Classic Cars – European
There is something particularly endearing about a Volkswagen Kombi, and this is a great example of an increasingly rare vehicle, and a testament to the owner’s dedication and perseverance in its restoration. This classic “Splittie” Microbus was spotted in a paddock in the small NSW town of Balranald and ownership transferred for the princely sum […]
The UK’s Daily Mail newspaper reports that Herbie the iconic VW Beetle is up for grabs at an asking price of £96,000. It may look like any old Volkswagen Beetle to some – but this little car was one of the Hollywood stars of its day. With its famous red, white and blue stripes, and […]
A BMW for $1. Sounds too good to be true, but for one Trade Me buyer it was obviously his lucky day. The 1994 blue BMW 320i was listed yesterday morning with a $1 reserve by Christchurch car dealership Stadium Cars. Before lunchtime, it had been snapped up by a bidder using the name ”bignz”, […]
Ferrari Classiche recently took delivery of one of the more interesting cars ever to leave the factory – a 275 GTB4 that originally belonged to American star, Steve McQueen who took delivery of the car in San Francisco when he was on the set filming Bullitt. The new owner brought the car to Ferrari Classiche […]
The annual RACV Classic Showcase, presented by the Association of Motoring Clubs (AOMC) was held in the Flemington Racecourse Members Carpark on Sunday 29th April 2012. Near perfect weather on the day resulted in a record attendance of 1,150 vehicles of British and European manufacture. The event was also special in that it incorporated a […]
Melbourne’s VW Cruises and Melburg Luft staged the 10th annual VW Jamboree at Caribbean Gardens on Sunday 25th March, 2012. The weather was perfect for a car show and entrants and spectators showed up in their droves. An estimated 100 Volkswagens of various models, ages and condition were on display. The VW Jamboree is a […]
There is a lot more to motorsport photography than having a zoom lens and a fast shutter speed. Using a combination of camera settings and technique, I strive to instill the feeling of motion that goes with cars moving quickly. Wheels spin and backgrounds blur as the car goes past! I also like to shoot the "white of their eyes" as the drivers concentrate on doing their job.