The Road Rat Magazine

Collector’s Slip Case, For Editions 5-8

£55.00

Hand-wrapped in a striking ‘RS Orange’ natural weave fabric, the second of our annual collector’s cases measures 300mmx235mmx70mm (external). It’s designed to protect and display editions five-eight of The Road Rat. The spine is de-bossed with the numbers 5,6,7,8 then foiled to match the spine colours of the issues. These four colours appear on the front side of the case over our logo. The same logo is blind de-bossed larger on the reverse side. EMPTY CASE - DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY MAGAZINES.

Collector’s Slip Case, For Editions 1-4

£55.00

Finished in beautiful ‘Verde Miura’ green natural weave fabric, our first bespoke slip case measures 300mmx235mmx70mm (external) to perfectly hold and display the first four editions of The Road Rat. The spine is de-bossed with the numbers 1,2,3 4 then foiled in four jewel colours representing the spine colours of the first four issues. The same four colours appear on the front side of the case (see picture of prototype) over our logo. The same logo is blind de-bossed larger on the reverse side. EMPTY CASE - DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY MAGAZINES

Designer Slip Case, ‘Pale Carbon’

£50.00

Built of sturdy double thickness 2000mic board and finished in discreet ‘Pale Carbon’ grey natural weave fabric, our bespoke slip case measures 300mmx235mmx70mm (external) to perfectly hold and display four editions of The Road Rat. The spine is de-bossed with our ‘skull and cross tools’ logo then foiled in silver. The same silver de-bossed logos appear on the front side of the case (see picture of prototype). The logo is also blind de-bossed larger on the reverse side. EMPTY CASE - DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY MAGAZINES

Designer Slip Case, ‘F1 Gold’

£50.00

Built of sturdy double thickness 2000mic board and finished in elegant ‘F1 Gold’ bronze natural weave fabric, our bespoke slip case measures 300mmx235mmx70mm (external) to perfectly hold and display four editions of The Road Rat. The spine is de-bossed with our ‘skull and cross tools’ logo then foiled in silver. The same silver de-bossed logos appear on the front side of the case (see picture of prototype). The logo is also blind de-bossed larger on the reverse side. EMPTY CASE - DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY MAGAZINES

Complete Numbers Postcard Collection (7 Sets)

£54.00

The complete collection of seven sets of ‘Numbers Commission’ Postcards; Issue 1 - Air Fresheners; Issue 2 - Porsche; Issue 3 - Beatles; Issue 4 - NASCAR; Issue 5 - Brescia Condensed; Issue 6 - ‘Targa Significativa; Issue 7 - Compound Curves. Seven x Sets of nine postcards. Each card is 145mm x 195mm printed on 400gsm matt art card.

Compound Curves - Numbers Postcard Set

£9.00

Each issue of The Road Rat is punctuated by a commission based on the cardinal numerals 1 thru 9. In Issue 7 photographer and racer Jeff Zwart created a series, not 1 thru 9, but a random selection of tyre markings snapped on his iPhone at 24 Hrs of Daytona, . Set of 9 postcards. Each card is 145mm x 195mm printed on 400gsm matt art paper.

Targa Significativa - Numbers Postcard Set

£9.00

The latest commissions was created for the all-Italian Edition 6. Nine vintage Italian plates manipulated by artist Simone Strano to commemorate the date and location of significant moments in the history of the Italian motor. Set of nine postcards. Each is 145mm x 195mm printed on 400gsm matt art card.

Brescia Condensed Semi-Sans - Numbers Postcard Set

£9.00

The Road Rat is punctuated by a commission based on the cardinal numerals 1 thru 9. In Issue 5 designer Marc Newson created a series inspired by the hastily-applied, had painted numbers that adorned 50s race cars. Set of 9 postcards. Each card is 145mm x 195mm printed on 400gsm matt art paper.

NASCAR - Numbers Postcard Set

£9.00

Each issue of The Road Rat is punctuated by a commission based on the cardinal numerals 1 thru 9. In Issue 4 artist Joel Clark created a series, not 1 thru 9, but a random selection of the racing numbers of the greats of NASCAR. Set of 9 postcards. Each card is 145mm x 195mm printed on 400gsm matt art paper.

The Beatles' Cars - Numbers Postcard Set

£9.00

The Road Rat is punctuated by a commission based on the cardinal numerals 1 thru 9. In Issue 3 artist Jackie Parsons created a series based on cars owned by members of The Beatles. Set of 9 postcards. Each card is 145mm x 195mm printed on 400gsm matt art paper.

Porsche 917 - Numbers Postcard Set

£9.00

Each issue of The Road Rat is punctuated by a commission based on the cardinal numerals 1 thru 9. In Issue 2 the inspired blueprints and Porsche colour schemes were designed by illustrator Paul Weston. Set of 9 postcards. Each card is 145mm x 195mm printed on 400gsm matt art paper.

Air Fresheners - Numbers Postcard Set

£9.00

Given that numbers are to be found all over cars and the world of cars, each issue of The Road Rat is punctuated by a commission based on the cardinal numerals 1 thru 9. In Issue 1 artist Ian Bilbey created a fantasy series based on 1970s Formula 1 teams and another icon of the automotive world — the in-car air freshener. Set of 9 postcards. Each card is 145mm x 195mm printed on 400gsm matt art paper.

‘Dope, Bourbon And Fireworks’

£300.00

Set of nine prints from Edition 1. In the build-up to the launch of our first issue, The Road Rat made a blind purchase on eBay of three boxes of photographic transparencies showing ‘various race weekends in Europe and North America’. These are some of the highlights from the feature ‘Dope Bourbon and Fireworks. The Death of the American Dream’. Prints measure 210mm x 297mm (A4) so fit commercially available frames. Digitally printed on heavy, gloss-finish, 300gsm photographic paper. Prints are despatched, protected by tissue in a solid presentation box. They are printed to order, so please allow one week before shipping. (Prints are available individually at £35.00 each. Please contact us directly at enquiries@theroadrat.com)

1950s Sports Racers By Paul Howse

£100.00

Set of three giclee prints from Edition 5. Watercolours by Paul Howse, former senior design manager at McLaren showing a 1955 Ferrari 857S, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SLR and a 1951 Jaguar C-Type. All prints measure 210mm x 297mm (A4) so will fit commercially available frames. The fine 100% cotton 300gsm paper, coated on one side with a calcium carbonate to protect the print from the environment is sourced from St Cuthberts Mill in Somerset in the UK where paper-making has occurred since the 1700s. Prints are despatched, protected by tissue, in a presentation box. Printed to order, allow one week before shipping. (Prints are available individually at £35.00 each. Please contact us directly at enquiries@theroadrat.com )

Mystic Mac Fine Art Print

£150.00 ~~£200.00~~

NOW ONLY £150 — INCLUDING A £50 DONATION TO GEORGE HARRISON’S MATERIAL WORLD FOUNDATION Limited edition - 115 - of the above fine art print. An A1-sized, giclée process reproduction of artist James Chuter’s painting ‘Mystic Mac’, featuring George Harrison, Murray, former McLaren boss Ron Dennis, designer Peter Stevens and the McLaren F1 itself. Printed on Road Rat-embossed 310gsm, unfinished ‘German etching’ paper measuring 594mm x 770mm, it is supplied unframed and ships rolled in a robust cardboard tube protected by acid-free tissue. All orders will be despatched with a tracking number.