My Car Quest

November 21, 2024

Happy Birthday Giotto Bizzarrini!

by Wallace Wyss - Giotto Bizzarrini was born June 6, 1926 in Quercianella, Livorno Province, Italy to a wealthy family. His grandfather had worked with Marconi on a little idea called the telegraph so inventing was a family tradition. He is well … [Read more...]

Buying Things vs Buying Experiences

by Mike Gulett - I have heard it said that experts in human happiness say that people will be happier spending their money buying “experiences” rather than “things”. These experts say experiences include trips to places like: anywhere in … [Read more...]

Air Flow Over, Under and Through the Bizzarrini GT 5300

Photos, captions and comments by Mike Gulett - The Bizzarrini GT 5300 (aka Iso Grifo A3) has been one of the most under appreciated and least understood cars in history - until recently, but yet the technical genius of Giotto Bizzarrini is not … [Read more...]

The Ferrari Breadvan Lives…In a Modern Homage

by Wallace Wyss - One of the great Ferrari experiences of my life was a spirited ride in the Ferrari "Breadvan" when it was owned by Matt Ettinger. He had it all tricked out for racing including a number on the side. And he drove it like a bat … [Read more...]

Can You Answer These Questions?

by Mike Gulett - Here are some fun questions that need to be answered. Think about it if you need to and let us know your answers in the Comments. All of the answers can be found in the Archives of My Car Quest. Question One In the … [Read more...]

A Split Race Car and a Split Friendship

I have published several articles about the infamous race at Sebring in 1965 where two Iso Grifo A3/C (Bizzarrini) race cars were destroyed. Other tragedy followed as described by C. Rino Argento who helped Giotto Bizzarrini manage that race. Another … [Read more...]