The Can Man

[Mrs Glockrunner]

The " Can Man, Can"!!!

 

He used to go to all the public functions..

especially the picture theaters.

And he always carried a  bag to collect  

empty bottles and cans.

 

His name was... Albert (Tapper) Torney.

Everyone thought he was a bit eccentric and kids

would tease and hassle him.

Then it was discovered that he sold the

empty bottles but only some of the cans.

 

After he died in 1998 (aged 86) his large collection

of model cars made from aluminum cans was

discovered.

 

This goes to prove.."you shouldn't judge a book by

its cover" - or a sculptor by his bag.

 

Some of his AMAZING! collection ----

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[janice6]

From the article:

"...The pictured can cars are not the work of Albert (Tapper) Torney as claimed. In fact, the cars were made by a New Zealand man by the name of Sandy. Pictures of the very same car models are available on the Sandy's CanCars website. The site also provides detailed information about how the can cars are made and how Sandy came to start building them. Visitors can even purchase plans that allow them to make their own cars...." 

[Mrs Glockrunner]

Oops!  Sorry for the misinformation.  This 'joke' came from a trusted person, so I didn't check it before sending it.

Thanks for setting me straight.  ?