My Car Quest

September 23, 2024

Sports Cars and Classic Cars Blog

Open Letter to Jim Farley, CEO of Ford: Ford Should Buy DeTomaso (Again)

To: James D. Farley, Jr., president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Co. Why would I advise that Ford buy DeTomaso? Last time in the early '70s it didn't go too well. The car--the Pantera--was flawed. Ford even had to go visit the first 100 … [Read more...]

Cadillac CT5 – A Super Sleeper

America's Answer to Audi, BMW and Mercedes. by Wallace Wyss - The Cadillac CT5 arrived last year as a replacement for Cadillac's previous midsize luxury sedan, the CTS. You could say this 5-seater car is aimed at German car buyers - those who … [Read more...]

How To Get The Best Trade-In Value for Your Car

If you want to change your car, you may be able to save money by trading in your old vehicle and it is easier than the alternatives. But the dealer offered you a ridiculously low trade-in value? Well you can trade a car in for as much as 50% of the … [Read more...]

Design History: 2004 Chevrolet Nomad Concept

by Wallace Wyss - Oh I remember the original Nomad--the '55,'56 and '57--but somehow this attempt to bring it back eluded me. Actually the '54 Nomad concept had a Corvette front end, but the production car was regular Chevy, using only the show … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Accidents Can Be More Dangerous Than Car Accidents

Riding a motorcycle may feel like a wonderful adventure, giving you the freedom to move as freely as you want. However, motorcycles also have a dangerous side, making their riders more prone to be in an accident and suffer severe injuries. Because … [Read more...]

Book Review: The Ultimate Book of the Porsche 356

Review by Wallace Wyss - Title: The Ultimate Book of the Porsche 356 Sub-title: Catalogue Raisonné Author: Brian Long Publisher: Veloce Publishing Published: November 2019 ISBN: 978-1-787112-13-1 Print run: Limited to 356 hand numbered … [Read more...]