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Nicely Modified: 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV V6

This 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV V6 looks like an awesome driver, kept in decent condition overall and equipped with a variety of upgrades that should make a fun car even more enjoyable to drive. The GTV V6 is a… more»

Rare Vignale Convertible: 1959 Lancia Appia

I have often opined about the current state of Stellantis’ Lancia brand. Over the years their former glory has diminished to the point of offering only one model, the Ypsilon, a Western Europe-only model. Stellantis claims that it has… more»

Spare Parts Included: 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

The Alfa Romeo Spider is one of the more instantly recognizable sports cars ever made, and perhaps that’s why its value continues to hover in the basement of vintage car pricing. The fact that it’s so familiar can make… more»

One Family Owned: 1978 Lancia Beta 1800 Coupé

As Lancia was ruining itself financially while producing fabulous cars, Fiat waited in the wings, rescue-ready. The marriage was consummated in 1969 and after considerable duress, Lancia’s first model under its new owner rolled off the line: the Beta…. more»

1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Recreation by Pur Sang

What do you think of replicas? I admit, my opinion is that they are “less than”. And really, the market says so, too. But does this niche deserve derision, always? Time to learn about Pur Sang. First, the name:… more»

Silver Spider: 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia

In the world of classic vehicles, small two-seater roadsters are a bit of a niche group, specifically when it comes to Italian cars. This 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider is definitely a recognizable one, and our reader PRA4SNW let… more»

40k Original Miles: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider

Hiding in this garage is one of the most significant cars in Ferrari’s manufacturing history. It is a 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider, the last V8 model approved by the great Enzo Ferrari before he passed away. This classic is… more»

Cheap Twin Cam: 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV

When someone asks you what color your car is and you reply “rust” the questioner probably conjures up images of a metallic burnt orange metallic with a hint of burnished brown. Well, if you owned this 1977 Alfa Romeo… more»

Moving Sale: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider

Historians will look back and see that Americans migrated from state to state more during the last ten years than at any other time in our history since World War II.  While there are many different reasons, what we… more»

Long Ownership: 1974 DeTomaso Pantera Lusso

For years, the Pantera was the odd man out versus its brethren in the Italian coachwork/American muscle genre – cars like Bizzarrini, Intermeccanica, Monteverdi (Swiss, but employing Frua and Fissore), Iso, and a host of others. Sold by Lincoln-Mercury… more»

Two Owners! Covered-Headlight 1968 Fiat 850 Spider

If you are reasonably quiet – I mean maybe not even as quiet as you would be in a movie theater – you can hear a Fiat rusting somewhere. That fact alone makes this almost rust-free, two-owner 1968 Fiat… more»

Drive and Restore: 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV

The other day we covered a non-running Alfa Alfetta; today’s selection is its older sibling, in “running project” condition, here on craigslist. This 1969 GTV 1750 is posted with an asking price of $16,000 – less than half what… more»

Bare Exotic: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT/E

Ferrari has produced a few 2+2 models during its illustrious history, and the styling of some has been better than others. One of the more successful was the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT/E because the company extended the coupe’s wheelbase… more»

Garage Find: 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT

This 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta’s sad story began when it arrived at a mechanic’s shop in 2002 due to a complaint that it “ran rough”. According to the seller, two of the injectors were defective. For some reason, after… more»

Well Maintained: 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4

Ferrari has a long history of producing exotic two-seat sports cars but has made several attempts to produce vehicles that can accommodate four. One example is the 1978 308 GT4. Originally called the Dino GT4, it officially gained Ferrari… more»

Scooter Survivor! 1959 Vespa 150

Looking very vintage – though it’s missing Kate Hepburn – is this 1959 Vespa 150 here on craigslist. With an asking price of $8500 and located in dry Los Gatos, California, this scooter comes with abundant documentation from new,… more»