My Car Quest

December 24, 2024

A Ferrari Hot Rod – The Gatto – Custom Coachwork At Its Best

by Mike - What motivates someone to design and then build, or have built, a fully custom car like the Strale Daytona 6000GT Prototype (Iso Daytona)? Or the 1933 Ford Roadster Like No Other? Whatever the motivation is I like it and it … [Read more...]

Today Is US Memorial Day

by Mike - Memorial Day in the United States is a day set aside for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. Many Americans during this three day weekend will go to local celebrations or family cook … [Read more...]

How To Value A Collector Car

by Mike - Determining the price to pay, or the price to sell, a classic car can be a challenge especially when there were few examples made. Few cars made mean that few come to market so in a dynamic market environment setting a valuation can be … [Read more...]

Baja Cantina Car Night

by Mike - Every Thursday during the non-rainy season the local Mexican restaurant (Baja Cantina) has an outdoor cookout and a show off your car night which usually starts in the mid-afternoon. Margaritas and cars - a great combination as long … [Read more...]

A Few Photos From Amelia Island

by Mike - Don Meluzio sent in photos and comments from the recent Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in Florida where he was showing his Fiat Stanguellini Berlinetta. Text and photos by Don Meluzio I was reading Pete Brock's new book and … [Read more...]

The RM Scottsdale Auction: Some Surprising Cars

by Wallace Wyss Arizona in winter is a great place. Balmy, blue sky. Clean air. Incredible sunsets. It all puts a spring in your step. Especially when there’s lots of great cars for sale. I went to three of the auctions (couldn’t get in the … [Read more...]