David has been a professional writer/photographer for more than 30 years. He was a staff photographer/features editor at Motor Trend magazine, was a freelancer for many years, and has written 18 books on automotive subjects, contributing photography to more than 50 books and magazines. He is currently the chief photographer for Mecum Auctions. David lives in the Nashville, Tennessee, area, where he plays guitar well enough to know that he can't make a living at it.