My Car Quest

March 12, 2025

A Custom Rolls Royce Fit for a Duke

When A royal family member had the bloody cheek to customize his Roller. by Wallace Wyss - Don't worry, he did not have flowers painted on it like the mop-haired Beatles. No I think his mods to his classic styled Rolls Royce Phantom V were … [Read more...]

Are Extended Warranties on Older Cars Worth It?

When you buy a new car, it comes with a manufacturer’s warranty. This is a guarantee from the vehicle manufacturer that they will shoulder the repair for specific problems. A broken air conditioner or a stalled engine are examples of repairs covered … [Read more...]

The Bizzarrini GT 5300 (Iso Grifo A3) Is Loved By All – Now

by Mike Gulett - I became fascinated (or maybe obsessed) with the Bizzarrini GT 5300 (Iso Grifo A3) around 2004 and started a search to find one to acquire for my own. I discovered that most car people had not heard of Bizzarrini before and so … [Read more...]

The Ferrari Breadvan Lives…In a Modern Homage

by Wallace Wyss - One of the great Ferrari experiences of my life was a spirited ride in the Ferrari "Breadvan" when it was owned by Matt Ettinger. He had it all tricked out for racing including a number on the side. And he drove it like a bat … [Read more...]

How Car Design Has Changed More Than Just The Automotive Industry

From the historic Model T to the latest sports cars, the automotive industry has transformed our lives in more ways than one. As a result, it's hardly surprising that it is one of the most lucrative industries worldwide. In fact, the automobile … [Read more...]

Marketing: Hummer EV – Predicting a Flop

by Wallace Wyss - Originally, way back there was a military vehicle called the Humvee or Hummer. That made an impractical civilian car. So General Motors copied the styling and made a heavy vehicle that had similar styling, even offering it as a … [Read more...]