Heritage Commercials
February 2016
A world of classic lorries, trucks and vans.
FEBRUARY 2016
06 Born to drive
Once upon a time the
individual farm wagon was the
essence of the UK’s rural transport scene
– such as this 1978 Leyland Clydesdale.
12 Ignition
News and events from around the world
of classic commercials.
14 Club focus
If you’re into old Scammells then join
the club!
16 Readers’ letters
Your chance to share memories, correct
a mistake or ask a question.
22 Subscription form
Get your copy of HC early by subscribing.
It’s cheaper too!
24 Red hot little number
Albion fire appliances were uncommon
even in their heyday, and survivors are
rare. Bob Weir went to Cupar in Fife
to meet Willie Wallace, and wartime
veteran DFG 497.
28 A link to the past – part 1
A classic lorry stored away for decades
gets Alan Barnes researching an
innovative company from times past.
32 From our archives
This month we feature Mercedes-Benz
‘Transporters’ from the late 1970s. Did
you drive one?
36 Six appeal
Mark Gredzinski looks back at the
working days of the Leyland Constructor.
42 Coming home
Bob Tuck attends an event to remember
Scammell in its home town of Watford.
48 Archive album
More nostalgia from the superb NA3T
photographic archive.
52 Life in transport
Dave Bowers continues the story of
Denis Kay, this month telling the story of
his tanker business.
58 Manufacturer’s history
Eaton-educated Russian émigré George
Rotinoff created what at the time
was the world’s most powerful series-
production road-going truck.
Ed Burrows investigates.
64 Well worth the wait!
Surviving examples of the AWD-
converted Thames Trader six-wheeler
are very thin on the ground. Alan Barnes
reports on a recent addition to the total.
70 Dragon hunter!
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop hack their way
through the undergrowth of a French
scrapyard looking for a very rare beast…
76 Danny’s Tranny
In the first part of a new restoration
series, HGV mechanic Danny Burrows
introduces us to his latest project, an
ex-British Airways Ford Transit 190.
82 Workshop
Richard Lofting introduces us to
the workings of the pre-engaged
starter motor.
89 HC Marketplace
Here’s the place to clear out your clutter,
find a new project or sell a rare classic!
98 Final word
A quick look at a bit of classic advertising.
FEBRUARY 2016
06 Born to drive
Once upon a time the
individual farm wagon was the
essence of the UK’s rural transport scene
– such as this 1978 Leyland Clydesdale.
12 Ignition
News and events from around the world
of classic commercials.
14 C....
