I love good pesto. It has all the right ingredients for a wonderful meal. Cheese, basil, olive oil, all ground (Italian “pestare” to crush) together…
My friend had done well that year. He was quite a bit older, but we’d bonded over cars, especially as I was starting my second…
Mention Lamborghini to any vintage enthusiast and the conversation will likely focus on the Countach or Miura. Of course, these two juggernauts of design and…
Developed first as a show car to celebrate the Ford Centennial, the Ford GT40 concept car came as a big surprise when it hit the…
In 1976, I was playing catch with my friend on the front lawn of his house. In the distance we heard a howling roar wailing…
A few weeks ago, a standard Series 1 Datsun 240Z sold for $315,000 on a much-publicized public internet auction. The results of the sale were…
This month one of the most iconic Mustangs to ever hit the road is going up for auction, the 1968 Bullit Ford Mustang GT. So, it…
The remarkable Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale must be counted as among the most beautiful sports car designs of the twentieth century. Penned by the prolific…
I recently gave a talk to a collector car gathering in the Bay Area. The Q&A after these talks is always enlightening, so I try…
Italians do some great things with cars. Well, to be fair, they pretty much do everything with a great deal of artistry and passion. It…
Every year the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance offers a spectacular showing of amazing cars. I am fortunate to get a front row seat to the…