by Wallace Wyss This is a story about a barn finder who had an unbelievable stroke of luck. And how happenstance can make fortune come your way. First of all the car, the 1966 Ford GT Mk II. To sum it up quickly, Henry Ford II–after … [Read more...]
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One Man’s Monterey Car Week Schedule
August 11, 2016 By 4 Comments
by Mike - Everybody who is planning to go to Monterey is trying to keep track of the activities and plan ahead. Wallace Wyss sent us his own list but he says “I know I will be lucky to make 75% of the activities on my list.” He is right … [Read more...]
“Butzi’s Baby”: The Porsche 904 GTS
August 9, 2016 By 2 Comments
One car I never considered owning, but I rue that I missed ‘em by Wallace Wyss - One car that really broke the mold for Porsche was the 904. Why? Because first of all the way it was made, a frame but with a sheet metal double box chassis … [Read more...]
Lamborghinis For Auction In Monterey
August 7, 2016 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - At the Monterey Car Week auctions in mid-August Lamborghinis are well represented on the auction block (22 as of today). RM Sotheby's has 3: Miura P400 SV, Diablo VT Roadster and Countach 25th Anniversary. Gooding has 4: 400 … [Read more...]
A Porsche In The Driveway – Or How To Find A Barn Find
August 4, 2016 By 4 Comments
A barn finder reveals his trailside tracking tips by Wallace Wyss - A colleague of mine, but only an enthusiast who doesn't full time write about them like me, was telling me how recently he was accosted by a man when he was driving his … [Read more...]
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