My Car Quest

November 2, 2026

Carroll Shelby: A Legend Remembered

From the My Car Quest archives (November 2016) we revisit Carroll Shelby’s history. I never get tired of reading about Carroll Shelby and I am a big fan of his cars. I hope you all enjoy this read. Mike Gulett, Editor by Wallace Wyss - I used … [Read more...]

How to Document a Classic Car After a Crash

Gather two records quickly after your classic car crashes: one for the occupants and a separate record of what happened to the vehicle. Compared with an ordinary repair estimate, its restoration history can reveal much more. Safety comes first. When … [Read more...]

The True Cost of Keeping a Car and the Expenses Drivers Forget to Budget For

Buying a car is one of the easier transportation costs to plan for because the monthly payment is right there in front of you. The expenses that come after the purchase are often less obvious, especially when they arrive at different times throughout … [Read more...]

A Great Barn Find: 1969 BMW 2800 Spicup

This is from deep in the archives (November 2017). I hope you enjoy the read. Mike Gulett, Editor by Wallace Wyss - We like to think, being car enthusiasts, that when a carrozzeria builds a prototype, that it is treasured when it is lucky … [Read more...]

Design Critique: Porsche Mission S

by Wallace Wyss -  Just to show nothing in the auto business is a hammered down success forever, Porsche almost ran aground recently, first they lost a huge part of their market, partly because Chinese buyers stopped buying Porsches for some of … [Read more...]

What Should You Check Before Signing a Medical Records Release After a Crash?

That authorization in your Raleigh crash claim can give someone access to years of health records. It's easy to miss the scope when the email calls it routine paperwork. Before signing, read what the form permits, including which providers can … [Read more...]