by Mike Gulett - On summer evenings across California—especially in neighborhoods from East Los Angeles to San Jose—the streets come alive with a uniquely American art form. Where candy-colored paint glows like liquid glass and pinstripes … [Read more...]
The Chevrolet Corvair: An American Original
February 14, 2026 By 10 Comments
by Mike Gulett - When I was in high school, many years ago, a good friend drove a red ‘64 Chevy Corvair and I had the opportunity to ride in it many times. I learned to appreciate that car. My Dad had a friend who owned a ‘65 Corvair, which I got … [Read more...]
Studebaker — Spirit, Style and Beauty
February 7, 2026 By 3 Comments
by Mike Gulett - Few American car companies can claim such longevity, innovation, and cultural impact as Studebaker. Studebaker was never just an automaker; it was a reflection of American ingenuity, ambition, and, ultimately, the harsh realities … [Read more...]
Why The V12 Engine Still Matters
February 2, 2026 By 5 Comments
by Mike Gulett - In this time we live in defined by kilowatts, software updates, and silence at full acceleration, the V12 engine should be extinct but it is not. It is large, inefficient, complex to build and service, and maybe politically … [Read more...]
Car Designers Who Were Too Early
January 30, 2026 By 8 Comments
by Mike Gulett - History has a way of rewarding bravery late. The designers who push strongest against convention are often dismissed in their own time—their work labeled strange, impractical, or “too much.” But years later, the same ideas quietly … [Read more...]
Citroën SM — The Car of the Future
January 27, 2026 By 6 Comments
by Mike Gulett - When the Citroën SM was introduced in 1970, it looked less like a conventional grand tourer and more like a car from the future. Long, low, and sleek, the SM was Citroën at its most confident—an audacious fusion of avant-garde … [Read more...]
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