Would you believe that I once rode in one being used as a street car? by Wallace Wyss - Ferrari built the 250P (prototype) to compete in the newly created prototype class of the World Sportscar Championship. He had resisted going mid-engine in … [Read more...]
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The Alfa Romeo Canguro From a Mouse House to a Classic
April 26, 2021 By 4 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - If they ever have a theme of Giorgetto Giugiaro's best designs at Pebble Beach or Amelia Island, I'd nominate the Alfa Romeo Canguro (kangaroos). It was built on the tube chassis of the lightweight Alfa Romeo TZ. Now Alfa has … [Read more...]
How To Drive In A More Environmentally Friendly Way
April 26, 2021 By Leave a Comment
We all know that cars aren’t good for the environment, but most of us can’t manage without one. You can change your driving habits to be as environmentally friendly a driver as you can. Here’s how to do it. The best way to be a more eco-friendly … [Read more...]
The 2020 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37
April 22, 2021 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Just when I was worried that makers of supercars like Lamborghini would be caught out by the world changing to electric cars I see that Lambo already has one in production--and the Sian FKP 37 is not only the Italian marque’s … [Read more...]
The Henney Kilowatt: A Daring Electric Car From The Late 1950s
April 22, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The idea that car makers have been deliberately suppressing the development of electric vehicles is a myth. Throughout history, virtually all major manufacturers have dabbled in them. It’s just that they have had zero success. That … [Read more...]
Memorabilia: Coming to Terms With Black and White
April 21, 2021 By 8 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - I am a fine artist. I am currently preparing some artwork for Concorso Italiano (during Monterey Car Week). In doing so, I came across a Ferrari PR shot of a '62 Ferrari 250GTO, one taken so early it doesn't yet have the rear … [Read more...]
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