Troy Rawsthorn Car Photography

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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

03/09/2026

The 1st generation Toyota Celica GT2000 was a RWD sports coupe launched in 1973 (3yrs after the base model notchback). It combined iconic "coke-bottle" styling with a high-revving 2.0L 18R-G 4-cylinder engine making around 145bhp. For JDM models this was mated to a Porsche designed close ratio "P51" 5-speed manual gearbox. For the American market only the GT was available with an automatic. To add to the sporty appearance it featured bonnet vents, rear window louvers, and a hidden fuel filler cap built into the rear light panel. They were built as a more affordable, lightweight alternative to Toyota's halo sports cars, like the 2000GT supercar (not to be confused with the Celica 2000GT, seen here) while still offering a fun, sporty driving experience. The Liftback was often called the Japanese Mustang or the Mustang Celica. It's styling was largely inspired by the 1969 Ford Mustang fastback, including C-pillar louvers and the vertical bar tail lights that are a signature Mustang styling cue and pay overall homages to the muscle-car era. But let me know what you think of this American inspired Japanese sports coupe?

02/09/2026

Anyone hungry for some "Pao-Tato" The Nissan Pao (pronounced - "POW") was a retro-designed, compact car, created by the Pike Factory special-project design group inside Nissan. They created 4x cars in total: the Pao, Figaro, BE-1 and S-Cargo. The Pao was the 2nd car to be released after the BE-1. Like its siblings, it was designed as a retro fashionable city car. It included external door hinges like the original 1960s BMC Mini, flap-up windows like a Citroen 2CV, and an optional canvas sunroof like the VW Beetle or Fiat 500. The Pao was unveiled at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show, exclusively for the Japanese Domestic Market. Nissan received 51,057 applications for the vehicle, although only 31,352 units were sold. It was so popular that buyers were entered into a lottery to determine who got the car. It would out in 3x months. The Pao is based on the K10 Micra, even using its 987cc engine, capable of 79mpg at cruising speed. Transmission options included a 3-speed Automatic or a 5-speed Manual. They were only built between 1989 - 1991 and were not exported, making them quite a rare sight on British roads. Luckily, because Japan also drive on the left, all Pao's were RHD, making them a popular choice for import. Have you even seen one of these cool retro-styled JDM cars before?

01/09/2026

How about some lovely Datsun-ness today. The Datsun 100A, or Nissan Cherry was a FWD supermini produced by the Nissan Motor Company from 1970 - 1977. It was first available in the UK in 1971 and was offered as a 2dr or 4dr saloon, a 2dr coupe, or an estate. It was Nissan's first FWD model and played a major role in popularizing Japanese car brands in the UK during the 1970s, appealing to buyers looking for reliable, fuel-efficient alternatives to struggling local models. The 998cc 4-cylinder engine in the base model made between 45bhp - 53bhp, depending on specific market tuning, which was mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, capable of around 87mph. The car seen here is a replica of a Datsun A100 X-1. The X-1 was a sportier, performance variant of the 1st gen Datsun Cherry (E10). While the X-1 and more aggressive X-1R variants are most famous for their sleek, distinct 2dr coupe and 2dr saloon body styles, Nissan intentionally included the performance powertrain in the family-friendly 4dr saloon for the Japanese Domestic Market. The X-1 featured an upgraded 1.2L A12 engine, with 2x sidedraft Hitachi carburettors, making around 80bhp. In Japan, it was sold directly via Nissan Cherry Shop dealer networks as the Nissan Cherry X-1, in Britain the E10 generation was badge-engineered and sold under the Datsun nameplate. The standard 1.0L base models were called the Datsun 100A, while the 1.2L versions were badged as the Datsun 120A. So what do you think of this sporty little 70s family saloon?

