by Wallace Wyss - Writing about DeTomaso is perilous for historians because the company's history is full of dark secrets (one great rumor is that DeTomaso bought Ghia for peanuts from a dictator's son when said son was in jail). The … [Read more...]
The Nash Rambler Palm Beach – A Car That I Missed
July 20, 2022 By 5 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Ya know the phrase "duh" that you say when something is revealed that you knew but didn't follow up on? Only to find out that it was to your great financial loss.... Well, duh. The Nash Rambler Palm Beach was a one-off … [Read more...]
Automobile Factory Art
July 18, 2022 By 4 Comments
Yes, it still exists, but it's disappearing fast. by Wallace Wyss - "Factory art" by my definition, is artwork on a new car that might have been used in the prototype stage but often is just done to hype a new model. Being an artist … [Read more...]
Bertone’s One-Off Aston Martin
July 16, 2022 By 1 Comment
This 1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone Jet Coupe - a sleeper saved... by Wallace Wyss - Sometimes it’s the odd one that appreciates the most… At one time, race cars were fetching a lot more at the major auctions than car show one-offs. The idea … [Read more...]
Editorial: The War Against Gas Stations
July 13, 2022 By 4 Comments
In March 2021, the Petaluma, CA City Council voted unanimously to prohibit the creation, expansion, reconstruction and relocation of gas stations, encouraging owners to transition to stations that serve electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. The … [Read more...]
The Price of Vintage Car Racing
July 11, 2022 By 5 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - One of the reasons why I will go to Monterey Car Week to see some vintage race cars. I might even get out to the track (if my press credential request is approved) and hope to see the great ones of 60 years ago. I … [Read more...]
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