Hi, I’m John Matras
What’s This About?
“You should make a book out of all the things you’ve written.” I’m John Matras, and during a career of freelance auto writing, I’d heard that too many times to ignore it, but rather than the hassle of a book…
What’s New?
1956 Lancia Aurelia Spyder: Simple, golden
History/driving impressions originally published in AutoWeek, September 3, 2001; republished by the author When the…
1998 Volvo C70 Coupe and Convertible
Preview originally published in European car, November 1996; republished by the author coup de main:…
1960 Plymouth Fury: The tale (fin) of the 1950s
History/driving impessions originally published AutoWeek September 27. 1999; republished by the author If there is…
1992-1994 Acura Vigor: Silent Running
History/driving impressions originally published in Sport Compact Car, October 2000; republished by the author It’s…
Land Rover Defender 110: No doubt, the redoubtable Brit
Contemporary review originally published in Road & Track Sport-Utilities, Pickups & Vans Buyer’s Guide 1993; republished…
1984 Audi Sport Quattro: Ingolstad’s civilized rally car proves a “Thriller B”
History/driving impressions originally published in AutoWeek April 26, 1993; republished by the author Audi excised 12.6…
1969 AMC Javelin SST 290: American Motors fields pony car-era bruiser-cruiser
History/driving impressions originally published in AutoWeek October 22, 1990; republished by the author Growing up in…
Suzuki X-90: Don’t ask Y
Review originally published in Road & Track Truck & Van ’98 Buyer’s Guide; republished by the…
