Dead Man's Curve by soboy5

Dead Man's Curve

"I was cruisin' in my Sting Ray late one night
When an XKE pulled up on the right
And rolled down the window of his shiny new Jag
And challenged me then and there to a drag
I said, "You're on, buddy, my mill's runnin' fine
Let's come off the line now, at Sunset and Vine
But I'll throw you one better if you've got the nerve
Let's race all the way
To Dead Man's Curve..."

In 1964, Jan and Dean had a hit song about a street race between a Corvette Sting Ray and a Jaguar XKE (as seen in today's image) that ended quite badly:

"Well, the last thing I remember, Doc, I started to swerve
And then I saw the Jag slide into the curve
I know I'll never forget that horrible sight
I guess I found out for myself that everyone was right
Won't come back from Dead Man's Curve..."

This song was co-written by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. The Jaguar E-type, known as the XKE in America, is arguably the most beautiful automobile ever sold. Its sensuous lines and agile performance make it truly worthy of the name. Best viewed large.


Very cool ...
May 15th, 2013  
This is my favourite image of your car series Danny!!
May 15th, 2013  
fabulous shot! love the POV! The colours are fantastic and the whole thing is so beautifully clear! First shot of yours I have seen but I am very impressed with the quality of it.
May 15th, 2013  
Awesome Danny.....So cool! : )
May 15th, 2013  
My joint fave car ever alongside the Autin Healey. I believe that they are planning to remake them Danny? Anyway, a fav here.
May 15th, 2013  
Cool capture.
May 15th, 2013  
Great shot of a great car again Danny. Where do you find all these great cars!!
May 15th, 2013  
Another stunner!
May 15th, 2013  
Such a clever, cool pov going on here, Danny. Almost abstract. Fav!!
May 15th, 2013  
Very nice. The color made me think Ferrari, but I was wrong. Beautiful car.
May 15th, 2013  
awsome composition
May 15th, 2013  
Awesome shot Danny
May 15th, 2013  
Gorgeous sleek lines and curves,shiny chrome and a hint of reflection... you put a lot of thought into your photos and descriptions Danny, and it shows... great work.
May 15th, 2013  
loving your car shots! this great with vibrant color and composition! fav!
May 15th, 2013  
Very cool shot.... I love the pov... FAV!
May 15th, 2013  
Lovely!
May 15th, 2013  
Love that shiny red and chrome! Super image!
May 15th, 2013  
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Wow! Love it!
May 16th, 2013  
You got me. I didn't recognize this one. Nice forms of chrome curves set off by the reds.
May 16th, 2013  
Nice detailed shot
May 16th, 2013  
Wow, such shine :)
May 16th, 2013  
@seanoneill @amandal @wind_of_the_sothern_sea @monkeykid Thanks for the favs, everyone - they are much appreciated!

@padlock Thanks - I go to a lot of car shows!
May 17th, 2013  
The texture and color of the pavement is perfect. It really makes those reflective surfaces jump out at you. Nice shot!
May 17th, 2013  
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