by Wallace Wyss - Car artists have their favorites, sometimes too much. They like Porsches but hate Mercedes, or they like Italian cars but hate German cars. It’s like that. Having been a car artist since 2009, I gravitated toward Italian cars … [Read more...]
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Design Critique: Bizzarrini 5300 Aperta Lusso
July 14, 2026 By 10 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - The new design is refreshingly similar to the original, not the targa but the body shape. The update of the interior is thankfully of the series II Bizzarrini not the originals with the deep holes for the gauges, like mouse … [Read more...]
Event Report: Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive Concours
July 11, 2026 By 4 Comments
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...]
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...]
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