Not exactly what one expects from Fiat. When I first saw it I thought it was one of those later Chrysler Ghias. The resemblance is not accidental as this was designed by Ghia. RM auctions, 2014

Photos by Charley Seavey

There is always something about Charley Seavey’s photos that sparks one’s interest, opens the eyes, surprises, delights, fascinates. He sees and photographs things that most, or at least, I, would not notice or simply ignore, like the baggie disc brake or the door at the ACD Museum. Even a simple shot of a well-known make or model like the Alfa SS and Arnolt Bristol catches the light in a more dramatic way that we normally see it. His comments too, originate from a different point of view, often with less knowledge than one might assume but with charm it adds rather than detracts from the composition. And he often does so with a humor we can all recognize. So we make no apologies when we present the work of Charley Seavey. Enjoy.

Grant Perryman, 1968 Lola-Ferrari T70

Story and photos by Vince Johnson

The Bend Classic, South Australia 5-6 Sept 2020

Scheduling a race meeting for local entries only, on a Fathers’ Day weekend, along with distancing and state border restrictions due to Covid19, would seem to be a recipe destined for limited success. The pandemic had meant car racing had been on hold for six months at South Australia’s ‘The Bend Motorsport Park’, a hundred kilometres south-east of Adelaide, but the state’s impressive record in managing the virus saw restrictions being gradually eased. Over seventy entries in six categories signed up for two days of timed sprints on the 3.41 kilometre West Circuit, and the public took full advantage of free spectator admission.