With so many millions of cars, trucks, and other vehicles on the roads every day, it is not surprising to discover that vehicle accidents are common. That means it is almost just a matter of time before even the most careful drivers are involved in a … [Read more...]
A Record Auction Price for a 1965 Iso Grifo A3/C
December 15, 2021 By 7 Comments
by Mike Gulett - How much does celebrity ownership affect the selling price of a collector car? It depends on who the celebrity is. If it is Steve McQueen or Paul Newman it can have a huge impact. If it is Johnny Hallyday, the French singer and … [Read more...]
The Triumph of A Minimalist Designer: Franz von Holzhausen
December 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - One thing I relish in my role as automotive reporter is meeting car designers. Rarely have I met one coming closest to his dream than tall quiet Franz von Holzhausen. He is the son of a designer so he grew up with dad's … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving America!
November 25, 2021 By 4 Comments
by Mike Gulett - I have a lot to be thankful for including that the coronavirus pandemic seems to be letting up some. I hope you all are getting along well in these difficult times. Today is the eleventh anniversary of My Car Quest and this is … [Read more...]
Another Long Lost GM Show Car: The Buick Wildcat III
November 22, 2021 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - When Harley Earl was GM VP in charge of Styling (later a word replaced by "Design" as "styling" sounded too frivolous) in the Fifties, it seems he had an obsession for testing the limits of how each brand was regarded by the … [Read more...]
Book Review: Holman & Moody The Legendary Race Team
November 15, 2021 By 1 Comment
Review by Wallace Wyss - Title: Holman & Moody The Legendary Race Team Publisher: Octane Press (Motorbooks; 1st edition January 5, 2003) Authors: Tom Cotter & Al Pierce Language: English Hardcover: 248 pages ISBN-10: 0760308756 ISBN-13: … [Read more...]
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