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1963 Chevrolet Corvette built by Jeff Hayes // Bring A Trailer
Driving the 1950 Chevrolet Thriftmaster reimagined by ICON // Bring A Trailer

Driving the 1950 Chevrolet Thriftmaster reimagined by ICON // Bring A Trailer

The Chevrolet Thriftmaster, introduced in 1947, was part of Chevrolet's Advance Design series of trucks that revolutionized the post-war pickup market. The Thriftmaster was a robust and dependable workhorse that quickly became popular among farmers, tradespeople, and small businesses. With its timeless design and sturdy construction, the Thriftmaster showcased Chevrolet's commitment to delivering reliable and versatile trucks. Powered by a 216-cubic-inch inline-six engine, the Thriftmaster offered ample power for its time and provided a smooth driving experience. Its spacious cab and comfortable interior made it a practical choice for long hours on the road. The Thriftmaster's enduring appeal lies in its classic styling, durability, and its contribution to shaping the iconic American pickup truck heritage. Icon 4x4 is a renowned company specializing in the creation of custom-built, off-road vehicles that blend classic designs with modern engineering. Founded by Jonathan Ward in Los Angeles, California, Icon 4x4 has gained a reputation for its meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising approach to craftsmanship. The company's mission is to breathe new life into iconic vehicles from the past, such as the Ford Bronco, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Jeep CJ, by combining them with modern technology, performance upgrades, and luxurious features. Icon 4x4 vehicles are known for their impeccable build quality, innovative design choices, and the ability to withstand the rigors of off-road adventures while providing a comfortable and refined driving experience. Each vehicle is meticulously handcrafted, utilizing top-notch materials and incorporating cutting-edge technologies to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and driver satisfaction. Icon 4x4 has successfully carved out a niche in the automotive industry, appealing to enthusiasts who seek a harmonious blend of classic aesthetics, modern functionality, and uncompromising quality in their off-road vehicles. What Icon does to these Thriftmaster's is a work of art. The design is impeccable, the custom touches (and there are LOTS of them) all seem to work together to form a balanced overall look. Nothing about this truck is overkill, or cliché. This is the pinnacle of hot rod builds. The paint colors, the glass color, the pinstriping, the wheels, the accents, the wood finish, the leather choices...oh my. Someone OCD'd over the build of this truck and it just the most wonderful thing. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Need a car or collection shot for auction? I specialize in photo/video production for vehicles headed there as any other form of automotive based media. I'm based out of DFW but am willing to travel anywhere. Do you have a great car story or want show off your shop or most recent build? Lets Connect! Shoot me an email at jordan@trustinthemachine.com for inquiries. Visit www.TrustInTheMachine.com for my latest work. Instagram - @trustinthemachine TikTok - @trustinthemachine
Driving the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 // Bring a Trailer

Driving the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 // Bring a Trailer

The 2020 Mustang GT500 represents the pinnacle of performance and power in the Ford Mustang lineup. This beastly machine is equipped with a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine that generates an astounding 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful production Mustang ever created. With its blistering acceleration and spine-tingling exhaust note, the GT500 catapults from 0 to 60 mph in just a few heart-pounding seconds. It features a host of track-ready enhancements, including a performance-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, and aerodynamic body components that enhance both speed and stability. The GT500's aggressive and muscular design commands attention, with its unique front grille, sculpted hood, and larger vents for improved cooling. Inside, the driver-focused cockpit offers modern technology and premium materials, ensuring a comfortable and immersive driving experience. The 2020 Mustang GT500 is an awe-inspiring machine that pushes the boundaries of performance and exhilaration, making it a true legend on the road and the track. Its amazing to me that this is what the Mustang has become. It's such a wild experience that it almost doesn't seem right. The drama of it all works in unison to create a truly mind altering experience. I was most surprised by the how quickly, and smoothly, the transmission worked. Although I never pushed this car, its crispy downshifts really we're encouraging me to do so. I'm a sucker for a good flappy paddle and this one fits the bill. I would almost say that its ahead of what some Italians are using in their cars that cost well over half a mil. No, not PDK good...but good none the less. Oh, and this color. Yes, please. Its perfect on this car. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Need a car or collection shot for auction? I specialize in photo/video production for vehicles headed there. I'm based out of DFW but am willing to travel anywhere. I'm also available to tell your story, show off your shop or most recent build, and/or shoot the shit about cars. Lets connect! Shoot me an email at jordan@trustinthemachine.com for inquiries. Visit www.TrustInTheMachine.com for my latest work. Instagram - @trustinthemachine TikTok - @trustinthemachine
Driving the 2008 Ford Mustang GT500KR // Bring A Trailer

