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The versatile Thames 400E range

Peter Simpson tells the story of Ford’s 1950s van, the versatile Thames 400E, which set new standards in a rapidly-changing market. These days, many people...

Historic 1923 Scammell S12

We report on the life and times of an historic 1923 Scammell S12, and its recent, shake-down tests following a solid-tyre wheel conversion. This historic...

Historic lorry photo archive

Schoolboy Malcolm Ladd was a lorry enthusiast in the 1950s, when he began building a lorry photo archive. Here are some of his favourites. I’m...

Evolution of car transporters

Bob Tuck explains the interesting evolution of car transporters from the 1960s; the ear in which car sales began to boom. Photographs: Ken Glendinning collection The...

Bellshill Bingo bus business

Douglas MacDonald recounts the unusual story of the Bellshill Bingo bus business that operated in Scotland. I discovered the Bellshill Bingo bus business completely by...

1960s AEC Mandators

Bob Weir recently discovered two 1960s AEC Mandators living near Edinburgh, and explains a little of the story of AEC’s ill-fated V8. The twin-axle, 1960s...

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