Classic & Vintage Trucks and Pickups Wanted

European Commercials buys classic and vintage trucks and pickups throughout the UK and Europe. We welcome enquiries from collectors, restorers, businesses, estates, museums, farms and owners disposing of a single vehicle or a wider collection.

British, American and European marques are considered, from complete restored vehicles to long-stored projects, non-runners and vehicles requiring recommissioning.

  • Classic British Trucks
  • American Pickups
  • Historic HGVs
  • Restoration Projects
  • Barn & Yard Finds
  • Collections Considered
European Commercials classic and vintage truck and pickup buyers

British Classic Truck Marques

We consider vehicles from Britain’s commercial vehicle manufacturers, including familiar fleet names and scarcer specialist marques.

  • Bedford and Vauxhall-Bedford
  • Ford and Fordson
  • Leyland and British Leyland
  • Scammell, ERF and Foden
  • AEC, Albion and Guy
  • Austin and Morris Commercial
  • Commer, Karrier and Dennis
  • Seddon Atkinson and Thornycroft

American Trucks & Pickups

American pickups, military-derived vehicles, working trucks and imported classics are all welcome for assessment.

  • Chevrolet and GMC
  • Dodge, Fargo and Ram
  • Ford and Mercury
  • International Harvester
  • Mack and White
  • Diamond T and REO
  • Studebaker, Willys and Jeep
  • Kenworth, Peterbilt and Freightliner

Other Heritage Commercial Vehicles

The list is not limited to British and American manufacturers. We also consider classic European and specialist commercial vehicles.

  • Mercedes-Benz and Unimog
  • Volvo and Scania
  • MAN and Magirus-Deutz
  • DAF and Renault
  • Military and ex-service vehicles
  • Fire engines and municipal vehicles
  • Recovery trucks and transporters
  • Rare or unusual commercial vehicles

Condition & Collections

Originality and history matter, but a vehicle does not need to be restored or roadworthy before you contact us.

  • Restored and roadworthy vehicles
  • Original, unrestored survivors
  • Running restoration projects
  • Non-runners and incomplete projects
  • Long-stored barn or yard finds
  • Single vehicles or collections
  • Vehicles with useful spares
  • Estate and business disposals

What to Send Us

Good initial information helps us understand the vehicle and respond more efficiently.

  • Manufacturer, model and approximate year
  • Registration, chassis or identification number
  • Engine, gearbox and body type
  • Running condition and known faults
  • Restoration work already completed
  • History, paperwork and provenance
  • Clear photographs of all sides, cab and engine
  • Collection location and access details

National Buying Coverage

We review classic trucks and pickups across the UK and Europe. Where required, collection can be discussed for vehicles that are not roadworthy or cannot be moved under their own power.

If the manufacturer or model is not listed on this page, send the details anyway. Rare, unusual, coachbuilt and specialist commercial vehicles can still be considered.

Tell Us About Your Classic Commercial Vehicle

For classic trucks, vintage pickups, restoration projects and vehicle collections, contact European Commercials with the details and photographs.