Driving the 2008 Ford Mustang GT500KR // Bring A Trailer

Driving the newest iteration of this Mustang, back to back, gave me a good glimpse at just how far technology has come in a little over a decade. Honestly, the while the handling performance may not be up to par with the newer 'Stang, you can give me this one. It's raw and simple. It still feels like something Caroll Shelby would endorse fully. The exterior looks like a proper remake of the iconic Shelby cars of the '60s. I fear my opinions are casting an age range on me, but I don't care much. The simplicity of these cars is just such a breath of fresh air these days. You couldn't rely on modes to enhance your driving abilities, you just had to be a good driver. The sound of this car is something to behold as well. The newer Mustangs just don't sound as good as these older models. There is something automated about the way the new cars sound, out of the box, that just don't do it for me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Need a car or collection shot for auction? I specialize in photo/video production for vehicles headed there. I'm based out of DFW but am willing to travel anywhere. I'm also available to tell your story, show off your shop or most recent build, and/or shoot the shit about cars. Lets connect! Shoot me an email at jordan@trustinthemachine.com for inquiries. Visit www.TrustInTheMachine.com for my latest work. Instagram - @trustinthemachine TikTok - @trustinthemachine
Driving the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 // Bring A Trailer

Driving the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 // Bring A Trailer

The 2021 Mach 1 Mustang is a thrilling tribute to the iconic Mach 1 nameplate that first made its mark in the late 1960s. This modern-day marvel combines the best of both worlds, seamlessly blending classic design cues with cutting-edge performance. Powered by a potent 5.0-liter V8 engine borrowed from the Shelby GT350, the Mach 1 delivers an exhilarating 480 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Its aggressive styling features a unique front fascia, an imposing grille, and signature Mach 1 stripes that pay homage to its heritage. Enhanced aerodynamics and a specially tuned suspension further elevate the driving experience, providing precise handling and thrilling acceleration. Inside, the Mach 1 offers a driver-focused cockpit with modern technologies and premium materials. The 2021 Mach 1 Mustang captures the spirit of its predecessors while embracing the advancements of the present, making it a true performance icon in its own right. This car was just perfection. I love the factory stance on it, I loved the color combination with the Cactus Grey and Orange accents, just wonderful. The eager to rev engine mated to the slick 6 speed where meant to be matched together as well. Just a great car all around, and it would likely be my pick out of the big 3 from Dodge and Chevrolet. Another thing to note, the fan speed on the AC can be compared to a Category 3 Hurricane. On this hot day of filming it was always nice to take a break from it all inside this car. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Need a car or collection shot for auction? I specialize in photo/video production for vehicles headed there. I'm based out of DFW but am willing to travel anywhere. I'm also available to tell your story, show off your shop or most recent build, and/or shoot the shit about cars. Lets connect! Shoot me an email at jordan@trustinthemachine.com for inquiries. Visit www.TrustInTheMachine.com for my latest work. Instagram - @trustinthemachine TikTok - @trustinthemachine
Driving the 1955 Swallow Doretti // British Racing Heritage, Italian Charm

Driving the 1955 Swallow Doretti // British Racing Heritage, Italian Charm

The Swallow Doretti is a classic British sports car that exudes a sense of timeless elegance and sophistication. Produced between 1954 and 1955, this two-seater roadster was a collaboration between Swallow Coachbuilding Company (later known as Jaguar) and Tube Investments, combining British craftsmanship with American power. Its sleek and aerodynamic design features flowing lines, a long hood, and a low-slung profile, all of which contribute to its striking appearance on the road. The Swallow Doretti stands out with its distinctive grille, hood scoop, and sweeping fenders, which add a touch of vintage charm to its overall aesthetic. Underneath its captivating exterior, the Swallow Doretti boasts impressive performance. Powered by a 2.0-liter Triumph TR2 engine, it delivers a spirited driving experience. The lightweight construction, independent front suspension, and responsive steering contribute to its nimble handling, allowing drivers to enjoy the thrill of the open road. Inside the cockpit, the Swallow Doretti offers a minimalist yet purposeful design. With a focus on driver engagement, the car features a well-positioned steering wheel, simple gauges, and comfortable bucket seats. The Swallow Doretti represents a captivating blend of style, performance, and craftsmanship, making it a beloved choice among classic car enthusiasts and collectors alike. This car needs to be on a tiny Californian coastal road to be enjoyed best. Think Carmel. Light haze, overcast, 65 degrees and nothing but twists and turns ahead of you. A special thanks to my good friend Robin Moody of Ram Studios, TX for the assist. Check out his site for some ridiculously cool metal sculptures, lamps, etc www.RamStudiosTexas.com ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Need a car or collection shot for auction? I specialize in photo/video production for vehicles headed there. I'm based out of DFW but am willing to travel anywhere. I'm also available to tell your story, show off your shop or most recent build, and/or shoot the shit about cars. Lets connect! Shoot me an email at jordan@trustinthemachine.com for inquiries. Visit www.TrustInTheMachine.com for my latest work. Instagram - @trustinthemachine TikTok - @trustinthemachine
The sounds of a 911 Outlaw.
1974 Ford Bronco by BC Broncos // Bring A Trailer

