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March 28, 2024

Archives for August 2021

Ferrari to Host Ferrari Only Parade at Pebble Beach

The Day before the Pebble Beach Concours. by Wallace Wyss - The Pebble Beach Concours announced two events on the day preceding their famed concours: a Ferrari Parade and Concorso Ferrari. Ferrari picked more than 60 historic and contemporary … [Read more...]

Buick Riviera Gran Sport (1965) For Auction

by Mike Gulett - I had a 1965 Buick Riviera HO slot car when I was a young boy and have loved the style ever since. The ’65 seems more loved than the ’63 and ’64 models because the headlights are hidden behind the clam shell covers which open … [Read more...]

Three of the Best Vehicles For A Modern Day Road Trip

Traveling abroad can be an exhilarating experience. You get to see far off lands, experience foreign cultures, and take in all the sights and sounds of a place that you’ve only read about or seen on TV. But, domestic travel can be just as … [Read more...]

Two Iso Grifos At Auction During Monterey Car Week

by Mike Gulett - It is not often you see an Iso Grifo up for auction and this year we have two coming up during Monterey Car Week, 2021. One is a beautiful fully restored 1966 Iso Grifo GL Series I and the other is a 1969 Iso Grifo 7 … [Read more...]

Black and White Photos: Worth Collecting?

by Wallace Wyss - While preparing for Monterey I came across some black and white photo handout shots. The originals are great--very glossy heavy paper, good for books. But car makers don't hand out black and white glossies anymore, so I don't … [Read more...]

Remember Custom Vans From the 1970s?

by Mike Gulett - I remember the 1970s fondly because I was young and having fun. One of the fun times was owning and driving a custom 1978 Chevy Van that was customized for comfort. I bought it new from a Chevrolet dealer in San Diego who had it … [Read more...]