Breakdown Collection

Cowens Sheldon & Co Ltd 15T breakdown crane No. 1
Built 1901. Changed to No.8 in 1910 and was stationed at Newton Abbot

Breakdown lorry from Lambeth fire station in action
The breakdown lorry, from Lambeth fire station, being deployed to move a lorry involved in a serious accident with the OXO lorry in the distance

Austin A40 Farina having wheel changed by R. A. C breakdown assistance. Creator: Unknown
Austin A40 Farina having wheel changed by R.A.C breakdown assistance

Broken down Classic 50s American car Havana Cuba
The old cars of Cuba preserved since the USA trade sanctions have become the symbol of Cuba. This broken down car being pushed symbolises the collapsed local economy

GLC-LFB Eastern Command Control Unit
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Breakdown Lorry
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Citroen 2CV Recovery van

(The Morning After of a Faun) Le Lendemain d un Faune (or, What an Afternoon ) - The Great success of the new ballet L Apres-Midi d un Faune in which the faun, failing to abduct the nymph herself

Rue du Noyer, Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium
Rue du Noyer, Schaerbeek (Schaarbeek) district, Brussels, Belgium. Someone on the right is experiencing car trouble. Date: circa 1910

Formula One World Championship: Dan Gurney Eagle T1G retired on lap 19 when his car overheated. Ê
Dan Gurney (USA) Eagle T1G retired on lap 19 when his car overheated.Ê Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Huntley, Aberdeenshire - repairing a flat tyre
Huntley, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - repairing a flat tyre. The number plate, identifies this fine vehicle as from Liverpool (" K" ) and it was vehicle number 388 registered

RNA-editing enzyme, molecular model
RNA-editing enzyme. Molecular model of a left-handed, RNA double helix (Z-RNA, centre) bound by the Z alpha domain of the human RNA-editing enzyme ADAR1 (double-stranded RNA adenosine deaminase)

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Zurab Getsadze

Formula One World Championship
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) McLaren Mercedes MP4/19 retired from the race with a blown engine. Formula One World Championship, Rd 7, European Grand Prix, Nurburgring, Germany, Race, 30 May 2004

2005 British GP
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 09: Marshals attend to Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren MP4-20 Mercedes, during qualifying during the British GP at Silverstone Circuit on Saturday July 09

Fashionable people watching a horse and trap breakdown in front of the gambling hell
FLO4618958 Fashionable people watching a horse and trap breakdown in front of the gambling hell. William Crockford stands at the door. Exterior of Fishmongers Hall, a Regular break down

The "Fables de Jean La Fontaine" : the "chartier embourbe" (carter stuck in the mud)
1733747 The "Fables de Jean La Fontaine" : the "chartier embourbe" (carter stuck in the mud), engraving by Paul Jonnard-Pacel after Gustave Dore, 1868 by Dore

Bradawl, Brakeman, Brass-band, Breakdown, Breaker, Breaker, Breastpin, Breastwheel, Brickbat, Bridle, Broadax
8650035 Bradawl, Brakeman, Brass-band, Breakdown, Breaker, Breaker, Breastpin, Breastwheel, Brickbat, Bridle, Broadax, Broadsword (engraving) by German School

"The Queen's Highway in the Sixteenth Century", by J. Hayllar... 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"The Queen's Highway in the Sixteenth Century", by J. Hayllar, in the Winter Exhibition at the gallery of the Institute of Painters in Water-colours, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Formula One World Championship
Bruce McLaren (NZL) McLaren M7A leads Graham Hill (GBR) Lotus 49B. Both drivers failled to finish the race. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jack Brabham (AUS) Brabham BT26 retired on lap 56 with engine failure.E Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) BRM P133 retired with mechanical problems. British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, England, 20 July 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Oliver (GBR) Lotus 49B retired on lap 38 with transmission failure. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jack Brabham (AUS) Brabham BT26 retired with oil pressure trouble. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) BRM P138. Retired when his timing chain broke. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Johnny Servoz-Gavin (FRA) Matra Ford MS10, retired on lap 3 with halfshaft failure. Eventual race winner Graham Hill (GBR), Lotus Ford 49B, is in the background

