Impact – Autumn 1989

Impact – Autumn 1989

Step into the glossy, intimate world of IMPACT No. 74, Autumn 1989. This rich issue of the International Mackintosh Society’s journal draws you deep into the late 80s rubber and mackintosh scene with warm personal writing and stunning photography.

Secretary Jim Price shares lively updates from London parties, Skin Two events, and local gatherings, while the extended Ladies Page delivers a wonderfully detailed account of a memorable weekend in Mansfield and a day out at the Crich Tramway Museum. The highlight is the captivating long story “Sally’s Story” — a sensual and unforgettable tale of rubber-lined mackintoshes, sailing adventures, and quiet desire.

Filled with member letters, photos from private parties, social calendar highlights, and classic “Seen on TV” moments, this issue perfectly captures the community spirit, style, and quiet thrill of wearing traditional rubber rainwear.

A beautiful and evocative archive edition for anyone who loves the shine, the rustle, and the feeling of classic British mackintoshes and latex.

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Download the full PDF to read the complete letters and stories from the original magazine.

Please note that these are home scans, so the quality can vary — some pages are clear, others are softer or slightly blurry. I’ll be improving the scanning over time.This issue continues the mix of nostalgia, reader letters and glossy rubber mackintosh imagery that has made the Weather Vain series so popular. We hope you enjoy it.If you have photos, stories, letters or cuttings you’d like to share, the Editor would love to hear from you — contributions from readers around the world are always very welcome.

IMPACT No. 74 – Autumn 1989

CONTENTS

  • SECRETARY’S DIARY
  • LADIES PAGE 
  • SOCIAL CALENDAR 
  • SEEN ON TV 
  • SALLY’S STORY 
  • MEMBERS :
  • LETTERS,
  • COMMENTS,
  • PICTURES
  • CARTOON 
  • MORECAMBE PARTY 
  • MY HAT! 

Best Bits – Impact Autumn 1989

Strongest Content

  • Secretary’s Diary – Lively updates from London parties, Skin Two events and local Kent gatherings.
  • Sally’s Story – The standout piece: a long, sensual story about a rubber-lined mackintosh on a sailing trip.
  • Ladies Page – Good report of the Mansfield party and Crich Tram Museum outing.

Best Photos

  • Ladies Page (pages 6–8) – Strong member shots from the Mansfield party and Crich day out.
  • Morecambe Party – Nice photos, especially Laurie in a tight black latex dress and boots.
  • Members’ Pictures – Includes Chris & Kathy (Belgium) and classic 1960s shots.

Overall A sociable, community-focused issue with good event photos and one of the better erotic stories from the early years.

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