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The faux Ferrari was almost a potent Porsche

Since we're focusing on the art of playing truant this week, the first image in the gallery should be obvious – but in case it isn’t, we will tell you that it’s from the build-up to the legendary scene from the 1986 cult classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Scroll through the gallery above and see if you can identify the remaining 49, each of which is available as a print from California-based graphic design company DKNG Studios. 

Photos: DKNG Studios

Director Lee H. Katzin filmed many of the movie’s fast-paced scenes live during the actual 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans. But beyond the camera, too, McQueen rarely took his foot off the gas. He became embroiled in an affair with his Swedish fellow actress Louise Edlind, injured himself after crashing his Porsche and threatened his wife Neile with a revolver in order to extort a confession about her fling with Maximilian Schell.

Clearly convinced by Spada’s design portfolio, Zagato hired him on the spot after receiving his desired answers. Lombardy-born Spada had graduated from an engineering degree shortly beforehand; by the end of the year, he had one of history’s most treasured automotive designs under his belt, the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato.

Ever since the event was first held in 1929, the Concorso has been a by-word for sophistication both for its achingly beautiful setting on the shores of Lake Como and for the genteel nature of its gently milling crowds - so, rather like Ascot or the Henley Royal Regatta, it's one of those 'dos' where 'looking the part' significantly adds to its attraction.

A pleasant, low-key outing

Henrik Purienne has a remarkable eye for the lascivious-realistic look of the 1970s – and he’s brought his crackling, erotic snapshots to a global audience. The South African photographer and filmmaker has worked for American Apparel and Playboy, taking aesthetic inspiration from the films of John Cassavetes and Eric Rohmer. Since 2009 he has also served as editor of Mirage Magazine.