My Car Quest

November 28, 2024

Archives for September 2024

A Carroll Shelby TV Series?

It could happen and our author has plenty of content. by Wallace Wyss - Normally, plans for a TV show are hush-hush until a deal is signed. There's always a rival that could jump in front of you with a better deal. Plus I am genuinely … [Read more...]

The Beautiful Iso Grifo

by Mike Gulett -  Writing about the Iso Grifo Spider recently got me to thinking about my two former Grifos. One was red (serial no. 157) and one was blue (serial no. 101). They both were terrific cars in different ways. The red one had a 383 cid … [Read more...]

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Used Car vs a New Car

Whether in the market for your first car or upgrading your current ride, deciding between buying a new or used vehicle can be challenging. Each option has appeal, from the fresh-off-the-lot feel of a new car to the affordability and value of a … [Read more...]

The Only Factory Iso Grifo Spider at Auction

by Mike Gulett - It has been known for many years in the Iso community where the one and only Iso Grifo A3/L Spider was hiding. It had been hoarded away by a Mr. Rudi Klein, who also hoarded many other classic and rare cars. He stored the Grifo … [Read more...]

Opinion: Do Robots Buy Cars?

by Wallace Wyss - If I had enough lifetime left for 3 or 4 more careers I'd love to be a clay modeler for an automaker. Maybe it's too late to be one of that diminishing vocation--they are using what is called 5 axis machines to whittle a car … [Read more...]

Why We Buy Certain Classic Cars

by Mike Gulett - There are different reasons why we like certain classic car makes and models. We like some cars in a way that we want to own one and we like other cars in a way that we admire the art, the engineering, the shape or maybe the … [Read more...]