by Wallace Wyss - The world found that out at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom, where a car wearing the Isis badge and called the De Tomaso P72 was unveiled. Now this new version looks nothing like the old De … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2019
The Collector Car Book, “The Key – Top of the Classic World”, Is Available Now
July 6, 2019 By Leave a Comment
by Mike Gulett - This annual Classic Car Trust publication is a crucial instrument in the mission to promote the heritage, joy, and preservation of classic cars. This year again, Antonio Ghini is editor-in-chief of "The Key - Top of the Classic … [Read more...]
In Remembrance – Lee Iacocca
July 5, 2019 By 3 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - I met over lunch with a fellow author recently, a historian, but could not convince him of my theory that one man could make the difference on a race team or managing an auto empire. He maintained everybody was important, down … [Read more...]
Today Is Independence Day For The USA
July 4, 2019 By 1 Comment
by Mike - Today is the Fourth of July – Independence Day for the USA – on this day in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed (243 years ago!). Celebrations will be held from sea to shining sea! Whoever would … [Read more...]
Pebble Beach Announces Speakers For The Classic Car Forum During Monterey Car Week
July 2, 2019 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - A few years ago I thought “the judges at Pebble Beach are the world’s greatest old car experts but there’s no time to ask them their opinions because they are too busy judging.” But then Pebble Beach thought up the Pebble … [Read more...]
Forgotten Design Trends: The Dual Cowl Phaeton
July 1, 2019 By 1 Comment
by Wallace Wyss - I think it’s a neglected configuration. Which should, I say, be brought back, if only to have more cards in our deck so to speak. I mean it’s so American to have parades with beautiful girls sitting on the convertible top … [Read more...]
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