Or in a “Bubble-car”. Remember them? The front-opening door, 3-wheelers, like the Reliant Robin, except much less safe. Designed by Heinkel, former purveyors to the Luftwaffe. They were assembled in Dundalk, in the late 50s/early 60s, in the remains of the former Great Northern Railway works, by former GNR craftsmen. How low had the mighty fallen! It didn’t last, common sense prevailed. Why was it ever allowed in the first place?
I grew up in Drogheda in the 70s I remember seeing the odd Bubble car from time to time, as a kid I thought they were very interesting looking as an adult I realise they were a liability on the road and offered no protection in the event of a collision. I had no idea they were assembled just up the road in Dundalk of all places, very interesting to discover this fact. Was it the Germans way of revenge for losing the war or did they genuinely think they were safe modes of transport.
Christmas in Ireland was published in 1985 by World Book Encyclopedia Inc. from Chicago, USA. We’ve digitised a selection of photos by Bob Willoughby, Fionnbar Callanan, Mary Rowley and a […]
The Brand New Retro book is 10 years old this week — which means it’s officially vintage too. 😎 brandnewretro.ie10m The Brand New Retro book turns 10 this week! Back […]
Back in 1986, the German magazine Geo Special dedicated a full issue to Ireland. Here are four photos taken in Dublin city centre. Unable to establish name of Photographers
My Kind of Town Short promo video for the My Kind of Town exhibition My Kind of Town is my new exhibition that celebrates life in an industrial border town […]
Ten dog photos, all taken on one day in Ireland in 1988. Always ‘Paws’ Before Crossing10.30am: College Green, Dublin On May 7, 1988, thousands of people took photographs of moments […]
When Stocktons Wing released New Clare Revival in 1986 its solid groove caught my attention, and its a track I still like to play. I’ve mixed it up here with […]
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Or in a “Bubble-car”. Remember them? The front-opening door, 3-wheelers, like the Reliant Robin, except much less safe. Designed by Heinkel, former purveyors to the Luftwaffe. They were assembled in Dundalk, in the late 50s/early 60s, in the remains of the former Great Northern Railway works, by former GNR craftsmen. How low had the mighty fallen! It didn’t last, common sense prevailed. Why was it ever allowed in the first place?
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I grew up in Drogheda in the 70s I remember seeing the odd Bubble car from time to time, as a kid I thought they were very interesting looking as an adult I realise they were a liability on the road and offered no protection in the event of a collision. I had no idea they were assembled just up the road in Dundalk of all places, very interesting to discover this fact. Was it the Germans way of revenge for losing the war or did they genuinely think they were safe modes of transport.
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