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I’m an active member of the automotive world, getting to as many car shows as possible with my own car and always with camera in hand. This is more than just a business for me, it’s a passion! I see every vehicle as part of our history, designed with style in mind and seeing us into the future. I endeavor to capture these images and put them to print for fellow enthusiasts to display in their own style with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Susie Harris Memorial Fund classic car show 2012

March 25, 2012 · by outffocus

Have you ever looked at a car show listing and thought” never heard of it”, looked at its location and thought “never had one there before”? Well these thoughts crossed my mind as I viewed the listing for the inaugural Susie Harris Memorial Fund classic car show located in the exclusive suburb ofBrightonand wondered what variety of automotive history would turn up? You could not have expected a more eclectic range of vehicles to be on display as their marques covered most of the globe including one fromRussia! The age of these collectable motorized works of art started at around 1912 and spanned through to present day super cars. There was one glaring omission though and that was no Ford was on show, not that they weren’t welcome! Who knows why? Next year’s fund raising event should see the grounds atSt Leonard’s College filled with all marques while helping a very worthy cause, changing the course of Motor Neurone Disease.

Keep this one penned in your calendar and we’ll see you there next year!

Keep on cruzin’

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The Ultimate Burnout Challenge 2012

March 18, 2012 · by outffocus

WARNING! This post may take time to upload but its worth it! Apologies for the watermarks.

Well, the Ultimate Burnout Challenge was on yesterday at Avalon Raceway and it certainly didn’t disappoint! $30,000 cash and prizes saw one of the most competitive fields on show, guaranteeing to give the punters their moneys worth. The weather was perfect for such an event with the right amount of breeze to move the smoke off the burnout pad but not enough to not challenge the entrants when it came to knowing which part of the pad they were on! Some must have been using their Sat Navs to negotiate their way around because the level of skill on show as they threw their blown and injected machines around could only be described as precision driving at its best.

Plenty of tires were destroyed, many rims and some engines too! These blokes (and girls) aren’t afraid to give it all they’ve got and it’s a testimony to the engine and drive line builders as the majority of highly worked donks, trannies and diffs stood up to the brutal punishment and came back for more!

This type of action is growing in popularity as more and more car fanatics see it as a great day out with everything a car fanatic could want; big dollar cars, big horsepower engines and bullet proof drive lines tested to their limit, its loud as hell with the aroma of alcohol fuel and burnt rubber filling the nostrils, pit access to watch ‘em work and plenty of trade stands to boot! They even included a show n shine for those who like to see the pristine machines of this craft.

A big congratulations must go to Steve Loader, Kylie Howard, Clint and Robyn Ogilvie and the rest of the UBC team for putting on a professional, safe and hassle free event and if you think you’ve got what it takes to win the big bucks, we’ll see you there next year for more engine screaming, tire frying action!

Keep on crusin’

Show Cars of Melbourne car show 2012

March 11, 2012 · by outffocus

The inaugural indoor/ outdoor car and bike show put on by the team at Show Cars of Melbourne held at the Westgate sports center was the place to be today! The quality of rides on display was on par with many well established indoor car shows guaranteeing its success for many years to come.

The diversity of automotive art on show covered all genres from tough American and Australian iron, hot rods, classics, late model rides and even some beautifully restored European classics to boot. Not to be left out, Harley riders brought along their classics and customs with a few other brands thrown in for variety. The punters came in their droves throughout the day taking in all on show including the trade stands. The judges would have had their work cut out for them when it came to deciding who wins what! Keep this one in mind next year as a great all weather show and we’ll see you there!

Keep on cruzin’

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Mark’s Dodge Super Bee

March 6, 2012 · by outffocus

We recently had the pleasure of photographing Mark’s 1970 Dodge Super Bee after he purchased a half day package off us. We organised a suitable time and place and shot in a number of locations in that area. As Mark was familiar with the area, we were able to access some great spots to shoot his classic piece of American iron.

This selection of pics are just a sample of what Mark gets to choose from while most of the 200 images will be set on a DVD slideshow set to his choice of music as a visual reminder of his day.

Mark also upgraded his package to include an acrylic panel which will look fantastic hanging up on the wall!

If you’re interested in having your pride and joy captured in this style, check out our packages or contact us to discuss what we can do for you.

Melbourne Motormania Day 2

March 4, 2012 · by outffocus

Day 2 of Melbourne Motormania turned out to be a much more pleasant experience as Mother Nature decided to play fair and grant us some much sort after sunshine. While numbers may have been down on last years’ turn-out, the quality of classic American iron on display certainly didn’t disappoint! Showing everything from an old funeral hearse circa 1920s to American muscle cars from the 70s and everything in between, the Docklands waterfront was awash with colour as the enthusiastic crowd strolled through taking in the automotive spectacle. Once again, Gary and thDay 2 of Melbourne Motormania turned out to be a much more pleasant experience as Mother Nature decided to play fair and grant us some much e team from the Lincoln- Mercury car club put on an impeccable show seeing all who participated arrive and leave without drama. As I stated in Saturday’s write up, this event would make a great excuse to spend a weekend inMelbourneso mark it in your calendar, book some accommodation and if you’ve got classic tucked away, bring it along for all to enjoy!

See you there!

Keep on cruzin’

Check out the “owners section” on this site to see individual pics from this event available for purchase.

