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Unusual / Suit / Bowler Hat: Man Scraps Jaguar Car: On the other hand, Sales Director Mr
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Unusual / Suit / Bowler Hat: Man Scraps Jaguar Car: On the other hand, Sales Director Mr
Unusual/Suit/Bowler Hat: Man Scraps Jaguar Car: On the other hand, Sales Director Mr. Graham Parkes, who says he can no longer afford to run his 15 mile per gallon Jaguar, and was disgusted at dealers offers, decided to watch its destruction. February 1975 -008
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Media ID 21328141
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In this print titled "Unusual/Suit/Bowler Hat: Man Scraps Jaguar Car: On the other hand, Sales Director Mr. Graham Parkes" we are transported back to February 1975, a time of changing fortunes and unexpected decisions. The image captures a moment of both frustration and curiosity as Mr. Parkes stands beside his beloved Jaguar car, ready to witness its destruction. Dressed in an unusual suit and donning a classic bowler hat, Mr. Parkes exudes an air of sophistication that contrasts with the scene unfolding before him. With regret in his eyes, he explains that he can no longer afford to maintain his gas-guzzling luxury vehicle which consumes 15 miles per gallon. Disgusted by the offers from dealerships for trade-ins or sales, he has chosen instead to watch it being scrapped. The photograph freezes this poignant moment forever - a symbol of changing times and shifting priorities during the 1970s era. As metal meets destruction, one cannot help but wonder about the memories embedded within those car doors now destined for oblivion. This evocative snapshot serves as a reminder that even those who seem prosperous may face difficult choices when economic circumstances change. It invites us to reflect on our own attachments and how they might evolve over time - reminding us that material possessions are fleeting while experiences and adaptability endure.
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