I’m a massive fan of cars and bikes, and of course I like taking photos. So here’s a few of my favourite pictures I’ve taken over the years – a good selection from all over the place!

HDRI Audi A4 Black Edition Liverpool - photo Ben Maffin
HDRI Audi A4 Black Edition Liverpool – photo Ben Maffin

Taken next to the three graces as the world heritage site – Liverpool Pierhead. End of a summers day just as golden hour approaching and got it glinting off the alloys.

Audi A4 Black Edition Liverpool – photo Ben Maffin

Taken underground at the Capital Carpark. There’s lots of moody concrete here in this no frills parking. Great for some shots of cars.

Audi R8C At Oulton Park
Audi R8C At Oulton Park – photo Ben Maffin

You don’t see many of these. Taken at Oulton Park.

Audi A3 in Autumn – photo Ben Maffin

My old company car. Loved the A3. Four doors and a massive boot. Very practical for holidays and throwing the mountain bike in the back, and yet nice and easy to park!

Audi Quattro at Oulton Park Rally Stage
Audi Quattro at Oulton Park Rally Stage – photo Ben Maffin

Taken during the Gold Cup event at Oulton Park there was a selection of Rally Cars sliding about the rally section of the venue. Reminds me of Gene Hunt in Ashes to Ashes whenever I see one of these. Classic car!

Stephen Young of Protyre Motorsport Gintetta GT 5
Stephen Young of Protyre Motorsport Gintetta GT 5 – photo Ben Maffin

Stephen Young losing it on the gravel pit at Outlon Park. It’s a great place to get these types of shots, but you’ve got to be ready for them.

1965 Classic Porsche 911 at Lodge Corner During Oulton Park's Gold Cup
1965 Classic Porsche 911 at Lodge Corner During Oulton Park’s Gold Cup – photo Ben Maffin

Dr. Ferdinand Porsche really did do a great job on the 911. Timeless shape. I love this 1965 Porsche 911 hammering it around Oulton Park. Seriously no gadgets and gizmos to keep the car on the tarmac. Just skill and willpower.

Ferrari F50 at Oulton Park – photo Ben Maffin

Tbey don’t make them like this anymore. The guy opened the back up and started this beast while we were there. It was one of the most pleasing sounds I’ve ever heard. You could almost see the £10 notes flying out the back.

AmDTuning Porsche 911
AmDTuning Porsche 911 – photo Ben Maffin
Porsche 918 Twin Exhaust
Porsche 918 Twin Exhaust – photo Ben Maffin
Joe Collier of Vancraft Triumph #11 Triumph World 675cc Metzeler National Superstock 600 Championship
Joe Collier of Vancraft Triumph (he was okay) – photo Ben Maffin
AirAsia Renault Clio Cup UK Championship
AirAsia Renault Clio Cup UK Championship – photo Ben Maffin
Morgan
Morgan in the Rain – photo Ben Maffin
Suzuki GSXR 600 Liverpool Pierhead
Suzuki GSXR 600 Liverpool Pierhead – photo Ben Maffin
Blue Lotus Esprit 1987 in Merseyside
Blue Lotus Esprit 1987 in Merseyside – Photo Ben Maffin
ben maffin aston martin
Aston Martin first sports car photo – Ben Maffin
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster at Oulton Park – photo Ben Maffin
Merfyn Hughes Memorial Rali Llyn
Merfyn Hughes Memorial Rali Llyn – photo Ben Maffin
1990 BMW 316 at the PK Memorial Rally
1990 BMW 316 at the PK Memorial Rally – photo Ben Maffin
Blue Ford Escort Rally Car
Blue Ford Escort Rally Car – photo Ben Maffin
TVR T350 at Liverpool Motor Club Track Day – photo Ben Maffin
Mercedes Benz AMG GT R Jersey
Mercedes Benz AMG GT R Jersey – photo Ben Maffin
Mann Island Social
Porsche at Mann Island Social – photo Ben Maffin
Audi Black Edition shot taken in Hoylake on a long exposure.
Long Exposure Audi Shot – Ben Maffin

To get this shout I had to put the SLR on a tripod in the back of the car, with the right settings and on multiple shoot. This took a couple of hours – still didn’t quite dampen the camera, but 1. The roads are shocking and 2. The Audi’s suspension is hard / tyres very thin!