Heritage Commercials
September 2002
A world of classic lorries, trucks and vans.
Shropshire Lad!
Peter Kelly tells the story of Gerald and Lynne Mills fine restoration of a 1953 Sentinel DV44.
That Harrington Touch
Alan Barnes attends the fourth Harrington Gathering to find some fine examples of the former Hove firms coachbuilding art.
Yorkshire Relish
Jeff Colledge takes full advantage of an authentic setting in Bradford to photograph some sparkling heritage commercial vehicles.
In at the Deep End!
Peter Kelly tells what its like to drive a 45-year-old Dodge Kew through the Heart of Wales.
Bedford Bonanza
Les Jefferies reports on the Vauxhall Bedford Opel Associations Show near Northampton.
Not Doing Baddeley!
Alan Earnshaw recalls his travels on the buses and coaches of Baddeley Brothers of Holmfirth, in Yorkshires West Riding.
Always on the Move!
In Roadside Ramblings, Peter Kelly looks at removal vans through the ages, with some great historic photographs from Bill Heatons collection.
Running in the Ridgeway
Alan Barnes follows the HCVS Ridgeway Run, which returned in style at the end of June after a two-year absence.
On Location
Robert Philps ex-Showerings 1965 ERF 64G is the subject of Peter Durhams magnificent centre-spread photograph this month.
Driving Days
Former Marston Valley Brick Company driver John E. Harris recalls the days when he hauled loads of bricks for the fondly-remembered Bedfordshire manufacturer.
The Irish Run
Zena Stansbie reports on the memorable Two-Day Run organised by the Ulster Vintage Commercial Vehicle Club, with some outstanding photography from Peter OReilly.
First With the News!
Colin Chesterman explores the transport history of that well-known High Street chain store, W. H. Smith.
Cream of Cornish
The first Cornish Coastal Commercial Run at the end of June proved a warm and friendly event which passed through some spectacular scenery. John Hobbs reports.
Scotch Mist, Warm Glow!
Scottish liveries and Albions galore graced the fourth North East Classic Commercial Vehicle Run. Ian Lawson was there.
Operation Overlord!
Phil Kempsey finds some immaculate military vehicle restorations at the MVTs big Jubilee Weekend event.
Going Ahead in Style!
This years HCVS Tyne-Tees Run attracted a mammoth entry representing a wide span of heritage commercial vehicle types.
AEC 90 Revisited
Jeff Colledge reports on a great event celebrating 90 glorious years of the AEC marque.
A Tale of Eight-Leggers
Truck driver and commercial vehicle artist Chris Woodcock tells of the transport cafe lore os Kirkpatrick Fleming, on the old A74 just north of Gretna.
Hook & Ladder
Firemaster tells of the many recovery cranes that have been in fire brigade use over the last 50 years.
Guid Nychburris One and All!
It means Good Neighbours, and it was the title of a great little road run in the South-West of Scotland on a sunny weekend in June.
Shropshire Lad!
Peter Kelly tells the story of Gerald and Lynne Mills fine restoration of a 1953 Sentinel DV44.
That Harrington Touch
Alan Barnes attends the fourth Harrington Gathering to find some fine examples of the former Hove firms coachbuilding art.
Yorkshire Relish
Jeff Colledge takes full advantage of an aut....