My Car Quest

April 6, 2025

My Car Quest Comics or The Sunday Funny Pages No. 11

by Mike Gulett - Below are two comics that I wrote, one recently and the other 10 years ago. Unfortunately I cannot draw but the OpenAI program, ChatGPT 40, has just introduced a new feature that allows the creation of comic strips. The first … [Read more...]

Editorial: The Significance (or not) of the Grille

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...]

Design Critique: The New Ford Shelby Mustang

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

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?

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?

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...]