My Car Quest

March 21, 2025

Editorial: Will Ferrell in the Super Bowl Cadillac Commercial

by Wallace Wyss - Yes, all media is subject to review and since I wrote TV commercials myself in another life, I let the brickbats fly. In this case it was the Will Ferrell ad for the 2021 Super Bowl (American football). You can … [Read more...]

The David Brown Speedback GT

New from Blighty: an Aston Martin look alike from a chap who has the same name as Aston Martin's hero. by Wallace Wyss - I thought I was paying attention to what's going on in England but maybe I saw the Speedback GT in Octane Magazine or CAR … [Read more...]

Concepts: 1970 Ford Mustang Milano

It seems to have influenced the modern day Dodge Challenger... by Wallace Wyss - In the late '60s leading into the '70s, Ford was intent on coming up with an Italian influenced car. Most of the Ford prototypes had Italian names and Henry Ford … [Read more...]

A De Tomaso Mangusta Commissioned by Carroll Shelby is Sold

Mecum sells a piece of history - a hot rodded Mangusta with Shelby Mk V badges keeps 'Gooses over $300K. by Wallace Wyss - The Mangusta's time in the sun is at last a reality--they have soared to over $300,000 which is up to Iso Grifo … [Read more...]

General Motors to Phase Out Petroleum-Powered Cars and Trucks by 2035

EDITORIAL: GM announces it will sell only vehicles that have zero tailpipe emissions by 2035: Not so fast, says Wyss... by Wallace Wyss - We’re all supposed to be cheering that General Motors wants to end sales of gas and diesel engine … [Read more...]

Giugiaro Designed Teapot Set – For Sale

Car Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro designed other items besides cars including this teapot set. Genuinely very rare Giugiaro Teapot Set (3 pots) - For Sale As new condition. Collection pieces with original packaging. Famous Giugiaro designs … [Read more...]