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British Car Day?

The cars on display at British Car Day are eclectic – everything from new Minis to ancient Rolls-Royces. from Deloreans to Triumph Stags. I thought this was pushing it a bit though… 🙂  The owner had helpfully placed a sheet of paper under the windshield wiper stating that, although the car was clearly not British,Continue reading “British Car Day?”

Posted byBruce ThomsonOctober 16, 2015Posted inClassic CarsTags:automotive sketchesLeave a comment on British Car Day?

British Car Day 2015

Well, this took a while… British Car Day was a couple of weeks ago… oh well – better late than never. This was a lovely dark (not BRG, I don’t think) green Mg Midget. This is an earlier version with the chrome bumpers and you don’t see many of these around anymore. In lovely nick.Continue reading “British Car Day 2015”

Posted byBruce ThomsonOctober 7, 2015Posted inClassic CarsTags:automotive sketchesLeave a comment on British Car Day 2015

Fiat 500, Rome

I’m a little late getting around to this sketch. This was a car I saw when I was visiting Rome last year, and it amazed me. The reason for my amazement was that it was an exceedingly beat up example that was obviously still in regular use. Where I live (in Toronto, Canada) one typicallyContinue reading “Fiat 500, Rome”

Posted byBruce ThomsonAugust 4, 2015Posted inClassic CarsTags:automotive sketches, Bruce Thomson sketch, Classic FiatLeave a comment on Fiat 500, Rome

Messerschmitt K175

…I’ll bet you that if McDonnell Douglas ever built a car, it won’t be this cute… another Messerschmitt tomorrow, but this time a plane…

Posted byBruce ThomsonApril 30, 2013May 1, 2013Posted inClassic CarsTags:automotive sketches, Bruce Thomson sketch, Messerschmitt car, Messerschmitt sketchLeave a comment on Messerschmitt K175

Porsche Carrera GT

Not exactly my usual subject matter (not old enough!) but this was requested by a student, so I obliged. Porsche’s are tough cars to draw, and this one was no different – I think the greenhouse is a little too “tall”, making it look less sporty than it should…

Posted byBruce ThomsonApril 17, 2013April 20, 2013Posted inSports CarsTags:automotive sketches, Bruce Thomson, Carrera GT sketch, Porsche sketch2 Comments on Porsche Carrera GT
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