Fields & Fenders | Issue 08
IMPORTANT—PLEASE READ!
Dear Reader,
It’s no secret that the price of everything has gone through the roof lately, and we’ve been feeling the crunch here at Ertel Publishing, the home of Antique Power and Vintage Truck magazines. For years, the “3 P’s” of our industry—paper, printing, and postage—have been beating us like a rented mule. Through it all, though, we have made every effort to keep the quality of our products high and your cost low.
I am writing to let you know of our latest cost-saving measure and what you need to do to keep enjoying your favorite old-tractor, and old-truck magazines.
After the issue you are holding, Ertel Publishing is going to a subscriber-only system for both of our magazine titles. We are eliminating the cost, inefficiency, and waste of newsstand distribution so we can keep our prices affordable. In other words, you will not be able to buy the January/February 2027 issue of Antique Power or Vintage Truck magazine on any newsstand.
For those of you who already subscribe, not a darn thing is going to change. Your mailbox will continue to receive our printed-on-paper bundle of joy 6 times a year full of old-tractor features, history, entertainment, and world-class photography for less than $6 an issue! That’s right, Ertel Publishing is maintaining the current 1-year subscription rate of $35.95 during this transition! (And did you know that each subscriber gets a free 30-word classified ad in each issue? That alone is a $90 value!)
Those of you who have spent any time with us know that Antique Power, and Vintage Truck are run by a small, diehard group of enthusiasts who live and breathe old farm machinery and classic trucks—and we want to keep you in the family. If you have been buying copies of our magazines from your local newsstand, please consider becoming a subscriber. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support!
Keep the old iron alive,
Brad Bowling
Editor, Antique Power, and Vintage Truck
brad@ertelpublishing.com
P.S. Just looking for a single issue? You can still pick them up in our gift shop.
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Ordering Details
Vintage Pickups & Classic Trucks 2027 Wall Calendar ($17.95 | Item: VTCAL27): 16-month wall calendar (12x12 inches, opens to 12x24) featuring photography directly from Vintage Truck's own Brad Bowling.
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Show off your favorites on your screens!
Ever look at a gorgeous feature photo in Antique Power or Vintage Truck and wish you could frame it? Now you can carry it with you everywhere. We are thrilled to launch our brand-new collection of high-resolution digital wallpapers! Curated by our team, these packs feature stunning, fan-favorite photography captured right from the field by our Editor and Photographer, Brad Bowling.
We will be rolling out fresh digital wallpaper packs every single month, and they are completely free to download! Head over to www.ertelgiftshop.com/digital-wallpapers to grab your favorite truck or tractor shot and give your phone or desktop a vintage upgrade.
📰 A Note to Our Readers: Our heart and soul will always belong to ink and paper. The magazines you love aren't going anywhere—they will always be a premium print product arriving in your mailbox.
We simply want to offer a few extra digital options for those looking to enjoy our community in new ways—whether that’s showing off classic iron on your devices with these new wallpapers, or browsing our digital PDF archives to catch up on long-sold-out back issues.
Visit the gift shop today to see what the team has lined up for your screen this month! Once you've taken a look, scroll down to the survey at the bottom of this newsletter and leave us a comment letting us know which truck or tractor feature you want to see as a digital wallpaper next!
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