31/08/2026

Got another JDM legend for you today. This EK Honda Civic Type-R was very clean. "EK" refers specifically to the hatchback model. The car seen here is an EK9 Civic, which refers to the 6th generation Honda Civic built from 1995 - 2000. The Type-R was the hot hatch version. The EK9 was the very first Civic to receive the Type-R nameplate and associated performance upgrades. It followed the NSX Type-R and Integra Type-R as the 3rd overall Honda model to wear the high-performance Type-R designation. It featured a 1.6L B16B DOHC VTEC engine producing 185hp. The monocoque chassis was lightened and seam-welded to increase body rigidity over the standard model. A 5-speed close-ratio manual transmission paired with a limited slip differential, gave the car a 0-60 time of just 6.5sec. The suspension was also upgraded with a race-derived double-wishbone suspension setup on both the front and rear, and 15" 5-lug alloy wheels supported with sports-tuned ABS and upgraded disc brakes. The car seen here is painted in iconic "Championship White" with red Honda badging. The EK9 Type-R also got various visual upgrades like: a large rear roof spoiler, side skirts and a sportier looking front bumper with an open mesh grill. Inside the car was fitted with red Recaro bucket seats, a MOMO SRS steering wheel, and a titanium shift k**b. To many, the EK Civic Type-R is considered the peak Civic Model. It was certainly nice to see such a clean example of one of these cars, as today many of them have been modified and repainted by enthusiasts

30/08/2026

Hopefully everyone will know this one...Herbie the Beetle. Herbie was a sentient 1963 VW Beetle painted Pearl white with red, white, and blue racing stripes and the number 53 on the front, doors, and rear. He's part of the "Love Bug" film series. He is often seen driving on his own, doing insane wheelies and even falls in love with another car in "Herbie goes to Monte Carlo". Herbie's iconic number 53 was chosen by Bill Walsh, the producer and co-writer of the first film (who was a massive baseball fan) as a tribute to Los Angeles Dodgers baseball pitcher Don Drysdale, who wore the number 53. Dean Jones, who plays the racing driver, Jim Douglas, actually bought one of the original Herbie promotional cars from the film. Interestingly Volkswagen did not partner with Disney for the original 1968 film. VW initially refused permission to use their name or logo, forcing Disney to hide most of the vehicle's logo. The filmmakers tested multiple cars including Volvos and Toyotas, before choosing the Beetle, simply because studio staff instinctively reached out to pet it like a dog. Following the massive, unexpected box office success of The Love Bug, Volkswagen's stance completely shifted. For sequels, Disney and Volkswagen worked very closely. VW dealerships displayed Herbie-themed Beetles, distributed hundreds of thousands of promotional posters, and sold official Herbie graphics kits in their parts departments. The replica seen here, is based on a 1971 VW Beetle 1200. In 1967, the Beetle was redesigned, with shortened front and rear bonnets, box-profile bumpers that were installed at a higher position and Volkswagen also introduced an external fuel filler flap, eliminating the need to open the front bonnet for refuelling. In 1968 the 1200 got fully independent suspension, then in 1969 it got 12V electrics and finally in 1971, it also got a larger windscreen. So what do you think of this Herbie replica, is it a movie car you'd like to own?

29/08/2026

I don't get to photograph many Suzukis, so this was a rare treat. How about lightly modified 1999 Alto GL, with matching number plate. According to "How Many Left" there are only 8x of these still registered on UK roads, and the owner says they have never seen another one. As a brand, Suzuki is globally recognized as a specialist in small, affordable, and highly fuel-efficient vehicles. Their core engineering philosophy relies on the Japanese principle of "Sho-Sho-Kei-Tan-Bi" (Smaller, Fewer, Lighter, Shorter, Beauty). The engine in this Alto GL is a 993cc (1.0L) 4-cylinder engine, making around 53hp in stock form. You could choose from a 3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. Base models lacked power steering, ABS and a steering wheel airbag, but this made them light (only 730kg) and therefore more fuel efficient. This car has been upgraded with a set of aftermarket OZ Racing wheels, an aftermarket exhaust system, aftermarket steering wheel, front lip spoiler and bucket seats. When was the last time you saw one of these?

