The Patina of Speed: Classic Car Photography by Richard La Roue.

I capture classic cars with an honest, timeless style, reflecting their presence and history.

A brown sports car driving on a winding forest road with trees and greenery on both sides, and shadows from the leaves above.
Interior of a vintage car featuring a wood grain dashboard, black leather seats, and a wooden steering wheel.
A black sports car parked indoors against a weathered industrial-style brick wall with large arched windows and an exposed ceiling with lighting fixtures.
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A classic race car with the number 4 on its side, parked on a gravel pathway next to a garden area with trees and shrubs, in black and white.
Multiple luxury cars parked on a cobblestone driveway next to a building with lush greenery and flowering bushes nearby.
A vintage red Porsche parked outside a barber shop at night. The shop has signs on the wall that read 'Barbershop', with a barber pole near the entrance.
Black and white photo of a Lancia Martini rally car with racing stickers, parked in a wooded area with trees and sunlight filtering through
Black and white photo showing a car in the foreground with a view of a body of water, a fountain spraying water, and buildings on a hillside in the background.
A gold-colored Lamborghini Countach with butterfly doors open in a garage, with several people observing.
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A vintage race car with the number 216 parked on a snowy road at night, with trees and snow-covered ground visible in the background.
Race car parked behind a tree with traffic cones and fire extinguishers in the foreground, mountains in the background.
A classic white Rolls-Royce car parked outdoors near a brick gate and house, with trees in the background.
Person pours whiskey into crystal glass at a bar with floral decorations in the background.
Interior of a vintage room with dark wood furniture, a curved cabinet decorated with books, a glass display cabinet, a bench, and a door leading to a balcony, with sunlight illuminating the space.
A dimly lit hotel room with a lounge chair near a window, and a standing lamp emitting warm light.
Industrial building with two large silos, parked silver sports car in front, greenery and flowers in the foreground, blue sky with some clouds.
A waiter in a white uniform stands next to a silver Porsche, holding a tray with champagne glasses on a foggy rural road.
Wooden staircase with integrated lighting and metallic handrails leading to an upper level, viewed from a dark hallway.
An elderly man with white hair and a black jacket looking at postcards or photographs on a street in a city, with buildings and pedestrians in the background.
Three older individuals standing outdoors with mountains in the background, wearing sunglasses and motorcycle gear, possibly preparing for a ride.

Scenes Never Scripted

Black and white photo of two middle-aged men standing side by side, both wearing white shirts. The man on the left, with glasses and short hair, has a cigarette clenched in his lips and is facing to the right. The man on the right, with slightly longer hair, is also facing to the right. They are outdoors, with a building and trees visible in the background.

A moment between words, filtered through smoke and sunlight.
Frames like this aren't staged — they belong to real life, but feel like cinema. This is where my lens lingers: in the unmistakable elegance of Italy’s everyday myth.

  • Where the Engine Meets the Silence

    Where the Engine Meets the Silence

  • Where Steel Breathes

    Where Steel Breathes

  • Bird's eye view of a cobblestone parking lot with multiple luxury sports cars, including a yellow Porsche, a white convertible, and several black, silver, and gray cars, surrounded by greenery and bushes.

    Elegance Behind Closed Doors

  • Three luxury sports cars parked in front of a modern glass and stone building with a domed glass entrance.

    Form, Power, Legacy

  • Yellow Jeep SUV parked on a gravel road with green trees, misty mountains, and rustic wooden buildings in the background.

    Dust, Fuel & Silence

From frame to story,
discover the work behind the vision.

Beyond the lens, there’s method, dedication and a tailored process. I work closely with clients to shape custom photo experiences — for classic cars, architecture, editorial stories and more.

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