My Car Quest

May 15, 2025

Monterey Car Week – Don’t Just Buy A Souvenir – Buy Art

by Mike - The purpose of going to Monterey for car week in mid-August (August 15-20 this year) is to see cars; legendary cars you’ve always dreamed of seeing in person, cars at full song on the racetrack, cars gleaming in the sun at Pebble … [Read more...]

The 1962 Fiat Abarth 2300 S Coupe – What A Beauty

by Mike - I was walking down the street at the Carmel Concours on the Avenue in August 2013 when I spotted this sweet looking Italian beauty. It is uh ... a Fiat Abarth 2300 S Coupe. I know that because it says so on the sign. I have never … [Read more...]

A Photographer From Germany Photographs My Iso Grifo

by Mike - My friend, Bruce Caron, and I sat down at a table on a hot and humid day at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center during Monterey Car Week. A liquid refreshment and a break from walking and looking at cars was our goal. It was really hot … [Read more...]

A Blue Ferrari 275 GTB In Monterey

by Mike - This past August I was walking through the Portola Hotel in downtown Monterey intent on seeing the cars set to go across the auction block at the RM Sotheby's auction. I came across this beautiful blue Ferrari 275 GTB. It is refreshing … [Read more...]

A Ferrari Fit For A Princess – Update

by Mike - This light green Ferrari with the dark red top was a real eye catcher and is the reason that it was on display as visitors entered the Gooding auction tent in Pebble Beach a few weeks ago. It was a beautiful attraction hinting at what … [Read more...]

This Aston Martin Shooting Brake Sells At Auction

by Mike - This unusual Aston Martin Shooting Brake was sold at the RM Southeby's auction in Monterey a few weeks ago. I am fascinated by the shooting brake style which looks great on the Aston Martin DB6 and I suspect the DB5 as well. It … [Read more...]