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Antique Framed Print : Malcolm Buchanan and Bill Helmeage who have spent the last month making a VW watertight
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Malcolm Buchanan and Bill Helmeage who have spent the last month making a VW watertight
Malcolm Buchanan and Bill Helmeage who have spent the last month making a VW watertight and adding a propeller. They will enter their craft in the Unusual Entry section of the Blackpool to Isle of Man race in three weeks. Pictured, the men putting their craft through its trial run on the Leisure Lake at Mere Brow near Southport, Lancs. 27th May 1973
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Mere Brow
England
DM 73 4370
Media ID 21853640
© Mirrorpix
Amphibious Vehicle Aquatic Automobile Converted Outdoor Leisure Activities Vehicle Volkswagen 1973
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.6cm (14.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Malcolm Buchanan and Bill Helmeage - Pioneers of Aquatic Adventure
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In a remarkable display of ingenuity and determination, Malcolm Buchanan and Bill Helmeage have transformed an ordinary Volkswagen into a watertight marvel. After dedicating an entire month to their ambitious project, the duo now proudly presents their creation - an amphibious vehicle equipped with a propeller. Their audacious endeavor will be put to the ultimate test as they prepare to compete in the Unusual Entry section of the Blackpool to Isle of Man race in just three weeks. Captured in this photograph is the moment when Buchanan and Helmeage subject their extraordinary craft to its trial run on Leisure Lake at Mere Brow near Southport, Lancs. The anticipation is palpable as spectators gather around, eager witnesses to this groundbreaking feat. With unwavering focus etched upon their faces, these daring adventurers navigate through uncharted waters, pushing boundaries that were once deemed impossible. This snapshot from May 27th, 1973 encapsulates not only the spirit of innovation but also celebrates outdoor leisure activities that ignite our sense of adventure. It serves as a reminder that human potential knows no bounds when fueled by passion and imagination. As we delve into this nostalgic glimpse from the past, let us salute Malcolm Buchanan and Bill Helmeage for defying convention and redefining what it means to explore both land and water. Their converted VW symbolizes freedom, resilience, and endless possibilities – reminding us all that
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