that's fast? 1950s Morris Minor advertisement

For lots more, get the book The New Zealand Morris Minor Story.

Simplon Orient Express poster, Switzerland, 1948

See earlier posts.

the original wharf at Motueka NZ

It was built in 1887 using local granite masonry and timber extensions, it served as an important coastal shipping and trade hub for the Nelson-Motueka region.

The original granite wharf operated from 1887 until 1916, when larger cargo vessels required a new, expanded wharf to be built nearby.  The historic structure is registered as a Category 2 Historic Place by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Community and council initiatives have worked on preservation and restoration efforts to protect the aging stone and timber landmark from tidal and storm erosion.

Ships that appeared included:

SS Lady Barkly (1867–1921). Originally built in Australia as a paddle steamer and later converted to screw propulsion, the Lady Barkly began running between Nelson, Motueka, and Golden Bay in 1867. For decades, she carried passengers, mail, cargo, and even charter pleasure excursions across the bay before being renamed Hina around 1915. 

Anchor Shipping & Foundry Co. Fleet. Nelson's dominant maritime operator ran frequent scheduled passenger and cargo services connecting Wellington, Nelson, and Motueka. By 1916, Anchor operated six days a week on the route using twin-screw coastal steamers including the Koi (136 tons), Waverley (157 tons, fitted with passenger berths and seating for up to 42 travellers), Nikau, and Kaitoa (304 tons).

Beyond routine commuter and mail runs, ships like the Nikau and Koi regularly hosted popular day excursions across Tasman Bay, often linking Riwaka, Motueka, and Nelson

'I like to read a good real book in the parlour when I get home'

1985 Nissan Maxima SE advertisement

view of NZ's Rimutaka Incliine after completion

For info see earlier posts and our books. (colorized)

cars at Seventh and Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles, circa 1960

Present day view

twin railway tunnels at Cherepish, Bulgaria

This is a scene on the picturesque Iskar Gorge line and the bridge in the foregound is over the Iskar River.

Texaco late 1930s cinema advertising slide

Although it is a generic 1937-38 America automobile graphic, the tall, rounded, shield-shaped grille with horizontal chrome bars resembles a 1937–1938 Oldsmobile Six or 1938 Buick.

the one-time pier of Sheerness, England

Sheerness Pier was built in 1835 to serve steamships and attract seaside visitors to the Isle of Sheppey, and it stood until its demolition in 1971. Located near the junction of West Street and Brielle Way, the wooden jetty stretched nearly 500 yards (about 460 meters) out over the River Medway.