# Abandoned Classic Car Photography The Images Langdon Clay Shot in the 1970s Were Made into a Book By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-12-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langdon-clay References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/12/05/old-cars-abandoned-in-the-streets-of-new-york-city-2/) & [langdonclay](http://www.langdonclay.com/) Langdon Clay, an American photographer, went around the streets of New York City back in the 1970s to capture [abandoned cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames). Recently, these images were compiled into a [coffee table book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifacts-porsche-motorsport), dubbed 'Cars - New York City, 1974-1976.' In addition to showing classic car models, Langdon Clay depicts the city at a time when it was wholly different. He does this by lensing cars that are left in from of old diners, subway stops and more -- capturing scenes that instantly take his viewers back in time. In order to get the gritty look that each image possesses, Langdon Clay "shot in Kodachrome with a [Leica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capturing-the-journey) and deftly lit with then new sodium vapor lights." This gives the scenes a moody effect, which simultaneously highlights the ghostly appearance of the abandoned vehicles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abandoned Car Photography:** Opportunities for similar photographic projects to document history and storytelling - **Retro Aesthetic:** Creating new products with a vintage feel to appeal to nostalgia-loving consumers - **Environmental Awareness of Unused Vehicles:** Developing innovative, eco-friendly solutions for dealing with abandoned cars and their potential impact on the environment ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** Incorporating unique and nostalgic photography into coffee table books, travel guides, and history books - **Automobile Manufacturing:** Implementing retro and classic designs into new vehicle models - **Environmental Services:** Providing eco-friendly services to dispose of abandoned cars and repurpose their parts ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beautiful Automotive Design Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benecict-redrove-auto-photo-manual.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Decayed Car Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-x-daniel-arsham.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Historic Automotive Art Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifacts.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Vintage Luxury Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limousine-restaurant.md)