Post by grumpynorthener on Jan 4, 2023 16:00:19 GMT
Very sad indeed but he lived a long & fruitful life - he headed 'Ogle Design' from 1962 to 1999 - He also designed the 'Eccles Amethyst' touring caravan in 1969 which dominated the market along with several commercial vehicle cabs for Leyland - Luke Skywalker's 'Landspeeder' was also a Tom Karen design for the 'Starwars' series of films - He was awarded the MBE for his services to design
Wow - Now the garage & house in real life I would happily give my left arm for - wouldn't mind if they threw any of the motors including the bus in with the deal too
Wow - 79 pence a gallon !! - Compared to the £6.81 per gallon today - The 2 stroke is a thing of the past but I bet the toilets were cleaner and smelt fresher than some of the fuel stations conveniences that are on offer today