Classic American

Calipfornia DREAMING

Corvette Stingray C7

Engine: LT1 6.2-litre V8

Power: 455bhp

Torque: 460 lb ft

Transmission: 8 Speed Auto

0-62mph: 3.8 seconds

Top Speed: 190mph

Like many people in their late twenties, I grew up watching a mixture of spaghetti westerns and reruns of road movies – as such there’s always been an undeniable draw to roads stretching off into the horizon offering the possibility of adventure at every turn. When a photography job in the States came my way, it was the perfect opportunity to tack on a couple of extra days and finally realise a dream that I have had, even long before I held a driving licence: Driving up the Pacific Coastal Highway from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

I would be starting in LA with just three days to see as much as possible before my flight home. A good friend in San Francisco had offered me a bed should I ever find myself on the West Coast and I decided to take him up on his word. With something to aim for and a deadline to be back, it was time to make a plan. One of the most important factors when planning

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