Simon Owen (1963-2012).

Simon Owen remains one of the most distinctive names in modern motorsport art. Combining meticulous research with a bold digital style, his artwork celebrates the colour, design and engineering of legendary racing cars through beautifully detailed compositions. Rather than portraying dramatic racing action, Owen focused on the individual character of each machine, producing artwork that highlights the iconic liveries, forms and proportions that have become inseparable from motorsport history. His work continues to be highly regarded by collectors for its originality, technical precision and unmistakable visual style.

This collection features limited edition prints from Simon Owen's celebrated Racing Colours series, available exclusively through Historic Car Art. Produced as high-quality giclée fine art prints, the collection showcases some of the most famous racing cars ever built, from Le Mans winners and Formula One legends to endurance racers and iconic GT cars. Every image demonstrates Owen's remarkable attention to detail and his passion for accurately recreating the colours, textures and identity of each historic competition car.

Originally a musician, lyricist and songwriter, Simon Owen developed his artistic career through traditional watercolour painting before embracing digital techniques that allowed him to achieve extraordinary levels of detail. His painstaking creative process involved extensive historical research and countless hours refining every illustration to ensure complete authenticity. The resulting body of work captures the essence of motorsport's greatest machines while presenting them in a clean, contemporary style that appeals to both racing enthusiasts and fine art collectors.

Collectors will find artwork featuring many of the most celebrated manufacturers in motor racing history, including Porsche, Ferrari, Ford, Aston Martin, McLaren, Lotus, Matra, Honda and Alfa Romeo. Subjects span the world's greatest events, including the Le Mans 24 Hours, Formula One, Monaco, Sebring and other defining moments in international motorsport. Whether depicting the Gulf-liveried Ford GT40, the Porsche 917K, the Ferrari 312T or the McLaren M7A, every print reflects Simon Owen's commitment to historical accuracy and exceptional presentation.

Every limited edition print is produced to Historic Car Art's exacting standards, offering collectors a lasting tribute to the engineering excellence and visual identity of some of the world's greatest competition cars. Simon Owen's artwork continues to stand apart for its combination of precision, craftsmanship and enduring appreciation of motorsport heritage.

Collectors interested in similar subjects may also enjoy exploring our Fine Art Prints, Le Mans Collection, Formula One Collection, Porsche Collection and Ferrari Collection.

FAQs

Who was Simon Owen?

Simon Owen (1963–2012) was a British automotive artist whose highly detailed digital artwork celebrated the world's most iconic racing cars. His Racing Colours series remains one of the most distinctive collections of contemporary motorsport art.

What products are available in this collection?

This collection features limited edition giclée fine art prints reproducing Simon Owen's celebrated automotive artwork.

What is the Racing Colours collection?

Racing Colours is Simon Owen's renowned series of detailed digital illustrations celebrating the liveries and design of legendary racing cars from throughout motorsport history. The collection is available exclusively from Historic Car Art.

Which manufacturers feature in Simon Owen's artwork?

His work includes Porsche, Ferrari, Ford, Aston Martin, McLaren, Lotus, Honda, Matra, Alfa Romeo and many other famous racing marques.

What makes Simon Owen's artwork distinctive?

His artwork combines meticulous historical research with exceptional digital illustration, focusing on the individual design, colour schemes and character of iconic competition cars rather than traditional racing scenes.

Are Simon Owen's prints signed?

Edition details, print specifications and signing information are provided within each individual product listing.

Does Historic Car Art ship Simon Owen prints internationally?

Yes. Historic Car Art offers worldwide shipping, with artwork carefully packaged and dispatched using fully tracked delivery services.