Old Car Details: Rust, Decay & Design Fragments Captured by Henk Leijen

Dutch photographer Henk Leijen finds beauty in what time leaves behind. In this series of striking close-ups, he turns his lens to abandoned vehicles, capturing fragments where rust, faded paint, and weathered chrome become artworks of their own.

Henk’s images reveal the character etched into these forgotten machines: cracked paint on a Chevrolet door, the oxidized grille of a Dodge, or the once-proud Cadillac emblem now surrounded by corrosion. Each frame highlights both the fragility and resilience of these classic cars, showing how decay transforms polished surfaces into rich textures and unexpected patterns.

By focusing on details rather than the whole car, Henk presents these relics not just as broken machines, but as living canvases of history, design, and time. Familiar logos from Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, and Cadillac emerge like ghostly signatures, reminders of the glory days when these cars ruled the road.

You can explore more of Henk Leijen’s work on Behance.

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