My Car Quest

March 27, 2026

Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale

by Mike Gulett - In 1984 I bought a "new" Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce in San Jose, California. New is in quotes because it was a demo car that was also driven by Alfa Romeo sales people - yes there were Alfa Romeo dealers in the US in 1984. It had 10k … [Read more...]

What To Know About Bull Bars Before Hitting The Trail

Getting a vehicle ready for off-road travel usually starts with protection. There is a practical side to it, of course, but there is also that quiet confidence that comes from knowing the front end can handle a hit. Somewhere in the middle of those … [Read more...]

How to Preserve Your Car’s Value: The Ultimate Maintenance Checklist

Whether you plan to sell in two years or ten, knowing how to preserve your car's value starts with one thing: consistent maintenance. A well-kept vehicle can retain thousands more at resale than an identical model that's been neglected. This … [Read more...]

A Note from Peter Brock

Hello Mike…Peter Brock here, Many thanks for your really well-done piece on the ’63 Corvette Sting Ray on My Car Quest on 3-21-26.  As you so well wrote, it was a rather long complicated process to finally get the car into production. Had it not … [Read more...]

In 1963 The Corvette Sting Ray Mesmerized Me

by Mike Gulett - In 1963 I was 11 years old and living in South Gate, California a suburb of Los Angeles. I read every car magazine I could buy or borrow and I paid attention to the cars on the streets. One day some friends and I were riding our … [Read more...]

What Businesses Should Know About Bidirectional Charging Integration

Bidirectional charging is rapidly evolving from a technical curiosity into a strategic asset for businesses that operate vehicle fleets, manage commercial properties, or participate in energy markets. At its core, bidirectional charging allows … [Read more...]