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Melbourne Motormania, day 1, 2012

March 3, 2012 · by outffocus

Wet, wet, wet is the condition that greeted the diehard car fanatics for this festivity. The event is put on by the dedicated guys and girls of the Lincoln- Mercury car club and they do a fantastic job every year. While many stayed hidden in the comfort of their homes, and they may have been the smart ones, a few braved the elements determined not to be sidelined by the constant rain that fell onMelbournethroughout the day. I, myself decided to brave these conditions as the temptation of photographing the combination of architectural design of the Docklands and its surrounding restaurants mixed with the classic lines of the automotive art of the past combined with the gloomy yet reflective elements that can be created by such weather got the better of me. I ventured out with camera in one hand an umbrella in the other and found all possible vantage points to capture what I hope can be described as visual art for the eye.

Gary and the team are determined to keep this show going and growing each year, rain, hail (hope never!) or shine to be as successful as their Sunday event held the next day which sees the Docklands foreshore filled beyond capacity with classic American iron in all its glory. It’s free for the public so why not attend both days and make a weekend of it!

Keep on cruzin’

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Geelong All Holden Day, 2012

March 3, 2012 · by outffocus

The Geelong All Holden Day put on by the FX- HZ Holden car club ofGeelongis fast becoming the foremost Holden based show to take your Aussie ride to as could be testified today. With other Holden brand shows regretfully being cancelled or postponed, this one continues on each year despite having to deal with a Victorian summer. Today was no exception with the elements threatening to put a dampener on the proceedings yet highly detailed cars were still driven through the driving rain and grime to take part in this event. While the varieties of classic to modern Holdens take center stage, there is plenty of other action to be found around the Geelong Showgrounds with trade stands, a demonstration from the SES where they conveniently cut up a Ford much to the delight of the Holden biased crowd and food stands to satisfy that other hunger. With plenty of room to expand, this show could well become the quintesensual Holden based show along the Eastern seaboard. Mark it in your calendar, dust off that classic Aussie icon in the garage and see you there next year!

Keep on cruzin’

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The Yenko Camaro

February 17, 2012 · by outffocus

Have you ever wondered why some muscle cars have extra names and what they mean? What about “Yenko”? Well here’s a quick run down!

Pennsylvaniacar dealer, Don Yenko is the Chevy fan’s version of Ford’s Carroll Shelby but by no means takes a back seat to him!

In 1965, Yenko, a racer by name and nature, initially completed the mods and engine transplants to various Chevrolet models himself without the support of Chevrolet, but in 1969, the GM brand could see where there was money to be made and agreed to factory build a batch of Camaros fitted with 427c.i. Corvette engines and supply warrantees with them!

The Corvette engines were toughened up using iron blocks, iron heads and solid lifters seeing the motor give out a healthy 450HP. Cowl induction bonnets were added along with Z28 suspension and Posi rear ends. Chevrolet wouldn’t badge the muscle cars so Yenko took it upon himself to do it and created the SYC (Yenko Super Car) insignia and striping and made available other options such as mags, gauges, headers and other items.

This beautiful Yenko equipped Camaro is owned by Chris who has owned it for over two years after purchasing it from theUnited States. He had it professionally restored by a company inAmericawhich Chris had previously dealt with, giving him reassurance that he would get a quality finish.

The eye catching paint colour is Hugger Orange complimenting the “optional from dealer” white interior. Power comes in the form of a tough 427 c.i. Chev feeding through a 5 speed manual box down to the traditional12 bolt rear end. If 427 cubes isn’t enough to get your juices going, the recently rebuilt donks been helped out by an 850 CFM double pumper, MSD ignition with the spent gases exiting through Jet Hot extractors.

For Chris, there are no plans on selling this one as it is the perfect partner for his other ride, an SS RS Camaro. It must come down to a toss of a coin as to which one he takes out for the day!

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Torquay motor show 2012

February 12, 2012 · by outffocus

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The Rotary club of Torquay is responsible for putting on the Torquay motor show held every year along the picturesque Victorian foreshore. This event was scheduled for late last year but Mother Nature wouldn’t have a bar of that and decided to rain all weekend thus seeing the event postponed. She tried it again this weekend but ran out of puff much to the delight of the organizers, car owners and punters alike. The event started off quiet but as word spread, more people bought out their pride and joys for an excuse to drive to the coast and show them off. The variety of makes, models and styles of vehicles on show always amazes me with everything from vintage rarity to the latest super cars.

To add to the atmosphere, rock ‘n roll dancers showed off their moves to the sounds of classic and modern rock while a diverse number of trade and food stands were on site for those necessary extras. Time (and good weather) will see this event grow in statue as a major show for your calendar, mark it down for next year, check the radar and we’ll see you there!

Keep on cruzin’!

Queenscliff rod run 2012

February 5, 2012 · by outffocus

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This weekend saw the annual Queenscliff rod run put on by the Geelong Street Rodders. A huge turn-out of rods, customs and classics filledPrincessParkin Queenscliff by the foreshore for the show n’ shine part of the weekend. In a typical Victorian summer, the weather managed to brew up a storm threatening to ruin everyone’s day but the punters were undeterred and stayed on to enjoy all that Queenscliff and the Geelong Street Rodders put on including live music, a vast array of trade stands and food stands.

This event continues to grow due to the professionalism of the club as well as the scenic beauty of Queenscliff itself. Check this one out for next year and you’re guaranteed to have yourself a great weekend!

Keep on cruising’

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