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COLLECTOR CARS OF AUSTRALIABy Ken Stepnell A classic collection compiled for the very first time!For the first time ever, a highly sought-after collection of photographs of Australian collector cars has been compiled into a book with the new title, 'Collector Cars of Australia'. The collection of images, by photographer Ken Stepnell, showcases the finest collector vehicles of all makes in Australia, from Dodge to Rolls-Royce, Rover to Chevrolet, Toyota to Ford and of course, Holden.The book features shots of over 1100 vehicles, divided into key eras of automotive history, from the Veteran and Edwardian era, to Vintage Cars of 1919-1930, Classic Cars of 1931-1945 and the Post-Classic Cars of 1946-1960s, many of which have been restored to their original glory in the images. Stepnell spent years capturing these golden oldies, travelling across the country to automobile clubs and fairs to capture Australia's hidden four-wheeled gems. 'Collector Cars of Australia' is a must have for any car enthusiast, filled with historical facts and information on the development of the motorcar in Australia as well as the stunning imagery, providing hours of amusement. Anyone who claims to be a car lover should have this book sitting on their coffee table!ABOUT THE AUTHORKen Stepnell grew up on a farm at Buninyong near Ballarat. His love of photography started when his parents gave him a box camera for his ninth birthday. Since then, Ken has become a renowned photographer, particularly in the genres of Australian landscapes and natural history. He is a multiple winner of the coveted Hasselblad Masters Award for Nature photography, and his images have been published in various books for more than 40 years. Always on the lookout for a new challenge, Ken turned his attention to more man-made subjects, and decided to create the first photographic collection of Australia's collector cars. He set about capturing the great diversity of car designs from the car industry's first days until the late 1960's. He and his wife Pam often join friends on collector car rallies.'Collector Cars of Australia' is available now (RRP $49.95).
COLLECTOR CARS OF AUSTRALIABy Ken Stepnell
A classic collection compiled for the very first time!
For the first time ever, a highly sought-after collection of photographs of Australian collector cars has been compiled into a book with the new title, 'Collector Cars of Australia'. The collection of images, by photographer Ken Stepnell, showcases the finest collector vehicles of all makes in Australia, from Dodge to Rolls-Royce, Rover to Chevrolet, Toyota to Ford and of course, Holden.
The book features shots of over 1100 vehicles, divided into key eras of automotive history, from the Veteran and Edwardian era, to Vintage Cars of 1919-1930, Classic Cars of 1931-1945 and the Post-Classic Cars of 1946-1960s, many of which have been restored to their original glory in the images.
Stepnell spent years capturing these golden oldies, travelling across the country to automobile clubs and fairs to capture Australia's hidden four-wheeled gems. 'Collector Cars of Australia' is a must have for any car enthusiast, filled with historical facts and information on the development of the motorcar in Australia as well as the stunning imagery, providing hours of amusement. Anyone who claims to be a car lover should have this book sitting on their coffee table!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ken Stepnell grew up on a farm at Buninyong near Ballarat. His love of photography started when his parents gave him a box camera for his ninth birthday. Since then, Ken has become a renowned photographer, particularly in the genres of Australian landscapes and natural history. He is a multiple winner of the coveted Hasselblad Masters Award for Nature photography, and his images have been published in various books for more than 40 years. Always on the lookout for a new challenge, Ken turned his attention to more man-made subjects, and decided to create the first photographic collection of Australia's collector cars. He set about capturing the great diversity of car designs from the car industry's first days until the late 1960's. He and his wife Pam often join friends on collector car rallies.
'Collector Cars of Australia' is available now (RRP $49.95).
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