Break Down Collection

Motor mechanic seen here trying to repair a broken down car as heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20 passes him by. 3rd August 1964 watscan - - 17/07/2009

John Gronnet & the White Hoods take Oudenarde & Break Down the Gates (engraving)
814437 John Gronnet & the White Hoods take Oudenarde & Break Down the Gates (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Some broke down pacer units with a diesel at the far end to haul them away on 12th January 1987

Mortorist seen here trying to repair his MG as heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20 passes him by.. 3rd August 1964 watscan - - 17/07/2009

1925 Cleveland 6. Creator: Unknown
1925 Cleveland 6

CJ6 2265 Prototype 35cwt Turbo Diesel Truck
Prototype 35cwt Turbo Diesel Truck, FYF 928 C, Land Rover Parade, Goodwood Revival 2015, 4x4, Defender, Dunsfold collection, four by four, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Revival 2015

CJ6 2263 Break down, recovery, Land Rover
Break down, recovery, Land Rover, Land Rover Parade, Goodwood Revival 2015, 4x4, Defender, Dunsfold collection, four by four, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Revival 2015, Green Pea, Land Rover

Squatters home demolished while they were still living in it. Mr. L. Ingram and family - Squatters in a hut at Strettington, near Chichester, Sussex

Wot, No traffic?. This a Road Scout was puzzled to discover the main London to Brighton road entirely deserted of traffic at Povey Green this afternoon

Farmer working on round baler, Sweden, june

Oak acorns and autumn leaf C017 / 7172
Oak acorns and autumn leaf. Acorns, the nut of the oak tree (Quercus robur), contain the seed that forms a new tree. Like all deciduous trees, the leaves change colour in autumn as the green pigment

AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL, c1905. Men pushing an automobile uphill in the countryside, with a woman driver at the wheel, c1905. Wood engraving, American, 1926

How to Keep Fit - Breakdown
Humourous postcard entitled: " How to Keep Fit" - " If a breakdown results from overwork, a long rest in the country is imperative." A motorist who has crashed faces quite a wait

Dog Mechanic
A dog car mechanic mending a female dog clients car. Date: early 1930s

Farmer repairing New Holland tractor with plough in field, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, april

Artwork of brain with shattered glass superimposed
Brain with shattered glass. Illustration of a human brain with shattered glass superimposed onto it, depicting a mental disorder such as schizo- phrenia

Exploding brain

Telephone pole and wires
Telephone pole with cut wires

Stressed man
MODEL RELEASED. Stressed man

Euro crisis, conceptual artwork
Euro crisis, conceptual computer artwork

Leaf detail
Autumn leaf. Close-up of the surface of a maple leaf (Acer sp.) showing autumn colour. The green pigment chlorophyll has been broken down in most places

Autumn leaf. Close-up of the surface of an oak leaf (Quercus sp.) showing autumn colour. The green pigment, chlorophyll, has been completely broken down to reveal the red pigment which is usually

Alcohol dehydrogenase, molecular model. Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) is an enzyme that facilitates the break-down of alcohols in the body, which could otherwise be toxic

Van broken down in flooding at Beaulieu

Broken down modern car overtaken by veteran model
A broken down modern car is overtaken by a veteran model on a suburban street. A man looks at the engine of his saloon car, while a couple whiz past in Edwardian costume

Car with broken wheel in the desert, Middle East
A car with a broken front wheel in the desert, somewhere in the Middle East. The driver, wearing a fez, stands alongside, not looking too pleased

Roadside breakdown
A man stops to help a party of motorists who have suffered from a burst tyre

Breakdown Communication
An American couple on their honeymoon bring out the phrase book hoping to understand what the European railway official is trying to tell them

A wagon breakdown in the Redwood Forest, California, 1884
Engraving showing a wagon broken down as it carried timber from the forest to San Francisco, 1884

Miss Gabrielle Ray
Gabrielle Ray (1883-1973), British stage actress brushing her hair and wearing pyjamas. Ray was a star of the Gaiety Theatre and was adored by fans for her beauty and dancing

Playing Diabolo while the motor gets mended 1907
Photograph showing ladies playing Diabolo whilst the car is mended. Motorists on the continent carry a set with them to pass the time in event of breakdown

Motor racing breakdown at Brooklands
A competitor at Brooklands motor race is towed into the paddock with the aid of a branch. Date: April 17th 1920

Champs Elysees Breakdown
When a ladys car lets her down in the Champs Elysees, Paris (France) lots of willing hands materialise

Tioga Road / Big Oak Flat Road National Scenic Byway into Yosemite National Park
Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road National Scenic Byway into Yosemite National Park, California, United States of America, North America

A break down recovery vehicle on Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District in Winter snow
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Building Tower of Babel
In hope of reaching Heaven, Noahs descendants erect a ziggurat in the plain of Shinar, but construction is hampered by a breakdown in communication among them

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"Break Down: Navigating the Trials of Life's Unexpected Hiccups" A motor mechanic, determined and focused, battles against time to repair a broken down car amidst the chaos of a heavy August Bank Holiday. John Gronnet & the White Hoods triumphantly break down the gates of Oudenarde in an engraving that captures their victorious moment. An intriguing glimpse into automotive history - a 1925 Cleveland 6, its creator unknown, now sits as a reminder of bygone days. Pacer units left stranded and broken down await their fate while a diesel engine lurks at the far end, ready to haul them away on the 12th. Amidst heavy August Bank Holiday traffic, a determined motorist struggles to repair his MG, refusing to let breakdowns dampen his spirit. The Hispano Suiza car rally from Santander to Madrid showcases both resilience and determination as participants overcome breakdowns along their journey. Diana Dors and Patrick Holt find themselves in suspenseful situations in Leslie Arliss' film "Miss Tulip Stays The Night, " where even plans can break down unexpectedly. Barcelona F1 Test brings adrenaline-fueled moments when cars push their limits but also face potential breakdowns that test teams' skills under pressure. Another snapshot of perseverance during an August Bank Holiday traffic jam as a mortorist refuses to surrender to car troubles while trying to fix his MG. From prototype trucks like CJ6 2265 Turbo Diesel Truck facing unexpected breakdowns on challenging terrains or recovery missions with Land Rovers like CJ6 2263 - these vehicles remind us that even machines need help sometimes too. Squatters faced heart-wrenching moments when their home was demolished while they were still living in it; Mr. L. Ingram's story serves as an example of how life's foundations can break down, but the human spirit endures.