Redder Than Santa: Robert’s red Inter

Cruising through Ararat, my eye was bludgeoned by a brilliant red truck, and I thought to myself, Santas in red suits notwithstanding, that’s got to be the reddest thing I’ve seen all day! 

So, we pulled up so I could get some shots, and while I did the owner came over from his shed for a chat. Robert has owned the International R190 for eight years, six of which were spent restoring it. He takes it along to a few shows, even attending one in Alice Springs, which must have been an amazing and, frankly, uncomfortable trip – which is an odd thing to write, I suppose, given that this was a ‘king of the road’ in its day, and would have been used for long distance haulage, but I still doubt it was comfortable! Robert’s next project is a trailer to complement this beauty.

I love meeting classic vehicles and their owners, they’re usually more than happyto have a chat about their pride’n’joy, sometimes even willingly posing for a photo. Thanks Robert!

Fujifilm X30.

Ain’t No Love: Chevy truck for scrap

Once Were Warriors: GM Maple Leaf truck

This rusted old truck might once have been someone’s road warrior, valiantly taking to its tasks of hauling loads of produce to markets, building supplies for the neighbour’s new cottage, or shy teenagers to a country dance. Now it sits forlornly in the scrub, a far cry from its glory days.

Beneath the Silos: Austin truck at Goorambat

Taking a late afternoon detour led us to the hamlet of Goorambat, north of Benalla in Victoria’s northeast, where this lovely old Austin truck awaited our arrival in the deep shade of grain silos.

Geelong Mill Markets: a strange addition

Ready to take a photo of the gorgeous Art Deco era “teasmade” (an automatic kettle, set to boil and fill a teapot by alarm clock) in front of the handsome Kriesler stereo, a small arm shot out to park a cement truck beside the teacup set.

Truck With Thistle: short focus

My first shot of this patinated old Foden truck was more straightforward and predictable, but after a while I paid more attention to the weeds growing in front of it, and placed my focus there instead.

Ballarat Swap Meet: Mainline ute

Old Ford Truck: unscathed by the fire

This truck was one of several vehicles that were miraculously unscathed by the bushfire that swept through this yard.

Please click image to view full size.