Classic Motor Films

05/08/2026

It’s really nice to see cars which I filmed years ago come back for more film and photography. Such is the case with ‘Blue’, a beautiful Cotswold Blue E-Type with some very tasteful upgrades.

03/04/2026

In the pits for Big Diehl Racing with the Harley Davidson factory team at Daytona. Someone’s gotta do it.

12/21/2025

Here’s your chance to get the most ‘built’ E-Type I’ve seen. This car completed the grueling Peking-to-Paris rally, and many more. I caught up with it last week to refresh some photos and videos for its auction at SBX Cars.

For Sale at SBX Cars is this 1966 Jaguar XKE 3.8L Coupe 1 of 1 Custom Rally Car w/Multi-Race Pedigree here. Become a part of our global supercar community - sign up and join in to bid on this auction.

11/13/2025

I never know what I’m going to come across when I’m filming for a client. Yesterday I was at a shop in the Bay Area filming a cold start video for an E-Type Jaguar. In the next bay was a crazily unusual MGB. I suspect very little of the original is left, but what a monster!

10/14/2025

The light was fading and I was just about done with photography for the day. The sun was about to set. As I walked away from the car I happened to glance over my shoulder because the sun had just dipped below some low cloud. I raised my camera and took one last shot. When I came to process the image I realized the sun was actually bursting through the underneath of the car, making it come alive. Sometimes the best shots are not planned, but taken in the moment.

10/13/2025

The E-Type Jaguar Series 1.5 is a rare beast. With the external lines of the Series 1 - except that it has uncovered headlights which mean much better night visibility. Engine and interior have subtle differences which improve comfort and usability. Many think it's "Peak Jag". So, it's a rare privilege to film this one, and what a beautiful shade British Racing Green is... https://youtu.be/mjwQv_1KWhE

06/18/2025

Another one for motorcycle fans. Renzo Pasolini’s XRTT is a piece of racing history, meticulously brought back to life. Legendary Harley-Davidson tuner Bill Werner recounts the restoration of Renzo Pasolini’s iconic XRTT road racer, working with the bike's new owner, Richard Diehl.

Bill shares intimate details about the bike’s provenance, the challenges faced during restoration, and the deep respect he holds for both Pasolini and the golden era of Grand Prix motorcycle racing. From painstaking engine work to sourcing period-correct parts, every bolt tells a story.

Whether you're a vintage racing enthusiast, a Harley-Davidson devotee, or simply passionate about motorcycle heritage — this is a tribute you won’t want to miss.

https://youtu.be/29KzSZxh-iE

RENZO PASOLINI'S XRTT With Bill Werner - 150 Time AMA Race Winning Crew Chief.A piece of racing history, meticulously brought back to life.Join us as legenda...

06/04/2025

New kid on the block …

05/10/2025

Time to say goodbye. 100% stock. 40K miles from new. DM for more.

03/05/2025

If you live in California there’s a requirement to have a smog test if your car is younger than 1975. As many cars younger than 1975 are now seen as classics, parts are harder to come by and labor gets more expensive for these now ancient emissions systems. We are talking about a very small number of cars and owners bearing an increasing burden. So, why should you care?

As an enthusiast and filmmaker I see first hand the benefits of a strong classic car community in California. I have benefited from a vibrant community that helps me continue to do what I do. Sadly, I also see major enthusiasts moving their collections and sometimes themselves out of state to better pursue their classic car passion. Worst of all, I see classic Porsches, Jaguars, MGs, Datsuns, BMWs, (the list goes on), that will not be saved from the scrap heap. I’m not tallking about the glamor cars such as 911s, Series 1 & 2 E-Types, or the BMW CSi cars, which will always be worth saving. It’s the Porsche 944, and 928, Triumph TR8, Jaguar Series 3, … the cars that allow anyone, regardless of wallet thickness, to join in. We will miss them and their owners when they are gone.

What can we do? There’s a new effort to change the rule to apply to only cars younger than 35 years which is a tiny percentage of cars on the road today, but a huge chunk of the classic car market.

Write to your state senator, and make it personal. Here’s what I said …

“Please support SB 712 to make the smog requirement a rolling 35 years for classic vehicles. As an enthusiast and filmmaker I see first hand the benefits of a vibrant classic car community. I also see people moving out of state to better pursue their classic car passion.”

Chad Reynolds | 1320 Spotlight, Apex Spotlight, BangShift 1320, BangShift APEX, BangShift News, BangShift XL, XL Spotlight

02/10/2025

Here’s a reel I put together for Pioneer Rally Company. Based in Colorado, their mission is to bring old-school Time/Speed/Distance Rallying to the greatest roads in the US. Owners beef up or build a rally car which can be no younger than 40 years old, and spend days competing off the beaten track, often on gravel roads. Epic adventures and a lot of socializing await.

Pioneer Rallying Company is bringing European style endurance rallying to America. They specialize in organizing exhilarating car rallies in some of the most...