Heritage Commercials - January 2019

In this issue

Electric tilt cab KM The KM range was Bedford’s 1966 response to the new mid-Sixties Construction & Use
Regulation changes that introduced heavier axle loadings and longer overall lengths. Unlike the TM that followed, the KM lacked a tilt cab. Bedford’s omission has been rectifi ed by classic truck restorers Ken and Ray Walsh, who have produced a KM makeover re-engineered with an electric tilt mechanism, Time warp stunner With the un-timely passing of William Hunter at the age of 73 in November ’14, many vehicle restoration projects were left behind. However, he also left a highly dedicated team who are ensuring this work is gradually being finished. With the unveiling of their stunning 1960 Leyland Octopus Shell Mex and BP eight-wheel tanker, the Huntapac crew can at last admire one of the most testing projects they have ever undertaken...

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 But Heritage Commercials is not just about old drivers – its strong historical content looks at the various vehicle manufacturers, while it keeps up to date with the current preservation scene with stories of beautifully restored vehicles of a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