by Mike - In the last post about hood scoop car art I did not mention the Iso Grifo hood scoop designed for the big block engines because I was planning a separate post for the most unusual, and most famous hood scoop in the classic car … [Read more...]
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Hood Scoops – Car Art With A Purpose
February 1, 2018 By 10 Comments
by Mike - A hood scoop allows air to flow into the engine compartment either to help cool the engine or to deliver cooler air to the engine air intake which can improve performance because cooler air is denser than warmer air. And engines like … [Read more...]
The Iso Grifo Prototype Is For Sale
December 22, 2017 By 6 Comments
Sold for $1,760,000. by Mike - The one-of-a-kind Iso Grifo Prototype does not come up for sale often but here it is up for auction. This is the first Iso Grifo and the design style represents what Giorgetto Giugiaro of Bertone had in … [Read more...]
Ten Tips To Help Protect Your Cars From A Disaster
November 14, 2017 By 6 Comments
Recently the Sonoma/Napa area of Northern California was hit with the worst wild fire in California history. More than 40 people died, thousands of homes and other building were destroyed and at least one car collector lost several cars. A friend … [Read more...]
The Iso Grifo A3/L Prototype – Black & White Photos And Typewriters
June 3, 2017 By 23 Comments
by Mike - Remember when there were black and white photos and typewriters, or printed letters on paper? Years ago when I used film I would use black and white film sometimes because it was cheaper than color film. The black and white photos … [Read more...]
Rare Birds At The Monterey Auctions
October 5, 2016 By 9 Comments
by Mike - Like bird watchers searching for a glimpse of a rare bird-of-paradise car lovers always seek out the rare and exotic when we go to events like Monterey Car Week. This past August we were rewarded handsomely with three Iso Grifos, … [Read more...]
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