Heritage Commercials
November 2014
A world of classic lorries, trucks and vans.
NOVEMBER 2014
06 Ignition
What’s been going on in the world of classic
commercials.
10 Readers’ letters
Your chance to tell a story, put things
straight or ask a question.
18 Stroker genius
Back in 1992, Graham Howell parked up his
beloved award-winning 1971 Commer
Maxiload bulker vowing that one day he
would restore it to concours condition.
14 years passed before work started, but
the finished result was well worth the wait.
24 Subscription form
Get your copy of HC delivered early to your
door and save money into the bargain.
26 A Falklands foray – part 2
Alan Barnes talks to John Wynn about his
heavy haulage exploits, helping to rebuild
the Falklands after the 1982 conflict.
32 Ford P100
Dean Reader tracks down an example of a
vehicle that was once common – but is now
becoming remarkably rare.
36 Poetry in motion
Bob Weir meets Jamie McFadzean and his
1952 Thornycroft Sturdy Star.
40 Archive album
More nostalgia from the NA3T
photographic archive.
44 Second chance
It was once common for bus companies to
convert old redundant vehicles into
recovery lorries – but not anymore.
Dave Bowers tracks down a rare survivor.
50 Manufacturer’s history
Ed Burrows tells the story of one of the
largest lorry makers in the world – Scania.
58 Master of tipping
We look back on the working history of
the Foden Haulmaster rigid six- and
eight-wheeler.
64 From our archives
This month we feature the AEC Mandator
V8. Did you drive one?
68 Three for the price of one
When Bedford Machinery Ltd comes to
town it brings three superb pieces of
heritage all in one. Bob Tuck paid the
firm a visit.
74 A Foden for the future
Alan Barnes speaks to Jamie Croft, a lad
who acquired his first classic lorry when
only 14 years old.
80 International traveller
Bromsgrove-based Mike Bastin’s classics
represent his well-travelled life –
particularly farming Nebraska style.
84 Leyland showstopper
David Vaughan tells the story of when John
Kerr went looking for a lost Bull, but ended
up coming home with a Hippo!
88 Dealer visit
Mike & Julie Blenkinsop drop in on one of
Britain’s leading Government surplus
vehicle dealers.
94 Buyers’ guide
This month we look at Land Rover’s last
‘leafer’ – the Series III.
98 Workshop
Richard Lofting shows you how to build
your own budget shot-blasting cabinet.
103 HC Marketplace
The place to buy or sell anything relating to
classic commercials.
114 Final word
We have a look at some of the stories
behind the various manufacturers’ logos.
NOVEMBER 2014
06 Ignition
What’s been going on in the world of classic
commercials.
10 Readers’ letters
Your chance to tell a story, put things
straight or ask a question.
18 Stroker genius
Back in 1992, Graham Howe....
