6 The Carruthers’ Commers
In the June 2011 issue of Classic Truck, Alan Barnes reported on the emerging classics owned by Allan Carruthers. He now brings us up to date by relating the story of his interest in classic Commers.

12 News and reviews
News from around the classic vehicle world plus a look at some new products on the market.

18 Bristol Drovers
Deep in the heart of southern Worcestershire’s rural idyll, a motley crew of dedicated transport enthusiasts is working away on all manner of restoration projects. Robin Masters invited Bob Tuck to take a look behind the scenes while Bob also took time out to renew his membership of a select driver’s club.

24 The Lorry Driver of the Year
Arthur Ingram takes a look back at the start of the Lorry Driver of the Year competition in 1951 and at how it progressed over the years.

28 Readers’ letters
Four pages of your questions, queries, memories and observations.

32 Subscription form
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34 Spannerman - part 2
This month Dave Bowers continues with Graham Blakeman’s story, which moves from his personal history of servicing, repairing and recovery work, to the four excellent restoration projects carried out in his workshop near Tamworth in Staffordshire. A tale that commences in 2005 when the first of these lorries arrived in need of a good deal of attention.

38 For auld lang syne
Alex Saville looks back at life on the road in years past and recalls something now sadly lacking - the transport cafe.

42 From our archive
This month we feature extracts from the AEC range brochure for 1962.

46 The Great Dorset Steam Fair
Roger Hamlin takes us on a photographic tour of this world famous event, that’s now in its 43rd year.

50 The worm that turned
Historian Richard Pullen looks back at the early years of Dennis - a maker of quality commercial vehicles.

54 Centrespread
This month we feature the 1957 AEC Mammoth Major Mk 3 owned by Ken Taylor. Photo Gyles Carpenter.

56 This is my life
If you want to know the story to the roots of the famous East Anglia haulage concern of Jack Richards, then you should get yourself an invitation to see Jack’s own very personal collection of motors, machines and memorabilia. Bob Tuck was given the guided tour and he reckons he’s seen nothing quite like it.

62 On location
This month our ace snapper Gyles Carpenter reports from the Wisbech Run followed by the HCVS Trans Pennine Run.

66 Transport in the blood
The Phillips family has come full circle with family members still working within the industry, although now it's on a worldwide logistical basis.

72 Lanarkshire heavyweights
Cadzow Heavy Haulage Ltd is a specialist in transporting abnormal loads. Bob Weir went to Blantyre in Lanarkshire to meet James Macauley Jnr son of the company’s founder.

76 Company history
In part one of a series of three, Alan Barnes tells the story of GP Radcliffe & Son Ltd.

82 Taking it to the max
To achieve maximum loadspace from a given footprint, the cab-under-load configuration has not been without adherents. Ed Burrows examines them with an eye to artic length legislation now under review

88 Bathgate once more
The former BMC/Leyland factory at Bathgate, West Lothian recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Retired manager Geoff Fishwick recalls his days at the plant.

92 HC Marketplace
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6 The Carruthers’ Commers
In the June 2011 issue of Classic Truck, Alan Barnes reported on the emerging classics owned by Allan Carruthers. He now brings us up to date by relating the story of his interest in classic Commers.

12 News and reviews
News from around the classic vehicle world plus a look at some new produc....