Heritage Commercials - April 2019

In this issue

M A N – The Early Years: Since starting the production of commercial vehicles in 1915, a year after the First World War started, MAN has developed to become one of the leading European truck manufacturers. However, the history of the business can be traced back even further to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Germany, as
Alan Barnes found out, The Austin K series –
Part 1 Austin produced quite a range of trucks from the
1930s, but although it was a commercial lorry
initially, the range was quickly developed for the
war eff ort which took up most of the production
facilities at its Longbridge factory. Mike and
Julie Blenkinsop investigate the ‘Special Ks’ as
they transported the nation through the Second
World War...

Heritage Commercials Magazine Description:

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 But Heritage Commercials is not just about old drivers – its strong historical content looks at the various vehicle manufacturers, while it keeps up to date with the current preservation scene with stories of beautifully restored vehicles of a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!