Heritage Commercials
August 2007
A world of classic lorries, trucks and vans.
6 Super Sixties Seddon
2007 has been a great year for new restorations but John Normans rare 30-4-6LXB Seddon must surely rank among the finest, writes David Craggs.
12 News
Keeping our readers up to date with news of commercials ancient and modern - interesting and informative.
14 The AEC Society goes to Newark
Even the unbelievably bad weather on the public day of the Societys annual junket, couldnt dampen the spirit of the 100 plus entrants.
18 The AC Bell & Son Story
Transport historian, lorry restorer and ex Bells driver, Alex Hunter decided that the Bell companys story should be told - Part 1 deals with the Scarborough companys early years - fascinating stuff.
24 Beadles reunited
Philip Thornes organised a reunion of Beadle-bodied vehicles at the Beadles Group HQ at Dartford - heres his report.
26 Readers Letters
Four more pages of great reminiscences penned by your goodselves - we love em, you love em so keep on writing em.
30 The Guy Motors Story
This were sorry to say is the final part of Robin Hanneys splendid series of looking back at Guy Motors.
36 NZ Chara Diary
Gordon Taylors dream of emigrating to NZ and starting a new business hasnt been all roses, but this final episode sees it all come to fruition.
40 The Jevon Memoirs
As any lorry driver will tell you - the Ministry Men are the bane of their lives - they got Tony in this months offering.
42 On Location
Malcolm Ranieri has perfectly combined the classic looks of a restored 1948 Leyland Hippo and drag and the nostalgic atmosphere of a used car lot selling period cars.
44 Shamus Kelly of Borris
We hope you enjoy reading these six pages about Shamus as much as David Craggs did researching them over in Eire - enthusiasm is infectious.
50 Heavy haulage runaways
In every facet of commercial life a little rain must fall - the heavy haulage world is no exception. Tony Hawkridge recalls both amusing and sad tales from his Elliott days, ably illustrated by Ivan Wilding.
56 From Our Archives
This month our sales brochure majors on a vehicle that was at the forefront of muckaway for the mining industry - the Foden Dump Truck.
60 Three wheels on my wagon
David Bowers takes a look at John Downess collection of Scammell three-wheelers and came away admiring the important part they played when bridging the gap between the horse and cart and local distribution lorries.
68 Ireland hopping
Editor Craggs and Lady Janet Craggs enjoyed every minute that they chased 80-plus commercials around both the north and south of the beautiful country of Ireland - having seen the pictures, make Ireland your next holiday destination.
70 Ford Thames ET6
The paint was hardly dry on Gregg Shadbolts beautiful ET6 when Alan Barnes first got the chance to see it - here is his report including restoration pics.
75 ADvintage
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6 Super Sixties Seddon
2007 has been a great year for new restorations but John Normans rare 30-4-6LXB Seddon must surely rank among the finest, writes David Craggs.
12 News
Keeping our readers up to date with news of commercials ancient and modern - interesting and informative.
14 The AEC Society goes to N....