Heritage Commercials
April 2005
A world of classic lorries, trucks and vans.
Welcome
Dave's dodgy doodles complete with another of Jeff Colledge's stunning photographs.
Scottish veteran restored
Another brilliant feature by Alan Barnes on the restoration of a fire-ravaged Scottish Albion Clansman.
News & Reviews
Two pages packed with relevant heritage news.
Summer Events Guide
This is a must-have guide by Tony Hovland covering the months of June/July.
JB Schofield & Sons Ltd - Part I
This five-page feature, written by Mark Schofield, gives a fascinating insight into this long established Pennine scrap metal company.
Fire Appliances in miniature
Bob Clarke gives us another look behind-the-scenes at scratch-building model commercials, this time Fire Appliances.
Mobile smithy - NZ style
Roger Hamlin rang me from NZ saving, You've never seen anything like it - he w right, this Bedford is a family home, family transport and blacksmith's shop!
Reader's Letters
These just keep on getting better - keep 'em coming, they're superb.
Humber Box
This David Bowers' feature is packed with info and splendid pictures of this fabulous piece of British military history.
Long-Loads 50s style
You'll love this reminiscence by Ernie Whalley of a 90 plus foot long jib's journey through Lancashire - hilariously illustrated by Ivan Wilding.
Setting the standard
This little Standard Ten is liveried as a Ferguson tractor dealer's van - but the twist in this story is that it's up for grabs - see ADvintage.
On Location
Here at HC we like mixing our lorries with other forms of transport - take a look at this, you Scania and railway fans - it's brilliant.
Transport Manager Plus
This is a six-page feature telling the life-story of Jack Martin - more than just a Transport Manager, he led by example.
Ford Mobile Advert
Joe Costello owns a Norwegian Spruce plantation - what better way to advertise his Christmas trees than transporting them on his 1955 Ford Pick-up.
From our Archives
We've delved once more into the late Harry Harris's collection and at your request, bring you the low-down on the Ford Thames range.
Carnoustie Classics
The Sutherland brothers of Carnoustie presented their beautifully restored Albions and Ford to our Scottish reporter, Bob Weir - enjoy.
Driving Days
'Geordie Bob' Hunter was kind enough to send us his tales of life awheel. They're well worth a read - we loved 'em.
Caption Competition
The £100 Dennis Fire engine model has really spurred you lot on - the mail-bag was full of fun - go on ,see who's won and have a laugh at the same time.
Welcome
Dave's dodgy doodles complete with another of Jeff Colledge's stunning photographs.
Scottish veteran restored
Another brilliant feature by Alan Barnes on the restoration of a fire-ravaged Scottish Albion Clansman.
News & Reviews
Two pages packed with relevant heritage news.
Summer ....