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...]
Gene Winfield Shaped the Soul of Custom Cars
January 10, 2026 By 3 Comments
by Mike Gulett - It was suggested by my friend and regular reader, Cindy Meitle of Car PR USA, that I should have included Gene Winfield in my recent article about custom car creators. I agreed that would have been a good idea, so here is an … [Read more...]
The Three Men Who Shaped American Custom Cars
January 8, 2026 By 5 Comments
by Mike Gulett - American custom cars were never about transportation - they are about imagination, identity and the belief that a factory-built automobile was only a starting point for creative expression. In the hands of a gifted designer and … [Read more...]
John Toom – Creator of the Jaguar Aerodyne
May 23, 2024 By 19 Comments
John Toom had a dream to design and build his own car. It turns out he also had the drive and the skill to do so, unfortunately he died just short of finishing his Jaguar Aerodyne. Ron and Sonya Kellogg bought the Aerodyne and funded its completion. … [Read more...]
The 1961 Mako Shark I Concept Car: My Memorable Ride…
February 27, 2023 By 8 Comments
Reaching into the My Car Quest Wayback Machine I came up with this interesting story from March 2018. I hope you all enjoy it again, or for the first time. Mike Gulett, Editor. by Wallace Wyss - Back in the day, the early 60s, I was a … [Read more...]
The Grand National Roadster Show
February 6, 2023 By 1 Comment
The Grand National Roadster Show, held in Pomona, CA, is now in its 73rd year. Previously known as the Oakland Roadster Show, it is the longest running indoor car show in the world. Text and Photos by Wallace Wyss - I grew up in Michigan and I … [Read more...]
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