The – yes, THE – big event of the year.
HAVE you ever looked back on a particular occasion and thought, yep, that really was a day to remember? Like when you passed your driving test, or had a fantastic birthday party or, maybe, when you met your wife on holiday (and said: “What are you doing here?” Hah, I jest, of course). Well, without sounding too gushing and over the-top, this year’s Classic Van and Pick-up Show, at Gaydon, was one of those occasions. It was an absolutely cracking day with loads of vehicles, loads of enthusiasts to chat to and a whole load of fun.
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An Enthusiast To Be Admired
Maintaining a Bedford HA in sound working order takes plenty of effort, so put your hands together and applaud Jon Myrtle – he keeps four of them on the road.
My Story
Paul Williams, from Wrexham, owns a delightful Morris Z van, here is his tale.
Pre- War Post Van
Mike Neale reports on an intriguing 1938 Morris hybrid.
HIGH Hoopes for the Gipsy
Austin believed they could take on the Land Rover with their new off-roader, but it never worked out that way. However, the Gipsy is now much-revered in classic circles.
Ex-BT Maestro
Back on the road and in daily use.
Meet Beddington Bedstead
That’s the name of this 1971 Bedford CF and he has been rebuilt as a tribute to a coal merchant from the past. The build was carried out to an astonishingly-high standard by owner Paul Bundy. We’ll let Paul tell the story.
The Full Monty
Mike Neale encounters a VW Westfalia camper – a lovely example of one of the most desirable of the splitties.
One Of A Kind – Well, Almost
Bernard Holloway encounters a rare and charming ex-RAF Standard Vanguard ute.
My Story
Meet Simon Daly and his A60 Sun-Tor camper.
Gaydon 2017
The – yes, THE – big event of the year.
MUM STABBED IN FRONT OF SON, 4
Man arrested by gardai as neighbours pay tribute to ‘a lovely girl’
TANGERINE SCREAM
As the first of AMG’s GT Black Series lands on Indian shores, we hit a near-freezing track for one wild ride
Service reductions as Covid cases increase
An increase in Covid-19 cases in early January saw the governments in Ireland and Northern Ireland impose stricter lockdown measures that impacted on public transport.
Swede summer sun!
Stefan Bloeman and his friends took their old school Volvos on a tour of Europe last summer and he wrote to tell us all about it
SOPHIE'S SECRET ENGAGEMENT!
The TV star can’t stop smiling after her boyfriend popped the question
THE PLACE TO GO
Sligo can offer you a spectacular staycation this autumn …
IF YOU KNOW THE HISTORY
Michael Connolly’s PhD research into Brother Walfrid has been a labour of love
Services scaled back for virus crisis
Both Northern Ireland Railways and Irish Rail have revised their timetables for the Covid-19 crisis.
Aaron Connolly Breakthrough Star!
It’s exciting times for BRIGHTON fans – they think they’ve got one of the Prem’s best young talents! MATCH has the lowdown on the lethal forward...
Ride Like A Girl
GEORGIA CONNOLLY HAS BEEN ON HORSEBACK SINCE SHE WAS THREE YEARS OLD – BUT NOTHING COULD PREPARE HER FOR THE UPS AND DOWNS OF THE MAGNOLIA CUP. SHE OPENS UP TO ELLE ABOUT THE RIDE OF HER LIFE.