My Car Quest

November 25, 2024

Bizzarrini GT 5300 Strada, Bizzarrini GT 5300, Bizzarrini For Sale

Are These Real Bizzarrini GT 5300s At Auction? – One Yes And One Maybe, Maybe Not

by Mike - The article yesterday, How Trustworthy Are Classic Car Auction Companies?, attracted a lot of attention and some intelligent comments. Today I am linking to two previously published articles about cars at auction with some questions … [Read more...]

We Had The Only Band In The Pits – Brief Memories Of Nassau Speed Weeks

by Mike - Ken Phillips is a friend and the original owner of my Bizzarrini GT 5300 Strada (chassis No. 0256). He has been involved with fast cars and motorcycles all his life. Below, through a series of emails, he shared with me some of his … [Read more...]

What’s Wrong With These Photos?

by Mike - Searching my photo archives today I found a few photos that needed more explanation. For some I have an explanation but for others I do not. Above is an Iso Rivolta GT with a custom front. It has the hood and nose design usually … [Read more...]

This Bizzarrini GT 5300 Strada For Sale In Monterey Has Sold For A Record Price

by Mike - This 1965 Bizzarrini GT 5300 Strada was for sale at auction a few days ago in Monterey by RM Auctions. It sold for $693,000, including the buyers commission. I believe this is a world record for this model at a public sale. This … [Read more...]

The Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance – What A Day!

by Mike - The Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance has turned into the best Concours in the San Francisco Bay Area. A few years ago it moved to an outstanding location at the Crystal Springs Golf Course immediately off of a major freeway, Interstate … [Read more...]

There Are Four Bizzarrini Cars Up For Auction In Monterey This Year

by Mike - This could be a record for the number of Bizzarrini cars in Monterey for auction in the same year. All four are different models as well. 1966 Bizzarrini Le Mans Roadster (P538) This Bizzarrini P538 is for sale at the Russo … [Read more...]