by Wallace Wyss - Some guys are way ahead of the curve. I’m thinking John von Neumann, around ’65. Now I knew von Neumann, in my photographic memory, from seeing a picture of him in a GI uniform shot back around ’45 with him sitting proudly … [Read more...]
Franco Scaglione: King Of The Alfa Romeo BATs
September 23, 2016 By 7 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - There are unsung heroes in every field. Writing about rare cars for my Incredible Barn Finds books (Enthusiast Books, Hudson WI) I keep running across the name Franco Scaglione. I finally began researching him and … [Read more...]
A Bright Green Alfa Romeo Montreal
July 29, 2016 By 5 Comments
by Mike - Produced from 1970 to 1977 the beautiful Alfa Romeo Montreal was not imported to North America even though the model is named after a city in Canada. The design was introduced in Montreal as a concept car and the name, Montreal, … [Read more...]
Fiat 850 Spider: La Dolce Vita On A Budget Or The Evolution Of A Working Man’s Classic
May 8, 2016 By 12 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - In the mid-60's Fiat wanted to make a volume sports car, one that would be an enthusiast’s “first sports car.” It was the Fiat 850 Spider. The first model was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro while he was at Bertone. Now … [Read more...]
Designed By The Wind – The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale
March 23, 2016 By 3 Comments
by Giacomo Arosio (including the translation from Italian) - The Giulietta was probably one of the greatest cars ever made by Alfa Romeo and it was very much appreciated by the Alfisti. The "project 750" led to many other derivatives, … [Read more...]
Iso Grifo For Sale – SOLD!!!
March 3, 2016 By 4 Comments
This rare Iso Grifo has SOLD on My Car Quest and is on its way from California to the US East Coast! My thanks to all of you who contacted me - it is going to a good home. by Mike - Timeless, elegant, powerful, beautiful … [Read more...]
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