Writer – Photographer
When you live in Texas, your car’s air conditioning is a really important system. When something goes wrong, not only does the temperature go through the roof, so do the repair bills. I had replaced the entire system on my project car (1994 Honda Civic Hatchback) after one sweaty summer driving it. That particular month…
words and photos: Austin Lott skills: photography, interviewing This feature was shot in the region after I met several of the members of the Model A club more than 100 miles from their city! I was impressed how minimally the cars were modified for touring duty. Photos are all shot with ambient lighting with no…
words: Austin Lottphotos: Zach Williams Another one of the 20 features I wrote for Super Street, except this one is more special to me. Not only was it exceptionally fun to write (the owner is awesome), it was the first feature I wrote for them that was shot only weeks before. Most of the 20…
words and photos: Austin Lott One of two features I produced for Hagerty in 2018 about a local owner and vehicle. Fun feature, and full of stories. Link: https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2018/05/01/franks-body-shop-1955-chevrolet-wrecker
words: Austin Lottphotos: Jofel Tolosa One of the 20 features I wrote for Super Street in 2017-2018, but this one stands out because it turned into more than “just” a feature, as I got to really introduce the family behind the build. Link: https://www.motortrend.com/features/1802-1992-acura-nsx-meet-the-panters/
A lesson in tasteful modding with this one-of-a-kind orange hakosuka from Japan. Feature written for Super Street, appeared in the April 2018 issue.
Interview for 6speedonline/Internet Brands; interviewed via a translator one of the founders of the popular drift team, HGK Racing.
words: Austin Lott photos: provided from Super Street archives skills: research I assembled this in-depth list as a feature-length roundup of great beginning tuner cars. This topic is one I’m passionate about, and this story shows that well. Link: https://www.motortrend.com/features/1712-10-great-tuner-cars-under-10k/
words and photos: Austin Lott skills: photography, interviewing This was my first feature where I was able to interview, photograph, and produce an entire story. Also my first published story with car-to-car, and action shots. Photos are all shot with ambient lighting with no retouching. Link: https://www.motortrend.com/features/classic-drive-1989-saab-900-spg-and-2008-9-3-turbo-x-sport-combi/
Interviewed the owner of a 1991 Nissan 300ZX, and wrote a feature article for Super Street with owner-provided spec chart.