by Mike - The Isetta is known as a BMW but it was designed by Iso (Isetta means little Iso) and licensed to BMW and to VELAM in France and Romi in Brazil in the mid-1950s. It was a successful model for BMW, who produced approximately 161,000 … [Read more...]
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Two 1965 Ford GT40 Roadsters – One Was Lost And Found
April 22, 2013 By 6 Comments
by Mike - Chassis No. 108 Ford GT40 chassis No. 108 was the first of four roadster bodied GT prototypes built by Ford Advanced Vehicles. Along with its sister car, chassis No. 109, it was sent to Carroll Shelby for testing. It served … [Read more...]
Ten Restoration Rust Buckets To Avoid
April 21, 2013 By 1 Comment
by Mike - Occasionally I like to turn over this space to someone else to get a different perspective and this is one of those days. UK based Mat Fidge gives some wise advice on restoration pitfalls to avoid. Text by Mat Fidge, photos by … [Read more...]
Two Ferrari Race Cars – One Is For Sale
April 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - Both of these special Ferrari race cars were at Amelia Island recently but only one is for sale. 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta 'Competizione' by Pinin Farina The 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM, chassis 0320AM, raced at the 24 … [Read more...]
Two Crashed Iso Grifo/Bizzarrini Race Cars Are Still Missing – Sebring 12 Hours 1965 – Part 2
April 19, 2013 By 4 Comments
by C. Rino Argento Continued from Part 1... The next few days were busy, very busy ones doing all the things that one has to do preparing for a race of that length: final gears had to be selected because of the tracks long straights, tire … [Read more...]
This 1973 Iso Rivolta Fidia – Has SOLD!
April 18, 2013 By 4 Comments
This rare and beautiful 1973 Iso Fidia has SOLD on My Car Quest and is on its way to Norway from Southern California! Congratulations to both seller and buyer. Advertisement by Mike - “The World’s Four Fastest Seats” was the Iso … [Read more...]
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