My Car Quest

March 29, 2024

The Bulls of Yellowstone County – June 2013 – A Bizzarrini Story Part Two

by Mike - This is the last in the series of how a Bizzarrini GT 5300 Strada was lost for decades and found by a Canadian collector. This is not just any Bizzarrini GT 5300 but one of the examples formerly owned by Max Balchowsky and Carey Loftin. … [Read more...]

Bizzarrini GT 5300 Strada Chasis No. IA3*0286

by Mike - A friend and I took a drive back in 2011 to look at cars, specifically to see this Bizzarrini for sale in Oakland, California just a short drive away. This 1968 Bizzarrini GT 5300 was sold by the dealer to a new owner in Canada and … [Read more...]

Two Crashed Iso Grifo/Bizzarrini Race Cars Are Still Missing – Sebring 12 Hours 1965 – Part 2

by C. Rino Argento Continued from Part 1... The next few days were busy, very busy ones doing all the things that one has to do preparing for a race of that length: final gears had to be selected because of the tracks long straights, tire … [Read more...]

Two Crashed Iso Grifo/Bizzarrini Race Cars Are Still Missing – Sebring 12 Hours 1965 – Part 1

by Mike Gulett - This text of this fascinating article was originally published in the Spring 2001 issue of The Griffon (The magazine of the Iso & Bizzarrini Owner's Club). The author, C. Rino Argento, was instrumental in organizing the race … [Read more...]

Carey Loftin – One Of The Best Movie Stunt Drivers Liked To Drive Fast

by Mike -  Carey Loftin was one of the best stunt drivers in the movie business. A friend of mine, who used to hang out with Carey Loftin and Max Balchowsky, on occasion, shares information that I have never heard before. Carey Loftin In The … [Read more...]