Editor's Intro...
A few months ago I used my comment page to ask what your favourite lorry was, together with what you thought was your worst. I’m pleased to say we had loads of response to this request and I can now reveal that the ‘winner’ is the Leyland Super Comet.
News
Military rarity at Carrington!
29 July 2010
This military MAN VW is an incredibly rare sight in the UK and was spotted at this year's Carrington Rally in Lincolnshire. The vehicle is a 8136 four-wheel-drive troop carrier and was made in 1986 for the Danish army. The lorry is fitted with a 5.4 litre straight six diesel engine and ZF gearbox.
Date set for 20th South of England Road Run
28 July 2010
The 20th South of England Scammell Road Run will take place on 25-26 September 2010 at Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent.
The ultimate bitsa!
27 July 2010
What you end up with if you've got a bit of free time and a load of old lorry and car parts!
Features
Going Dutch
1 July 2010
FTF lorries are an incredibly rare sight in the UK. David Bowers travelled to Bolton to see one in the metal and find out the story behind this Dutch heavy haulage masterpiece.
Classic Truck: Heavyweight Star
1 July 2010
As the last ever big heavy hauler to come out of Scammell’s Watford works, the S26 ‘Evening Star’ will always be very special. Gary Grysa has been its custodian for the last four years but after trying it out himself, Bob Tuck reckons it’s more than fit to go back to work.
Classic Truck: Denby Transport
3 June 2010
The Lincoln-based company Denby Transport has been much in the news of late by championing the ‘Eco-link’ trailer system which may be the future of high-volume haulage in the UK. But what’s the history of this innovative family-owned company?
Current Issue: August 2010
• Going Dutch!
Heavy haulage FTF
• Dennis Light
4 fire appliance
• WH Berry & Son
history: Part 2
• 132 Pages
Incorporating Classic Truck
Plus: Shildon Vintage Museum... Whitbread Transport... ERF 68G... Leyland Comet 90... Edward Beck & Son Ltd... North East Scotland Run... Archive album...
PLUS:
• Next issue on sale: September 2010 issue, No 249. On sale 5th August 2010