My Car Quest

July 19, 2026

The Electric Car Revolution Has Fizzled

by Mike Gulett -  Many, or most, of the established car makers have significantly backed off of their transition from gas powered cars to all electric cars. This includes Porsche, Honda, Ford, GM, Stellantis and the VW group. Many have written … [Read more...]

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...]