by Mike Gulett - I have loved British sports car for many years - the first car I ever bought was a Triumph TR6 followed by a TR7. I have also owned an MG, two Aston Martins including this one here and an AC Cobra Mk IV that I sold recently. We … [Read more...]
Design Critique: Aston Martin DB12
July 7, 2023 By 3 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Way back when James Bond was still driving Astons he had I think, at various times, a DB4, DB7 etc. Now we are up in Aston Martin terminology to a DB12. They say it's all new but it has strong resemblances to previous models. … [Read more...]
How Trustworthy Are Classic Car Auction Companies?
May 5, 2023 By 12 Comments
by Mike Gulett - There was a time when there was a classic car auction season. In the US there are the major auctions events in Arizona, Amelia Island and Monterey that get a lot of attention (plus the many excellent events in Europe). But now … [Read more...]
Vintage Cars From the Original Manufacturer?
March 8, 2023 By 12 Comments
by Mike Gulett - I recently read that the 190 year old Swiss watch maker Jaeger-LeCoultre has started buying, refurbishing and reselling some of their classic watch models as The Collectibles. Catherine Rénier, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre … [Read more...]
Editorial: Trying to Fathom the Lure of Not Driving Your Low Mileage Future Classic
August 15, 2022 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - I have a hard time understanding the reasons people buy an expensive car and not use it. Maybe it's like a savings bond or stock investment wise but who is going to say it will go up? Most cars depreciate. Some, you drive … [Read more...]
Bertone’s One-Off Aston Martin
July 16, 2022 By 1 Comment
This 1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet Coupe - a sleeper saved... by Wallace Wyss - Sometimes it’s the odd one that appreciates the most… At one time, race cars were fetching a lot more at the major auctions than car show one-offs. The idea … [Read more...]
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