Formula One World Championship
Bruce McLaren (NZL) McLaren M7A suffered oil loss and retired on lap 34. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Bruce McLaren (NZL) McLaren M7A retired with an oil leak. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Matra MS10 (DNF)leads race winner Denny Hulme (NZL) McLaren M7A and Jo Siffert (SWE) Lotus 49B (DNF). Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Matra MS10 retired on lap 42 with engine failure. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) BRM P138 retired when his timing chain broke. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
David Hobbs (GBR) Honda RA301 retired with a dropped valve Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Chris Amon (NZL) in the lone Ferrari 312 qualified in 2nd place but retired on lap 72 with transmission failure. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Dan Gurney (USA) Eagle T1G. Returned after mechanical problems made him sit out a few races only to retire on lap 8 with fuel pump trouble. British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, England, 20 July 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jo Stiffert (AUT) Lotus 49B retired when his rear suspension failled. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

ERC 1969: 1000 Lakes Rally
DECEMBER 07: A Renault 8 Gordini passes a stationary Toyota Corolla during the 1000 Lakes Rally on December 07, 2017

Formula One World Championship
Bruce McLaren (NZL) McLaren M7A suffered a loss of oil thus retiring on lap 34. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
David Hobbs (GBR) Honda RA301 retired with engine failure. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) McLaren Mercedes MP4/19 retired from the race with a blown engine. Formula One World Championship, Rd 7, European Grand Prix, Nurburgring, Germany, Race, 30 May 2004

Other Rally 1968: London-Sydney Rally
NOVEMBER 24: Rosemary Smith / Lucette Pointet, Lotus Ford Cortina MkII during the London-Sydney Rally on November 24, 1968. (Photo by LAT Images)

Air Rifles Ancient and Modern, The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited Date: circa 1910

Vehicles become stuck in the thick snow in Rumney Hill, Cardiff after a heavy snowfall covered the city. March 1947

Mrs Goul tries to start her car with the starting handle Circa 1957

TV Programmes Dr Finlays Casebook Actor Bill Simpson (Left) seen here having a spot of trouble with his car during the filming of Dr Finlays Casebook. April 1963

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Bahraini Bah Gp Grand Prix
Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. Friday 1 April 2016. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF16-H, helps marshals move his stricken car off the circuit

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Bahraini Bah Gp Grand Prix
Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. Friday 1 April 2016. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF16-H, inspects the rear of his car after losing drive

En-route to pea harvest in Imperial Valley, U.S. 99, Tulare, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Entered California the fall of 1938. En-route to pea harvest in Imperial Valley. Car broke down. "Want to get back to Missouri if they ever get the money." U.S. 99. Tulare, California

U.S. 99. Near Tulare, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
U.S. 99. Near Tulare, California. Entered California fall of 1938. En-route to pea harvest in Imperial Valley. Car broke-down. "Want to get back to Missouri if they can ever get the money."

U.S. 99. Near Tulare, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
U.S. 99. Near Tulare, California. Entered California fall of 1938. En-route to pea harvest in Imperial Valley. Car broke-down. "Want to get back to Missouri if they can ever get the money."

Formula One World Championship
Derek Bell (GBR) Ferrari 312 in his debut Grand Prix qualified 8th. His race only lasted 4 laps before having to retire with mechanical failure.E Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jean-Pierre Beltoise (FRA) Matra MS11 retired on lap 77 with gearbox failure. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jack Brabham (AUS) Brabham BT26 retired with engine failure. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jochen Rindt (AUT) Brabham, chats with his team mate Jack Brabham (AUS) Brabham. Neither driver finished the race. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jack Brabham (AUS) Brabham BT26 retired on lap 31 with suspension failure.E Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jochen Rindt (AUT) Brabham BT26 retired on lap 39 when his engine started to overheat. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Henri Pescarolo (FRA) Matra MS11 retired on lap 54 with engine failure. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Ralf Schumacher (GER) Williams BMW FW24 suffered an engine failure just after the finish line. Formula One World Championship, Rd8, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada. 9 June 2002. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Chris Amon (NZL) in the lone Ferrari 312 qualified in 2nd place but retired on lap 72 with transmission failure. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Jo Siffert (SUI) Lotus 49B retired on lap 29 with mechanical failure. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Formula One World Championship
Dan Gurney (USA) McLaren M7A retired on lap 29 when his radiator broke. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