1974 Ford Bronco by BC Broncos // Bring A Trailer

The Ford Bronco is one of those prized American vehicles that has stood up to the test of time. It's remained an icon for nearly 60 years. Since it's introduction in 1966, we've seen 6 generations of the truck, all of which have a place in automotive history. At this point, you know me as a sucker for resto-mods. Old styling, new tech. What's to complain about? BC Broncos just in Kerrville, Texas are doing something very special with these old Broncos. Take this '74 for example, it's got good AC, reliable power coming from a 5.0 Coyote, power steering, supple leather and the list goes on. This isn't how the Ford came off the assembly line, but better in every conceivable way. This location suited this truck perfectly. 2000 acres of prime Texas country, some of the most beautiful I've seen in a long time. Bluffs and hills are memorizing when your home base is a suburb of Dallas. The horses caught my attention on my way home from the ranch, and I couldn't help but turn around and watch them for a bit before making the trek back to civilization. Is this work? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Need a car or collection shot for auction? I specialize in photo/video production for vehicles headed there. I'm based out of DFW but am willing to travel anywhere. I'm also available to tell your story, show off your shop or most recent build, and/or shoot the shit about cars. Lets connect! Shoot me an email at jordan@trustinthemachine.com for inquiries. Visit www.TrustInTheMachine.com for my latest work. Instagram - @trustinthemachine TikTok - @trustinthemachine
1500hp Twin Turbo 1973 Chevrolet Camaro // LS Fest 2023 // Bring A Trailer
The Delta Integrale by Lancia

The Delta Integrale by Lancia

Hello old friend! Another Lancia is always welcomed to be in front of my lens. Its the most 80's car of the 90's, from a styling prospective. It's a shame we didn't get these in the states because it most certainly is one of the most RAD cars on the road today. From its boxy flares to it's angular styling, to its fantastic gauges and overuse (if there is such a thing) of alcantara in the cabin, this is a car enthusiasts dream. Despite its strong rally pedigree, on the roads of North Texas, it feels right at home. Its quicker than a GTI of the same era, and subjectively more comfy as well...just look at those seats! This car, that came from Japan, has all the flare you'd want from a car from that part of the world. Bumper stickers with Japanese writing on them. The flip out screen in the dash has Japanese maps still installed on it. The radar detector has a boot sequence that says something in Japanese. These are the quirks I love from imports. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Need a car or collection shot for auction? I specialize in photo/video production for vehicles headed there. I'm based out of DFW but am willing to travel anywhere. I'm also available to tell your story, show off your shop or most recent build, and/or shoot the shit about cars. Lets connect! Shoot me an email at jordan@trustinthemachine.com for inquiries. Visit www.TrustInTheMachine.com for my latest work. Instagram - @trustinthemachine TikTok - @trustinthemachine
1971 Dodge Charger R/T // Bring A Trailer

