Heritage Commercials
October 2011
A world of classic lorries, trucks and vans.
6 A Mammoth undertaking
Alan Barnes reports on yet another fabulous restored lorry thats now taking pride of place in the William Gilder heritage fleet.
12 News
News and events from around the classic commercial vehicle world.
18 Taylor made
They may have recently sold their operational business of TM Logistics to the Bibby Group but one vehicle the Taylor brothers didnt want to part with was an outfit that their father Don had always wanted to buy. Bob Tuck travels to Martley to hear the very special Worcestershire story to 899 LTW. Their fully restored 1958 Leyland Beaver - BTC four-in-line, artic combination.
24 Chriss scrapbook
Transport historian and writer Chris Woodcock continues his series of articles based on his collection of period transport photographs.
28 Readers letters
Four pages of your questions, memories and queries.
32 Subscription form
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34 Spannerman - part 1
In part one of this double feature David Bowers tells the story of Graham Blakemans life in transport.
38 Federated Road Transport Services
Colin Chesterman takes a quick look at the history of this well known haulage company that remained in business for over 40 years.
40 From our archive
This months archive sales brochure was kindly sent in by Mr Bush of Hatfield and features the axle conversions offered by Primrose in 1962. Do you have experience of these conversions? Please write in and tell us.
44 BP Ireland Leyland Hippo
Starting a look at various vehicles in the Republic of Irelands only transport museum, president Michael Corcoran talks to Peter D Simpson about one of several Leyland Hippos in the museum which had a specific role in keeping the transport system running.
48 End of an era
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop found a treasure trove of vintage spares in the frenetic city of Paris but it is, alas, no more.
54 On location
This month our ace cameraman Gyles Carpenter reports on the Ayrshire Run followed by the East Anglia Top Gear Road Run.
58 Arctic dog team
Ed Burrows recounts the story of a pioneering convoy to the Arctic by 11, 82ft long, 164-ton GCW rigs hauled by 600bhp Mack tractors five decades before Ice Road Truckers.
64 John o Groats road run
Roger Hamlin reports on a fantastic road run done in aid of charity.
68 Guinness transport - the early years
Alan Barnes delves into the archives and tells the transportation story of the black stuff from its early days until the 1950s.
74 Motoring for the millions
In an ideal world we may want to own an eight-wheeled AEC, a Scammell Crusader or even a Thornycroft Mighty Antar. But let's face it, they're very big to house, expensive to restore and can be very difficult to get parts for. Perhaps a classic light commercial would be more realistic for most of us - the Morris Minor van/pick-up could just suit the bill.
76 Archive album
Two pages of nostalgia from the superb NA3T photographic archives.
78 Tayside A-Team
Resplendent in its green and white livery, Donald Todds ERF bulk carrier is the toast of Tayside. Bob Weir went to Tealing, just north of Dundee, to hear about the fascinating history of this A Series.
81 HC Marketplace
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Calendar Girl
When William Armstrong won a competition to have one of his company vehicles featured in a Rose of Colchester calendar, he had no problem in deciding which one to choose. Bob Tuck travels to the Armstrong HQ at Longtown to discover the story of HHH 413V - the Old One Eleven - the classic which is also known as Williams Wagon.
Magnum Force
Despite its striking design, the Renault Magnum is quite a rare vehicle in the classic commercial world. However, Roger Hamlin managed to track one down and paid the owner a visit.
Centrespread
This month we feature Billy Bowies Leyland Marathon skip wagon courtesy of ace photographer Gyles Carpenter.
Cherry picked ERFs
Showman Colin Barnes has long used classic commercials in his business. Alan Barnes paid him a visit to see his latest.
Recollections of Stonefields 4x4
Following on from his Volvo C202 feature in the July 2011 issue, Norman Chapman talks about another highly respected but ill-fated cross country vehicle with a Volvo connection.
6 A Mammoth undertaking
Alan Barnes reports on yet another fabulous restored lorry thats now taking pride of place in the William Gilder heritage fleet.
12 News
News and events from around the classic commercial vehicle world.
18 Taylor made
They may have recently sold their operational business o....
