by Wallace Wyss - The light of my life, my wife Angelita, passed away a few days ago. And I feel guilty. Why? Because as a car guy, I had taken her on many car events, such as Pebble Beach Concours, Concorso Italiano, Ferrari Club picnics, etc. … [Read more...]
Design Analysis: The 2027 Ferrari Testarossa
October 8, 2025 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss The Ferrari Testarossa name goes back a long way. Supposedly it came about when they had a new racing car prototype and in the shop it was referred to as "the red car". Testa Rossa means "red head" in Italian (originally two … [Read more...]
The Car Rear End Design Evolution
October 5, 2025 By 10 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In the long history of the automobile, few things are as expressive—or as interesting—as rear end design. From the tailfins of postwar America to the cool looking fastbacks of the '60s and the flying buttresses of the '70s and '80s, … [Read more...]
Alfas at the Glen Motorsport Celebration 2025
September 30, 2025 By 1 Comment
Text and photos by Derek Meluzio - Frank Griswold drove his Alfa Romeo 8C to victory ahead of names such as Briggs Cunningham, Sam and Miles Collier, and Cameron Argetsinger in the first ever Watkins Glen Grand Prix in 1948. Seventy-seven years … [Read more...]
A Biographer Looks Back
September 27, 2025 By 5 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - I realized the other day that it it's been almost a half century, 47 years to be exact, since I published my first book, a hard cover entitled Shelby's Wildlife; the Cobras and the Mustangs. It was a best seller, according … [Read more...]
The Hidden Costs of Classic Car Ownership (and How to Plan for Them)
September 27, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Owning a classic car is a dream for many enthusiasts. The thrill of driving a piece of history often overshadows the financial realities that come with it. Beyond the initial purchase price, classic cars bring ongoing costs that can quickly catch … [Read more...]
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