Car Pics with an Old Lens

[Ballen Photo]

A friend asked me to shoot some photos of His car in front of a restaurant that He frequents. He's friends with the restaurant owner, and wants to surprise Him with a framed copy of the first shot. ;)

Canon 50mm MK I lens.
-Bruce
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[booggerg]

Great lighting! what a beaut car.

[iwatkins]

Nice shots.

Yes, that is a beautiful car. What is it ? (I've got the Chevy bit).

Cheers

Ian

[HMetal]

Yes, that is a beautiful car. What is it ? (I've got the Chevy bit).

Looks like A Malibu to me. .. Not sure of the year.

Yep, excellent looking beast of a machine. :)

[booggerg]

65' Malibu?

[Jackal]

Probably a 64 Chevelle.

72 chevelles did not look like that. (My dad had a 72 chevelle a few years ago and sold it for a 66 mustang) They stopped looking boxy at around 67.

[Ballen Photo]

65' Malibu?

Looks like you came the closest. It's a 1965 Chevelle Super Sport (Same basic body as the Malibu), that has been "Retro-Rodded" with the likes of a HOT 327 engine, a built turbo 350 trans, 4:11 posi trac differential, disc brakes installed up front, the old 14 inch rims have been replaced with 17 inch rims, racing bucket seats and harnesses, and of course, a custom Silver paint job with light Purple "Ghost Flames".
This car is like brand new inside and out, only MUCH better. ;)
-Bruce

[mr.photoguy]

THAT is a frigin hot car.....

it's really sweet.
You have to give Jackal credit, he came the closest.

[Ballen Photo]

THAT is a frigin hot car.....

it's really sweet.
You have to give Jackal credit, he came the closest.

THANKS! Yeah, Jackal's guess was VERY close as well. :D
-Bruce

[Lamplight]

Nice shots of a great car! Too bad it's not a Z16, but then again if it was it would be a shame to put a custom paint job on it. :lol:

[Ballen Photo]

Nice shots of a great car!

Thanks Ben! :D
Not sure what the advantage of a Z16 would be though. :cool:
-Bruce

[Jackal]

Looks like you came the closest.

boogerg first said "72 malibu." That's why I commented on when they stopped looking boxy. He then edited his post. :p

Hehe :p

I think i deserve a cookie! (in the form of an L lense)

[Ballen Photo]

I think i deserve a cookie! (in the form of an L lense)

Even better, You have won the opportunity to locate, shoot, then post here any Classic or Muscle car you find. ;) :lol:
-Bruce

[ssim]

Nice shots. I remember those cars from my teen years (yikes). They were sweet.

[JMAS]

...and to think that Chevy now stands for Daewoo in Europe... :rolleyes:

Great shots Bruce. Your friend must have been pleased.

[Ballen Photo]

Nice shots. I remember those cars from my teen years (yikes). They were sweet.

Thanks Sheldon, I had a 64 Chevelle SS in the early eighties, and it was nice for me at the time, but nowhere near as nice as this one. Still, I regret selling it, but you know what they say about hind sight always being 20/20. :rolleyes:
-Bruce

[Jackal]

Even better, You have won the opportunity to locate, shoot, then post here any Classic or Muscle car you find. ;) :lol:
-Bruce

Took this shot of our mustang while there was a huge fire by my neighborhood(not with XT). Look at that crazy pilot....

Btw, the car is for sale! $7,000 :p

[Ballen Photo]

Took this shot of our mustang while there was a huge fire by my neighborhood(not with XT). Look at that crazy pilot....

Btw, the car is for sale! $7,000 :p

That's one CLEAN looking little Mustang! :D
About that pilot, He must be NUTZ! :shock:
-Bruce

[Lamplight]

Thanks Ben! :D
Not sure what the advantage of a Z16 would be though. :cool:
-Bruce

The Z16 option included a 396 cubic inch big block and only 201 were made. 8)

[Ballen Photo]

The Z16 option included a 396 cubic inch big block and only 201 were made. :cool:

AHHH! That WOULD be a SWEET option to have. :D
-Bruce

[marie]

I love these

beautiful shots and lighting Bruce
did your friend like the picture ?

was this shot taken very early in the morning ...or late evening ?
the glow is lovely

[Ballen Photo]

I love these

beautiful shots and lighting Bruce
did your friend like the picture ?

