My Car Quest

January 21, 2026

Lance Reventlow and Carroll Shelby

by Mike Gulett - The connection between Lance Reventlow and Carroll Shelby is one of the most fascinating stories in American motorsport history. Reventlow literally handed his workshop and people to Shelby who would then use them to build the … [Read more...]

How Car Accident Settlements Are Calculated

Car accidents are caused by a range of factors, but usually, human errors, unfavorable environmental conditions, and mechanical faults are together responsible. According to the most recent figures released by the National Highway Traffic Safety … [Read more...]

How Lemon Law Protects Owners With Defective Vehicles

In 2025, over 3.5 million vehicles in the US have been recalled due to 197 separate vehicle and equipment issues that posed safety risks. Brake and tire defects account for approximately 65% of vehicle defects associated with crashes, reports … [Read more...]

Hard Tops Are Out: Why Jeep Owners Are Switching to Soft Tops

If you’ve ever owned a Jeep, you know the best part of driving one is the freedom it gives you—the ability to remove your roof, feel the breeze, and truly enjoy the open road. But hard tops, while durable, often make that freedom harder to access. … [Read more...]

The Mid-Engine (Almost) AC Shelby

Diving deep in the archives all the way back to October 2016 I found this interesting story that is still interesting 9 years later. Made even more so since a reader sent in a recent photo of this unique car (see the first comment). Mike Gulett, … [Read more...]

Why the Jeep Community Is One of the Most Devoted Ones Out There

Jeep owners do not just drive a vehicle—they join a tribe. From the first wave on a back road to the roar of engines at a national rally, the Jeep community turns strangers into family. What starts as a shared nod between two Wranglers often ends in … [Read more...]