F1, Formula 1, Formula One, Grand Prix, Gp, Bel, Action, Portrait, Breakdown, Problem, Failure”
Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium. Friday 26 August 2016. A marshal comes to the aid of Jolyon Palmer, Renault RE16. World Copyright: Andy Hone/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image _ONZ0962

Formula One World Championship
Dan Gurney (USA) McLaren M7A retired on lap 29 when his radiator failed. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Fixing a puncture, early 1900s

So what? is it the breakdown?
A coloured sketch involving a man speaking with a young woman wearing yellow, who is sat on the edge of her bed. Date: circa 1901

Motoring Breakdown
This sketch shows a stationary motor vehicle, one man is inspecting underneath, while the other is sat resting on the ground. Date: circa 1901

Railway Division members at British Rail Kingmore Depot
Group portrait of Railway Division members at British Rail Kingmore Depot, Carlisle. Cowans Sheldon 75 tons railway breakdown crane in the background. Date: 1981

Two women playing Diabolo in France while a mechanic fixes their car. Date: 1907

The Southwold Express (b / w photo)
5235935 The Southwold Express (b/w photo) by Carter, Reg (1886-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Southwold Express.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

A Christmas Entertainment at Guys Hospital (litho)
1038185 A Christmas Entertainment at Guys Hospital (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Entertainment at Guys Hospital)

A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties, 1929 (colour litho)
472981 A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eighth Scout law)

Satire on the 1903 Paris-Madrid motor race. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796231 Satire on the 1903 Paris-Madrid motor race. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on the 1903 Paris-Madrid motor race)

Le chartier - The Wagoner Mired - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine
XEE4156096 Le chartier - The Wagoner Mired - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

Early Motoring - We ll be needed again

The Rising in Rhodesia (litho)
1051065 The Rising in Rhodesia (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

The Boat-Race, some of the People who did not see the Race (engraving)
1614085 The Boat-Race, some of the People who did not see the Race (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boat-Race)

"We ve broken something, "said Teddy - G, "Its underneath: get down and see. "(colour litho)
2776758 " We ve broken something, " said Teddy - G, " Its underneath: get down and see." (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V

Grandmammas Elopement (chromolitho)
1060087 Grandmammas Elopement (chromolitho) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmammas Elopement)

The Cart stuck in the mud, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95
PER190885 The Cart stuck in the mud, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) 1888 (colour engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A breakdown gang (litho)
6025923 A breakdown gang (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A breakdown gang. Illustration for Railways by Georges Dickson (Thomas Nelson)

Breach of Promise (colour litho)
2795369 Breach of Promise (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breach of Promise. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Breakdown on the Line (engraving)
664020 A Breakdown on the Line (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Breakdown on the Line)

Cow pulling a motor car - a breakdown in the early days of motoring (colour litho)
PER437840 Cow pulling a motor car - a breakdown in the early days of motoring (colour litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Eight of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336555 The Eight of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The airship Ville de Paris suffering a breakdown at Valmy, France (colour litho)
3096892 The airship Ville de Paris suffering a breakdown at Valmy, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"From vintage cars to fire trucks, breakdowns happen everywhere. Cowens Sheldon & Co Ltd 15T breakdown crane No. 1 in Rue du Noyer, Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium is always ready to lend a helping hand. Even an Austin A40 Farina couldn't escape the need for R. A. C breakdown assistance. Witness the unknown creator's photo capturing the moment of a wheel change. Lambeth fire station's breakdown lorry springs into action when emergencies strike. And who can forget the iconic Citroen 2CV Recovery van, rescuing stranded vehicles with its charm and reliability? In Havana, Cuba, even classic American cars from the '50s experience occasional breakdowns. The GLC-LFB Eastern Command Control Unit ensures efficient coordination during challenging situations while their appliance fleet includes trusty Breakdown Lorries for quick response times. But not all they are mechanical; sometimes they occur in art too. "The Morning After of a Faun" (Le Lendemain d'un Faune) captures the aftermath of a mythical creature's encounter. In Huntley, Aberdeenshire, tire troubles are no match for skilled repairers tackling flat tires head-on. And even Formula One World Championship races aren't immune to car overheating issues as seen when Dan Gurney Eagle T1G retired on lap 19. Breakdowns may be inconvenient but they remind us that help is never far away – whether it's through dedicated professionals or unexpected acts of kindness.