The first car Carlo Abarth manufactured wasn’t an Abarth at all: the 204A was developed from the dregs of Cisitalia, which went bankrupt in 1949 while Abarth was working for Piero Dusio. Lightweight and designed strictly for racing, the… more»
Italian Classic Cars
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Prancing Project: 1981 Ferrari 400i V12 5-Speed
This is a potentially interesting opportunity for the Ferrari collector, or someone who wishes to become one (more likely the latter). The 400i is far from the most desirable model out there, but that all changes when it’s equipped… more»
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Exotic Illusion Kit Car: Lamborghini Countach Replica
One of the more confusing purchases to make has to be the decision to invest in a replica, or kit car version, of your favorite exotic or supercar. There is a mess of crummy kits out there, so finding… more»
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Engine Upgrade: 1971 Fiat 500 L
Cars come in all shapes, sizes, and forms. That is why the classic scene enjoys such wide appeal. There is something out there that will appeal to every taste, and if your heart craves a small Italian classic, this… more»
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Rally for the Road: 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale 16V
Your options for an “affordable” homologation car are getting more limited by the day. With the collector car market paying a lot of attention to those limited-production models meant to satisfy the requirements of various racing bodies that deemed… more»
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Trophy Winner: 1980 Fiat Spider 2000
If you think that this 1980 Fiat Spider 2000 is stunning, you’re not alone. This classic has accumulated a significant collection of show silverware. The seller recently completed a long list of work to ensure that the new owner… more»
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Rare Italian: Low-Mile 1997 Fiat Barchetta
Is it enough that it’s a Fiat? No, it has to be front-wheel drive too. Four-cylinder, yes; manual top, yes. And Maggiora, the coachbuilder hired by Fiat to produce its Barchetta, managed to go bankrupt mid-stream, leaving Fiat in… more»
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4K Original Miles: 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
I had to stop myself from entering this as a “sports car” on our internal category checklist. There is great temptation to place a car that looks like this in the same category as a Porsche 911 or Ford… more»
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Exotic Tribute: 1971 Ferrari Daytona 365 GTB
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: a replica of an expensive or otherwise hard-to-find exotic car is either a complete disaster or one of the more compelling ways to own a vehicle most of us would… more»
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No Reserve, Low Miles, Ultra-rare: 2001 Qvale Mangusta
The genesis of the Qvale Mangusta had nothing to do with Kjell Qvale. In fact, it was inspired by Giordano Casarini, an engineer at Maserati, who had seen a 1990s TVR Griffith during a trip to the UK. Meanwhile,… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1980 Fiat Spider 2000
We see an incredibly diverse selection of classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and I know we have a passionate group of readers drawn to small European sports cars. If you share those feelings, this 1980 Fiat Spider… more»
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Only Going Up: 1992 Ferrari 348
There’s a characteristic of old sports car that keeps getting tossed around, much like the “patina” word in muscle car circles. And that’s the idea of a car being “analog”, or “pre-driving aids.” There’s this tendency to push the… more»
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4K Mile 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
There’s a quote ascribed to French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire that “perfect is the enemy of good,” and I think that many twenty-first century sports cars have fallen victim to that mentality. While it would be a lie to say… more»
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Still Analog: 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
In the continuum of Ferraris across the ages, certain models stand out. We favor some for their rarity, some for their beauty, some for their performance. But spend time around the marque, and you’ll learn to appreciate Ferrari’s 328… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato
In the 1950s, after dominating tracks and winning championships all over the world, Alfa Romeo quit racing. Its formula car engines were no longer competitive, and the company was suffering financially. It had to refocus on selling cars, and… more»
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Exotic Wannabe: 1982 Lamborghini Countach
The problem with replicas is that if you own a real one, many people are going to wonder if it’s a fake. I remember seeing a couple of Countachs as a kid and still not being sure if they… more»
