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To capture the tradition of a joyride in the mountains, we enlisted photographer Emily Chaplin, a Charlotte native with ties to Asheville. Emily spent 10 days in the mountains working
To capture the tradition of a joyride in the mountains, we enlisted photographer Emily Chaplin, a Charlotte native with ties to Asheville. Emily spent 10 days in the mountains working
We’re celebrating leaf-turning season with head-turning cars. Admire and desire these retro beauties as they meander along hairpin curves and purr past mountain vistas.
To capture the tradition of a joyride in the mountains, we enlisted photographer Emily Chaplin, a Charlotte native with ties to Asheville. Emily spent 10 days in the mountains working solo — no assistant, other than the helpful car owners, who were incredibly generous with their time and prized possessions.
“On a number of occasions, I rode in the passenger side of the car on the way to our shoot location,” Emily says, “and something I found surprising (though I shouldn’t have) and wonderful was how many smiles, thumbs-up, cheers, and waves we received — from pedestrians, other drivers, cyclists.”
For this essay, Emily shot 1,936 pictures and photographed 27 different cars.
Deante Buchanan’s 1950 Ford Crestliner, photographed at the Eseeola Lodge in Linville. Deante lives in Linville with his wife Sara.
Jimmy Hanrahan’s 1951 Buick Estate Wagon (“Woody”) driving through the beloved stone gate entrance to Montreat. Jimmy lives in Asheville and bought this car about 4 years ago. His mother owned one that “looked just like it” but was a sedan when he was a child.
Way Kinsland’s 1956 Ford Crown Victoria, photographed on a neighbor’s property in Clyde. Way, who is “a few years older than” 72, restored this car himself.
Daniel Kenny’s 1975 Corvette Stingray, photographed in Mills River.
At the Cardinal Drive-In in Brevard: Don & Mary McCarson’s Blue 1957 Chrevrolet Belair and Carl Eldridge’s 1965 Ford Mustang.
1959 Corvette owned by Tracy and Cindy Curtis of Old Fort, photographed at the Log Cabin Motor Court in Asheville.
Stan and Marsha Rhodes’ 1956 Ford F-500 flat bed pickup truck, and their dog Andy. The Rhodes live in Hendersonville/Edneyville where they own a small apple orchard. These images were photographed on their property.
Jim Hanrahan’s 1957 Cadillac Biarritz Eldorado Convertible, photographed at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. The car’s color, “Persian Sand” was a factory color.
Joe Taylor’s 1964 Ford F100 pickup, photographed at the original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis.
Chip Boyd’s 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454. Chip lives in Asheville with his wife who was born and raised there. He restores classic cars in his garage.
Way Kinsland’s 1956 Ford Crown Victoria, photographed on a neighbor’s property in Clyde. Way, who is “a few years older than” 72, restored this car himself.
Kenneth Oates of Maggie Valley rebuilt this replica of a 1964 Corvette Grand Sport. Photographed on the N.C. stretch of Tail of the Dragon, Highway 129.
Jim Hanrahan’s 1957 Cadillac Biarritz Eldorado Convertible, photographed at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. The car’s color, “Persian Sand” was a factory color.
Keith Fischer’s 1963 Ford Thunderbird, photographed at Bridal Veil Falls in Highlands.
Chip Boyd’s 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454. Chip lives in Asheville with his wife who was born and raised there. He restores classic cars in his garage.
Ray Burnette of Marion drives his 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner, which he purchased in 1969 the day after returning from serving in Vietnam. Photographed in downtown Marion.
Deante Buchanan’s 1950 Ford Crestliner, photographed at the Eseeola Lodge in Linville. Deante lives in Linville with his wife Sara.
Terry Hodges’ 1963 Ford Galazie 500 (red) which he’s owned for 43 years and purchased in Boone, and Larry McNamara’s 1964 Ford Fairlane (yellow), photographed on the Linn Cove Viaduct.
Lawrence Reel’s 1965 Dodge Coronet 500, photographed on highway 221 northbound. Lawrence lives in Marion and he restored this car himself at the local community college. The car was originally owned by an Air Force officer who had it shipped over to Germany when he was stationed there, and drove it Autobahn.
Ray Lusk’s 1958 Chevrolet Impala, photographed driving on highway 19-E in Plumtree. Ray is a car mechanic who lives in and has a shop in Plumtree.
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