earleygallery Posted November 2, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) The annual London - Brigton run. Shot this morning, Panasonic Clux2. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/67309-veteran-cars/?do=findComment&comment=703137'>More sharing options...
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elansprint72 Posted November 2, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2008 James, For me these are the best set of real motorsports shots posted on this forum in a loonnnnng while. The fact that you took them with a "simple" camera enters right into the spirit of this event. A fact which will probably not be understood on the Western side of the pond. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted November 2, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 2, 2008 Great shots, looks like a great event. Is it always in November? Between meeting of the Polar Bear club? It looks frigid (and I'm Canadian). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted November 3, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 3, 2008 Nice set of images James. Looks to be a neat event, the sepia image looks pretty cool, take away the bus and car and it could have been taken at the period the cars where made. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted November 3, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 3, 2008 James - Delightful for the subjects and the people having such a fine time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeingeye Posted November 3, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 3, 2008 James I have been lurking on the forum for a while and this is my first contribution. However, it is not my first appearance as I am in the rear passenger seat of the car featured in VCC6 as we passed through Croydon! As others have commented, it was a very enjoyable day. All the participants were fortunate with the weather, as there was rain on either side of the event whereas we even had some sun later on. Thanks for posting, it's not the easiest subject for a point and shoot style camera especially in those dull conditions. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted November 3, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you all for the comments. Mike, welcome to the forum and, wow, what a superb coincidence! Is that you on the nearside of the car (I'm not sure if there is another passenger in the back?). Hope you had a good run down to the coast. What make of car is it? Michael, yes its always run in early November, to commemorate the act which allowed motorists to run their vehicles without the need for a man to walk in front with a red flag! Pete - maybe next time I'll try using one of my box cameras for an authentic period experience I did have the Nikon F2 with me as well, just to finish a roll of film, but most were taken on the PanaLeica. It coped OK but I did miss some cars, which was frustrating. Great event. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted November 3, 2008 Share #8 Posted November 3, 2008 Pete - maybe next time I'll try using one of my box cameras for an authentic period experience Now you are catching on! Once in a while I take a Speed Graphic to the races- you should see the look on the Canon snappers faces. There is a "Pro" who uses a only half-plate camera at the Vintage events. Box cameras would be great for "pit and paddock" shots- what about one of your pin-hole jobs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted November 3, 2008 Speed Graphic? there's one of them for sale at a camera shop near my office, I've stopped to look at it in the window, but daren't go in to ask to look at it....... I have resolved to use a pre 1905 camera at next years run! I'm sure some of my box cameras qualify, but the pinhole is 2007 manufacture so far too newfangled! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted November 3, 2008 Share #10 Posted November 3, 2008 Speed Graphic? there's one of them for sale at a camera shop near my office, I've stopped to look at it in the window, but daren't go in to ask to look at it....... I have resolved to use a pre 1905 camera at next years run! I'm sure some of my box cameras qualify, but the pinhole is 2007 manufacture so far too newfangled! Graflex.org :: Index This site helps to explain all the different models. For a first Graphic I would recommend the "mini" version (a relative term ) which is two and a quarter by three and a quarter. You can get roll film backs- go for one with a Graflex back rather than the earlier spring back (which is what I have). Bear in mind that you will need to buy a gaberdine coat and a trilby (to stick your Press Card in). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeingeye Posted November 4, 2008 Share #11 Posted November 4, 2008 Hi James Yes, that is me in the back. The shadow you can see looks to be something in the background on the other side of the road. Whilst the car could have taken a fourth passenger, it would have been a bit of a squeeze. As it was, I had somewhere handy to put my camera bag! The car is a 1902 Westfield, an American manufacturer that was in existence for just a year, making six cars in that period. The one I was travelling in is the only one in the world left on the road, although there are rumours of another one elsewhere that is in pieces. The Westfield had a $400,000 restoration undertaken by its previous owner who, perhaps not surprisingly, then ran into financial difficulties and had to sell. The current owner (the driver in your picture) went to America last year to buy it and it had its first ever run in the London to Brighton in 2007. The car is in immaculate condition after its overhaul and it also won last year's Concourse held as part of the event for best American car. I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to get a ride in it. Incidentally, did you know that you had snapped Lord Winston in one of your other pictures? If you look in the sepia image, he is the chap with his hand out in the rear of the car that is going out of shot. I clocked him at Purley, but when we caught up again with the other car as we approached Crawley, he was no longer in it and obviously had got out somewhere en route. Regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted November 4, 2008 Mike, Thanks for the info, fascinating. One of the things I love about the London - Brighton, these very rare and valuable cars being used on the open road! The Westfield is a lovely looking car, it really caught my eye with the colour scheme. By the way, I'm happy ot send you a print if you wish, just PM me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted November 5, 2008 Share #13 Posted November 5, 2008 Lovely series with fascinating cars. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted November 5, 2008 Share #14 Posted November 5, 2008 Great series! Thanks for recording the event. I must try and get down there next year (perhaps an idea for a meetup?). LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodimeyer Posted November 5, 2008 Share #15 Posted November 5, 2008 lovely pictures of people having fun with beautiful cars! I send you one picture of only "excellent and expensive" car (M6 TTL, 2.0/28 ASPH, Dia Ectacrome 100, LS2000) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/67309-veteran-cars/?do=findComment&comment=706078'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted February 3, 2009 Now you are catching on! Once in a while I take a Speed Graphic to the races- you should see the look on the Canon snappers faces. There is a "Pro" who uses a only half-plate camera at the Vintage events. Box cameras would be great for "pit and paddock" shots- what about one of your pin-hole jobs? With the idea that Pete planted when I posted this thread, I've just bought a 1904 Brownie camera so that I can take some proper 'period' photos of this years run! I'm thinking fast C41 B&W film and panning. I'll take some with the Leica too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted February 23, 2009 Share #17 Posted February 23, 2009 These are fun to see. As Stuart said, much of the fun is the way the participants are enjoying themselves. Kirk PS, I wonder if the Brownie will do the job - you might try a focal-plane shutter like Lartigue's! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted February 23, 2009 Share #18 Posted February 23, 2009 With the idea that Pete planted when I posted this thread, I've just bought a 1904 Brownie camera so that I can take some proper 'period' photos of this years run! I'm thinking fast C41 B&W film and panning. I'll take some with the Leica too. Post a photo of the Brownie- presumably it is a folding camera using 120 film? Look forward to seeing what it can do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thawley Posted February 27, 2009 Share #19 Posted February 27, 2009 A fact which will probably not be understood on the Western side of the pond. A bit arrogant, don't you think? You know, I left the UK a number of years ago... and you'd be quite surprised what is understood on the Western side of the pond. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jackson Posted February 28, 2009 Share #20 Posted February 28, 2009 Absolutely fab photos! Great old cars. Look at the faces of the people driving them! Can't beat the thrill of a fine automobile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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