Vintage Garage Feature on the Allan Brookland Motor Oil Rack Collection

Allan lives in the deep south of New Zealand and has been passionately collecting for over 20 years.

Big Tree, New Zealand's home grown Spirit and Motor Oil Company

New Zealand's home grown oil company - Big Tree Motor Spirit and Motor Oils

His hugely impressive collection covers all aspects of Petroliana - Petrol Pumps; Globes; Signage; Oil Racks, Tins, Bottles etc.

This feature looks at the brands/styles of oil companies to be found in his home Country as seen through his series of photographs of oil racks and containers.

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