06 Riding with Robust
When Colin Morgan decided to fully restore his 1973 Borderer into a head-turning period outfit, he knew its original W&J Riding colours, fleet number and distinctive ‘Robust’ name, would have to be incorporated into his personalised livery. Bob Tuck travels to Airdrie to admire this much-travelled Atkinson and absorb the sound of its distinctive Cummins engine.
12 News and events
News from around the classic commercial vehicle world.
16 Archive album
More superbly nostalgic photographs from the NA3T photographic archive.
20 Austins at large
Richard Abbott wanted an old Austin like his dad used to own. But things didn’t follow that plan and he’s ended up with two! Dave Bowers reports.
24 Mandator man
Like many people Rob Orsbourne, travelled in his father’s lorries as a child and, like many, took to heart the lorries of the period. So much so that he now owns such a vehicle! Alan Fixter tells the story.
28 Readers’ letters
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34 Lightweight contender
With the remarkable success of the Bedford TK following its introduction in 1960, it is perhaps understandable that other new vehicles introduced during the early 1960s were perhaps somewhat overshadowed. While the TK made such an impact in the medium weight commercial market, the company was also to turn its attention to filling a perceived gap in the market for a small commercial van.
40 Gentleman Jim
As chief judge of the HCVS Tyne-Tees Run, Jim Wilkinson can’t really spare the time to drive his 1951 Albion Chieftain FT.37L on the complete run. So for 2012 – the 30th anniversary of this North East event – he entrusts Bob Tuck with the keys of his pride and joy. And what a great time Bob had.
46 From our archives
This month we feature extracts from the sales brochure for the Mercedes-Benz L/LP1418 model range. Did you have anything to do with these lorries?
50 On location
This month Gyles Carpenter reports from the Alan Burns Memorial Run and the Kelsall Steam Rally.
54 Turkish trucks, British heritage
Before the BMC truck badge was killed off in the UK in the wake of industrial consolidation under Leyland, the British Motor Corporation opened a joint venture plant in Turkey. Ed Burrows profiles a make that under Turkish control is in its fifth decade, and now exports to the UK.
62 Boadicea rides again
Making its debut appearance on this year’s HCVS London to Brighton Run was the rather smartly turned out 1959 Dennis Pax recovery truck owned by Bert Lambert from Broadstairs in Kent. The vehicle was only completed a few weeks before the run and it really was touch and go whether it would be finished in time. Alan Barnes reports.
68 The really big movers
Originally designed to become the standard tank transporter of the British Army, one of Unipower’s MH8875 8x8s is now giving sterling service for heavy haulage specialist ALE. Keith Revell went to find out more.
72 Pollock’s dandy Yank
Stateside lorries are not everyone’s cup of tea, but there is no denying their sheer power and presence. Bob Weir went to Pollock (Scotrans) Ltd’s new headquarters in Bathgate, West Lothian, to meet a true American legend.
76 Never again?
Having spent 24 years working as an agricultural engineer, Mark Stephens from Hexham has spent a good deal of time with a spanner in his hands and is also no stranger to vehicle restoration. Alan Barnes reports.
82 Tin front 200
Mark Gredzinski has a look back at the working life of the first ever Truck of the Year – the Seddon Atkinson 200.
86 HC Marketplace
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