Meet Rusty, the old Thornycroft Trusty by Michael John
Michael John

Meet Rusty, the old Thornycroft Trusty by

Meet Rusty – the old Thornycroft Trusty.

He was built during the 1950s as a prime mover lorry.

After many years of good service, he has now retired and is enjoying a quiet life in the country.

Yes, he is a bit rusty.
Yes he has lost his windows and doors.
Yes, his bumper has dropped (oops – don’t look).
And yes, his lights have dimmed.

But he still has all of his old charm.

Captured near Bilpin, NSW, Australia.

Canon G12, HDR.

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About Michael John

I live in Australia and enjoy bushwalking in the great outdoors, especially the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park.

My photographic interests are pretty much related to Australian landscapes, rustic Australia, historic Australia, Australian wildlife, flora, fauna, birds, etc. Guess I love the country I was born and live in.

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thornycroft, prime movers, lorry, trucks, vehicles, transportation, rusty, rusted, old, vintage, farm, australiana, prime mover, truck, vehicle, transport, rust, farms, australia

Comments

  • Michael John
    Michael John8 months ago

  • Donna Driver
    Donna Driver8 months ago

    hahaha!!! Love your great write-up!!! :D lol Very witty!

    Wonderful find and capture, also, Michael. A HUGE fave!!! xx

  • lol – thanks for the great comment and fave Donna!

    – Michael John

  • StephenRB
    StephenRB8 months ago

    Well spotted image:)

  • Thanks Stephen

    – Michael John

  • PollyBrown
    PollyBrown8 months ago

    Excellent shot Michael. Love it

  • Many thanks for the fave Polly

    – Michael John

  • Manon Boily
    Manon Boily8 months ago

    yep… need some bodyshot job. lol. great shot Michael ;)

  • lol – thanks Manon

    – Michael John

  • Julie  White
    Julie White8 months ago

    Love these old timers,great work Michael.

  • Yes, they have real character. Thanks for the fave Julie.

    – Michael John

  • Michael Matthews
    Michael Matthews8 months ago

    Sounds like me !!
    What a gem. Top shot Mike.

  • lol sure is! Thanks Michael.

    – Michael John

  • gail woodbury
    gail woodbury8 months ago

    What a find Michael – LOVE IT !!!!!!!

  • Yes, it was calling to me! Thanks for the fave Gail.

    – Michael John

  • LisaBeth
    LisaBeth8 months ago

    wow stunning image! great find!!

  • Thanks Lisa

    – Michael John

  • Deborah Lazarus
    Deborah Lazarus8 months ago


    Wonderful work !!! Bravo!!!
    Your host, Deb
    September 23, 2011

  • Thanks for that Deb!

    – Michael John