My Car Quest

March 19, 2024

The First Elvis Presley 507 (1957 BMW 507)

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?

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

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

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

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...]

A Homage Concept Car Is Respected In and of Itself – The BMW Z8

by Wallace Wyss - Sometimes it all depends on a person with a strong mind. In this case, when BMW wanted to make a dream car to honor the old 507 two seater from the Fifties, a BMW executive thought "Why stop at a concept?" And so it was; the … [Read more...]