28/08/2026

Got another cute little Italian for you to look at today. The Fiat 500 or Cinquecento in Italian (meaning five hundred) was a compact economy car produced by the Italian automaker from 1957 - 1975. They were primarily built in Italy, in Turin, Desio and Termini Imerese. But some were also built by Steyr-Puch (who later built the 4x4 system for the Fiat Panda) and also in New Zealand. They were sold as a 2dr saloon with either a hard top or semi-convertible roof and as a 3dr panel van or estate. The 500L or Lusso, (seen here) was a more upscale version of the standard 500F. Perhaps the most obvious new feature of the 500L were tubular guards protecting the front and rear bumpers. Around 3.8 million units of the classic Fiat 500 were built as well as around 275,000 Autobianchi Bianchinas and 60,000 Steyr-Puch built cars under licence. Seat also built the Fiat 600 under licence in Spain

27/08/2026

Haven't looked at a Swede for a while. How about this cool maroon 740 GLE Estate. The 700 series was introduced in 1982 as a replacement for the 200 series, even though they were produced alongside each other for a number of years. The range consisted of the 740 saloon and estate, 760 saloon and estate, and the Bertone designed 780 coupe. The premium, 760 models were actually introduced 2yrs before the 740, which followed in 1984. The "4" in 740 originally signified 4-cylinder models but by the time the 740 was introduced it simply meant less luxurious equipment as 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines were fitted across both ranges. The sedan had the internal code of 744, with the estate being the 745. The 740 was a popular choice as a police car in Europe, especially in Scandinavian countries. In 1990, the model received a minor facelift with new, smaller, composite headlamps and 780-style tail lights. Production of the 740 ceased on 2nd October 1992, though the engine, transmission, chassis, and other details were used in the Volvo 940, introduced in September 1990

26/08/2026

Now for something a little different. This is an ADD Nova, based on a VW Beetle chassis and mechanicals. Automotive Design and Development Ltd (ADD) was an English company, based in Southampton and later, in Lancashire. ADD went bankrupt and the rights to the Nova were bought by Nova Cars in Mirfield, West Yorkshire in 1978, who continued building the Nova until 1990. The rights were then once again sold, to an Indian-based company called Aerotec Nova, who built the car until 1996. The original car was styled by Richard Oakes (known for his work designing kit cars including the: Mini Midas and the GTM Coupe, also based on a Mini). Licensed versions of the Nova have been built all over the world under various names. Some versions even featured pop-up headlights and gull-wing doors. Famously, a yellow Nova (marketed in the US as the Sterling) was driven by the "Lamborghini Girls" in the 1984 Cannonball Run II. The Nova shared its engine options with the Beetle, from the 1200cc all the way up to the 1600cc. Builders frequently upgrade to larger displacement, water-cooled engines such as the Subaru EJ-series boxer engine

25/08/2026

Something from the French today I think. Everyone loves the Peugeot 205 GTI, but what about the 205 Rallye? The Rallye was a lightweight, stripped-out homologation special produced by Peugeot-Talbot Sport from 1988 - 1992. It featured a high revving 1.3L twin-carb engine, making 103hp and only weighed 793kg, compared to the 875kg of the GTI. UK spec cars were fitted with a lesser 1.4L single-carb engine making only 75hp. The springs, dampers, and brakes were borrowed from the GTI. To save weight soundproofing, radios, and extra electrics were removed to maximize agility and the car sat on a set of steel wheels with skinny 165-section tires. The Rallye was created as a cost-effective alternative to the GTI, retaining its sporty character, but being less expensive to buy. Peugeot had originally intended to build just 5,000 Rallye models but the final production figures totalled over 30,000. The Rallye can be distinguished by their squarer wheel arches which are different from the GTI arches, and the blue and red Peugeot-Talbot sport stripe decals on the front grille and tailgate. The Rallye was only available in white. This car is a replica with a 1.1L engine, but I think the yellow compliments the white wheels and stripe very well, what do you think?

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