Brett Berk
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Past articles by Brett:
'Lamborghini: 60 Years' Tells a Fascinating, Convoluted History
This book recounts Lambo's outrageous cars and the characters who brought them to life. → Read More
The Design Rejects: Second-Generation Pontiac Fiero
GM's 1980s-era sporty mid-engine car was a hit, until it wasn't. → Read More
'Auto America: Car Culture 1950s–1970s' Bears Witness to History
Time and Life photographer John Zimmerman's images show an industry at the peak of its influence. → Read More
'A Quiet Greatness' Is a Major Book about Japanese Collector Cars
At over 1400 pages and with more than 2200 photos, it's the ultimate resource for JDM enthusiasts. → Read More
Porsche Restores a 1972 911 to Resemble a 1972 Porsche Wristwatch
Both the car and the special vintage watch, which was Porsche Design's first commissioned piece, will be auctioned starting November 29. → Read More
1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day
The rear-engine Monza Spyder with a four-speed manual has an appeal that goes beyond Baby Boomer nostalgia. → Read More
'The Car,' a New Book, Takes a Joyride through Automotive History
'The Car: The Rise and Fall of the Machine That Made the Modern World' is as entertaining as it is wide-ranging. → Read More
'Corvette 70 Years: The One and Only' Book Review
This history covers every Corvette generation, plus Corvette racing, never-produced concepts, design proposals, and the people who brought the Vette to life. → Read More
2024 Bugatti Mistral Roadster Has These 5 Cool Design Details
Bugatti didn't just chop off the Chiron's roof; it thoughtfully restyled its body with new lines, new lights, and more. → Read More
The Buick Roadmaster Is a Beautiful, Memorable Roadmonster
The Boss Wagon is alive and well in a very unlikely way with the final Buick Roadmaster. → Read More
House of Ettore: The Bugatti Château Is Where the Brand's Past Meets Its Present
The Molsheim manse serves the French brand's customers much as it did years ago. → Read More
Shifting Perspective: Trick Photography Brings Model Cars to Life
Anthony Schmidt's second book, Shifting Perspective, ships at the end of the year. The teen's perspective photos result in realistic images of toy cars. → Read More
Why the Bugatti Type 51 Is Weirdly Like a First-Gen Mazda RX-7
We drove Bugatti's Monaco Grand Prix–winning 1930s racer. It felt like skipping through the time-space continuum. → Read More
Racer/Weed Dealer Randy Lanier Recounts His Wild Ride In "Survival of the Fastest"
Selling pot is an unusual way to fund a race team, but in the 1980s, Randy Lanier found the illegal marijuana business worked in his favor—until it didn't. → Read More
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day
The disco-era Corvette may have fewer fans than some other generations, but it has me. → Read More
Whatever Happened to Lynk & Co, the Promising EV Startup?
The company was supposed to come to the U.S. in 2020, and it still hasn't given up on the idea. The latest plan may be to operate more as a rental-car company. → Read More
The Ford Taurus That Didn't Make It
This could have been the Ford Taurus. No bull. → Read More
2023 McLaren Artura Hits Its Numbers
McLaren's new hybrid V-6 supercar brings big performance but isn't as engaging as the company's recent V-8 models. → Read More
1973 BMW 2002tii Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day
It's not only the car that made BMW's reputation in the U.S.; it's also the car I loved and lost in high school. → Read More
'Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter'
For one, it helps to drive a vintage woody station wagon, according to this book. → Read More