by Mike Gulett - I pointed out to a friend one time that the interior of his original 1960s Ferrari was "dirty" and he replied that it was "patina". We were joking around but it started me thinking about what is good patina and when does the … [Read more...]
A Porsche In The Driveway – Or How To Find A Barn Find
August 4, 2016 By 4 Comments
A barn finder reveals his trailside tracking tips by Wallace Wyss - A colleague of mine, but only an enthusiast who doesn't full time write about them like me, was telling me how recently he was accosted by a man when he was driving his … [Read more...]
A Fine Day In Danville At The Concours d’Elegance
September 22, 2014 By 4 Comments
by Mike - Yesterday I attended the Danville Concours d'Elegance and it was worth the long drive. I ran into several friends and saw many really terrific cars. Here are some photos and there are more in the slide show … [Read more...]
“The Car Has Layers Of Dust And Dirt Intact” – A Jaguar XK 120 At Auctions America
May 20, 2014 By 8 Comments
by Mike - I am sorry to say that Auctions America has caught the "dirt is patina" syndrome. They recently auctioned off this 1954 Jaguar XK 120SE Drop Head Coupe for $45,100 at their Auburn Spring auction - car wash not included. Here … [Read more...]
Amelia Island Selected Auction Results From The Gooding Auction
March 8, 2013 By 2 Comments
by Mike - I was not at this auction in person but I watched it on the Internet. I arrive in Florida late Saturday night to attend the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance on Sunday. The prices are the hammer prices and do not include the buyers … [Read more...]
Even More Classic Car Photos From Padova, Italy
December 13, 2012 By 3 Comments
by Mike - I am always happy when a reader sends in interesting photos of classic cars and people in locations and from events where I am not. Today we have more photos of the Auto e Moto d’Epoca which was held 25-28 October, 2012 in Padova, … [Read more...]
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