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...]
Fiction: Dinner in Elko
September 9, 2025 By 1 Comment
by Wallace Wyss He'd been sickly and worried about whether he'd be up to making the party. Now he admitted it was hard to think of a guy 6' 2" tall, energetic as all hell, runnin' a race program or two, sitting around in bed with a … [Read more...]
The Beautiful Fastback
August 11, 2025 By 6 Comments
by Mike Gulett - I find it difficult to imagine a cool sports car that is not a fastback unless it is a convertible. The fastback is a distinctive car body style that combines function and style in a way that has captivated designers and enthusiasts … [Read more...]
Hood Ornament Art
August 7, 2025 By 7 Comments
by Mike Gulett - There was a time when automobiles didn’t just transport us, they announced us. And nothing symbolized that more than the hood ornament. These graceful mascots were more than functional radiator caps or branding devices; they were … [Read more...]
Monterey Car Week Is Upon Us
August 4, 2025 By 2 Comments
by Mike Gulett - There is a place where the world’s rarest and most beautiful cars converge by the ocean, out in the wild—being driven, shown, maybe sold and certainly celebrated by car enthusiasts from around the world. This is Monterey Car … [Read more...]
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