Behold: the 1954 Aston Martin DB4/2 Drophead Coupe – one of only two built with stunning coachwork by Bertone (unlike subsequent Zagato designs).
Originally delivered new to car enthusiast and San Francisco Opera member Edith Field, the car came third at the 1955 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and made its way back to Europe before returning to a private collection in the States.
Yours, in mint condition with its original tool roll and full documentation for €1,150,000+.
This morning/afternoon.
Dublin city centre.
Meanwhile…
Google updated its photography of Dublin during the lockdown – they caught a view of the city deserted of people@LovinDublin @broadsheet_ie @DublinLive https://t.co/2zBPF55sGc
— Piers Scott (@pdscott) December 15, 2020
Above from left: Paul Reid, Chief Executive Officer, HSE; Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD; and Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health
HSE CEO @paulreiddublin says it is important that people continue with public health measures. He outlines five points relative to the implementation plan of the Covid-19 vaccine | https://t.co/uMaxzhwHfV pic.twitter.com/9W0jBImBY0
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) December 15, 2020
This afternoon.
Department of Health, Dublin 2.
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that if the European Medicines Agency (EMA) authorises the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine within a few days of its 21 December meeting, it is possible the vaccine could be rolled out at a very low level by the end of year.
Mr Donnelly made the comments as the Government announced details of its Covid-19 vaccination plan.
Vaccine rollout possible by end of year, says Minister (RTÉ)
Gulp.
Frank O’Dea, of Balla Bán Art Gallery, Westbury Mall, Dublin 2.
I know Christmas cards are slowly dying out but we’ve a few of these in the gallery shop for jilted lovers…
Festive, in fairness.
Irish-made stocking fillers to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘Irish-Made Stocking Fillers’.
Jack Lukeman & The Black Romantics – Jackie
Continuing our series of underrated Irish music since 1960, readers SOQ and Burgess, snip, snip fondly recall the suave crooner Jack L (born Sean Loughman) and his band who introduced a whole new generation to the music of Belgian torch singer Jacques Brel.
Jackie is taken from the album Wax, which was recorded live in 1995 at the DA Club, off Clarendon Street, Dublin.
Jack’s most recent album was The Lockdown Sessions released earlier this year.
Nick says: L’s bells.
This afternoon.
Lansing, Michigan, USA.
John Poulos, the CEO of Dominion Voting Systems, used in 28 states during the US Presidential Election, will take questions from legislators at 6pm (Irish time).
He may be asked about a forensic audit in one county revealed yesterday that alleged Dominion’s system “is intentionally and purposefully designed with inherent errors to create systemic fraud and influence election results.”
Dominion has denied any wrongdoing in the election and called the accusations conspiracies
Dominion CEO to testify before Michigan lawmakers Tuesday (Washington Examiner)
Yesterday: Timing
Meanwhile…
Et tu, Mitch?
A 1/16th scale model of Batman’s chunky hog from ‘The Dark Knight Rises’.
Just under 60cm long and highly detailed with with real rubber tires, detailed mechanicals, munitions, and working LED headlights
Yours from Hot Toys for about €235 (+P&P).
Today is 2020-12-14, the sun sets at 16:07:25 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 00 mins and 00 secs.
— The Grand Auld Stretch (@theauldsthretch) December 14, 2020
From today: the evenings start getting longer again. The solstice isn’t until next week but yesterday’s sunset was the earliest of the winter. Grand auld stretch, baby 😎 #TheGrandStretchIsBack https://t.co/kppJkz4il6
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) December 15, 2020
Darkness to light.
Trust the plan.
From top: White and yellow Adidas Ozweegos; Adidas Yeezy
For the stylish man who may lack stature.
Pimped up platform plimsolls.
Blob’s your uncle.
2021’s First Sneaker Trend Is Here: Introducing the Blob (GQ)
