This is from deep in the archives (November 2017). I hope you enjoy the read. Mike Gulett, Editor by Wallace Wyss - We like to think, being car enthusiasts, that when a carrozzeria builds a prototype, that it is treasured when it is lucky … [Read more...]
Design Critique: BMW Speedtop
June 22, 2026 By 5 Comments
Bitten by the same bug that inspired Rolls to make the Nightingale, BMW retrogresses to wagons, er, shooting brakes... by Wallace Wyss - What is it with these European automakers? They meet a few high rollers at a posh concours and then assume … [Read more...]
Three BMW Models That Deliver Performance Without the Upcharge
March 12, 2026 By Leave a Comment
Think of a high-performance BMW, and your mind will immediately go to the legendary "M" cars. The flagship "M" models with their quad exhausts and aggressive aero are loud, bold, and unapologetically built for the track. No wonder BMW M hit a major … [Read more...]
The Iso Isetta: A Revolution in Mobility
June 16, 2025 By 6 Comments
The winter scooter... by Mike Gulett - Many important cars are not necessarily sexy sports cars, racing cars or luxury cars: like the Ford Model T and the Iso Isetta (our topic today). In the aftermath of World War II, Europe faced … [Read more...]
Design Critique: BMW Skytop Concept
May 30, 2024 By 2 Comments
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 5 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...]
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