FAQs
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Just me. I live in a small farming community, where muddy boots and elderly Land Rovers are part of the scenery. Slightly Oily brings together my interest in these vehicles, a love of design and a slightly questionable sense of humour. When you get in touch, you’re speaking to the person behind the designs, packing and everything else.
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Land Rovers, Range Rovers and the people who love them - with a sprinkling of farming, countryside life and affectionate ridicule. They’re a bit of fun, and they won’t be for everyone. If your idea of a dependable relationship involves an intermittent electrical fault, you may feel quite at home.
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Some are hand-drawn, some are digitally illustrated, and some combine the two. I enjoy working in different ways, so you’ll find a mixture across the collection. Individual product descriptions explain more about each design.
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Quite possibly! I sold plenty of cards and prints there before Vinted decided my enthusiasm counted as “commercial activity” and showed me the door. So here I am, with my own website and the pleasure of paying to keep it running. An excellent development for everyone who enjoys sending me invoices.
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There are a few different routes into the collection: reproductions of original vintage adverts I own, illustrations and designs I’ve created myself, and artwork adapted from material such as older Land Rover sales brochures and given a new lease of life. Each listing explains what the particular print is.
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If a listing says “print” or “reproduction”, you’re buying a newly printed copy, rather than the original vintage page. Any original adverts offered for sale will be clearly described as originals. Old-fashioned charm is lovely; confusion about what’s arriving in the post is less so.
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I’m always happy to discuss an idea. If you’ve got a much-loved vehicle, a particular occasion or something personal in mind, get in touch and tell me about it. A few photographs are a useful starting point. I’ll let you know what’s possible, along with the cost and likely timescale, before you commit.
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Possibly! Send me a message with a few photos and an idea of what you’d like. Whether it’s a cherished family vehicle or a project that’s been “nearly finished” for several years, I’m happy to have a chat about it.
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Occasionally, yes. I turn up at the odd craft fair or market with a selection of cards and prints, and a hopeful approach to the weather. Get in touch if you’d like to know whether I have any events coming up, or if you would like me at your event!
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Ownership isn’t compulsory. Neither is a working knowledge of gearboxes. These designs are for owners, admirers, farmers, long-suffering partners and anyone who knows someone whose vehicle occupies a disproportionate amount of their time.
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Please check the individual listing for exactly what’s included, including the size and whether a frame is supplied. Product photographs may show a print styled in a frame to help you picture it on your wall.
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Get in touch before ordering if you’d like something sent straight to its recipient or have a particular request. I’ll let you know what I can arrange. Remembering their birthday remains your department.
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Online checkout is currently set up for UK delivery only, but if you’re further afield, please get in touch! Let me know which cards or prints you’d like, the quantities, and your delivery country and postcode.
I’ll check the postage costs and any applicable customs charges, then provide a quote before you commit to ordering. A little more paperwork for me, but vintage Land Rover enthusiasm knows no borders.
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Please get in touch with your order number and a brief explanation. If something has arrived damaged, a photo will help too. I pack orders with care and want you to be pleased with what arrives, so give me the chance to put things right.
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Of course. Whether it’s about a design, a commission or choosing something for a particularly difficult-to-buy-for Land Rover enthusiast, send me a message. There’s a person at this end - usually with several things on the go, but happy to help.