by Wallace Wyss - I just caught an interview of Franz von Holzhausen, Teslas chief designer, on YouTube and he briefly touched on the Model S originally having a grille. I missed the part where he talked about taking it away but I think it was … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2025
Design Critique: The New Ford Shelby Mustang
March 28, 2025 By 5 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - I grew up with the Ford Mustang. I remember sitting in my office in 1964 when a secretary bragged she had bought a new one, for the princely sum of $3000. At first it was being sold merely as a "secretary's car." But that was … [Read more...]
An Artist Recalls: Painting the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
March 24, 2025 By 1 Comment
by Wallace Wyss - Back when I was a barn finder, in the '70s, I hung around the ritzy areas figuring, hey, if anybody has a car worth something it's got to be, say, in the Hollywood Hills, Malibu or maybe Palos Verdes Peninsula. I was right … [Read more...]
Are More People Choosing Two Wheels Over Four?
March 24, 2025 By Leave a Comment
A shift in transportation habits is becoming evident as more individuals turn to bicycles for commuting, fitness, and recreation. Rising fuel costs, traffic congestion, and a growing interest in sustainable travel contribute to this trend. Cities … [Read more...]
Why Auction A Classic Car at No Reserve?
March 22, 2025 By 9 Comments
by Mike Gulett - A no reserve auction means that there is not a minimum bid required for the car to be hammered sold. I understand why the auction company wants a no reserve auction because it guarantees that the car will sell (assuming there is … [Read more...]
Remembering a Unique Ferrari 250 GT
March 19, 2025 By 7 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - I feel like the guy who, before Columbus, saw the mass of America in front of him and passed it by, thinking it was only an island. That's because, in the 60 years since I discovered Ferraris, I passed up so many that have not … [Read more...]
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