For collectors and design-obsessed enthusiasts, presentation is part of the story. The right frame can elevate a great image into a statement piece—and that’s exactly what Frame It Easy (frameiteasy.com) delivered when they sent four custom-framed works to our office. Three came straight from their Art Marketplace, and one celebrates duPont REGISTRY’s 40th anniversary cover. Consider this a road test of sorts—only the subject is framing hardware, finish, and matting.
The ex-Steve McQueen Ferrari Lusso, framed in Danbury (Cocoa)
Few cars carry the quiet gravity of the 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso, and the example tied to Steve McQueen—chassis no. 4891—adds real provenance to the mix. The print arrives in Frame It Easy’s Danbury profile finished in Cocoa, a warm, understated tone that reads classic rather than nostalgic. It complements the Lusso’s refined lines and Pininfarina/Scaglietti coachwork without competing for attention. In a room, it feels like the piece that pulls a wall together: elegant, confident, and conversation-ready.
Porsche 935 Slantnose at the Nürburgring, framed in Danbury (Black)
Track imagery wants edge, and the Porsche 935 Slantnose racing at the Oldtimer Grand-Prix (Nürburgring, 2008) delivers it. Here, the same Danbury profile is specified in Black, tightening the composition and giving the photo a purposeful border—like a thin aero blade around the image. It’s a smart choice for vivid, high-contrast motorsport prints: clean lines, crisp corners, no fluff. The result looks professional and ready for a gallery wall or office where the day needs a little more boost.
Jaguar XJ220, framed in Ashford (Satin Silver) with Pistachio mat
The XJ220’s silhouette is pure ’90s exotica, and the Ashford frame in Satin Silver leans into that modernist mood without going cold. The surprise—and the detail that makes this piece sing—is the 4-inch Pistachio matting. It adds a subtle wash of color that plays beautifully with the car’s metallic tones and gives the image room to breathe. For readers who like a contemporary look with a hint of personality, this combination strikes the right balance between museum-quiet and living-room-lively.
duPont REGISTRY 40th Anniversary Cover, framed in Oxford (Satin Black) with silver mat
Anniversary covers deserve a tailored suit. The Oxford profile in Satin Black brings a richer, more architectural presence to the wall, while the 1½-inch silver mat nods to the cover’s palette and ties the whole presentation together. It feels celebratory without tipping into flashy—exactly the tone a milestone piece should project in a lobby, executive office, or trophy room.
Beyond the specific frames and finishes, the throughline is control. Frame It Easy’s mix-and-match system—profiles, finishes, mat widths, and the ability to choose directly from their Art Marketplace—lets collectors dial in the look to the subject. The result isn’t “generic framing”; it’s intent made visible. Whether the wall calls for classic warmth (Danbury in Cocoa), motorsport minimalism (Danbury in Black), a modern accent (Ashford in Satin Silver with Pistachio), or a statement frame (Oxford in Satin Black), the platform makes it straightforward to spec and order.
For the garage, the gallery, or the office
If your space already rotates between automotive art, vintage photography, and magazine covers, these four treatments are easy templates to copy. Start with the mood you want the room to carry, then pick the frame profile and mat to support the story your image is telling. When in doubt: warm wood for heritage subjects, black for racing, brushed metal for contemporary exotics, and a color-keyed mat to bridge art and environment.
Interested in building your own set? Explore the Art Marketplace and custom options at frameiteasy.com—and don’t be afraid to experiment. Like the best cars, the right frame doesn’t just look good; it makes everything around it better.
