by Mike Gulett - Sometimes a car company can become something more important than just a company — it can be a part of a nation’s identity. This happened in Australia with Holden. For decades Holden was more than just a car brand. It was a … [Read more...]
The Allure of Cord Automobiles
April 5, 2026 By 8 Comments
by Mike Gulett - A Bold Vision in a Bold Era... In the innovation and excess of the American automobile industry of the late 1920s and 1930s, few car company names are remembered as well as Cord (even though the company was not around … [Read more...]
The Electric Car Revolution Has Fizzled
April 1, 2026 By 9 Comments
by Mike Gulett - Many, or most, of the established car makers have significantly backed off of their transition from gas powered cars to all electric cars. This includes Porsche, Honda, Ford, GM, Stellantis and the VW group. Many have written … [Read more...]
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale
March 27, 2026 By 7 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In 1984 I bought a "new" Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce in San Jose, California. New is in quotes because it was a demo car that was also driven by Alfa Romeo sales people - yes there were Alfa Romeo dealers in the US in 1984. It had 10k … [Read more...]
In 1963 The Corvette Sting Ray Mesmerized Me
March 21, 2026 By 8 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In 1963 I was 11 years old and living in South Gate, California a suburb of Los Angeles. I read every car magazine I could buy or borrow and I paid attention to the cars on the streets. One day some friends and I were riding our … [Read more...]
The Bentley Continental R and T: When Bentley Regained Its Confidence
March 16, 2026 By 11 Comments
by Mike Gulett - For many years I drove a new Bentley Continental GT and loved it, although it was expensive to maintain fortunately it was reliable. I have always wanted a Continental R or T but Rebecca killed that idea because she thought they … [Read more...]
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