Street Machine

JACK SWANSSON

THE 70S IS WHAT I’M INTO; THE MUSIC I LISTEN TO, HOW I DRESS. I CALLED MY VAN ‘SWEET EMOTION’ AFTER THE AEROSMITH SONG

L-PLATER Jack Swansson strides into his carport, his long blond hair looking like he’s dropped straight out of Dazed and Confused. He’s bounced out of his job flipping burgers to chat to us about his passion for the 70s: the music, the clothes, the cars, and of course, the shagpile.

Ever get the feeling you were born about 50 years too late?

Definitely; the 70s is what I’m into; the music I listen to, how I dress and everything. I called my van ‘Sweet Emotion’ after the Aerosmith song; it’s playing during the intro

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