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April 25, 2024

Archives for July 2022

Another Iso Grifo for Auction in Monterey

It is not often we see more than one Iso Grifo for auction in the same week in the same town. Let's enjoy it! by Mike Gulett - All Iso Grifos are special because they are so rare and have a unique history. This one is extra special because it … [Read more...]

DeTomaso Pantera Targa – The Car Ford Should Have Made

by Wallace Wyss - Writing about DeTomaso is perilous for historians because the company's history is full of dark secrets (one great rumor is that DeTomaso bought Ghia for peanuts from a dictator's son when said son was in jail). The … [Read more...]

Iso Grifo for Auction in Monterey

by Mike Gulett - One of my favorite cars is the Iso Grifo as many of you know. So when one comes up for auction it gets my attention. This is one of two up for auction in Monterey this year. This is a special example that looks like and … [Read more...]

A Lusso, the Original Lusso, Coming Up at Monterey

There are hundreds of cars coming up for auction during Monterey Car Week and we only have room to discuss a few. Author Wallace Wyss selected this Ferrari Lusso to show how much research is done on some of the cars going up on the block. Mike … [Read more...]

Car Servicing Yourself vs A Professional Mechanic: What’s Better?

Which is better, do it yourself car servicing or a professional mechanic? It’s the age-old debate amongst car enthusiasts. While the answer might resoundingly be ‘mechanics’ for those who know nothing about cars. For those who have a passion for … [Read more...]

The Nash Rambler Palm Beach – A Car That I Missed

by Wallace Wyss - Ya know the phrase "duh" that you say when something is revealed that you knew but didn't follow up on? Only to find out that it was to your great financial loss.... Well, duh. The Nash Rambler Palm Beach was a one-off … [Read more...]