My Car Quest

September 29, 2024

Archives for 2016

Why Race An Iso Rivolta? – Part 2

by Alan Collett - Part 1 is here... First time out I took a qualified instructor with me to get some initial advice on set up. We chose the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit because it has everything in one short lap, low speed, high speed, ups and … [Read more...]

All Three Bizzarrini Spyders Will Be At Pebble Beach In August

by Wallace Wyss - Three Bizzarrini 5300 Spyders--the only three built--are scheduled to reappear together at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August. The cars are especially interesting because there are only three open cars out of … [Read more...]

Two Legends At Odds: Why Is It That A Ferrari 250 GTO Is Worth Six Times More Than A Shelby Cobra Daytona?

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The Original Maserati Ghibli: A Styling Tour de Force

by Wallace Wyss - Recently I looked at an article on the original Ghibli and was struck by how, from the side view, the car still looks contemporary. And this is amazing considered next year it will be 50 years old! The marque goes … [Read more...]

Is The Classic Car Market Soft Now?

by Mike - The following are my observations on the classic car market over the past 1-2 years: * Some classic cars are taking longer to sell, probably due to a too high asking price * The top classic car auctions are bringing cars to their … [Read more...]

Photos From The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

by Mike - From The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este web site, The grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, one of the world's leading hotels, are lapped by the waters of Lake Como and offer guests and visitors the opportunity to admire … [Read more...]