by Wallace Wyss - I read in newspaper reports that, during Monterey Car Week, quite a few owners of exotic cars did some stuff that would be considered "dangerous" on local roads. Not as bad as the "takeover" thing that occurs in Oakland and Los … [Read more...]
Concorso Italiano 2025 – Still With a Vibrant Spark
August 25, 2025 By 5 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - I missed last year's Concorso Italiano, the first under new ownership so I wondered how they are faring. I was reassured when I arrived at the 2025 event: still an all Italian car show and still at the Bayonet Golf Course near … [Read more...]
Opinion: When the End of the Road is Visible….
July 31, 2025 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss I had a dear friend once, named Al, who retired, moved to Colorado and even while in his '70s, was enjoying a new girlfriend, new and old friends, and driving in turn his five cars, which varied from a hot rod to sports … [Read more...]
Design Discussion: 2027 Ferrari Amalfi
July 18, 2025 By 5 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - When you first see the Ferrari Amalfi (named after a delectable stretch along the West Coast of Italy) you say to yourself “That’s just the Roma all over again.” But it isn’t. It is, as I see it, like the Roma, yet another … [Read more...]
The Curse of the I-Can-Do-Everything Car Top
June 26, 2025 By 16 Comments
by Wallace Wyss It seemed so wonderful. First the convertible top, which for decades was satisfactory. All one piece, at first you had to lift it by hand but eventually a push button allowed you to lower it or raise it. Then some cars added a … [Read more...]
Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance – June 2025
June 19, 2025 By 2 Comments
Beverly Hills Father's Day Concours - Not as exacting in judging as Pebble Beach, but a lot of fun for free. Text and some photos by Wallace Wyss with additional photos by Bruce Caron - There are "concours" where strict originality applies, … [Read more...]
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