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...]
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Ten Reasons To Buy That Collector Car
November 6, 2025 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - Sometimes it’s hard to muster up the reason why you want a certain collector car. Here’s some reasons, with examples from my own life and that of my friends. 1.) A MOBILE ICE BREAKER I think if you are a person with great … [Read more...]
Why Watch Collecting and Car Collecting Speak the Same Language
October 30, 2025 By 7 Comments
by Mike Gulett - There’s a certain poetry in the sound of a well tuned V12 engine and the ticking of a finely running chronograph watch. One is a beautiful sound and motion; the other is quiet and elegant precision. Yet both are stimulating. For … [Read more...]
Sunbeam Tiger: The British-American Muscle Cat That Roared
October 27, 2025 By 3 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In the mid-1960s, when British sports cars were charming but lacked muscle, one compact roadster emerged with a growl loud enough to wake Detroit. The Sunbeam Tiger was a fusion of two worlds — a sleek British body with an American … [Read more...]
The Sunday Funny Pages – No. 5 – The Yellow Aston Martin
October 23, 2025 By 2 Comments
by Mike Gulett - This comic that I wrote more than 10 years ago reminded me of something that really happened yesterday. I went to lunch in Pebble Beach with my friend Tom and I would have normally driven our yellow Aston Martin Vanquish - but it … [Read more...]
The Volvo P1800: Sweden’s Style Trend Setter
October 17, 2025 By 7 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In the late 1950s, Volvo—then best known for its sturdy and practical sedans—decided it needed something more exciting in the lineup. They wanted a car that would make Volvo appear youthful, sporty, and international. The result … [Read more...]
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