Pre 1919 Vintage cars: the 3 R's Relics, Restored, Running.

[ucci]

To those who have elected to make it thus far, a few introductory remarks....We had a procession of these old cars passing our place the other day making their way to a local winery.
They are all pre 1919 models which have been lovingly restored and had made the trip up from Melbourne, over 100 kms away. So they were certainly in running order.
This selection of the 38 cars which made the journey were not taken and posted as example of great 'story' shots. They are more for car buffs into this sort of nostalgia.
For those who viewed this post with the expectation of seeing some great photography I offer my most humble apologies. They were taken as action shots.
And for those who would have preferred tighter cropping of the vehicles, my rather feeble defense is that I was trying to 'show' the movement of these cars traveling against a road backdrop, and not just a 'static' shot of a vintage car.
Thanks for viewing and I hope some get to enjoy seeing these old chuggers out on the road.

[dje]

Ken these are excellent. I really enjoyed looking through them. What a fantastic collection of old cars. Some of the drivers look like they could almost have been the original owners !

Looks like it would have been a chilly drive from Melbourne.

The first and the last images really stand out for me but they are all good in their own way.

Dave

[FootLoose]

Good series, Ken, I enjoyed looking through these -- in fact would have appreciated more. Funny how some people smile and seem to be right into the mood of it all, while others... must be cold.

[TonyW]

Very good!

As a mad but largely unrequited car lover I feel jealous of those involved in the rally and even of the lookers on and photographers.

[AB26]

Thanks for sharing Ken, I really enjoyed it.

[John 2]

Irresistible as a subject and always interesting. Nice set Ken and thanks for posting.

[deetheturk]

Great set of images Ken,well captured!

[arith]

Love it, strange how their are the girls happy to sit in the passenger seat, my ex wasn't.

[mknittle]

Ken, What's not great about someone doing what they enjoy capturing images of people doing what they enjoy.
Great images!

Mark,

[ucci]

Well I am really a bit embarrassed. So many lovely comments in response to my post. Thank you to all who have taken the time to view and respond. I am really chuffed that some seemed to enjoy seeing these old cars in action. Once again thanks to those who made such supportive and positive comments. "Warmed the cockles of an old man's heart," as they say. Hey, there's a point. Do our hearts have such things as "cockles?" Anyone ever seen a picture of a cardiac cockle? Maybe we should get on to Donald and get him to organize 'cockle' pictures as the the monthly competition subject? Just a thought.
Cheers
old ucci

[chauncey]

I especially like your PP techniques on these great images, aah...care to share your technique?