On June 29, 1963 George wrote to his sister Louise who was living in Benton, Illinois. In his final PS he wrote ‘I am buying a new car soon, possibly a Jaguar (Big-head!) which he did within two weeks of writing the letter. He may actually have acquired it on the ✨15 July ✨ as he had very few days off in the fortnight leading up to it – for almost one week he was playing a season in Margate. In any event, having shown off his new wheels to his parents and neighbours on Mackets Lane he wasted no time in driving over to Forthlin Road where he knew he’d find Mike McCartney, and more importantly, Mike’s camera. Mike recalls the night in his book Remember: When he knocked at our Allerton front door demanding photos of his latest acquisiton I protested ‘ but George, it’s getting dark’. ‘Bring your flash’ came the reply. ‘And it’s raining!’ I added. ‘Bring your umbrella,’ he finalised. And so, they went for a little drive around the area, George, Mike and Tony Bramwell according to the man himself. ✨ courtesy of Beatles & Solo Photos Forum ✨ 👇👇

On June 29, 1963 George wrote to his sister Louise who was living in Benton, Illinois. In his final PS he wrote ‘I am buying a new car soon, possibly a Jaguar (Big-head!) which he did within two weeks of writing the letter. He may actually have acquired it on the ✨15 July ✨ as he had very few days off in the fortnight leading up to it – for almost one week he was playing a season in Margate.

In any event, having shown off his new wheels to his parents and neighbours on Mackets Lane he wasted no time in driving over to Forthlin Road where he knew he’d find Mike McCartney, and more importantly, Mike’s camera.

Mike recalls the night in his book Remember: When he knocked at our Allerton front door demanding photos of his latest acquisiton I protested ‘ but George, it’s getting dark’.

‘Bring your flash’ came the reply.

‘And it’s raining!’ I added.

‘Bring your umbrella,’ he finalised.

And so, they went for a little drive around the area, George, Mike and Tony Bramwell according to the man himself.

✨ courtesy of Beatles & Solo Photos Forum ✨

On June 29, 1963, George Harrison penned a letter to his sister Louise, who was then living in Benton, Illinois. Tucked into the final PS of that letter was a cheeky hint of excitement: *”I am buying a new car soon, possibly a Jaguar (Big-head!).”* True to his word—and to his rising status as a Beatle—George followed through within a fortnight. It’s quite possible that the car in question, a sleek and stylish Jaguar Mark 2, was acquired on ✨ 15 July ✨, a rare day off during a whirlwind stretch of commitments that included nearly a week-long performance season in Margate.

After showing off his brand-new ride to his parents and the neighbours along Mackets Lane, George didn’t let the novelty sit idle for long. With typical Liverpudlian flair and a grin full of pride, he revved his way over to Forthlin Road, home of the McCartneys. Not to visit Paul—who was likely elsewhere—but to find Mike McCartney. And more importantly, Mike’s camera.

Mike recounts the moment in his book Remember

> “When he knocked at our Allerton front door demanding photos of his latest acquisition, I protested, ‘But George, it’s getting dark.’

> ‘Bring your flash,’ came the reply.

> ‘And it’s raining!’ I added.

> ‘Bring your umbrella,’ he finalised.”

And just like that, the impromptu photo session began. George, Mike, and their friend Tony Bramwell took the Jaguar for a spin around the familiar roads of Liverpool. Despite the drizzle and fading light, they captured not just photos, but a moment in time: George on the cusp of superstardom, his grin wide, his pride evident, and his wheels—gleaming even in the rain—proof of how far he’d come from Speke.

 

✨ Courtesy of Beatles & Solo Photos Forum ✨