What Would You Like to See More of?

You guys do an excellent job.
I love the italian videos!!!
I miss them.

I am an Alfista and love the cars that come from Italy. However that does not mean I am not interested in cars that were made outside Italy. I also prefer handling over power.
In general cars that are different get my attention, different in design (that doesn’t mean they have to be beautiful), different in technology. And of course the lesser known cars and the underdogs. And the vintage racing cars.
What I also like is to read (or watch videos) about the owners of a vehicle that have a special story.

Mr. Gilad,

Thank you for this work of art you have created. I have been blessed in many ways in life, and Petrolicious is one of these blessings. One extraordinary thing you could do would be to conduct driving events where your guests were able to gently test drive a variety of automobiles, both vintage and new. Various sponsors would have an interest (including vintage car showrooms such as The Stable in Gladstone, NJ), and a fee could be collected for charity, operations costs and a small profit. Perhaps we could speak over the next few days about organizing this.

How about featuring lesser known cars – like Pagaso or Bucciali’s? You could also cover some interesting innovations introduced by the cars (e.g. the Bucciali was the first and probably the only front wheel driven car with two inline 8 engines linked up). I’m always surprised to discover how early technologies like 4×4 or overdrive were invented and put into production cars.

I started to notice how many times I followed a link back to this site, and spent some time really diving in. I’ve read through virtually every photo essay and watched nearly every video. The photography is top notch with a great aesthetic that compliments the overall theme, and the video productions reflect that well too. I concluded that I have cars you guys have never featured and stepped up to submit… and realized that the preference is for big money, super rare, highly-restored cars.

To that point, you’ve done a great job of masking the money behind the aura of desire and design; and the almost universal interest automotive enthusiasts have for these cars. But just once, I’d like to stumble upon an automotive site that can transcend the unattainable and concourse perfection and convey the passion of enthusiasts that do their own work, do their own thing, are mid-way through their projects on a car that is within their means and ability which they genuinely love and thoroughly understand.

Don’t get me wrong, the pieces on zagotos and other gorgeous, perfect cars are alluring. I love hearing the engines, seeing how the suspension reacts, and observing little details I didn’t know about. Because I will otherwise never see one in the flesh. Some of these characters, like in the Oakland, Tatra and XK videos, are practically more interesting than the cars; which is fantastic. But honestly we’re all driving around in Volvos or Miatas. It would be great if someone could respectfully end the suspended disbelief that a great number of people are really priced out of playing with the big boys; but are quite happy tossing around their project that’s be no means perfect but perfect to them.

Honestly, the crowd and culture behind swedish and english vehicles are my favorite. Not too precious, not too snobby, not fixated on power. Everyday people who wrench and experience every moment with their vehicle they drive regularly. Not about exclusivity or purity of breeds or investors masked as enthusiasts. It’s the drivers who define the cars.

I would love to see more French stuff. Really, anything from France would be great (In loved the Tour Auto pieces!). Some Art Déco highlights. History of Delage in racing. Profile of Avions Voisin. Or possible a history piece of French Coachbuilders. Maybe some Citroën DS rally pieces or how the Peugeot 404 is a great rugged classic. Basically anything French.

Aside from France, Anything that is unique; outside the ‘run of the mill’. Lagonda maybe?

So few sites/blogs/programmes/photographs focus at all on the interior of a car. I will never understand this: PEOPLE SPEND MOST OF THEIR TIME CONNECTING WITH A CAR FROM THE INSIDE!!!! I really think that steering wheels, gear sticks, toggle switches, gauges etc etc represent man’s interaction with the machine, and yet so little attention is paid to it. Stylistically there is so much that is neglected on the inside of a car.

Show more Alfa Romeos 😉

More 80s and 90s! NSX, F355, 993 turbos, ford cosworths, peugeot 205 gti
Maybe even australian cars, you know, for the rest of the world that doesn’t know about them…

Please feature a Porsche 944!

I’d love to see some more ”retro” era cars. Like the Group B inspired era, late 80’s and early 90’s. Some more attainable and more affordable cars. We all love classics but I think we should keep an eye out for the soon-to-be and/or future classics.

Other that that, keep it up, love this site!

I’d like to see more accessible vehicles. Vehicles who’s price tag wouldn’t force you to decide between (x vehicle) and a down payment on a nice house or, in some a cases, said nice house altogether.

Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate that desire comes from things you know you can’t have, but there are also comes a point where vehicles that are reasonably attainable become exponentially more attractive because they are just that: reasonably attainable. I won’t give a Ferrari much more than a passing glance because I’ll never have one anyway, whereas I will almost stalk an older 911 or Alfa GTV just get a better sense of the car, and what it takes to have one.

I have an E28 BMW 535i and an R107 Mercedes 450SL. I didn’t bother with college/university and my daddy isn’t loaded; my cars are [i]mine[/i]. I’d like to hear from more people like me, honestly. I admire shooting the for the stars, but the ground can be a nice place to hang out.

Great website….keep it up!
I’d really enjoy seeing more FIATS of the 60’s/70’s…..fiat 850 sport coupes and X1/9’s in particular! 😉

ciao

Etceterinis

Maybe more 60’s or 70’s little italian cars like fiat abarths lancia’s etc.. In otherwise I understand the complications to find them.

I once owned a 96 Dodge Viper RT10 and have always regretted selling it. I’ve owned many great cars, but there is nothing like a Viper. With it’s incredible lines and insane power, it is the only car I’ve ever been been afraid of. Would like to see a story on a Viper and it’s owner.

I think you are doing a great job and you have covered a very diverse set of classic sports and GT, keep it up.
From the posters so far I would agree with:
Features on engines, gearboxes or trans axles.
A bit of history, the unique and rare.
Interesting quirks.
Less American, More European.

Frankly, I’d be perfectly happy if Petrolicious continues to do exactly as it has done – it’s by far my favourite automotive website and the content is spot-on.

However, since you asked… I’d echo the thoughts of a select few others here that the occasional dabble with slightly newer vehicles wouldn’t go amiss. I don’t think it should be a main aspect of the site by any stretch – classics are what I love to read about – but for those not lucky enough to own a classic, the prospect of “future classics” or more recent vehicles that still maintain the “Drive Tastefully” ethos could turn up the occasional interesting vehicle. Particularly if the same high standards of photography are maintained – everyone likes to see a beautifully-photographed car.

More pre-1980s Italian and Japanese. Ferrari, Lancia, Datsun, Alfa Romeo, and the like. I love hearing about the average joe’s love for their car, but everyone has a story. The motto is “Drive Tastefully,” so it only makes sense, right?

I agree that more of the same would be delightful, but since you asked…

-Videos or written interviews of collectors talking about their collections rather than just one or two cars in the collection.
-vintage factory racers converted for street use
-Stories about engineers/designers/drivers (Delorean, Pete Brock, Smokey Yunick, Battista Farina, etc.)

More of the same wouldn’t be an issue in the slightest 🙂

Personally, I’d like to see some more 80s cars. Maybe an Alfa 75, or my erstwhile Maserati Biturbo.

Ooh, something that would be a great idea is features on engines. A bit of history, interesting quirks, potential modifications, racing/endurance examples, traits and characteristics. Maybe with photos of stock examples and various different modified ones in as many styles as you can find 🙂