Truck Trailer Find

When this truck trailer was discovered behind the previous owner’s house, what was found inside was a surprise to say the least. Truck boxes make for great storage units, as they typically seal up tightly. This one could have… more»

Alfa Alternative: 1958 Fiat 1200 TV Spider

The seller of this 1958 Fiat 1200 TV Spider claims it was originally discovered in a barn by the previous owner. From there it was moved into dry storage, where it remained for nearly 25 years. It is now… more»

Alfa Romeo Giulia Wagon Project

After the two Alfa wagon sightings, we did a little digging and actually found one on the market! Strangely, the owner has listed the rear door handles on eBay for $150, but mentions in the listing that the car… more»

Rare Alfa Romeo Wagon Sighting(s)

Update 9/19/13: We have added a picture of another Alfa wagon sighting in Australia and included a little more history about these rare italian haulers. Thanks for sending in the photos guys! From 9/18/13: Last week Robert J. sent… more»

Fiat X1/9 And Saab Collection For Sale

Update 9/3/13 – This Saab/Fiat collection is still on the market and the seller has added more photos to their listing. Thanks goes to David for the tip. From 7/6/13 – The Fiat X1/9 and the Saab Sonett have… more»

Italian Style + Corvette Power = 1967 Iso Rivolta

Having owned Italian cars, we know just how finicky they can be. Even after all the headaches they have given us, we still find ourselves strangely attracted to them. Thankfully, there are a few Italians out there that offer… more»

1971 Alfa Romeo GTV Project Pair

I miss my Alfa Romeo. I miss the four-wheel disc brakes, the smooth shifting five-speed, and oh… the sound of that twin-cam. I eventually succumbed to fears of rust and mechanical fuel-injectection and regretfully sold my beloved GTV. They are great… more»

Pretend Ferraris: Two 1967 Fiat Dino Coupes

After reading the tale of the Junkyard Ferrari, we keep dreaming of finding a long lost Ferrari, but even if we did happen to come across one, we would never be able to afford to buy and restore it…. more»

The Junkyard Ferrari

The following is the story about how a very special Ferrari was discovered in a junkyard. Recounted by Rob Cotter, this tale was originally published in Tom Cotter’s The Corvette in the Barn. It is reprinted here with permission… more»

Herbie’s Girlfriend: 1976 Lancia Scorpion

Unfortunately, most Lancia Scorpions have long since fallen victims to rust. In fact, there is one parked under a tarp down the street and it kills me every time I drive by because I know that there won’t be… more»

1959 Abarth 750 Double Bubble Project

Who would have thought that a cheap econo car could be turned into a racing champion? Well, that is what happened when Carlo Abarth got a hold of the tiny Fiat 600. With its finely tuned engine and Zagato… more»

V6 Conversion: 1960 Maserati 3500 GT

The 3500GT was the car that kept Maserati afloat in the 60s and helped establish its reputation as a manufacturer of fine gran tourers. Up until that point Maser had focused on their racing efforts, but the coffers needed… more»

Baby Ferrari: 1979 Fiat X1/9

Why do people call the Fiat X1/9 a “baby Ferrari”? Could it be mid-mounted engine? Italian heritage? Shared parent company? We’re not quite sure, but we have seen quite a few X1/9 owners show up at Ferrari shows with… more»

Abarth Potential: 1965 O.T.A.S. Torino

Here’s one we have never seen before. It is an 1965 O.T.A.S. Torino 820 and don’t feel bad if you mistook it for an Abarth Scorpione. They were both based off the Lombardi Grand Prix car, but with their… more»

Refined Brute: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Panteras can appeal to any sort of enthusiast. They have the refinement of an Italian sports car and brute force of an American muscle car. The whole concept is a good one, but unfortunately many have now been lost… more»

Unsung Superleggera: 1964 Sunbeam Venezia

What does Ferrari and Aston Martin have in common with Sunbeam? Well, not much except for the fact that Touring of Italy built a lightweight version for each company. The other cars have become highly sought after collectibles while… more»

Barn Finds