

Alexandra man Rory Butler with some of his 300-strong collection of New Zealand-produced Coca-Cola cans. All the cans are drained through the base to keep the top intact. Photos by Lynda van Kempen. : One man's collection shows he can do it
Alexandra man Rory Butler with some of his 300-strong collection of New Zealand-produced Coca-Cola cans. All the cans are drained through the base to keep the top intact. Photos by Lynda van Kempen. : One man's collection shows he can do it


Special edition cans, like the one marking the Rugby World Cup, boost the array. : One man's collection shows he can do it
Special edition cans, like the one marking the Rugby World Cup, boost the array. : One man's collection shows he can do it


Early print advertisements for Coca-Cola have been recycled while a recent series featured summer swimsuits. : One man's collection shows he can do it
Early print advertisements for Coca-Cola have been recycled while a recent series featured summer swimsuits. : One man's collection shows he can do it


New Zealand hosting the Rugby World Cup provided another marketing opportunity for the company. : One man's collection shows he can do it
New Zealand hosting the Rugby World Cup provided another marketing opportunity for the company. : One man's collection shows he can do it


Tear tabs in the All Blacks series of cans featured the word 'All' or 'Blacks'. : One man's collection shows he can do it
Tear tabs in the All Blacks series of cans featured the word 'All' or 'Blacks'. : One man's collection shows he can do it


The shape and size of cans has varied with new products, such as Diet Coke or Cherry Coke. : One man's collection shows he can do it
The shape and size of cans has varied with new products, such as Diet Coke or Cherry Coke. : One man's collection shows he can do it


Sports players and events feature prominently over the years on cans produced in this this country. : One man's collection shows he can do it
Sports players and events feature prominently over the years on cans produced in this this country. : One man's collection shows he can do it


Special edition cans, like the one marking the Rugby World Cup, boost the array. : One man's collection shows he can do it
Special edition cans, like the one marking the Rugby World Cup, boost the array. : One man's collection shows he can do it
One man's collection shows he can do it
Rory Butler is a Coca-Cola can connoisseur. Show him a can with the familiar logo, and he can tell you its history - where it was produced, what...
