by Mike - Citroën DS The Citroën DS set new standards in ride quality, handling, and braking and was the first production car with disc brakes. It has front wheel drive and the engine in the front. The Citroën DS has a … [Read more...]
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De Tomaso Panteras Came To Monterey
June 8, 2017 By 2 Comments
by Mike - The Pantera Club of Northern California Pantera Owners Club of America** held their annual Fun Ralley in Monterey this year for the first time. There were De Tomaso Panteras and a couple of Mangustas all over the Monterey/Carmel/Big … [Read more...]
In Tribute: Tom Tjaarda , Car Designer
June 5, 2017 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Tom Tjaarda just died in Italy. His name brings back a lot of memories. Back in 1970, I had just signed on at Motor Trend as a staff member when they told me to get down to LAX and get on a plane for Detroit to see a new … [Read more...]
BMW Concept 8 Series – Design Commentary
June 5, 2017 By 3 Comments
An evolution showing pressure from the Italians by Wallace Wyss - In the past BMW always “held back” from a pure design; that is to say, they would have a daring design but then edge toward practicality; pull back from the brink as it were. … [Read more...]
The Iso Grifo A3/L Prototype – Black & White Photos And Typewriters
June 3, 2017 By 23 Comments
by Mike - Remember when there were black and white photos and typewriters, or printed letters on paper? Years ago when I used film I would use black and white film sometimes because it was cheaper than color film. The black and white photos … [Read more...]
How to Get a Ferrari Named After You
May 31, 2017 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - It can be done. Ferrari has a special group that listens to customers who want a car built to their order. Here's one built back in 2012 for musician Eric Clapton. … [Read more...]
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