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Troy Rawsthorn Car Photography

Hi my name is Troy. I photograph every kind of classic car from American muscle, to delicate Italian sports cars, to sophisticated Japanese JDMs

15/06/2026

In 1978 Swedish car maker, Saab introduced the 900 model, based on the Saab 99. The 900 featured a number of unusual designs that distinguish it from most other cars. For instance the engine was installed backwards, with power delivered from the crank at the front of the car. The engine was also canted over by 45-degrees. The body was developed from the 99 model, keeping the basic layout but with a new longer front-end. This allowed for more space in the engine bay and better crash protection for passengers. The 900 had a deeply curved windshield, improving driver visibility. The dashboard is also curved to enable easy reach of all controls. Saab engineers placed all controls and gauges in order of importance so that the driver only need divert their gaze from the road for the shortest time possible. There were also no door sills. The doors and sills were one solid unit, which made entering and exiting the vehicle more convenient and negated grime and water build up, leading to rust, that plagued so many other cars. In 1985 Saab introduced the 900 Turbo 16V (seen here) and in 1987 the model received a facelift. A new grille, headlamps, front turn signal lights and integrated bumpers kept the 900 looking fresh and modern. I love these Swedish beasts, what about you?

Total Retro

14/06/2026

I don't get to see many classic Hondas so this was a nice treat. The 5th Generation Civic was introduced in September 1991 for the 1992 model year. It was offered as a 3dr hatchback, or 4dr saloon (seen here). At its introduction, it won the Car of the Year in Japan. The 5th gen Civics were larger than their predecessors, and had more modern aerodynamic bodies. They were offered with a variety of engine options. The car seen here has a 1785cc B18C4 VTEC 4-cylinder engine making 169bhp. This engine was exclusively featured in UK and European models. Are you a Honda fan? Have you owned one of these?

Total Retro

13/06/2026

Sticking with the theme of Hot Hatches, we have one of my all time favourite cars. The Renault 5 Turbo. The Renault 5 was introduced in 1972. While some may think it replaced the Renault 4, both vehicles were sold alongside each other for years. The rugged, highly practical Renault 4 continued production until 1994. The Renault 5 was only offered as a 3dr or 5dr hatchback, but Renault did released a 4dr saloon version in 1974, marketed as the Renault 7. At the 1980 Brussels Motor Show, Renault unveiled the R5 Turbo, a homologation special for Group 4 racing. Unlike the standard Renault 5, which was front-engined, FWD, the Turbo model featured a mid-engined 1.4L Garrett T3 turbocharged engine and a RWD layout. The car seen here is a Renault 5 Turbo 2. Once the 400 homologation models were produced, a second version named the "Turbo 2" was introduced, using more standard Renault 5 parts, replacing many of the light-alloy components in the original Turbo version, and dropping the Bertone designed seats and dashboard. The Turbo 2 was cheaper but had nearly the same levels of performance, producing 160hp and capable of 120mph. Although the Turbo 2 is not known as a homologation special, 200 cars were made to homologate the car for Group B rally. In 2001 A new Renault model inspired by the R5 Turbo, called the "Clio V6" was launched, then in 2024 Renault released a new all-electric version of the R5, named the "Renault 5 E-Tech" so the legacy of this epic car lives on!

Total Retro

12/06/2026

Today we start looking at some cars from Total Retro Show. Starting with this Fiesta RS Turbo. The MK3 Fiesta was built on an entirely new platform with a lengthened wheelbase and a rear suspension setup that switched from a beam axle to a semi-independent torsion beam set-up, improving the ride and handling. The Fiesta would go on to be the UK’s best seller in 1996, 1997, 1998. The MK3 launched in 1989, then in 1990 along came the RS Turbo which, replaced the XR2i as the halo model. The Fiesta RS Turbo used the CVH engine from the Es**rt RS Turbo, but with a different intercooler, Ford’s own EFI engine management system, a different inlet tract and a bespoke manifold. It also had the smaller Garrett T2 turbocharger rather than the T3, which spooled up at lower revs for greater response and less lag. The 5-speed gearbox from the Es**rt was also reused but with a lower final drive for an even more eager response. Ford also stiffened the suspension compared to the XR2i, added a rear anti-roll bar and a made the steering quicker. The interior was critcised for being too plain at the time, but you did get a leather-rimmed steering wheel and Recaro front bucket seats. It also got a set of new 14" 3-spoke alloy wheels. Buyers didn’t have long to snap up an RS Turbo, the impending requirement for catalytic converters, in 1993, saw the end for the turbocharged CVH motor and the model would be replaced in 1992 by the RS1800. Around 4500 Fiesta RS Turbos were sold, but the further factors of including rust, accidents and bad modifications mean the model is now very rare

Total Retro Westmorland Show Ground

11/06/2026

One final car from my local show. This is a Japanese imported Mazda MX-5, known as a Eunos Roadster. Eunos was a marque used by Mazda, for its upscale cars (like Lexus to Toyota). The brand existed in Japan from 1989 - 1996, until it was integrated into the Mazda parent company. In North America the MX-5 was sold as the Mazda Miata. Americans historically preferred real names over alphanumeric codes, Mazda chose "Miata" a meaning "reward" to give the new sports car a catchy, approachable identity. While the Eunos Roadster and Mazda MX-5 are structurally the same car built on the same production lines, there are a few subtle differences. Obviously the Eunos featured "Eunos" badges instead of Mazda ones. The odometer was also displayed in km/h instead of mph. Eunos Roadsters often came with higher-tier features as standard. Items like A/C and leather interiors were far more common in Japanese imports than in entry-level UK MX-5s. While the early 1.6L engine remained largely the same, later UK models saw a detuned 1.6L to meet emissions, while all Japanese Eunos Roadsters retained the higher-output 115bhp engine

