Regular readers know that I’m a sucker for great photography, even more so when it captures great moments in automotive history. While catching up on friend of The Garage, Philip Powell over at Classical Drives I was beyond excited to find his review of V like Vintage. This wonderful site is a social network for photography buffs much like Flickr but with a difference. The site is open to photos taken before 1970 and the focus seems to be on things that move us like planes, boats, cars and of course you can’t forget about the vintage Pin Up girls.
Rather than just showing the old pro images that we’ve all seen before, the work of amateurs is strongly encouraged, meaning that we get to see photos through the eyes of regular people. At this point, there is a strong presence of German history, from family portraits to the Nurburgring. There are shots taken from a German Mineboat and incredible sidecar racing images. Watch the new photos page and you’ll see the images from around the world are rapidly appearing.
V like Vintage might be destined to become one of the most historically significant social networks on the web.
The photo above of Graham Hill was taken at Zandvoort in 1970 and was taken by Werner Horn.
Very kool stuff.
Very nice stuff and I’m glad that you published this article so all the readers can get in touch with the “pastâ€Â.
I’m a regular reader of your articles but not often I leave comments. When it comes to classics or vintage I love them! Last time when I had a chance to see some “Live Vintage Racing†was at Mosport (VARAC – Festival) last year, I took some shots that are listed on my Web Site under Classics. I’m looking forward for the upcoming one.
Thanks for sharing,
Radu
Thanks for commenting Radu. Your work looks great. I see that you spent your time at the festival visiting the car show paddock. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to head over there this year.
Thanks for looking at “my work†– actually it’s my hobby – cars, racing and photography. Last year was the tragic event with Dino so the whole atmosphere wasn’t so great.
I hope to upload more classics that I shoot over the Auto Show, but I have to find the time. Keep up the good articles and nice work that you have it here – it’s a very nice Site so I would like to add a link on mine – if is OK with you.
Regards
Radu