My Car Quest

March 3, 2025

Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds

by Mike Gulett - I thought it would be a good time to republish this interesting observation of human behavior (first published here on February 10, 2014 and originally to the world in 1841). This applies to collectors of things, … [Read more...]

This Ferrari 250 LM Was the Last Ferrari To Win at Le Mans Until Recently

by Mike Gulett - This Ferrari 250 LM could very well be the most valuable Ferrari that is not a 250 GTO. It sold in February 2025 at the RM Sotheby’s auction in Paris for €34,880,000 EUR (approximately $36,600,000 USD). It was offered from the … [Read more...]

The Neri & Bonacini Nembo GT – A Small Scale Miura

Written and translated from Italian by Giacomo Arosio 1966 was a very important year in the italian sports car scene. The new Lamborghini Miura represented a true revolution and it shook up the technical principles of the time. The engine was … [Read more...]

Towing Safety Precautions: How to Protect Yourself During a Breakdown

If you have a breakdown here is advice for how to handle this unfortunate situation. 1. Move Your Vehicle to a Safe Location If your car experiences mechanical failure, try to move it off the main road to a safer area. Ideally, find a nearby … [Read more...]

The Maserati Ghibli S vs. De Tomaso Mangusta

by Mike Gulett - I asked ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence program, to compare and contrast the classic Maserati Ghibli S with the De Tomaso Mangusta written in the style of Mark Twain. Below is the result, note how the program seems to … [Read more...]

A Car in the Barn

Wherein our columnist recalls his never ending hunt… by Wallace Wyss - I have for some years now refrained from advertising myself as a barn finder. There's a reason for that. In the old days I was married to a lady who worked for a … [Read more...]