by Mike Gulett - A friend of mine, Clay McQuire, recently suggested that I profile the Ford Thunderbird (and so here we are). She is interested because she grew up with a 1955 Thunderbird in the family (a black one) and has always had fond … [Read more...]
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The Curse of the I-Can-Do-Everything Car Top
June 26, 2025 By 13 Comments
by Wallace Wyss It seemed so wonderful. First the convertible top, which for decades was satisfactory. All one piece, at first you had to lift it by hand but eventually a push button allowed you to lower it or raise it. Then some cars added a … [Read more...]
Morgan Motor Company at the Cars & Motorcycles of England at Hope Lodge
June 23, 2025 By 5 Comments
Text and photos by Derek Meluzio - Have you ever discovered a show or car event that is not that far from where you live and you think to yourself, "How did I not know about this event years ago?". Crazier yet, did you ever attend an event that … [Read more...]
Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance – June 2025
June 19, 2025 By 2 Comments
Beverly Hills Father's Day Concours - Not as exacting in judging as Pebble Beach, but a lot of fun for free. Text and some photos by Wallace Wyss with additional photos by Bruce Caron - There are "concours" where strict originality applies, … [Read more...]
The Iso Isetta: A Revolution in Mobility
June 16, 2025 By 6 Comments
The winter scooter... by Mike Gulett - Many important cars are not necessarily sexy sports cars, racing cars or luxury cars: like the Ford Model T and the Iso Isetta (our topic today). In the aftermath of World War II, Europe faced … [Read more...]
The Unique Spyker
June 12, 2025 By 2 Comments
by Mike Gulett - The Dutch car maker, Spyker, is one of the most distinctive marques in the modern supercar universe. From its rebirth in 1999 to its struggles in the 2020s, the company has consistently pursued a philosophy of artistic … [Read more...]
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