John Toom had a dream to design and build his own car. It turns out he also had the drive and the skill to do so, unfortunately he died just short of finishing his Jaguar Aerodyne. Ron and Sonya Kellogg bought the Aerodyne and funded its completion. … [Read more...]
Editorial: YouTube Tips Us Off About the Bad Car Models
May 20, 2024 By 1 Comment
by Wallace Wyss - Before there was the World Wide Web it was difficult to catch the drift on which car models had inherent flaws. Which cars not to buy in other words. But now you can look up a car's bad rep on YouTube like this one: 10 worst … [Read more...]
A Comprehensive Guide to VIN Decoders
May 20, 2024 By Leave a Comment
In today's world, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is an essential component for identifying and managing vehicles. Understanding and decoding a VIN is crucial for various stakeholders, including car buyers, sellers, insurance companies, and … [Read more...]
Editorial: Hey Hollywood…What About Elon Musk?
May 15, 2024 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Having watched Michael Mann's Ferrari I was wondering which of the 20th or 21st century's auto executives have lives that, a portion of which, would be fodder for a good movie? I nominate John Z. DeLorean from around the … [Read more...]
Economic Theory and Collector Cars
May 9, 2024 By 5 Comments
by Mike Gulett - I was reading an article in the New York Times from Nov. 22, 2014 titled Conspicuous Consumption? Yes, but It’s Not Crazy by Robert H. Frank, economics professor at Cornell University. The article basically said that rich … [Read more...]
A New Ferrari V12 Model
May 6, 2024 By 6 Comments
The 2024 Ferrari 12Cilindri with a nod towards the past. by Wallace Wyss - Ferrari is an aggressive automaker and you can’t always predict their next move. Just when you though their most sporty models will be mid-engined they come out with a … [Read more...]
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