The old one’s are the best
As the saying goes, it really is often the old ones that are deemed the best. And nobody can argue with that when you take a look at this stunning Morris Cowley Ice Cream Van. This is one of the…
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Cummins Bedford CF – what a lovely pair
These two stunning Cummins Bedford CF Ice Cream Vans have been restored on behalf of two long standing friends and customers of Whitby Morrison. Each vehicle was stripped right back to basics with extensive chassis work to ensure everything is…
Vintage Austin A55 Ice Cream Van
Regular readers of the Whitby Morrison Newsletter often talk to me about the diversity of the vans featured in the Heritage Collection feature. Its always nice to find something a little different, and this month is really special for just…
Commer Ambulance awaits action
The vintage Mobiling market continues to grow with opportunities popping up all over the country, whether it opens up a new location or allows a job to be taken where a new one wouldn’t be suitable. Here at Whitby Morrison…
Walls FG Rocket launched
Here at Whitby Morrison we are passionate about vintage ice cream vans and preserving the heritage of our great industry. This regular feature of the newsletter shows what an important part of our business it is. We try to cover…
Morrison Bedford CF restoration
Everyone has a favourite ice cream van model – whether it’s from years gone by such as the Rocket or as modern as today’s Amalfi. One model that does reappear time and time again is this stunning Bedford CF, originally…
Delving into the Commercial Motor magazine archive
When it comes to heritage, Mobiler Paul Field is one of the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable members of the industry. Paul and I were recently discussing manufacturers of Ice Cream Vans from years gone by and in particular MTS Ltd…
Cholmondeley reaction
Its a few months since the fantastic Cholmondeley Pageant of Power and indeed attentions have already switched to plans for next year. A recent discussion with Mike Allen at Tartaglia’s of Gloucester led to the production of this article as…
The Ford Transit Story
There can be few people in the UK who have never seen a Ford Transit Ice Cream Van. Right from their launch in 1965 they have been a popular base for conversion into a mobile sales vehicle. 2015 represents 50…
A beautiful pair of Commers
Here they are; two of the finest Commer Ice Cream Vans you’re likely to see this year. Fresh from the Whitby Morrison factory, they’ll soon be selling ice cream at events in England and Ireland. If you’ve visited us in…
More stunning additions to the Oxford range
The range of Whitby Morrison Mondial models from Oxford Diecast continues to grow with 4 variations now available in both 1:43 and 1:76 scale. Most recently the Coronato and Dimascio Cow liveries have been released in the smaller size. These…
99x99s – Luke Stephenson
Ice Cream is a hugely popular interest for many – every thought of a heatwave, washout and chime argument is covered by an Ice Cream Van and radio or television crew. Beyond this annual cycle of stories, there’s a wider…
Walls Bedford CA restoration
This stunning Bedford CA has just been completed having undergone a full conversion process – and isn’t it just stunning! The Bedford CA became a key model for Walls with its small size and ease of use. With the development…
The Rolls Royce of Ice Cream Vans
A lot of heritage restorations were undertaken at the Whitby Morrison factory during 2014, and there are many more lined up for the forthcoming 12 months. What better way to start 2015 than with the stand out vehicle of 2014…