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The Perfect Martini
Ah, Martini. The distinctive stripes make the cars instantly recognizable. While some Alfas in the 1960s were Martini sponsored, it was the 1971 sponsorship of the famed Porsche 917 that put Martini Racing on the map. Later the 935 in Martini livery would win the 1976 World Sportscar Championship. But there’s nothing like the 917K…
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Type 804 F1
The only F1 car developed and built entirely by Porsche, the Type 804 is all about function. Weighing only 461 kg, the aluminum body hugs a 8-cylinder motor that is exposed at the rear. Later improvements included a trailing arm rear suspension not shown on these renderings. Raced for only one year, Dan Gurney drove…
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24 hours of Daytona
Held for the first time in 1962, the race is run on a 3.56-mile combined road course and takes place the last weekend of January. Unique among endurance racing, the banking makes Daytona stand out – literally if you’ve been outside the gates. These vintage-style posters and bumper sticker (remember those?) celebrate the unique graphical…
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The greatest M?
The E46 M3 is a legend. Almost perfect balance, a sublime high-revving motor, and a timeless design. Yes, the SMG-II was clunky, but at speed the E46 was so planted yet responsive. There were some great color choices as well, from classic Titanium Silver, to Laguna Seca Blue, and of course Phoenix Yellow. The middle…
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Coupe Cambiocorsa
The Giugiaro-penned body looks amazing, especially in the rear three-quarter view. The Ferrari-designed motor provides the thrust. This was a GT that excelled at making a grand exit with the wail of its perfectly tuned quad exhaust. And it was fast – faster than a 911 of this era. After the b/w photo, the top…
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It’s about the angles
Automotive photography is all about the angles. And the light. And often about the details – like the wheels! The wheels tell a story. Is it a work truck, or a race car? And is the driver into function or fashion? The wheels know.
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Pop art inspirations
Some of the best motorsport designs are iconic. Brumos. Martini. Toad Hall. The Salzburg 917s and Gulf GT40s for sure, and of course the BMW DTM and art cars. Here are some recent artworks that honor these liveries and bring new interpretations with a nod to pop art inspirations.
Motorsport Art 