The Sartorial Shoot: A Fashion Collaboration Between Auto Icons & Benjamin Barker

When you line up Stuttgart metal and Savile Row-inspired tailoring, you know you’re in for a good time. Our latest shoot with Benjamin Barker wasn’t your average fashion feature. Benjamin Barker curates smart-casual, heritage-inspired menswear for the modern gentleman. More than just clothing, the purveyor offer a lifestyle - one defined by character, craftsmanship, and considered design. It was a full-throttle celebration of mechanical soul and modern menswear. Picture this: a beautifully patinated Porsche 912 purring in the corner, a V8-powered Mercedes-Benz 450SLC soaking up the golden hour light, and gents kitted out in razor-sharp suits, double monks, and that devil-may-care grin only a classic car can summon. Between rolling shots, rev blips, and fabric drape checks, it was a day of style and horsepower. Because when you know, you know - real icons aren’t meant to be garage queens or hangers-on. They’re meant to move.

In a world of fleeting trends, some things never go out of style. The perfectly cut suit. The low, unmistakable rumble of a V8. A watch that tells time and legacy. At the intersection of tailored precision and automotive heritage, Auto Icons and Benjamin Barker present a fashion shoot in timeless sophistication.

Long, poised, and powered by a commanding V8, the SLC was Stuttgart’s answer to 1970s grand touring excess. But look closer and you’ll see restraint. It’s the kind of quiet confidence that doesn’t shout - it glides. In the '70s and early '80s, owning a 450SLC meant you had arrived. It was favored by executives, diplomats, and tasteful tastemakers - those who appreciated luxury without being flashy. Think of it as the cool uncle to the 911 - less obvious, but quietly sophisticated.

Finished in 291 Dark Olive, it carries an understated cool that’s hard to fake and impossible to forget. This is a car built for gentlemen who prefer movement with purpose and presence. Imagine this as the car of choice on TV series and European films for the worldly, refined character.

The Mercedes-Benz 450SLC has cultural clout. It’s more understated legend than a pop icon. What better way to pair the car with a black-tie ensemble? Benjamin Barker redefines the formal wardrobe for today’s discerning man: strong silhouettes, luxurious textures, and tailoring that respects tradition while embracing modern minimalism. When you step out of a 450SLC in a peak lapel tux, it’s a headturning moment.

This collaboration of machines and menswear tell the same story: craftsmanship, intention, and timeless appeal. Auto Icons brings the soul of the classic car world into the spotlight, while Benjamin Barker outfits the sharp men.

Auto Icons and Benjamin Barker take a drive back to the golden age pairing the unmistakable curves of the Porsche 912 with a wardrobe built on clean lines, quality materials, and a timeless attitude.

Before the world was obsessed with speed, it respected balance. Enter the Porsche 912 - light, agile, and beautifully understated. You’ll often hear it described as “the connoisseur’s Porsche.” It carried the DNA of the early 911s, but with a soul all its own. Slim, purposeful, and delightfully analog, the 912 is the darling of restomod and minimalist design circles.

No frills. No pretense. It shares the iconic 911 silhouette from the golden age of Porsche design: clean lines, no excess.

Its simplicity and analog nature have made it a cult classic - especially in today’s era of over-digitized cars. For those who value feel over flash, the 912 is the ultimate understated choice.

This is where the 912 and Benjamin Barker meet. Think tailored chinos, crisp button-downs, linen jackets that breathe with movement, and sweaters that land just right. Each piece is engineered for the man who refines his own trends. From desk to dinner to weekend escapes, this is everyday elegance.

The Porsche 912 is a study in timeless understatement - elegant, purposeful, and quietly iconic. Much like the Benjamin Barker man who is dressed in sharp tailoring and clean lines.

If you're looking to pair timeless style with automotive icons, view the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC in the Auto Icons showroom by private appointment. Get up close with one of Stuttgart’s finest V8 cruisers alongside other collector-grade classics including our Porsche collection - schedule your exclusive viewing via WhatsApp, email, or through our contact form.