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Interestingly Chris and James own the unique ex-works 1931 IHC A-5 4.5-ton truck that was in commercial use until 1958 and is now restored in chassis/cab form by these great West Midland restorer/collectors. It was last seen out at Tractor World 2013 on the P & J Tours charity stand where just under £3,000 was raised for Prostate Cancer UK.

Our story starts when agricultural grain reaper giants McCormick-Deering joined together in 1902 to create what was said to be the biggest multi-conglomerate company in the world. It supposedly incorporated some

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