My Car Quest

November 10, 2026

The Chevrolet Powered De Tomaso Mangusta

by Mike - Dick Ruzzin writes on Dean's Garage 401 Mangustas were built in Modena, Italy by DeTomaso Automobili. Bodies were supplied by Ghia and both the exterior and interior were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. All were built with Ford … [Read more...]

Pickup Trucks – An Opportunity For A Progressive Concours d’Elegance?

by Mike - Ford introduced the first purpose built pickup truck in 1925; it was based on the Model T. They called it the "Ford Model T Runabout with Pickup Body." I guess Ford gets credit for coining the term “pickup” too. By 1932 Ford had sold … [Read more...]

New Old Stock Classic Cars – For Sale

by Mike - What a find in Nebraska - 500 old classic cars and trucks; many of them "new" and unsold from Lambrecht Chevrolet Co. in Pierce, Nebraska from the 1950s and 1960s. They will be auctioned off in September. The auction will feature … [Read more...]

Car Of The Day – Classic Car For Sale – Another 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

by Mike - Deja vu all over again. Here is my pick for the classic car for sale today that I would like to own. Another 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe! I normally do not write about the same model two days in a row but I could not … [Read more...]

Car Of The Day – Classic Car For Sale – 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe – Split-Window

by Mike - Here is my pick for the classic car for sale today that I would like to own. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe - Split-Window The seller says: * Gorgeous Riverside Red 327/340 4-speed * Purchased in 2004 from the … [Read more...]

Corvette Engines – What A Cornucopia!

by Mike - I was walking around several car shows this past summer and noticed the many different types of Corvette engines. Corvette owners like to leave their hoods up which made it easier to take photos of the engines. Corvette engines … [Read more...]