Precision and a McLaren MP4-12C

This morning I drove the McLaren to the dealer for its annual service.  Not having driven the McLaren in awhile, I became aware of its precision in a way I’d missed before.  When attempting to justify how and why a car like this is worth double what cars with similar… Continue reading

Longest Letter-to-the-Editor, Ever

Keith Martin’s Sports Car Market Magazine is the most respected publication for the collector car market.  Period. In the July 2020 issue, they published my letter to the editor, in which I commented on an article appearing in their June 2020 issue.  Readers of my newsletters know I’ll  always use… Continue reading

Epic car trade-off: BMW M5 vs. Acura NSX

Early in 2000, stories circulated in the automobile universe about an extraordinary new car from BMW called the M5. Journalists and car nuts nicknamed it “the Beast.”  At 400 HP and 398 lbs. of torque, it was a rocket ship. With scary 0-60 times and a top speed of 180… Continue reading