My Car Quest

May 14, 2025

The Carmel Mission Classic Was A Success

by Mike – I attended the Carmel Mission Classic on Wednesday, 16 August at the Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, commonly known as the Carmel Mission in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. This is a small event held within the walls of the Carmel … [Read more...]

Cars On The Street In Carmel

by Mike - Today I attended the Carmel Concours-on-the-Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea. I will publish photos of that on another day. Here are my photos of interesting cars on the streets - not in the show - parked on the street or driving around. … [Read more...]

Father And Son To Both Race At Monterey

by Wallace Wyss - Most car museums are lucky to bring one or two cars to a car show, but the Mullin Museum in Oxnard is bringing no less than six classic prewar cars to Monterey for various events. The cars include three Bugattis, a … [Read more...]

New Film On McLaren To Be Screened During Monterey Car Week

by Wallace Wyss - A movie studio called Gunpowder & Sky, (yes,I know that’s an odd name for a movie company) announced last week that they will have a “Monterey Car Week” screening of McLaren, a documentary based on the life of Bruce McLaren, … [Read more...]

Monterey Car Week Is Soon

by Mike - For many years I lived within driving distance of the Monterey Peninsula and we always drove to Monterey for several days in mid-August. Now that I live in the area I do not need a hotel and the drive is short. The local business … [Read more...]

Is Investing In Collector Cars Solely For Profit A Good Idea?

I thought the subject of this post, updated from September 2015, would be of interest to many of you, especially those looking to buy something in the upcoming collector car auctions in Monterey. by Mike -  Investing in collector cars for … [Read more...]