‘King’
A car that transcends generations. the 95 Plymouth Barracuda in it’s iconic blue livery is something all generations since it’s birth can relate to.
For some, it’s the Superbird, for a younger generation, it speaks of an infamous character in the beloved film ‘Cars’, Strip Weathers, otherwise known as, ‘The King’.
Based on the Superbird, it speaks mountains that a rather insignificant character is held so dearly by fans. His iconic style and livery make the very blue shown in this image, after the piston cup, the most sought thing throughout the film.
Throughout the revival, the Barracuda stood out from it’s competition and this image looks to show it with the car centre frame, cropped by two figures, the nearest of which looks in awe of the majestic Plymouth.
‘King II’
It’s easy to see a car’s beauty when the whole thing is in frame but you understand it when you’re up close.
‘King II’ takes the Barracuda and dissects, trying to find it’s secret bumps and curves, showing us it’s metal workings.
With reflections warping the chassis, ‘King II’ allows us to see the car close and personal, noticing how it’s imperfection from the side make perfections when looking straight on.
Examples may be how the 95 goes over the lip of the bottom curve and how, due to natural bulge of the casing, the top white line arches.
‘King III’
Much like any King of the past, their legacy is won or lost in battle. The Barracuda is no different.
The final image of the trilogy shows the Plymouth showing it’s pace, whizzing by the pit crews watching and holding out signs.
The image works to finish the understanding of a car; from seeing a whole image, to close up and then to applying the knowledge.
You can analyse a still car whenever, but you won’t truly understand it until it’s on the limit.
The top angle allows new elements of the car to be shown while also giving a window into the cockpit, glimpsing into a view very few are lucky enough to see.