Ohhhhhhhh Barracuda! by darylo

Ohhhhhhhh Barracuda!

Another entry from Old Car City, under a shed where one man had successfully bought this Barracuda (either a 66 or 65--I believe a 66) and was installing an engine (I believe a 65 in the 66 as he couldn't find the exact match). As we talked for about 20 minutes, I took photos. You can see him under the car to the left (just his leg really). His work is done on site, but he has driven it before. The interior upholstery is a metallic gold. The light on the hood is the dust that has accumulated. He said that it's been washed and painted, but the dust keeps coming while he works away.

The man told me he's only willing to buy these old cars as long as they are "muscle cars" and believe me, he knows what he is doing. He buys them at about $100 in as is condition. At least he can work under a shed (with multiple levels of cars --see the back of the photo). This place is a gold mine for the photographer.
Great lines and tones. I love the b&w. I love the sheen on the side of the car.
November 11th, 2014  
Super capture. Fav.
November 11th, 2014  
Very cool, great processing
November 11th, 2014  
Fantastic. Fav.
November 11th, 2014  
Beautiful shot, and love the story! works so well in b&w!
November 11th, 2014  
Cool shot but now that song is in my head!! I will be driving my coworkers even more bonkers then usual!!
November 11th, 2014  
What a cool sleek car...and shot!
November 11th, 2014  
Brilliant B&W shot Daryl, fabulous subject and a great story. Fav.
November 11th, 2014  
Gold mine... I should say so! Very nice POV on this cool auto.
November 11th, 2014  
@kt8ird You can do the guitar stuff too. I can't help but think of the song too. :)
November 11th, 2014  
Wonderful processing!
November 11th, 2014  
@snoopybooboo Oh, I think you are going to like the car photos I'll be putting up each day (getting lazy at the end of my 2nd year, and time is hard to commit to this site conversing, but I appreciate your visits!). Had a gander at your photos. You are indeed a car enthusiast! I'll need someone to help me identify hood ornaments to type of car! :)
November 11th, 2014  
Super classic!
November 11th, 2014  
A timelless image especially in the B&W, Daryl. Takes me right back!
November 12th, 2014  
Superb in b&w, definitely a fav.
November 12th, 2014  
Love this shot and the processing!
November 12th, 2014  
Awesome! What a great hobby - he must be in 7th heaven! :)
November 12th, 2014  
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