Barry Rowe - automotive artist of world renown.

decaying cars as art? fascinating images all the same.

Original launch review for the 1974 Porsche Carrera RS

There are so many cars that conjure up the need for a crystal ball and this is one of them. Talk about 'if only'.... At the time, the Porsche brand was exotic, rare and quality and the RS model was subtly tweaked in all the right places for the weekend racer type but the perception was it still had strong VW origins so who would have though a possible half million pounds in 2011?? without that crystal ball, what new models now are heading to the same stratosphere?

Great artwork from Felix Petrol

The VW origins Porsche - Beetle or 356?

Yes alright a bit a photoshop fun with these images of images of Porsche 356 and early VW Beetle.  The idea was to show the VW origins of early Porsche but ironically what struck me was how incredibally different the proportions are. The Beetle is so clearly narrow, upright and familier, but just look how low and wide the 356 is.

The most beautiful images of Porsche 356s

 

http://convoy.tumblr.com/

'proper' little Fiats. 500, 600 & 126s

The most beautiful image of Fiat 124s?

 

Beautiful Fiat 124 image....

http://convoy.tumblr.com/ 

More Polish motoring fun! The best Fiat 126 video...want one...

A Polish take on motoring. Concept cars, adverts and launch shots.

Japanese Italian job film poster.

An interesting take on a familiar, famous and much loved British film from 1969. Strangely it does not convey the feel of the film in the Poster, probably because none of the cast are shown? Worth a look though for its quirkiness.

Period Recaro seats advert from 1974 -

I really desire these seats nearly 40 years on.. as others do as a mint set goes for ££s in any condition. Could they look better that in an early 911S?  This is more original content not from elsewhere on the web not seen the light of day since the med 70s.
http://www.recaro.com/en/company/history/milestones-of-seat-development.html

John Cobb at Brooklands - 4 wheels off the ground in a Napier

 

A true hero of the past. John Cobb in his epic Napier Railton gets all 4 wheels off the ground. no barriers... no helmets or belts, drum brakes & radial tyres. The most surprising part of the picture is the chap casually sitting o the wall on the inside of the corner.

how sideways? or vertical... in a pre '73 911 trying very hard.

I love this period shot of a 911 rally car at the most extraordinary angle, not side ways as such but great drama.

British F1 World Champs - celebrating a proud heritage

happy halloween!

Gil Elvgren pin ups - all car related of course.....

1974 - Becker & Blaupunkt car stereo adverts - original content

 These car stereo adverts from 1974 look great nearly 40 years on. Becker and Blaupunkt are both great brands and i think the products look appealing even now. Who would not want that Becker in their classic 911, Beetle or classic sports car.  Der klang und die technik....

Ford Escort Mk2 launch advertisment - funnier than a carry on film?..

What were they thinking making this? It's about as bad as it gets - which is a good thing. you'll love it.

CAN-AM posters from '73