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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On Losing a Great Companion….
October 9, 2025 By 15 Comments
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...]
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...]
Ahead of its Time – The Stout Scarab
September 20, 2025 By 2 Comments
by Mike Gulett - The Stout Scarab was a vehicle way ahead of its time in both design and concept. Conceived by aircraft engineer William Bushnell Stout, the Scarab stands as an expression of early 20th-century futurism and an important milestone in … [Read more...]
Thoughts on the Lamborghini Miura and De Tomaso Mangusta Designs
September 15, 2025 By 9 Comments
by Dick Ruzzin - Nuccio Bertone A car design is rarely done completely by one person. He or she might have artistic control but who they work for, the client and others that will execute the design, will have influence and suggestions when … [Read more...]
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