engine world, the Lister Junior.
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!
Fine 1902 Fowler B5 returns home from New Zealand
Chris Graham on 5th July 2023
Paul Ritchie reports on the return from New Zealand of Matt Farwell’s 1902 Fowler B5 single-cylinder general purpose traction engine.
