My Car Quest

November 29, 2024

RUF & Porsche Gathering at the 2024 Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals

Text, photos and video by Derek Meluzio - I say it all the time. “It’s not about the cars, it’s about the people”. Each year the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals proves that statement. The people that attend are all wonderful and they all … [Read more...]

John Toom – Creator of the Jaguar Aerodyne

John Toom had a dream to design and build his own car. It turns out he also had the drive and the skill to do so, unfortunately he died just short of finishing his Jaguar Aerodyne. Ron and Sonya Kellogg bought the Aerodyne and funded its completion. … [Read more...]

Editorial: YouTube Tips Us Off About the Bad Car Models

by Wallace Wyss - Before there was the World Wide Web it was difficult to catch the drift on which car models had inherent flaws. Which cars not to buy in other words. But now you can look up a car's bad rep on YouTube like this one: 10 worst … [Read more...]

A Comprehensive Guide to VIN Decoders

In today's world, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is an essential component for identifying and managing vehicles. Understanding and decoding a VIN is crucial for various stakeholders, including car buyers, sellers, insurance companies, and … [Read more...]

Editorial: Hey Hollywood…What About Elon Musk?

by Wallace Wyss - Having watched Michael Mann's Ferrari I was wondering which of the 20th or 21st century's auto executives have lives that, a portion of which, would be fodder for a good movie? I nominate John Z. DeLorean from around the … [Read more...]

Economic Theory and Collector Cars

by Mike Gulett - I was reading an article in the New York Times from Nov. 22, 2014 titled Conspicuous Consumption? Yes, but It’s Not Crazy by Robert H. Frank, economics professor at Cornell University. The article basically said that rich … [Read more...]