1988 Nissan A31 Cefiro

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Turning back to the Porsches, I took some more photos of the mouth-watering lineup.





This 997 GT3 RS was one of my favourites.







The Boxster Spyder is a fairly new addition to the Porsche range.

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Cool cars continued filing past, including this Nissan R32 Skyline GTS-4...





...and it's tougher brother; the 'Godzilla' R32 Skyline GT-R.



A very lumpy V8 caught my attention, emanating from this HRT Holden VL Walkinshaw, originally competing in the Australian Touring Car championship a couple of decades ago.



I'm not sure if it was the genuine article or just a replica; but if so, they did a very good job.

Another R32 Skyline GT-R burbled past as I kept walking.

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I then joined a small crowd of people around what was probably one of the most expensive cars there; a Porsche Carrera GT. I'd never had the opportunity to see one in the metal, and spent some time staring and drinking in all the little details.







This matte black Jaguar XK-R was very cool too.

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There were more Porsches scattered around.





There was also a late model Mustang, the driver serving as Chaplain for the event.





I took some more photos of the Japanese Motorsport sponsored R32.





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It was parked right next to the Supaloc 911.





Nissan Gazelles aren't exactly popular in motorsport circles, so this example must be one of few.



The bright red Just J R32 GT-R looked good in the bright sunshine.

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As did this Holden Monaro.



It was hard to miss the green striped R32 GTS-4.





The Supaloc Lamborghini Gallardo certainly received its fair share of attention, especially when it was started up.

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Getting a bit tired after walking around for a little while with two heavy cameras, I decided to head back to the car, snapping a few more photos on the way back.


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Not that I'm even close to being able to work yet, but it was a little bit depressing seeing some of the other professional car photographers in action.

I feel like it was something that was taken away from me by my health, just as my career was really starting to take off with constant shoots and articles for mags such as Truckin' Life, Extreme Performance, Street Fords, Zoom, High Performance Imports, Power Torque, Street Commodores, Hot 4s, Australian Street Rodding, Caravan & Motorhome, mixed in with some people and architectural photography, and licencing some images for advertising use by Mack Trucks, amongst some print and image CD sales.

Hopefully I can get back to at least doing a little bit, I really hate having to be stuck at home 20 hours a day while my feed machine is pumping the liquid nutrition into me. That said, I'm in the middle of editing my photos down to put together an official portfolio site. Which I'm hoping will help lead to further licencing opportunities for some more passive income, that doesn't require me to physically do things that I'm not up to.

Anyway, I got back to the car with my arms and legs aching a bit, and sat down for a while to do some water, as it was a warm and sunny day,

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After sitting down resting for a while, I headed out again, pulling onto the road behind a cool old Bentley convertible. I'm not sure of the model or year, but I would guess it was made in the 1930s or 1940s.



I took a few more photos in a nearby park.





Since it was such a nice day, I went for a long drive through the Barossa and back through the Adelaide Hills. After hearing all the awesome cars in Tanunda, I was curious as to what my car sounded like from the outside. Apart from idling in a workshop or carpark, I'd never had the opportunity to hear it.

So after stopping on the side of a 110km/h signed road, I set up my D90 on a tripod, and proceeded to take off down the road.





It was worthwhile finding a 110 zone, as it allows you to stretch the car's legs a bit without doing anything illegal.

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I think it sounds really good, but I'm obviously a little biased. I took a few more pics, then continued heading back south towards some of my more familiar haunts.

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It was a really pleasant afternoon for being outside, windows down blasting through the winding roads, stopping here and there for photos as usual.

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I took a few more photos going through Gumeracha and Lobethal.



This tree looked quite cool, with the sun lighting up the red foliage on the branches.

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After going through Lobethal, I turned to head back down Gorge Road on the way to Adelaide.

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After enjoying the noise for a little while on Gorge Road, I pulled over for a few photos as dusk fell. This is just before one of my favourite short sections, and probably the best part to hear an engine working its way through the rev range.

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Getting closer to Adelaide, I turned onto the gravel area by the side of the road. A small stream lined with overhanging trees runs alongside this part of Gorge Road, and makes for a nice setting.







The sound of the flowing water tends to be quite soothing, unless of course you need to go to the toilet.

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By carefully moving down the bank a little, I was able to get a bit of a lower angle. Combined with the rocky hillside and headlights, I think it makes for a pretty cool shot. And I didn't fall over into the water either which was a plus.

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I love the sound of the car as it passes by.
Too bad we didn't get any of the cool Nissans in Norway.
The only rwd nissans we got is the Laurel. I would love a Cefiro or something like that for a daily.

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Me too.

I know a few guys with Laurels, they're pretty similar to Cefiros really.

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Some more daily duties.





I'm pretty sure this is a V35 Nissan Skyline, but it was sporting Infiniti badges.

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Followed by a drive in the southern hills with Sally, first stopping at a park near a stream in Clarendon.