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Why Happy Cars Matter
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…
American Muscle in an Italian Suit—1968 Iso Grifo
We spotted Don Murray’s gorgeous Iso Grifo coupe at his private collection in Irvine California, and wondered what it was. It was obviously Italian, based… Read More...
Tragedy Mars London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
As an unseasonably mild London was still shrouded by darkness, nearly 400 pioneering veteran cars, their drivers and passengers gathered in Hyde Park on Sunday…
Future of “The Elegance” in Doubt
In September, the organizers of The Elegance at Hershey announced that they would not hold the prestigious concours in 2020. While leaving the door open…
1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV Prototype
Designed by Franco Scaglione and built by Carrozzeria Sargiotto, the Lamborghini 350 GTV prototype made its debut at the 1963 Turin Auto Show. However, during…
An Honest Car—The Ballot 2LT & 2LTS
2-Liter Tourisme an honest car Without any doubt, the Ballot 2LS was a brilliant design, what with its cutting-edge technology and amazing performance. But it… Read More...
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Max Hoffman was a racecar driver in Europe before immigrating to the United States to avoid the Nazis. Hoffman became an importer of European automobiles… Read More...
New Dakar and Arctic Rallies Added to Bespoke Rallies Calendar
Bespoke Rallies unveiled its biggest ever calendar of classic and 4×4 rallies at the recent Goodwood Revival – the comprehensive schedule comprises no less than…
The Time is Right for a New Performance MicroCar
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…
China’s Sanhe Museum Joins FIVA
China’s first – and only – private historic vehicle museum has joined FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens). The Sanhe Classic Car Museum (SCCM),…
Rally Round—How An Australian Rally Launched the Japanese Car
The first Japanese Grand Prix held in 1963, at Honda’s then very new facility at Suzuka, is generally recognized as the coming of age of… Read More...