From the Archives comes this story of the Porsche Tapiro concept car that followed the Bizzarrini Manta and preceded the Maserati Boomerang, all wedge shaped cars designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign. These concept cars set the trend for … [Read more...]
The Maserati Boomerang – Preceded by the Bizzarrini Manta
April 7, 2025 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - When Giorgetto Giugiaro cut himself adrift from Ghia Carrozzeria he put himself under a lot of pressure. He had to come up with something dramatic to put in auto shows to get the work flowing in. Fortunately, from his … [Read more...]
Editorial: The Significance (or not) of the Grille
March 31, 2025 By 1 Comment
by Wallace Wyss - I just caught an interview of Franz von Holzhausen, Teslas chief designer, on YouTube and he briefly touched on the Model S originally having a grille. I missed the part where he talked about taking it away but I think it was … [Read more...]
My Car Quest Artist Featured in Art Show
March 19, 2025 By Leave a Comment
by Mike Gulett - Wallace Wyss, a frequent My Car Quest contributor with both words and art, reports three of his car paintings are now displayed at the Redlands Art Association gallery, for two weeks. Selected from over 100 works, Wyss … [Read more...]
Does Tesla Need a New CEO?
March 14, 2025 By 9 Comments
by Mike Gulett - Is it time for Elon Musk to step down as Tesla CEO? It seems his significant time spent on politics and now his US governmental duties are interfering with his Tesla duties. His political opinions, that have come more … [Read more...]
The 1967 Ford Mach I Mustang: Where Racing Influenced The Breed
March 11, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Even If Only The Prototype... by Wallace Wyss - Even though in 1967 Ford had a good deal of irons in the fire with the ol’ Snakemeister, Carroll Shelby, the existence of this car without a hint of involvement by Shelby is proof to me that … [Read more...]
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