by Mike Gulett - I pointed out to a friend one time that the interior of his original 1960s Ferrari was "dirty" and he replied that it was "patina". We were joking around but it started me thinking about what is good patina and when does the … [Read more...]
The Case of the Custom Carrera
A 356 with a colorful history including a bank robber and a Hollywood Kustomizer. by Wallace Wyss - I used to drop into Hollywood customizer Dean Jeffries’ shop whenever I passed by, on that road that paralleled the Hollywood freeway in … [Read more...]
Bertone’s One-Off Aston Martin
This 1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet Coupe - a sleeper saved... by Wallace Wyss - Sometimes it’s the odd one that appreciates the most… At one time, race cars were fetching a lot more at the major auctions than car show one-offs. The idea … [Read more...]
Pinin Farina’s Missing Cadillacs
General Motors was having a love affair with Italy in the '50s. These are the love childs...but some were lost in the wilderness... by Wallace Wyss - On occasion you find a one-off special named after the person who is buying it, or maybe … [Read more...]
Some Upside Values At The Monterey Car Week Auctions
by Mike Gulett - Recently I wrote that the classic car market is soft and I promised to share some cars that were auctioned during Monterey Car Week that I think sold at strong prices. Here are a few cars that caught my attention - there … [Read more...]
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