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Merthyr Borough Councils Labour Leader the Rev Bill Morgan in a Sinclair C5
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Merthyr Borough Councils Labour Leader the Rev Bill Morgan in a Sinclair C5
Merthyr Borough Councils Labour Leader the Rev Bill Morgan in a Sinclair C5. The electric car is set to join the fossils and steam age relics in Merthyrs museum after it plummeted from space age invention to museum piece in less than 18 months. 30th April 1986
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Western Mail Archive
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United Kingdom
Media ID 21841070
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we see the Rev Bill Morgan, the Labour Leader of Merthyr Borough Council, seated in a Sinclair C5. The year is 1986, and this electric car was once hailed as a space age invention. However, its fate took an unexpected turn as it plummeted from cutting-edge technology to become a relic of the past within just 18 months. The Sinclair C5 now finds itself in Merthyr's museum alongside fossils and steam age remnants. This snapshot captures the irony of progress and innovation; how something that was once seen as revolutionary can quickly become obsolete. As we delve into this image from the 1980s, we are reminded of the rapid advancements made during that era. The electric motor vehicle represented hope for a greener future and alternative transportation options. Yet, despite its initial promise, commercial success eluded it. This photograph not only showcases an iconic moment in history but also serves as a reminder of how our perception of technology can change over time. It invites us to reflect on society's ever-evolving relationship with innovation and reminds us that even groundbreaking inventions can find their place among museum artifacts eventually.
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