Heritage Commercials
April 2003
A world of classic lorries, trucks and vans.
Comment
Its funny how, in the world of classic and vintage commercials, some people search and search for the vehicles theyve set their hearts on, almost giving up in despair before what theyre looking for finally comes along, yet others just seem to come across prime preservation prospects without even looking!
Headliners
Happiness is an Austin K8!
Pete Davey tells how the delivery of a new computer to his Somerset home resulted in the acquisition of a fine breakdown recovery truck to add to his stable of Austin K8 vehicles.
The Secret of Schhh... You Know Who!
Jim Murphy tells of the long search for, and painstaking restoration of, a superb former Schweppes Atkinson Borderer.
Glittering Silver Stars
When Alan Barnes arranged a photo-session with the owners of a former Silver Star Motor Services 1962 Leyland Atlantean double-decker, there was a bonus in store.
Seddon Stunners
Richard Grey and Alan Earnshaw take another excursion into the archives at Seddon Atkinson.
Gillingham Get-Together
Alan Barnes mingles with the crowd at Commercial Transport in Preservations Fifth Gillingham Gathering.
A Promise Fulfilled
When Kevin Clarke was given a tilt-cab 1969 AEC Mandator to restore, he promised its previous owner that one day hed have it looking as good as new - and hes proved as good as his word, writes Pete Kelly.
Under the Kenyan Sun
David Bowers tells of the well-run African organisation Rongai Workshop & Transport Ltd., whose fleet of sturdy British commercial vehicles is still earning its keep.
Letters
Six pages of readers news, views and comments.
Why M.Cs Make the Perfect Brew!
Concluding his feature about the virtues of Morris-Commercial vehicles, Geoff Fishwick recalls the fleet management experiences of old Blackpool brewers C&S.
A Giant Comes to Town
Reader Gordon Blackwell sends some stunning pin-sharp photographs of the second of the giant 1930-built Scammell 100-tonners at work.
Unspoiled by Progress!
In Roadside Ramblings, Pete Kelly comes across a 1944 Fordson 7V thats been left in original condition and looks as if its just finished another days hard work.
Beating Corrosion the Easy Way
Restoration in Practice looks at some ingenious ways of beating the corrosive influence of high humidity.
The Foden Story, Part Two
More wonderful images from John Crawleys rich archive as he describes how the death of Fodens founder Edwin Foden, followed by the First World War and its aftermath, affected the famous Cheshire firm.
News
That Sense of Belonging...
After repeated requests for listings of one-make and other heritage commercial vehicle clubs, weve finally managed to get together an initial helpful batch of addresses.
Flavels of Leamington
In our Famous Fleets series, Chris Woodcock looks at the long history of stove, cooker and heater manufacturers Flavels of Leamington Spa, and the stylish fleets of vehicles it operated over the years.
Ribble Trust Joins the Fun
When the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust joined in a nostalgic bus event at Chorley last autumn, David Bowers went along.
A Tankful of Memories!
Pete Kelly travels to County Durham to meet John Purvis, the owner of a beautifully re-created Bedford tanker in the livery of Cleveland Petroleum Ltd.
Reviews
The Pass Word was Service!
Continuing his series on the hauliers of West Lancashire, Jim Murphy tells the story of 45 years of Dennis Pass Ltd.
Diary Dates
Comet Sense!
When John Milner left school at the age of 15 to start work with his local Leyland dealer, Isles of Stanningly, little did he know that one day hed own and drive a Leyland himself.
Tailpiece
Alan Barnes captures the spirit of the Gillingham Gathering Run as Graham Spud Taylor makes two-stroke music en route.
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Comment
Its funny how, in the world of classic and vintage commercials, some people search and search for the vehicles theyve set their hearts on, almost giving up in despair before what theyre looking for finally comes along, yet others just seem to come across prime preservation prospects without even looking!
Headliners
Happiness ....