Basic design elements transform what we drive from utilitarian transportation into objects of desire. America’s love for the automobile has a rich history and dedicated following. Collectors passionately restore and maintain vintage cars. They usually remain loyal to their chosen make and model and proudly display and share their enthusiasm with others at parking lot summer car shows and brand conventions.
Documenting these details from three different states over a period of five years, the purpose of this photographic essay is to highlight elements that reflect the devotion of the enthusiast while evoking a sense of nostalgia, and perhaps, a little desire.