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!
WW2
A brilliant Easter Vintage Festival!
Chris Graham on 27th June 2023
Peter Love reports on the brilliant Easter Vintage Festival which took place at the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire in early April.
Beautifully-restored electric-powered milk float
Chris Graham on 23rd June 2023
The electric-powered milk float was a common sight 50 years ago, but survivors are rare. Bob Weir meets Paul Nicolls and his superb example.
A pre-war Scammell lorry that’s covered 1.2 million miles!
Chris Graham on 8th June 2023
Fewer than 2,000 Scammell lorries were manufactured between 1920 and WW2, but Zack Stiling tracks down a rare survivor and its lucky owner.
Amazing Richard Vernon dispersal sale previewed
Chris Graham on 23rd May 2023
We preview the Richard Vernon dispersal sale, being organised by Cheffins and taking place on Saturday, June 3rd.
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.
A visit to the Hastings Miniature Railway
Chris Graham on 26th January 2023
Dave Vaughan reports from the Hastings Miniature Railway Gala, and investigates the railway’s fascinating history.
Collectable Ford D-Series models
Chris Graham on 9th November 2022
Mike Neale takes a look at some more shelf-size Ford D-Series models that were available when the real truck was still in production.
Blakesley Show vintage working weekend
Chris Graham on 31st October 2022
Peter Love reports on the Blakesley Show vintage working weekend organised by John Sheppard and friends in Northamptonshire recently.
1920 Marshall 6hp Q Class traction engine lives on
Chris Graham on 15th September 2022
We tell the fascinating ownership story of Michael Oldham's beautifully-presented, 1920 Marshall 6hp Q Class traction engine.
HCVS London to Brighton run report
Chris Graham on 8th August 2022
Peter Simpson showcases some of the fantastic light commercial vehicles that took part in this year's HCVS London to Brighton run.
Collectable Standard Motor Company models
Chris Graham on 5th August 2022
Mike Neale profiles the development of the Standard Motor Company's Vanguard range, and the collectable models that sprang from it.
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.
The excellent Brooklands Relived event
Chris Graham on 28th February 2022
The Old Glory team reports from the excellent Brooklands Relived event, held at the Brooklands Museum at Weybridge, in Surrey.
