by Mike Gulett - There’s a certain poetry in the sound of a well tuned V12 engine and the ticking of a finely running chronograph watch. One is a beautiful sound and motion; the other is quiet and elegant precision. Yet both are stimulating. For … [Read more...]
Sunbeam Tiger: The British-American Muscle Cat That Roared
October 27, 2025 By 3 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In the mid-1960s, when British sports cars were charming but lacked muscle, one compact roadster emerged with a growl loud enough to wake Detroit. The Sunbeam Tiger was a fusion of two worlds — a sleek British body with an American … [Read more...]
The Volvo P1800: Sweden’s Style Trend Setter
October 17, 2025 By 7 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In the late 1950s, Volvo—then best known for its sturdy and practical sedans—decided it needed something more exciting in the lineup. They wanted a car that would make Volvo appear youthful, sporty, and international. The result … [Read more...]
The Chronograph Watch and Its Motorsport Heritage
September 24, 2025 By 1 Comment
by Mike Gulett - The chronograph watch is more than just a handsome accessory with many dials and buttons. It is a tool born of precision and competition, a companion to explorers, aviators, and race car drivers. From the golden age of motorsport … [Read more...]
Ahead of its Time – The Stout Scarab
September 20, 2025 By 2 Comments
by Mike Gulett - The Stout Scarab was a vehicle way ahead of its time in both design and concept. Conceived by aircraft engineer William Bushnell Stout, the Scarab stands as an expression of early 20th-century futurism and an important milestone in … [Read more...]
Restomod Culture and California
September 12, 2025 By 3 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In California—where surfing, startups, hot rods, custom cars, movie stars and supercars coexist—it’s no surprise that restomod culture has taken root and flourished. Nowhere else is the spirit of retro-modern engineering more fully … [Read more...]
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