was this shot taken very early in the morning ...or late evening ?
the glow is lovely

Thank You Marie. :D These were taken around 7AM. The employees even brought coffee out for us, which was DEFINITELY appreciated. ;)
I think He liked them. He's sending copies to His parents as well, who coincidentally just recently celebrated their 63rd Wedding anniversery. :shock: He said His Dad will really like them as He has worked around fast cars all of His life. He was the lead engineer for Donovan Motors, who specialized in building top fuel engines for the big boys.
-Bruce

[marie]

Thank You Marie. http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif These were taken around 7AM. The employees even brought coffee out for us, which was DEFINITELY appreciated. http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif
I think He liked them. He's sending copies to His parents as well, who coincidentally just recently celebrated their 63rd Wedding anniversery. http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif He said His Dad will really like them as He has worked around fast cars all of His life. He was the lead engineer for Donovan Motors, who specialized in building top fuel engines for the big boys.
-Bruce


thanks Bruce
I was thinking it was very early in the morning
kindof a special colour

that's great about the pictures
(and the coffee)http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif
they weren't hooter girls at that hour ?

:lol:



Donovan Motorshttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif
that sounds like there was a little bit of irish around when they opened up (maybe)
great that your pictures may be on the wall there

you'll get a better kick out of that then hanging them on your own wall
I think so anyway

good luck with them Bruce

[Ballen Photo]

that's great about the pictures
(and the coffee)http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif
they weren't hooter girls at that hour ?

:lol:
No, no Hooters Girls there that early, :( but thanks for thinking of me in that respect.:D



Donovan Motorshttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif
that sounds like there was a little bit of irish around when they opened up (maybe)

Sorry, Can't answer that one, but you're probably right. ;)
-Bruce

[Ballen Photo]

...and to think that Chevy now stands for Daewoo in Europe... :rolleyes:

Great shots Bruce. Your friend must have been pleased.

Chevy stands for Daewoo in Europe? :shock:

Thanks for the comments Jaime, Yes, My friend was very happy with them. :D
-Bruce

[EoSD30fReAk]

Chevy stands for Daewoo in Europe? :shock:

Thanks for the comments Jaime, Yes, My friend was very happy with them. :D
-Bruce

yes unfortunatly they're going to make low budget cars under the name chevrolet :confused:

the name daewoo won't be used here anymore.

and as a european i think it's a shame for the american history of chevrolet.

[Ballen Photo]

yes unfortunatly they're going to make low budget cars under the name chevrolet :confused:

the name daewoo won't be used here anymore.

and as a european i think it's a shame for the american history of chevrolet.

Tis a SHAME indeed. :(
-Bruce

[Lamplight]

Yeah, I believe the Chevy Aveo here in America is actually just a rebadged Daewoo with a facelift. :(

[JMAS]

Yes Bruce. Unfortunatly it is true. Daewoo disapered from the market, effective January 2005 and Chevy badges are now put on all the line-up.
Daewoo had a bad image that hopefuly the Chevy brand can eliminate from the mind of consumers.

Saab 9-3 and 9-5 are also going to be fully produced in Germany and Swedden gets to produce the Caddilac BLS.

Strange days ...

[Ballen Photo]

Yes Bruce. Unfortunatly it is true. Daewoo disapered from the market, effective January 2005 and Chevy badges are now put on all the line-up.
Daewoo had a bad image that hopefuly the Chevy brand can eliminate from the mind of consumers.
Strange days ...

OMG!!! Say it isn't True!
Somehow I just dont think that Daewoo has what it takes. :( :rolleyes: :(
-Bruce
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[Michaelmjc]

first shot is very nice,
Im sure he'll be happy with it framed.

[Ballen Photo]

first shot is very nice,
Im sure he'll be happy with it framed.

Thanks Michael. :D
-Bruce

[Andy_T]

Hmm.

I think there's something even worse than the rebadged Daewoos...

The 'Chevrolet' Niva ... built by the Russian Avtovaz plant (former Lada)

http://autoworld.szm.com/images/15.jpg

Best regards,
Andy

[Ballen Photo]

Hmm.

I think there's something even worse than the rebadged Daewoos...

The 'Chevrolet' Niva ... built by the Russian Avtovaz plant (former Lada)

http://autoworld.szm.com/images/15.jpg


YIKES!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:
-Bruce