06 Concrete capers
Thanks to a discovery on the internet, Adrian Bailey was able to restore his 1968 Foden 6x4 heavy hauler into the head-turning livery it carried in the late 1970s. That same discovery also allowed Adrian to reunite his tractor and bogie combination with ‘Wigan Stan’ Ashurst – its regular driver back then. Bob Tuck was invited to the emotional reunion.
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18 Thornycroft A1
The handing over by a long-serving employee, upon his retirement, of some
old photographs of a Thornycroft and an AEC brewery dray prompted brewers Frederic Robinson Ltd to recreate one of the fleet of motor vehicles which it had operated during the 1920s. Alan Barnes tells the story.
24 Scammelling in South Wales
On a trip to South Wales last year, Brian Gooding spotted a Scammell Pioneer in a railway yard, little knowing that he’d learn a lot more about it some months later.
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34 Ice cream icon – part 2
Last month Alan Barnes told part 1 of the story of Whitby Morrison, world leader in the manufacture of ice cream vans. This month he takes a quick look around the firm’s collection of classics.
40 The Beer Moth
Old commercials have been converted into many shapes and formats over the years, but Walter Micklethwait’s Commer Q4 takes the concept to a whole new level. His 1954 fire lorry has recently been converted into a holiday ‘des res’, which is now being rented out for several hundred pounds a week. Bob Weir paid him a visit.
44 Gone but not forgotten
Munro’s Transport of Aberdeen may have closed its doors for the last time in January 1999 but as a long-standing contributor to Scotland’s transport needs it is fondly remembered by many. Bob Tuck looks back at its history.
50 From our archive
This month’s archive sales brochure dates from 1975 and features the Ford Transcontinental. Did you drive one?
54 On location
This month Gyles Carpenter reports from the Cheshire Run and the HCVS London to Brighton.
58 Walking (very) tall
Today, the operations of smooth-riding suspension systems specialist Hendrickson Manufacturing extend beyond the US. But the walking beam axle innovator began life in 1913 as a truck manufacturer. Ed Burrows tells the story of a pedigree that in the 1960s and 70s embraced some of the most awesome whoppers ever seen.
66 Classic lightweight
Mike ‘Hooky’ John is a man well into American pick-ups, but his interest also extends to the other end of the lightweight classic scene with ‘Michelin’, his modified 2CV pick-up. Dean Reader paid him a visit.
70 CJ’s centenary
Roger Hamlin tracks down a Daimler CJ in New Zealand that’s just passed its 100th birthday.
72 As the Crow flies – part 2
Continuing from last month’s issue, Dave Bowers now focuses on Ralph Crow’s further experiences and adventures in the world of transport.
76 A wolf in sheep’s clothing?
Jo Roberts takes a look at the timber world’s classic vehicle of choice – the Unipower Forester.
80 Son of Bedford
In the late 1980s General Motors announced it was to cease production of Bedford trucks. However, there was a plan to save them – but it didn’t quite go to plan. Alan Barnes tells the story.
86 Rhapsody in blue
Dave Bowers tells the story of J D Crawford & Co and the Volvo F88 the company has restored to reflect its heyday in haulage.
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