Heritage Commercials
December 2001
A world of classic lorries, trucks and vans.
Remembering Rosa! - Peter Durham photographs Tony Faithfulls recently-restored 1961 Commer QX.
One Owner - for Almost 40 Years! - John Hobbs meets the owner of a Leyland single-decker which spent 18 years in service around Exeter before its a much longer life in preservation.
The Bedford Story - Part Two - Alan Earnshaw continues his abridged story of the development of the famous Bedford marque.
Boxed In! - Brian Gooding stumbles upon a yard full of vintage vehicle treasures in Scotland.
Working Together - Jeff Colledge reports from the National Railway Museums Railways and Roads Event.
Home from Home! - Peter Durham meets the proud owners of two beautifully-kept living vans.
On Location - A gorgeous fairground twosome is the subject of this months centre spread.
REVIEW OF 2001 - Our special 16-page Review recalls some of the top vintage commercial events of what proved to be a difficult year for rallygoers.
A Tale of Two Barons - The world of preservation is full of rare survivors - but, asks Alan Earnshaw, how often do two gems come along at once?
Model Corner - Bob Clarke tells how he built a magnificent model of a Seddon and articulated horse box from scratch.
A Baptism of Fire - Or Should That be Ice? - In the first part of a Driving Days feature, Paul Strong recalls his first return trip as a lorry driver - in the wintry weather of January 1963.
A Page of Progress - Ken Rimell gives a potted history of a well-known West Sussex transport firm.
Remembering Rosa! - Peter Durham photographs Tony Faithfulls recently-restored 1961 Commer QX.
One Owner - for Almost 40 Years! - John Hobbs meets the owner of a Leyland single-decker which spent 18 years in service around Exeter before its a much longer life in preservation.
The Bedford Story - Part Two - Alan Earnshaw continues....