With its design coming from Bertone, the Fiat X1/9 was a 2-seat sports car with a mid-engine layout. They were built between 1972 and 1982 by Fiat and then Bertone alone through 1989. Unusual for Fiat at the time,… more»
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Dec 17, 2024 • Exclusives • 11 Comments
BF Exclusive: One-Owner 1981 Fiat Spider 2000
By the mid-1960s, the Italian coachbuilders perfected their art to the extent that they seemingly dropped their pencils and said, “We can’t do any better than this!” That’s an exaggeration, of course, but considering that both the Fiat 124… more»
Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Exotic Barn Find: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte
Giorgetto Giugiaro, a famous Italian designer, has penned countless iconic vehicles over many decades – but that isn’t all. He also designed office furniture, watches, a 7,000-pipe organ for a cathedral, camera bodies for Nikon, and even a sexy… more»
Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
California Cutie: 1959 Fiat 600
The little Fiat 500 with its adorable little two-cylinder engine has become a worldwide pop-culture favorite, but I don’t mind who knows that I much prefer the styling of the “upscale” 600, which actually beat the 500 to market… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
From an Estate: 2003 Ferrari 360 Modena Coupe
In the beginning, Ferrari the company was Enzo Ferrari the man – possessed of a strong ego, obsessed with his cars, a perfectionist. His company emphasized racing and made road cars to keep the race program healthy. Production was… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Buried For 26 Years: 1979 Lancia HPE
Lancia Automobiles is a long-lived car builder in Italy that never had a lot of success selling vehicles in the U.S. market. The Beta was an “entry-level luxury car” and the HPE, like the seller’s example, was one of… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • Exclusives • 11 Comments
Rare Italian Classic: 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato
Slipping behind the wheel of a small Italian classic is an utterly joyous experience. Cars like this 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato feature nimble handling, amazing brakes, and engines that deliver their power willingly and enthusiastically. This Zagato offers all… more»
Dec 3, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Price Drop: 7,400 Mile 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
UPDATE 21/03/2024: It isn’t unusual for a seller to drop their price if they are unsuccessful with their first attempt to find their classic a new home. Such is the case with this 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati. Originally… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cheap Wheels? $950 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati
The Chrysler TC by Maserati was a joint venture between the U.S. and Italian automakers. Designed to be a halo car, the vehicle pulled from engineering on both sides of the Atlantic. It was criticized by the media at… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Affordable Italian: 1970 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe
Some 100,000 Fiat 124 Sport spiders made it stateside so most of us have seen several in the wild, let alone at car shows. But the coupé version is rare in the US. Introduced in 1967, a year after… more»
Nov 29, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Immaculate 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce With 10k Original Miles!
Hiding in this garage is a vehicle that might appeal to enthusiasts seeking an Italian classic. This 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce doesn’t merely present well, because it is a rock-solid survivor with a genuine 10,000 miles showing on… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
F1 Cabriolet: 1999 Ferrari F355
Every now and again, you see a car pop up for sale that seems like a potential deal in the making. Certainly, you can’t base a car’s sale price on where it stands a day before closing, but sometimes,… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Beautifully Restored 1954 Fiat 500C Topolino
At just a hair over 50 inches wide, this 1954 Fiat 500C Topolino could prove challenging for some drivers to fit in comfortably. However, if size isn’t a problem, this one sure looks like a good candidate for those… more»
Nov 22, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Vintage Racer Recreation: 1959 Ferrari Testarossa
One of the more expensive Ferraris to attempt to buy is the original Testarossa, one of the models most synonymous with the company’s history in vintage racing. It’s also one of the most heavily copied models in the company’s… more»
Nov 22, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Motherlode of Italian Classic Projects and Parts
If you like your classics with a dash of Italian flair, you might find this collection irresistible. All the great names are there, from Alfa Romeo to Maserati and Fiat, and if a complete car isn’t on your radar,… more»
Nov 22, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Zero Rot? 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider
The ’59 Spider embodies “small car, big fun” energy. Weighing just under 2k pounds, the car is light, nimble, and performance-oriented. In 1959 Alfa Romeo shifted the Spider from the Tipo 750 chassis to the Tipo 101. The car… more»
