by Wallace Wyss - When I first became interested in the Iso Grifo nobody knew what they were except for the founders of the Iso & Bizzarrini Owner's Club. So they were dirt cheap, I think about $7,000 in the early '70s for one with some … [Read more...]
Should Clone Cars be Allowed?
October 13, 2020 By 4 Comments
A philosophical question... by Wallace Wyss - Of course they are here, they are called replicas or continuations. Many are not exactly clones. I think they've been around as long as cars have been around--you want a certain car, it's no … [Read more...]
The Cadillac Allante: Almost a Home Run and Dirt Cheap Now
August 17, 2020 By 15 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - General Motors trusts its designers. But there are those rare moments when higher management says "Why don't we try someone else with this new design?" When that happens there is a lot of resentment back at the GM Design Center … [Read more...]
Editorial: The Pros and Cons of Retro Styled Cars
August 10, 2020 By 7 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - At first glance you think "well, why not--that old design had a lot of fans." Or you can come up with an all new shape, spend $100 million, and it's a dud. I could mention the Mercury Mercur but I might well as mention all … [Read more...]
Design Critique: Bentley Bacalar
August 1, 2020 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - The Bentley Bacalar, a limited-edition model, had been set for an unveiling at the Geneva motor show, but once the show was cancelled, it had to make its debut live on Bentley's YouTube channel. They touted the fact that … [Read more...]
Design Critique: 2021 Nissan Ariya SUV
July 18, 2020 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - OK I am giving in, retiring my oft-heard comment "They'll never make a good looking SUV." For one thing the Range Rover I think is neat and clean and even the Ford Explorer that copies it is starting to look good. But I … [Read more...]
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