Beyond Zagato and Pininfarina by Mike Gulett - In mid-century Europe, a handful of visionary designers and craftsmen shaped beautiful cars from bare chassis. While names like Zagato and Pininfarina dominate the conversation today, there exists a … [Read more...]
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The Aston Martin Vanquish is Twenty-Five Years Old
April 28, 2026 By 2 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In the year 2000 my wife and I ordered a new Aston Martin DB7. At the time we lived in the San Fransisco Bay Area and there was only one Aston Martin dealer, as far as I could tell, in all of Northern California. So, we had to … [Read more...]
The Citroën DS21 Henri Chapron: Beauty in Motion
April 24, 2026 By 1 Comment
by Mike Gulett - A few years ago I was walking around one of the auction previews during Monterey Car Week when I came upon something I had never seen before - a Citroën DS21 Henri Chapron. I was amazed at the beauty and have been an admirer ever … [Read more...]
Design Critique: Rolls-Royce Nightingale
April 20, 2026 By 5 Comments
The start of the limited edition Coachbuild Collection. By Wallace Wyss - Of course, Rolls Royce has always been about coachbuilt cars with special bespoke versions for wealthy customers (and royalty) in addition to mass produced cars but with … [Read more...]
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance — A Seaside Showcase
April 17, 2026 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - When you think of a concours d'elegance by the ocean, if you're American, you think "Pebble Beach" but there is another one that takes place in Southern California, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance which returns April 24–26, … [Read more...]
Holden — Made In Australia
April 15, 2026 By 3 Comments
by Mike Gulett - Sometimes a car company can become something more important than just a company — it can be a part of a nation’s identity. This happened in Australia with Holden. For decades Holden was more than just a car brand. It was a … [Read more...]
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