Spyker C8 Double 12 S (exhaust)

ABOUT THIS COMMISSION "Nulla tenaci invia est via" is the official Latin motto of the Dutch sports car manufacturer Spyker Cars, meaning "For the tenacious, no road is impassable". Spyker nearly died three times over; bankruptcy, a bruising legal fight over its own trademark - even a brief declaration reversal, yet keeps clawing its way back, and in 2026 finally proved its motto right by relaunching with new investment and unveiling the C8 Preliator at Monterey Car Week. Spyker commemorated the opening of its new factory with the unveiling of the Double 12S in 2002. The Double 12S is a road-legal version of the Double 12R race car, and as such uses the same Mader-BMW 4.0L V8 , and later the 4.2-litre Audi V8. ABOUT THE ARTIST “Car Fine Art”, is how Dutch Photographer Thomas Boudewijn describes his work. “I love cars and especially their design. Cars are works of art. Subtle lines, smooth curves, angular shapes, beautiful details and materials defining a car and brand.” “The unique FDL Lighting technique (focused diffused lighting) gives me artistic freedom to create truly unique images and shoot ‘Art on Wheels’.” It’s a tribute to car designers. Using this unique lighting technique, Thomas manages to eliminate distracting reflections on a car and replace them with a silky smooth finish to really highlight the design. In addition to car photography, Thomas also is working as a graphic designer and food & lifestyle photographer in the coffee industry. Cars are a fixed element in his life. Shooting for a variety of clients, organising Cars & Coffee events and providing FDL Workshops. “I love to pass on my photography knowledge and experience to other photographers, helping them expand their skills and provide new inspiration.