Heritage Commercials
January 2007
A world of classic lorries, trucks and vans.
6 Fenland Finds
Deep in the Fens, your Ed found three magnificent pieces of commercial history: an Austin K2, an R type Morris Commercial and a one-man motorised sack-loader, all owned by HC reader Alec Ford.
12 News
Keep abreast of all things commercial with these two packed news pages.
14 Product Reviews
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16 Jim Clarke Remembered
Gyles Carpenter went up to York to present a trophy on behalf of HC, and left feeling privileged to have been part of this tribute.
18 Drilling For Water
Geoff Blair derives great satisfaction in converting ex-military vehicles and operating them as drilling rigs - an in-depth look at Geoff, his vehicles and info about drilling for water - fascinating stuff.
24 The Jevons Memoirs
Because its Christmas time, this months self-illustrated piece penned by Tony, highlights a Christmas party, warts and all - its just like any firms do youve ever been to - brilliant.
26 Your Letters
This month youre getting five pages of readers jottings. Theyre the best in the business - keep up the good work in 2007.
32 Geoff Gilbert Part 3
Were pleased to bring you another part of the interview between Geoff and your Ed, which this month deals with the fun and games to be had when he first ventured abroad.
38 Gas - Part 2
Historian and writer Bill Aldridge this month looks at the personnel side of the Gas industry, suitably illustrated by magnificent archive pictures.
42 On Location
Malcolm Ranieri chose railway pioneer, Timothy Hackworths cottage as a location to photograph Michael Bowmans Dennis Horla outfit.
44 NZ Chara diary - Pt 3
Gordon Taylors emigrated with his family, a Charabanc and a coach to NZ - this is part three of his experiences and frustrations.
46 Rubber Winged Minor
Minor expert Russell Harvey gives us a detailed look at both the history of rubber winged variants, and the restoration of this one in particular.
52 Double Heading!
Tony Hawkridge gives us another superb glimpse into the world of heavy haulage as seen through the eyes of a crewman in the good old bad old days.
56 Goddess Comes Home
Much has been written about Green Goddess fire appliances, but this feature is in true HC tradition, in that it tells of a driver buying his old Goddess 28 years after using it in anger.
60 From Our Archives
This months edited sales brochure features the Volvo F86, which over a short period of time, became the fleet lorry that all others were judged by.
64 The AD Boyes Restoration
Volvo GB asked Cumbrian haulier AD Boyes, to restore their shunter to participate in Volvos 25-year celebrations, David Bowers brings the full story.
68 My Life In Transport - Part 2
From your reaction, you enjoyed Part 1 of Lol Fishs memories. This month he turns his love of lorries, especially Atkinsons, into a living.
70 John Wainwright & Co Ltd
As well as some terrific photographs of Richard Raseys Atkinson at Wainwrights quarry, Alan Barnes brings us the company history with truly remarkable archive then & now quarrying pictures.
6 Fenland Finds
Deep in the Fens, your Ed found three magnificent pieces of commercial history: an Austin K2, an R type Morris Commercial and a one-man motorised sack-loader, all owned by HC reader Alec Ford.
12 News
Keep abreast of all things commercial with these two packed news pages.
14 Product Reviews