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There’s Something About Older Cars

I’m gonna start off by revealing something that’s not really a secret, but it needs to be said: I don’t have a driver’s license. I live in Berlin where it’s just not necessary to have a car.

I do however like to look at the occasional older car. Not in a naughty way, but just to appreciate the look, the hopefully cared-for paintwork (seriously, an older car with ruined paintwork just isn’t worth looking at) , the old interior, the mostly classic designs. It’s just pretty and so nice to look at.

And being a photo nerd, what else can you do but to take a picture of it?

Today I sat in the cafe Oliv and I already noticed an awesome Chevy truck standing outside. But then what looks like a BMW 2000 CS pulled up and perfected the scene. I saw the reflection of the two standing on opposite sides of the street, and after admiring it a couple of times I grabbed the SX-70 and went out to do what needed to be done.

There's Something About Older Cars


3 Comments

i have to confess i don’t have one either. my efforts to get one when i was younger were, let’s just say, less than successful and ever since i’ve lived in london where i’ve had no need for one. i do covet a silver 1960s mercedes with navy leather interior though. i imagine it would be nice to drive.

Posted by charlotte on 13 August 2009 @ 3pm

Great shot – good thing you took it while you could or you probably would have regretted it.

Posted by HolgaJen on 13 August 2009 @ 9pm

Just stumbled upon your blog today and can’t help but leave a comment. Am the same, no license yet (oh the shame!) but just beginning to take some lessons here (in crazy Malta) just can’t be independent here without one. Other cities I lived in it was not so much an issue (Brighton, Seattle, Madison) but now I may try and get it. and ahem I too have a propensity for coveting cool old cars. -J

Posted by Juniper on 27 September 2009 @ 8pm

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