by Wallace Wyss - In the mid-60's Fiat wanted to make a volume sports car, one that would be an enthusiast’s “first sports car.” It was the Fiat 850 Spider. The first model was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro while he was at Bertone. Now … [Read more...]
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Golden Oldies – Engineers, Cars And Music
May 6, 2016 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - Giotto Bizzarrini will turn 90 on June 6. Below is a video celebrating some of his creations. Play the video on full screen and turn up the sound. The music does not interrupt the engine sounds. Happy … [Read more...]
An Apology To Gary Wales About His Bentley From Wallace Wyss
May 4, 2016 By 18 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Now there is, I dare say, no more bombastic a person in the old car biz than Gary Wales of Woodland Hills, California. I have known him for decades, and always like basking in his shadow as he recounts yet another tale from … [Read more...]
Photos From The 2016 California Mille
May 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - The California Mille was started by Martin Swig and a few of his friends, some of who are no longer around, unfortunately, including Mr Swig who died in 2012. The event began on San Francisco’s Nob Hill where the cars were parked in … [Read more...]
The Ferrari 250 Breadvan – A Joke That Went Too Far?
April 26, 2016 By 14 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Let’s flash back to the Sixties. Imagine you are a state trooper in New York State, sitting behind a billboard and just starting your third bagel. You see a station wagon, a red one with flashy wire wheels, go by. He seems to … [Read more...]
1972 Maserati Mexico For Sale
April 23, 2016 By 3 Comments
by Mike - Introduced at the 1966 Paris motor show and designed by Virginio Vairo at Vignale, the Maserati Mexico is a beautiful GT that carries four people in elegance and style. The name, Mexico, was chosen because the prototype, was once owned … [Read more...]
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