Heritage Commercials

Heritage Commercials magazine is Britain’s brightest full colour magazine for classic and vintage commercial vehicle enthusiasts. It celebrates the days when roads were still quiet and lorry driving was fun as well as hard work. But Heritage Commercials is not just about old drivers – its strong historical content looks at the various vehicle manufacturers, while it keeps up to date with the current preservation scene with stories of beautifully restored vehicles of a bygone age, and their owners, being featured. The magazine also regularly features light commercials – vans to you and me – buses and coaches, fire engines and military vehicles, as well as keeping in touch with the ever growing number of superb long distance road runs and events held throughout the year. This is living history on the move!

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Heritage Commercials

Different Strokes Part 1 • During the early part of 1960, mum said to dad, “Frank you’re working so hard, you might as well be working for yourself.” Alan Dale tells the first part of his family story.

Somerset Tractor Show Stars

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Weymouth Ways • In 2023, Joseph Lewis talked to Alan Mowlam, Commercial Vehicle Steward at the Chickerell Steam and Vintage Show about his working life with lorries including a rather rapid Volvo F727 tipper!

Feorge’s Faithful Friend • Joseph Lewis discovers a notable classic providing valuable service in Somerset.

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Austin ‘Twinshaft’ Commercial • Founded almost 120 years ago in 1905, the Austin Motor Company Ltd has a legendary name in the manufacture of commercial vehicles built on the back of its equally successful range of quality motor cars.

Garrett greats • A visit to Garrett Commercials at Sparkford, Somerset is always beneficial writes Joseph Lewis.

One last look at the Recovery Position • Recovery lorries from years gone by

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The 35-tonne Scammell Crusader – part 1 • Mike and Julie Blenkinsop look at the ‘35-tonne’ Crusader Tractor, one of the last designs to come off the Tolpits Lane line at Scammell and one of the finest.

23 and Counting – Part 1 • Welcome to the first of a two-part article containing some older lorries which were spotted while and about during the course of 2023.

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Iveco’s take the Euro angle • In 1992, Iveco unveiled its new Eurotech and Eurostar models with two major cabs in six variants and joined by six engine options. Pip Dunn tells the story.

I’ll take the High Road • Pip Dunn raids his photo archives to look back at some truck pictures from the Scottish Highlands. Part 1

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