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...]
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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...]
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...]
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