by Wallace Wyss - The show is called "concours" but I take that as a loose description because nowhere did I see judges dutifully subtracting points for non original items. In fact I'd say this show has more non-originals than any other show … [Read more...]
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The Iso Fidia — Four-Door Luxury and Elegance
July 7, 2026 By 10 Comments
by Mike Gulett - The Iso Fidia is a brilliant, rare and sophisticated car that has slipped, almost unknown, into automotive history while possessing all the ingredients necessary for greatness. Made by Iso between 1967 and 1975 (and first … [Read more...]
Saying Goodbye to Our Mini Cooper S After Nearly Twenty Years
July 2, 2026 By 6 Comments
by Mike Gulett - My wife, Rebecca, bought this 2007 Mini Cooper S brand new almost twenty years ago. She ordered it and specified all the options. She could have bought anything she wanted and we did look at many other new cars but she chose the … [Read more...]
The Cars That Meant Success Before SUVs Came Along
June 29, 2026 By 5 Comments
by Mike Gulett - There was a time when if you wanted to let others know that you had 'made it', you did not drive an SUV, you drove an elegant sedan, a beautiful coupe, or maybe a grand touring car with plenty of performance and elegance. These … [Read more...]
The Great American Duesenberg
June 25, 2026 By 7 Comments
There was a time when America Built the World’s Finest Automobile... by Mike Gulett - I love looking at pre-war cars but I have never really considered owning one. Any sighting of a Duesenberg is very rare and one is not often seen driving on … [Read more...]
From Classic Cars to Modern Supercars: Different Ways to Experience Automotive Excellence
June 25, 2026 By Leave a Comment
Automotive excellence is a fluid concept, and trying to squeeze it into a single definition is a dead end. For some, the benchmark is the good old school: when you have to twist the steering wheel with your biceps, and instead of comfort, the cabin … [Read more...]
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