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1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V, Bill Blass Edition

February 24, 2014

1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V, Bill Blass Edition

The Bill Blass brand is tarnished these days, but he helped establish American designer menswear, alongside contemporary Ralph Lauren, in…

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I’ve always wanted a Scout

February 18, 2013

I’ve Always Wanted A Scout

I’ve always wanted a Scout, but the plaid seats on this Scout II for sale on Hemmings blew my mind….

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This is a 1969 Fiat Shellette Michelotti

February 2, 2013

This Is A 1969 Fiat Shellette Michelotti

This is a 1969 Fiat Shellette Michelotti. The wicker seats and dash were hand-woven by the same folks who made…

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Rare collection of the automotive mascots by Renee Lalique

March 8, 2012

Rare Collection Of The Automotive Mascots By Renee Lalique

A rare collection of the automotive mascots by Renee Lalique is going on auction, and the photographs on the Hemmings…

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Headphones for Listening

February 16, 2012

Headphones For Listening

I’m in the audio business. The media business, really – I’ve hosted on TV, I write here on PTO, I…

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Raymond Loewy’s personal Studebaker Avanti

December 6, 2011

Raymond Loewy’s Personal Studebaker Avanti

For auction in Los Angeles: designer Raymond Loewy’s personal Studebaker Avanti. One of the most stunningly beautiful cars ever created….

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Hella Bitters in NYC

July 1, 2011

Hella Bitters In NYC

Our second camera and editor, Benjamin Harrison, is also a cocktail master. His creation is a celebration of his two…

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Dinnerware designed for use on board the Superchief

May 27, 2011

Dinnerware Designed For Use On Board The Superchief

How wonderful is this dinnerware designed for use on board the legendary passenger train the Superchief? I’m not a train…

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Great flea markets almost every weekend of the month

April 10, 2011

Great Flea Markets Almost Every Weekend Of The Month

One of the best parts of living in Southern California is the access to great flea markets almost every weekend…

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Our camera man and editor Ben Harrison

March 21, 2011

Our Camera Man And Editor Ben Harrison

https://ksr-video.imgix.net/projects/26967/video-28872-h264_high.mp4 Our camera man and editor Ben Harrison has been cooking up cocktail bitters for years, refining an amazing recipe….

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Art Nouveau-influenced steamboat inkwell

December 13, 2010

Art Nouveau-influenced Steamboat Inkwell

Art Nouveau-influenced steamboat inkwell; starting bid $300, estimated $600-800. via Dinosaurs & Robots

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1965 Porsche 356 C Coupe

October 13, 2010

1965 Porsche 356 C Coupe

Now that’s a car. (via Hemmings)

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19th-Century Narwhal Tusk

September 13, 2010

19th-Century Narwhal Tusk

19th-Century Narwhal Tusk Auction estimate $3500-4500 via Dinosaurs & Robots

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Bonhams Marine Sale

September 6, 2010

Bonhams Marine Sale

From Bonhams Marine Sale, via Dinosaurs & Robots

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Kitchen clock with timer by Junghans

August 31, 2010

Kitchen Clock With Timer By Junghans

Max Bill-designed kitchen clock with timer by Junghans, via Swimsuit Department.

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