1971 Dodge Charger R/T // Bring A Trailer

I probably sound like a broken record at this point when I say that a "car is super clean", or "the nicest I have ever seen" but I the bar keeps getting raised. I have **never** seen a restoration like this one. Not only was it restored like it would have come from the factory, complete with authentic and intentional overspray in the wheel wells, the amount of polishing and wet-sanding done over the complete car is just sheer levels of lunacy. The undersides of the trunk lid and hood are probably prettier paint than you can imagine. Someone really nerded out on this restoration, and I love it. The attention to detail, from chalk lines, hand written markings, stickers, etc etc is just incredible. There is someone out there who knows everything there is to know about who was working on what day at the factory when this car was built, and put those personalized touches back into this car. I can't even imagine the amount of hours it took to rebuild this car. I'd be willing to bet there isn't a nicer '71 on the planet. I don't know if you picked up on it, but we rolled over .9 miles on the clock by the end of the shoot. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Need a car or fleet shot for auction? I specialize in photo/video production for vehicles headed to sites like Bring A Trailer, Cars&Bids etc. I'm located in Texas, but willing to travel. I'm also available to tell your story, show off your shop or most recent build, and/or shoot the shit about cars. Lets connect. Shoot me an email at jordan@trustinthemachine.com for inquiries. Visit www.TrustInTheMachine.com for my latest work. Instagram - @trustinthemachine TikTok - @trustinthemachine
1992 Humvee by AM General

1992 Humvee by AM General

The OG Humvee. There is nothing quite like it on the roads. It's as wide as a bus, as utilitarian as a Jeep wishes it was and really never pretended to be something it wasn't. It will do 55 mph, get 10 (maybe) miles to the gallon all day long. It will climb a near vertical wall without a drop of sweat. It will continue to make grown men and small children stop in their tracks and say, "I want one." It's a life-size Tonka toy. The H1, specially the Alpha version, greatly improved upon everything the Humvee set out to do, but to be honest, I kind of prefer this stripped out version. More power would be welcomed, but not a deal breaker. For the record, my NC Miata makes similar power/tq figures that this behemoth makes! I drove this one around for 100 miles or so. While in my possession, despite me thinking I would absolutely hate it, I started to love it. It defines slow and is mostly impractical in most scenarios but I don't care. I want it. I owned a big/lifted FJ Cruiser for a few years and I used to complain about how bare bones it was. This takes that to another level entirely. Its noisy, stinky, too wide and hot, but surprisingly easy to navigate among muggles and wonderfully dampened for Texas' pot-hole riddled roads. My favorite part about driving it in/around Dallas was that despite only being able to barely accomplish 55mph, everyone lets you in and no one cuts you off! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Need a car or fleet shot for auction? I specialize in photo/video production for vehicles headed to sites like Bring A Trailer, Cars&Bids etc. I'm located in Texas, but willing to travel. I'm also available to tell your story, show off your shop or most recent build, and/or shoot the shit about cars. Lets connect. Shoot me an email at jordan@trustinthemachine.com for inquiries. Visit www.TrustInTheMachine.com for my latest work. Instagram - @trustinthemachine TikTok - @trustinthemachine
The CHEAPEST Ferrari 348 on the INTERNET // The Hoovies Garage 348

The CHEAPEST Ferrari 348 on the INTERNET // The Hoovies Garage 348

The 348 has all the things we love. It's got a horse on the hood, pop-up headlights, strakes, a targa, a very pleasant sounding flat-plane crank V8 and so on. This car, along with the Testerossa defined a decade of the prancing horse. Growing up I always preferred the smoother look of the 355, but as I get older the 348 is really gaining traction with me. It's boxy and angular and funky. I like funky. Funky is good. Overall, it's a fantastic design. The proportions are just right and in targa form, it doesn't get much better. The flat faced wheel design is also one of my favorites from the Italian manufacturer. This particular car has over 100k miles. Yes, you read that correctly. It was also made infamous by Tyler Hoover of Hoovies Garage. The current owner and I have a somewhat funny story of how we met. Basically, when I was tasked with assembling a team of people to help film a little YouTube series called CarTrek, I reached out to him blindly and, well, the rest is history. Brent and I have filmed 10 seasons of CarTrek, along with several other wildly talented people and also film Car Issues on Motor Trend. Brent took ownership of the car last year and now says its time for someone else to add some mileage to it. It isn't a perfect car, but it is a perfect driver and there's nothing else you would want to do in a Ferrari. Cliff notes - Hooptie 348 w/Capristo exhuast. Hit play already. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Need a car or fleet shot for auction? I specialize in photo/video production for vehicles headed to sites like Bring A Trailer, Cars&Bids etc. I'm located in Texas, but willing to travel. I'm also available to tell your story, show off your shop or most recent build, and/or shoot the shit about cars. Lets connect. Shoot me an email at jordan@trustinthemachine.com for inquiries. Visit www.TrustInTheMachine.com for my latest work. Instagram - @trustinthemachine TikTok - @trustinthemachine
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