Fields & Fenders | Issue 01
A Note from the Team at Ertel Publishing
Whether you’ve spent your Saturday mornings turning a wrench on a 1950s pickup, restoring the faded paint on a old tractor, or exploring the history of steam locomotives or vintage fire apparatus through our books, you know that the love for "old iron" is a universal language.
For years, we’ve served you through the pages of Antique Power, the stories in Vintage Truck, and the hundreds of titles in our Gift Shop. Today, we’re bringing those worlds together under one roof: Fields & Fenders.
What is Fields & Fenders? Think of this as your monthly "all-access pass" to the Ertel archives. Once a month, we’ll be hitting your inbox with:
The Magazine Brief: Get the latest updates, cover reveals, and sneak peeks from upcoming issues of Antique Power and Vintage Truck.
The Contributor’s Corner: Exclusive "field notes" and research snapshots from our authors, sharing the brief thoughts and hidden discoveries that make transportation history come alive.
Inside the Archives: Rare photos and behind-the-scenes footage of the machines that built our world—from the furrow to the rails.
The Library: Curated picks from our 340+ transportation history books (covering trucks, tractors, trains, buses, fire apparatus, and more) with exclusive newsletter subscriber discounts.
Your Voice: Monthly polls and surveys where your feedback earns you immediate rewards in our Gift Shop.
We’re glad to have you in the passenger seat. Let’s get some dirt on the tires and some grease on the gears.
— The Fields & Fenders Team
The Magazine Brief
The March/April 2026 issues of Antique Power and Vintage Truck look outstanding! We want to thank Madison Nickel for a great article, and Carrie Nickerson for the photography of the Waterloo Boy she captured! Read the excerpt on AntiquePower.com
Check out the Vintage Truck cover story by B. Mitchell Carlson, and the photos by Brad Bowling. The International Scout 80 is an outstanding truck that many would love to own, I’m sure. The brief introduction to the article can previewed on VintageTruckMagazine.com
In future installments of Fields & Fenders we may solicit your input on the covers and we will reveal the winning pick. Stay tuned!
The Contributor’s Corner
Vintage Truck Editor Steals Bigfoot!
How is it that the editor of Vintage Truck magazine got to drive one of the most famous Ford pickup trucks in the world? I’m glad you asked. The epic encounter happened November 2003 and Brad has plenty to say about it (along with photo and video proof! Experience the entire adventure through his eyes by tapping the title above.
Inside the Archives
Over 38 years of publishing your favorite magazines, many of our most popular issues have completely sold out—until now. We are excited to reopen the archives and offer these 'lost' classics as Digital Editions (PDF).
We are adding new downloads to the shop weekly, so check back often to complete your collection. As a thank you for being a Fields & Fenders subscriber, use the links below and enter code DIGITAL1 at checkout to take $1 OFF the regular price of any digital back issue!
The Library | Book of the month
The Ultimate Tar Heel Champion (No Brackets Required) 🏀
It’s March in North Carolina, which means the air is thick with bracket predictions and Tar Heel pride. But while everyone is focused on who’s cutting down the nets, we’re looking back at a different kind of Tar Heel powerhouse that dominated the road for decades.
In this month’s selection, Tar Heel Treasures, we’re scouting the legacy of Richard J. Corbitt. If the Corbitt Motor Truck were a player, it would be the 'Old Reliable' of the court—built with grit, engineered for the long haul, and uniquely North Carolinian. Forget the Sweet Sixteen; this is the story of an industry titan that never missed a shot.
MARCH SAVINGS: Take 15% OFF your book order in our Gift Shop this month! Use Code: MARCH15 at checkout. (Offer expires March 31st)
Tar Heel Treasures by Robert Gabrick
Your Voice
Every installment of Fields & Fenders will feature a poll or survey to give us helpful feedback for future content. We are stoked you are here and look forward to seeing where this journey takes us… buckle your seatbelt, it’s time to ride!