Part of the joy of working with classic cars is that they’re often seriously beautiful creations. But conveying that to you, our readers, isn’t always simple – which is where C&SC’s talented band of photographers comes in.
We asked each of our staff photographers to select their favourite image from 2019 and tell us why they picked it. So scroll on for a feast of photographic gorgeousness!
And to enjoy the editorial team’s 2019 best bits – and to discover their plans for 2020 – just click here.
John Bradshaw, chief photographer
The Riviera was probably the biggest car we’ve had in the studio, but was interesting to shoot – which makes life easier.
Greg MacLeman and I went to pick up the Buick and (inevitably) the fuel gauge didn’t work, so we thought we’d better top it up.
We pulled into the garage and after 15 minutes still couldn’t find the fuel filler – in the end we had to call the office, to be told that it was behind the numberplate…
Will Williams, senior photographer
The Figoni Bugatti Type 55 going up the hill at Goodwood might not be my favourite car, but I’m a sucker for shooting on a crisp autumn morning.