Michael Satterfield
TGR Staff
Update 12/29/2020: This story first ran in 2017, due to a medical condition in 2018 Jon sold the company and retired from the world of motorsports art, however, he has fully recovered and is back producing his original works of art under the Behind The Pits name.
Jon Stevens, a retired engineer from the UK, has always had a passion for vintage racing cars, the details are what he liked, the rivets, decals, the mirrors, and latches. When looking for something unique to decorate his walls he decided to take his background in engineering and build a one of a kind replica race car panel. The result was a period-correct door, side panel, trunk, or hood that looked like it came directly from a team’s spare parts. It didn’t take long for the automotive community to catch on to Jon’s talent, and now he is shipping his unique artwork all over the world.
Each panel is hand-made and takes around 4 weeks to produce. Made hand-formed aluminum that is riveted, painted, and decorated with the appropriate decals, mirrors, and latches as if it came off the original car. Each panel is approximately 36” wide but sizes vary depending on the model being replicated.
These are such faithful reproductions of vintage and modern Formula 1, Indy 500, Le Mans, and other historic automotive panels that you’ll swear they are the real thing. Perfect for the garage, home, or office and certain to be a conversation starter.
Prices start at $400 plus shipping and Jon accepts commissions for custom work, so you can have a panel that features your favorite driver or team. For more information please visit the Behind The Pits.
