by Wallace Wyss - Not long after pondering whether I liked the droptail Rolls Royces--special cars made on order from wealthy customers--I was shocked to see roughly the same styling being pro-offered on a two seater BMW concept. The idea is--if … [Read more...]
The First Elvis Presley 507 (1957 BMW 507)
March 14, 2023 By 3 Comments
From the My Car Quest Wayback Machine I found this interesting story from April 2020. I hope you all enjoy it. Mike Gulett, Editor. by Wallace Wyss - Now here is a story that attempts to separate fact from fiction. Elvis Presley bought a … [Read more...]
Are BMW Exotic Cars?
May 24, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The desire to push anything to its limit is an integral part of human nature. Years ago, the Concorde set new frontiers for speed, and the automotive industry has never been far behind when it comes to surprising users with its fast and innovative … [Read more...]
Design: BMW Concept XM
January 17, 2022 By 11 Comments
A mistake from the word "Go". by Wallace Wyss - I watch Frank Stephenson's YouTube videos on design. Rarely have I seen him fire all guns at one design and pronounce it failed. But he did it with this new BMW Concept SUV, the XM. This … [Read more...]
The BMW Wedge – The Shape of the Times
June 13, 2021 By 14 Comments
by Mike Gulett - Summer is here - I know this may seem hard to believe but it is true. This means car events are here and one of the best is the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, although it is now past. To help us all get in the mood for … [Read more...]
People: Bob Lutz, Auto Executive Extraordinaire
May 22, 2021 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Being Swiss American, I always look for examples of Swiss who accomplished something. I was always a car guy so became a fan of Bob Lutz who I once met at Pebble Beach when he and Tom Gale, Chrysler's design VP, were … [Read more...]
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