My Car Quest

July 1, 2025

Sports Cars and Classic Cars Blog

When Automotive Advertising Became Real

...for one brief shining moment... by Wallace Wyss - OK I’ll admit it. I was part and parcel of it in the beginning, back in the mid-‘60s, writing ads that gave scant attention to the mechanicals of a new car, trying to sell a car on … [Read more...]

Cars, Music and Other Things

by Mike Gulett - I love music, especially when it reminds me of experiences I have had and people I know, or have known. There are a few songs that have cars as a theme, some are about specific cars and some are just the thought of the car and … [Read more...]

The Paddock – A New Event During Monterey Car Week

by Mike Gulett - Debuting on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California, The Paddock is a new addition to Monterey Car Week. With a focus on inclusion, creativity, and connection, The Paddock is … [Read more...]

Benedict Castle Concours Riverside

May 18, 2025 Text by Wallace Wyss and photos by Richard Bartholomew - Some concours are more regional than others. What I mean by that is that some reflect the local culture more than others and I have to say the Benedict Castle … [Read more...]

Classic Watches/Classic Cars

by Mike Gulett - If you are reading this it is assumed you are a car lover, and probably, a collector. We car lovers and collectors also love collecting other things, right? For me I also love wrist watches and have been collecting them for many … [Read more...]

The 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350: Fashion Statement to Street-Legal Race Car

by Mike Gulett - What’s Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue stripes? It could be a lot of things but the most likely is the 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350. All 562 of the Shelby GT350s made in 1965 were that same color combination with black … [Read more...]