Chopper and Classic Car show
December 31, 2008 by rockportrait
Back in 2006 I travelled across the Princes Freeway to an industrial area of Hoppers Crossing, and the Bikie Gang hang-out hidden within. Not something I’d normally do but it’s the second time I’ve done such a thing in the name of rock and roll. I doubt too many bikies read my blog, but I’ll keep it nice all the same, as they can be a sensitive bunch.
Junior paparazzi stalks the backlots of Hoppers - I get younger looking every day!
My friends in the Deep Purple tribute band, Stormbringer, were engaged to perform at a Bike and Car show held by the Outlaws Gang. I went along to shoot them as well as the many hot (not in the ’stolen’ sense I hope) vehicles on display. A windy and overcast day brought excellent photograph conditions to capture the detail and immense attention given to these bikie’s babies. After a few hours of suspicious looks from some of them, they eventually softened up and enjoyed the attention I gave them once they realised I actually appreciated their work.
An amazing bike - wins every show in which it's entered
This Triumph engine is larger than that found in some small cars
This could happen to you if you look at a bikie the wrong way.
From a gorgeous old Ford.
Chopper art.
Bikies doing what bikies do best - making noise and messing up the place
Image from my best-selling self-help manual "Chicks can look cool too".
The winners
Check out the full set of images at my Snapshots gallery.
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