10/06/2026

The 3rd generation BMW 3-Series (E36) was a range of compact executive cars produced by the German automaker BMW from 1990 - 2000. The E36 was the first 3-Series to be offered in a hatchback body style. It was also offered as a 4dr saloon, 2dr coupe, 2dr convertible and 5dr estate (marketed as "Touring"). The E36 M3 (seen here) was launched in 1992, powered by the BMW S50 and S52 straight-6 engines, unlike the 4-cylinder units in the E30 M3. The car seen here is powered by the larger 3.2L S52 straight-6, making 240hp. Approximately 71,242 E36 M3s produced worldwide, a significant portion of which were red. This one is very rare with a Dove Grey leather interior. I think the E36 was the last good looking, proper BMW, after that they went a bit soft, what do you think? Have you owned one?

09/06/2026

Time for some American muscle. This is 1969 Chevrolet Camero, is a replica of a Yenko sYc created by Don Yenko. The 1st generation Camero, introduced in the winter of 1966, was GMs reaction to the Ford Mustang. Like its sister car, the Pontiac Firebird, it used a brand new RWD GM F-body platform and was available as a 2dr 2+2 hardtop or convertible. The Camero was updated in 1968 and again in 1969. The '69 model featured a sharper V designed grill and deeply inset headlights. General Motors forbade its car divisions from installing engines larger than 400Cu (6.6 L) in any mid-size production model. This however did not apply to independent dealers. Car dealer and racing driver, Don Yenko began offering Cameros with an L72 427Cu engine under the COPO program. The dealership worked with Chevrolet to have the engines installed on the factory assembly line using a Central Office Production Order. These orders included power disc brakes, spoilers, a cowl-induction hood and a 4.10 Positraction rear end with gears that were heat treated for strength. A total of 201 Yenko cars were sold in 1969. Yenko Cameros can be identified by their "Yenko 427" badges, hood stripes and the sYc (Yenko Super Car) stitching on the headrests. Real Yenko Cameros sell for between $300,000 - $500,000 at auction. Paul Walker (Brian O,Conner) famously drove a blue 1969 Yenko Camero in the film 2 Fast, 2 Furious

08/06/2026

Today we start looking at some cars from my local show. The Land Rover 101FC or 101 Forward Control was a light utility vehicle produced by Land Rover for the British Army. It was not available to the public off the production line, but became available later as military surplus. The vehicle was primarily produced to meet the Army's requirement for a gun tractor, and was designed to tow a L118 Light Field Gun, with a ton of ammunition. The official name of 101 Forward Control is derived from the vehicle's 101" wheelbase, and position of the driver, who sits slightly in front of the front wheels. The 101FC was designed to be easily transported. By positioning the 3.5L Rover V8 beneath the cab, it eliminated the need for a long bonnet at the front, making the vehicle more or less a cuboid shape and thus reducing unused space in transport aircraft. This also had the added benefit of better approach and departure angles when climbing a steep slope. Development of the 101FC started in 1967. It is not unheard of for enthusiasts to pick up these vehicles after only a few thousand miles of service. All 101FCs were produced at the Land Rover factory at Lode Lane, Solihull. They were used in a variety of roles from troop carriers to missile launches, Ambulances and tow trucks. They were replaced by the German Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer in the 1990s. Have you ever seen one of these beasts before?

07/06/2026

A few weeks ago I took a trip to the London Science Museum, to photograph a car I've always wanted to see, the Rover JET1. The Rover JET1 was a wheel driven gas turbine powered car, based on the Rover P4. It was the world's first gas-turbine powered car. The gas turbine jet engine was seen as a symbol of modernity and of British technical prowess. Many viewed it as the power source of the future, but test driving showed that its poor fuel consumption and slow throttle response, made it unsuitable for road use. Instead Rover decided it could be a competitive race car. JET1 competed at Le Mans and various other racing events and in 1952 it was clocked over 152.691mph on the Jabbeke highway in Belgium. The body was modified with a more aerodynamic style. The engine was positioned behind the seats, with air intake grilles on either side of the car, and exhaust outlets on the top of the tail. JET1 has been on display at the London Science Museum for over 50yrs. A replica of this car, nicknamed JET2, can be seen at the Isle of Man Motor Museum. That car is still powered by the original petrol engine, but there are plans to convert it to a working jet turbine motor car

London Science Museum

06/06/2026

The BMW 320 Group 5, built on the E21 platform, was an iconic, fire-breathing touring car introduced in 1977 for the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft (DRM). Featuring a radical wide-body kit, massive aerodynamic wings, and a powerful turbocharged engine. It became one of the wildest race cars of its era. It served as a replacement for the 3.0L CSL and was nicknamed the "Flying Brick" due to its boxy body shape. The turbocharged 1.4L M12/7 engine came directly from a Formula 2 car and was tuned by BMW Motorsport to make up to 420hp. This car was originally constructed for the Hohmann Auto Technik (HAT) team and is 1/36 factory-based Group 5 cars built. HAT's best finish was at the Norisring Nürnberg circuit on 3rd July 1977, where the car finished 3rd with Rudolf Doetsch at the wheel

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