The motoring artist Gordon Horner died last Thursday (January 26, 2006) at the age of ninety. Gordon Horner worked for “The Autocar” where he became their staff artist right after World War II. He produced artwork with much attention to detail, like this Lagonda at speed (see below). Later Horner developed a looser style with abundant use of bold colours, particularly bright blues, reds and yellows that predominate many of his works. A good example is the above Bentley. Apart from “The Autocar” Gordon Horner also made artwork for magazines like “The Motor Cycle” and in later times contributed to “Classic Car”. Gordon has always been interested in older cars, especially the pre-war Riley’s that often featured in his work. Although Horner did not want to be branded as a motoring artist only, yet today his work is viewed as that of an exceptional artist who recorded an important period in motoring history.


























Gordon Horner at the age of 88 with his Riley

images courtesy Tony Clark

January 30, 2006