Pre '50 American Auto Club (images)

sclamb · Jul 16, 2006

I went to the 2006 gathering of the Pre '50 American Auto Club at Knebworth House today. I took the D2X and 17-55mm and got around 400 pictures. I have processed about fifty so far (using Capture One). Here are some:

The rest so far are here (more will be added in the next day or so):

http://sclamb.zenfolio.com/p438885999/

Comments welcome as always.

Simon
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pibo · Jul 16, 2006

Hi Simon.....

Wonderful images, I think you have done a great job!!!

The 17-55 is a sweet thing eh!

Thanks for sharing

Regards
Davey

AviBen · Jul 16, 2006

The Studebaker hubcap shot-with-reflection is a beauty!
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AviBen · Jul 16, 2006

I remember as a kid, growing up in the '50's, getting the issue of "Look" magazine that had the pictures of all the new American cars that came out each fall -- your series reminded me of those exciting days.
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RichPix · Jul 16, 2006

Great cars...great pictures!

I was a bit confused however about the "Pre '50" title for the
show. After the first couple of pictures the balance of the cars
were definitely from the few years "Post '50"

Thanks for sharing your pics.
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RichPix

D100, D70 , D2X and some Nikon glass....

sclamb · Jul 17, 2006

pibo said:
Hi Simon.....

Wonderful images, I think you have done a great job!!!

Thanks Davey!

pibo said:
The 17-55 is a sweet thing eh!

It is indeed a nice lens and ideal for this outing. Most of these pictures were taken between 12-2pm, so the sun was high and bright, and the lens did a great job.

pibo said:
Thanks for sharing

Regards
Davey

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sclamb · Jul 17, 2006

AviBen said:
The Studebaker hubcap shot-with-reflection is a beauty!

Thanks. I was trying to get some different angles on things, and the reflection of the car in the Studebaker hubcap got my attention when I saw it.

Simon

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sclamb · Jul 17, 2006

AviBen said:
I remember as a kid, growing up in the '50's, getting the issue of
"Look" magazine that had the pictures of all the new American cars
that came out each fall -- your series reminded me of those
exciting days.
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They are beautiful cars. It must have been great growing up in that era.

Simon
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sclamb · Jul 17, 2006

RichPix said:
Great cars...great pictures!

Thanks.

RichPix said:
I was a bit confused however about the "Pre '50" title for the
show. After the first couple of pictures the balance of the cars
were definitely from the few years "Post '50"

Yes, there were many cars, right up to modern day Corvettes and Vipers. The older cars were just crying out for low level full on front and rear shots - they just look so great.

Simon

RichPix said:
Thanks for sharing your pics.
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D100, D70 , D2X and some Nikon glass....

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thomas2279 · Jul 17, 2006

--WONDERFUL Pictures there
---------------

Regards

DLt

sclamb · Jul 17, 2006

thomas2279 said:
--WONDERFUL Pictures there

Thank you.

Simon
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lightp8nter · Jul 17, 2006

Great shots - I did not realize that you Brits had such a following for American iron. I am headed to Hot August Nights which is a huge classic car ralley in Reno Nevada. I will definately take the wide angle.

Thanks for sharing.
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sclamb · Jul 17, 2006

lightp8nter said:
Great shots

Thanks very much!

lightp8nter said:
I did not realize that you Brits had such a following
for American iron. I am headed to Hot August Nights which is a
huge classic car ralley in Reno Nevada. I will definately take the
wide angle.

There is a big following of American cars over here, and many car clubs. This event is the largest in the UK, and attracted collectors from all over Europe. There was one car there which was the only one left of 12 made - I just can't remember what it was called :-(

Simon

lightp8nter said:
Thanks for sharing.

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vprace · Jul 17, 2006

very nice shots but most of them are not pre '50 cars!

Blisqua · Jul 17, 2006

Beautiful cars. Perhaps they should change the name to the Vintage American Auto Club?!!

sclamb · Jul 17, 2006

vprace said:
very nice shots

Thanks.

vprace said:
but most of them are not pre '50 cars!

The club is called the Pre '50 American Auto Club, and many members own pre 1950 cars. The day at Knebworth is attended by car owners from all periods.

Simon

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sclamb · Jul 17, 2006

Blisqua said:
Beautiful cars. Perhaps they should change the name to the Vintage
American Auto Club?!!

I agree on both counts

Simon

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sclamb · Jul 17, 2006

I have uploaded 40 more images to:

http://sclamb.zenfolio.com/p438885999/

Here are a few favourites (and some older ones for those that noticed there weren't many old cars in the first batch):

And my personal favourite!

Simon

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James Cover · Jul 17, 2006

I hate these outdoor car shows with trees or whatever as backdrops, along with all kinds of extraneous stuff entering the frame...BUT you've done a good job with it...!

Thanks, for sharing...

-james

sclamb · Jul 17, 2006

Here's the other:

Simon
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