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Race Pedigree: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Series 1

Fresh off reviewing a Yugo, I need some air. The perfect antidote is this 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, chassis no. 3527,  represented by Tom Hartley Jnr, a UK expert in sales of high-end cars. Mitchell G sent us this… more»

1-Of-1800: 1976 Lancia Scorpion Barn Find

Who remembers the Lancia Scorpion? It was an Italian-built, mid-engine sports car imported to the U.S. for just two years in the mid-1970s. And only 1,800 came to the States. This example from 1976 has been sitting in a… more»

Unrestored V12 2+2: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4

Ferrari’s 2+2 sports cars have long trailed the traditional two-seater models, as the perception of anything equipped either with back seats or four doors makes it tends to hurt values in the eyes of some collectors. Fortunately, that perception… more»

Affordable Project: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce

Affordable project candidates are always tempting but often raise the question of whether you are getting what you pay for. By that, I mean, is the initial purchase price the mere tip of the iceberg? Interested parties must consider… more»

V8-Powered Supercar: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal

We’ve discussed the fact that certain vehicles make their way from the concept car stage into production with only nominal adjustments as the clay model involves into a vehicle you can actually buy. The Dodge Viper comes to mind,… more»

No Reserve 1968 Ferrari 206 Dino GT

The advent of the Dino marque was not only homage to Enzo Ferrari’s son. One slice of Alfredo’s legacy was his fondness for engine design; encouraged by Vittorio Jano, he was able to convince his father that a V6… more»

Early Model Periscope: 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400

We often think about the Lamborghini Countach in the context of the model that came in the middle and late 1980s. The wings, scoops, fat fenders made the car an instant icon, but it also clouded the important history… more»

Garage Find: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet

Until the 250 GT Pininfarina was launched, Ferrari model production numbers ranged from a few-handfuls to slightly less than 100 copies. Many were customized to buyers’ tastes. By the mid-1950s, the company knew it needed to sell more road-going… more»

McBurnie Mold: Ferrari 365 GTB Daytona Spyder Replica

When it comes to replicas, we’ve all seen the ugly underbelly of this kit car market: poorly constructed kits with major shortcomings like shoddy interiors and mismatched body proportions. However, among some of the more frequently cloned classic models… more»

Unrestored 1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Cabriolet

Lancia’s Aurelia was a kaleidoscope of models, from the slightly frumpy B10 to the luminous Spider America. Not only did the sheet metal change, but Lancia was ever in self-improvement mode, tinkering around the edges of its unique solutions… more»

Rare Beach Runabout: 1968 Fiat 500 Jolly

The Fiat 500 was one of the Italian manufacturer’s most successful products in the decades following World War II. Various incarnations were built and perhaps the most interesting was the Jolly. It was a low-production runabout with no doors… more»

1 Of 477: 1960 Lancia Appia Lusso

The Lusso was a 2-door coupe version of the Lancia Appia. It was produced in Italy between 1959 and 1962 and only 477 copies ever saw the light of day. This example from 1960 was imported to the U.S…. more»

1990 Lamborghini Countach With Only 255 Miles!

The Lamborghini Countach is undoubtedly one of the most significant Lamborghini ever produced, and also one of the most important sports cars ever made, period. The Countach needs no introduction here as it was as celebrated for its styling… more»

Pristine in the 80s: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider

We often talk about wanting to see what a car looked like before it became a barn find. Imagining the gleaming paint, the spotless engine bay, the rich and supple interior. We don’t often get that chance, but the… more»

The Lost Ellena: 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe

“Missing and presumed lost” is one of the more captivating phrases in the car hobby. Actually, you can apply that phrase to anything that is discovered after being missing for decades – a vintage aircraft, artwork, jewelry – the… more»

Garage Find: 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4

It’s certainly easy to adopt a doomsday approach to the collector car hobby, projecting that all of the special cars have been found and put up for sale. But we still see plenty of evidence that exceedingly rare and… more»