by Mike - This past summer it was necessary to rebuild the Iso Grifo engine. Don't ask why it was needed it just was, because fluids were not staying where they belonged. This was painful but the result is terrific. The engine was removed … [Read more...]
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Art Created For The Car – Hood Ornaments
November 26, 2012 By 2 Comments
by Mike - Hood ornaments were, at one time, much more popular than they are today. By hood ornaments I mean three dimensional sculptures on the front of the car, not the nose badge. Lalique, the great crystal maker, made hood ornaments … [Read more...]
More Classic Car Photos From Padova, Italy
November 11, 2012 By 3 Comments
by Mike - When reader Herbert Putz of Austria saw the last post with Marco Quadrelli's photos from the Auto e Moto d’Epoca in Padova, Italy, he had to send in his own photos from the same event. Herbert said "I would like to emphasize the … [Read more...]
Classic Car Photos From Padova, Italy
November 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
by Mike - Thanks to Marco Quadrelli we have photos from the Auto e Moto d'Epoca which was held 25-28 October in Padova, Italy. This event is Italy's major classic car and motorcycle show, with automobilia, classic car sales and an … [Read more...]
The Very Unusual Iso Grifo Sold!
November 1, 2012 By 6 Comments
by Mike - A Very Unusual Iso Grifo For Sale was auctioned at RM in London for £128,800 ($208,000). The estimate was £120,000-160,000. I think this is a strong price for an Iso Grifo that has been so heavily modified. Maybe this is an … [Read more...]
Another Photo From The Millenáris Velodrom in Budapest, Hungary
October 21, 2012 By 5 Comments
by Mike - This message and photo are from Ádám Bölcs in Budapest, Hungary. ~~~ Hello Mike, It was great to read again about Millenáris Velodrom on My Car Quest. I arrived in the afternoon this year with my family and my 1959 Alfa … [Read more...]
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