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Can't remember when I first saw this great image *thinks* Holy Shit!

I assumed it had been reclaimed by the earth years ago looking at the state it was in '75 when I assume it was worth nowt.

The Tate website has some great context info on the work.
www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks...
A confirmation from .Gov.uk that 1961 Porsche 89 JVA is taxed, (the website says has an MOT but this classic hasn't required one for a while!)
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Almost certainly WH Smiths in Sutton Coldfield. As fascinated by the liner notes, photography, gatefold etc. as the music... who knew I'd end up a graphic designer?
The Album 'Prince Charming' by Adam and the Ants
November 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Tontine Square, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. Curious if it is the same reference... Were there speculative investors in the Potteries heyday? Do any historians know, friends of @oddthisday.bsky.social @garius.bsky.social? - asking the internet now just invites AI hallucinations that I don't trust :-(
A tiny pub in Hanley Stoke-on-Trent, The Tontine
November 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Getting a paper from this shop is arduous... waiting for the penultimate subscriber to die so I can get an Observer and some Panini Football Cards.
Tontine Convenience Store in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
November 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Very pleased with this arrival... @themodernist.bsky.social lavishly illustrated, is there a better smell than new book?
A freshly arrived copy of Modernist Scotland along with a bookmark and badge
November 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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I enjoy the appreciation that Honda sometimes say bollocks, let's do this right, and make lovely, lovely things...
October 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Staying in Penlan, in Caban Corgi as featured in @themodernist.bsky.social Cabin Crew and it's utterly fab. #midCenturyMiniBreak
Cabin Crew - This new book, Cabin Crew, retells the story of Hird & Brooks and its influences. Written in a lively and engaging style, it examines the people who ran the firm, the ethos behind their work, and how they became attracted to — then obsessed by — the pursuit of the perfect holiday house. Honda e parked in front of Caban Corgi in Penlan Holiday park Carmen the Podenco in the beautiful Caban Corgi in Penlan Holiday park
October 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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don't know about films, but in real life it was the response to the assasination attempt on Reagan
October 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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there's no such thing as the perfect two car gara...

...never mind
a 1999 Porsche 911 (996) in silver and a vivid blue Honda e
October 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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some more wheels #VectorAlloys #illustrator
a vector illustration of a Lamborghini Countach 'telephone dial' alloy, unfortunately you can't see the immensity of the depth a vector illustration of another 'telephone dial' alloy, this one's an Alfa... mmmmm a vector illustration of red turbine mag wheels, shut your jibber jabber and get in the van, fool!
October 13, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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A vector illustration of a Ford RS Alloy A vector illustration of a five spoke Ferrari F40 alloy with a centre nut and split pin A vector illustration of an American Racing Vector alloy wheel, the kind a couple of good old boys, never meaning no harm might put on their car. Let's just not mention the roof decoration... or the name eh? Ooof.
October 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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more wheels #VectorAlloys #illustrator
A vector illustration of a Fuchs alloy wheel A vector illustration of a bronze coloured alloy wheel for a GT40 with a three-spoked spinner A vector illustration of a the 'Pirelli P' alloy wheel from a VW Golf GTi
October 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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more wheels #VectorAlloys #illustrator
A vector illustration of a 'pepperpot' alloy from Jaguar A vector illustration of another 'pepperpot' alloy, this time from a Ford, would look good on an early Fiesta XR2 A vector illustration of another alloy made by Campagnolo for a beautiful Italian - the Lamborghini Miura
October 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Personal project for no other reason than illustrating some of my favourite alloys #VectorAlloys #illustrator
A vector illustration of a Lancia Stratos alloy wheel. Made of magnesium by Campagnolo with a distinctive 'coffin' spoke. A vector illustration of the NTC1875 Land Rover Range Rover Classic 3 Spoke Wheel. One of the two cars that can wear a three spoke alloy well, along with a SAAB. A vector illustration of a Porsche 'Phone Dial' alloy in metallic bronze. Sehr schön!
October 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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Beverly Hills Cop and the first time I've noticed the DeLorean as Axel leaves Maitland's villa. '83 model in an '84 film (made in 83?) - this must have been an unusual street parked 'extra' BITD. A year later Back To The Future picked out a weird little known car for stardom @carpervert.bsky.social
Beverly Hills Cop (1984) Axel drives away from Maitland's villa in his shabby Chevy Nova past a gleaming new DeLorean
September 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Amazing how conker technology has developed. My current conker (left) and an original 80's conker like we had at school @mooseallain.bsky.social
A hand holding a teeny tiny wee conker on the left, and a regular sized one on the right. Autumn leaves in the background
September 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Newest addition to the reading stack from @thefence.bsky.social on @seamas.bsky.social recommendation. Cheers!
Hardback copy of The Pub. Wit, wisdom and weirdness on Britain's best-loved establishment
September 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Another one to add. Love love love having a pile of books to read, especially this one @christinamartin.bsky.social
Newly delivered paperback of Ashes to Admin - Tales from the caseload of a council funeral officer. Sat on top of Ed Conway's Material World.
September 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Just arrived, something to read in the bath, it's got some heft to it @edconway.bsky.social
The paperback 'Material World' by Ed Conway
September 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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849 Testarossa thought very quickly P'shopped to see... if it has to have that front aero - black it out and reflect that line down the side a la 512 BB - which lets face it, it resembles far more than a Testarossa.
#Ferrari #Tifosi #Photoshop
The new Ferrari 849 Testarossa in red. A photoshopped 849 Testarossa, with the front aero blacked out and a band of black similar to the 512 BB along the side
September 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Not sure why I created a Brand Identity for Sunshine Desserts, but I did. #GraphicDesign #Illustrator
Three label designs for Sunshine Desserts Exotic Ices, Mango delight, Fig surprise and Strawberry and Lychee ripple in very seventies look and feel, they've been signed off on the 9th Novemeber by 'Perrin' Approved designs for three Sunshine Desserts Exotic Ices labels. Mango delight, Fig surprise and Strawberry and Lychee ripple in very seventies look and feel, they're on sticker paper A Sunshine Desserts letterheaded letter: Sep 6th 1976 F.A.O. Mr Perrin 71% of housewives in East Lancashire and 81% in Hertfordshire expressed an interest in the concept of exotic ice-cream. Only 8% in Hertfordshire and 14% in Lancashire expressed positive hostility whilst 5% expressed latent hostility. In Hertfordshire 96% of the 50% who formed 20% of cionsumer spending were in favour. 0.6% told us where we could put our exotic ice-creams. Esther Pigeon Market Research
September 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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The Apu takes a bullet meme, but this time Nadine Doris is saving "Boris' is crossed out, and 'Nigel' replaces it. The bullet is being shot by 'Reality'
September 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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reposting various stuff off the bird site, as it has all disappeared like Tears in the Rain, and all that... including this @smithandsniff.bsky.social merch idea On That Side Of Things #illustrator
A pastiche of the Ford oval - it says Flute
September 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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I am an exceptional little tank driver, Mrs McClane
Gruber holds McLane's ex-wife hostage, except it's Lieutenant gruber from Allo Allo
September 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Alex helped me out with a custom removable pillion pad for my bobbed Bullet, because he's a sweetheart. #MotoSky
Alex using the 'Laser Eye' to line up the pillion pad baseplate on a bobbed Enfield Bullet fixing the removable pillion pad A moody photo of a milling machine part, I should probably know what it is... This Old Tony will know Putting tyres on by hand. Is there a more fun job? 'The Pup' is in the background
September 2, 2025 at 6:51 AM