by Mike Gulett - On summer evenings across California—especially in neighborhoods from East Los Angeles to San Jose—the streets come alive with a uniquely American art form. Where candy-colored paint glows like liquid glass and pinstripes … [Read more...]
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The Chevrolet Corvair: An American Original
February 14, 2026 By 10 Comments
by Mike Gulett - When I was in high school, many years ago, a good friend drove a red ‘64 Chevy Corvair and I had the opportunity to ride in it many times. I learned to appreciate that car. My Dad had a friend who owned a ‘65 Corvair, which I got … [Read more...]
The Stewardship of Style: Preserving the Soul of the Modern Classic
February 14, 2026 By Leave a Comment
The automotive world is currently witnessing a fascinating intersection between the romanticism of the past and the engineering marvels of the present. For the dedicated collector, a vehicle is rarely just a machine; it is a narrative composed of … [Read more...]
Hot Rods: Yes, they are still here and they soon will be 100 years old
February 10, 2026 By 5 Comments
We visited the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California... by Wallace Wyss and Richard Bartholomew - It is hard to believe it now but, in only six years, a few American car enthusiasts will be driving cars 100 years old. Now it may take … [Read more...]
Studebaker — Spirit, Style and Beauty
February 7, 2026 By 3 Comments
by Mike Gulett - Few American car companies can claim such longevity, innovation, and cultural impact as Studebaker. Studebaker was never just an automaker; it was a reflection of American ingenuity, ambition, and, ultimately, the harsh realities … [Read more...]
Why The V12 Engine Still Matters
February 2, 2026 By 5 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In this time we live in defined by kilowatts, software updates, and silence at full acceleration, the V12 engine should be extinct but it is not. It is large, inefficient, complex to build and service, and maybe politically … [Read more...]
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