My Car Quest

November 13, 2024

Sports Cars and Classic Cars Blog

My 1963 Datsun Bluebird 1200 Fancy Deluxe Model DP312

By Bob Wachtel- I purchased this car thru an ad in either the Selling Post or BuyLine around 1968 or 1969 for only $125. It was a time when I had to try and be as economical as possible. It had only one problem and the owner showed me how to … [Read more...]

Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Looks Good and Sounds Great

by Mike Gulett - I have loved British sports car for many years - the first car I ever bought was a Triumph TR6 followed by a TR7. I have also owned an MG, two Aston Martins including this one here and an AC Cobra Mk IV that I sold recently. We … [Read more...]

More About AC Cobra 427 CSX 3129

The history of one AC Shelby Cobra 427 - No. CSX 3129. by Bob Wachtel - I was theoretically the 4th owner of 1966 AC Shelby Cobra 427 CSX3129. The car was in British racing green with a black interior. Harr Motor Company in Worcester, MA was … [Read more...]

A Rare Apollo GT for Auction in Monterey

This is not just any Apollo GT but a 'Thorndyke Special' from the Disney movie The Love Bug. by Mike Gulett - The owner of this Apollo GT, John Barron, sent me an email recently letting me know his Apollo would be at the Bonhams Auction at The … [Read more...]

A Real Bizzarrini GT 5300 at Auction in Monterey

by Mike Gulett - It is always great to see a real Bizzarrini GT 5300 in person especially when it is up for auction. This is one that I have seen a few times over the years but when I saw it it was red. This Bizzarrini was formerly owned by a … [Read more...]

Buick Cascada: “Tepid” Enthusiasm for this Rare Convertible

by Wallace Wyss - In my idle time, waiting for a refill of coffee perhaps, I think about what car I'd like to own for fun. Sometime I type the name of the prospective candidate into Google Images to see how the owners have modified them. … [Read more...]