by Wallace Wyss - If they ever have a theme of Giorgetto Giugiaro's best designs at Pebble Beach or Amelia Island, I'd nominate the Alfa Romeo Canguro (kangaroo). It was built on the tube chassis of the lightweight Alfa Romeo TZ. Now Alfa has … [Read more...]
Bachman Ferrari Collection at Mecum Auctions
January 22, 2026 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - There’s been a change in the Who’s Who of car auction houses in America now that the Bachman collection has been auctioned by Mecum in Florida during their annual January auction and got astounding prices. The change is that a … [Read more...]
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Up For Auction
January 12, 2026 By 3 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - I always thought Mecum was the “working man”s auction” not one you would go to for the crème de la creme cars but Mecum Auctions offering the famed Bianco Speciale 250 GTO puts them on the map with Ferrari investors. This 1962 … [Read more...]
Is the Mangusta the Most Dangerous Sports Car?
December 22, 2025 By 18 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - I would say it’s close if you are not warned in advance. In a You Tube Video by Intelli-Car posted Dec. 10, 2025 they tell the story step by step of the first production American engine mid-engine V8 sports car from DeTomaso in … [Read more...]
Styling Critique: Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
November 24, 2025 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss I have to congratulate Alfa Romeo. For all the bumper laws, and emissions laws and God knows what, they still can make a sensational car. At the LA Auto Show preview I saw the latest, the Tonale version of the 33 … [Read more...]
Ten Reasons To Buy That Collector Car
November 6, 2025 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - Sometimes it’s hard to muster up the reason why you want a certain collector car. Here’s some reasons, with examples from my own life and that of my friends. 1.) A MOBILE ICE BREAKER I think if you are a person with great … [Read more...]
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