My Car Quest

April 26, 2024

Automobilia Monterey– A Vintage Automotive Collectibles Show

by Wallace Wyss - This is a three day event that is always my first stop during Car Week. This year the days and hours are: MONDAY, August 14, 2023: 10 am to 6 pm TUESDAY, August 15, 2023: 10 am to 6 pm WEDNESDAY, August 16, 2023: … [Read more...]

Ferrari 250LM Predicted to Be the High Sale in Monterey

by Wallace Wyss - It will not likely be a record for a Ferrari--the most valuable Ferrari so far is a 250GTO which sold privately for over $70 million. This 250LM is the same type that won the 24 Heures du Mans in ’65 but is not the actual … [Read more...]

Wallace Wyss’ – Art Auction Preview in Monterey

Our erstwhile correspondent from Los Angeles, Wallace Wyss, who is an artist as well, will be hosting his own art tent at Concorso Italiano and invites readers of My Car Quest to drop by and say hello. He's also planning on entering four canvases … [Read more...]

Back at the Mission Ranch…A Travel Story

by Wallace Wyss - No, not the ranch I work at now (part time, selecting thoroughbreds) but one that's morphed from a potato farm into into a famous hotel and restaurant. One reason I like to go to Monterey during Car Week is to have dinner at … [Read more...]

Road Art: A “Primitif” Discovers a New Venue

by Wallace Wyss - When I heard there was going to be five collector car auctions in Monterey during Car Week I decided to call them up and see if they were interested in my automotive paintings. RM Sotheby's and Gooding were not offering … [Read more...]

Monterey Report : A Visit to Casa Ferrari

Another adventure during Monterey Car Week... by Wallace Wyss - In terms of public relations, I have to admit that Ferrari has quietly maximized their presence at Monterey Car Week by establishing a home of sorts in Casa Ferrari, a home … [Read more...]