My Car Quest

February 23, 2025

Simpson Design: Reviving the Tradition of Coach Building

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The Allard J2 (And J2R) – The Predecessor To The AC Shelby Cobra – Update

by Mike -  See the Update and Correction at the end. Sydney Allard founded the Allard Motor Company in England in 1936. Allards usually used a large American V8 engine in a small, light British sports car chassis and body, giving a high … [Read more...]

The Unique Story Of The Hino (BRE) Samurai Race Car – Part 1

by Mike - Ron Bianchi, a My Car Quest reader, contacted me recently asking if I knew the whereabouts of the Hino (BRE) Samurai race car. I replied that I did not which led to Ron sending in his story. Ron Bianchi once owned and raced the Hino … [Read more...]

Monterey Car Week – The Quail, A Motor Sport Gathering Part 3 – Bizzarrini

by Mike - I believe this is the first time that there has been a Bizzarrini class at The Quail, A Motor Sport Gathering. There were some great examples on display. It is rare to see so many Bizzarrini cars in one place. Click the images for a … [Read more...]

The Best Ghia 450SS That I Have Seen

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Can You Really Trust Classic Car Auction Companies?

by Mike - As a potential buyer at a classic car auction it can be easy to fall into the trap of buying a car that we may later regret buying. It is difficult to perform a proper inspection at an auction and test drives are not the norm. Buyers … [Read more...]