Following on from the much-maligned Mangusta, the Pantera represented a leap forward for De Tomaso in the design and engineering of a classic Italian sports car. It still possessed plenty of flaws, but these were nowhere near as bad… more»
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Ultimate Art? Ferrari Formula 1 V12 Engine
I’m trying to decide whether this might be the ultimate piece of motorsport memorabilia to put in a man-cave. If it isn’t, then it has to be close. It’s a pretty special engine, and it is a significant part… more»
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Abandoned Italian: Dino 308 GT4
While it was regarded by many as a Ferrari when it was unveiled in November of 1973, the Dino 308 GT4 did not actually begin to wear the famous Prancing Horse badge until May of 1976. In fact, looking… more»
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Parked in 2005: 1971 Fiat 850 Sport Spider
When the owner of a classic Fiat says that it has never seen a Winter, that is never a bad thing. The biggest enemy of a classic Fiat is rust, and this can consume otherwise healthy metal at an… more»
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1985 Ferrari Mondial Garage Find!
It’s a strange thing: a few years ago, we would have scoffed at buying a Ferrari Mondial, as it has languished at the bottom of the desirability scale for decades. While it still may be the last “cheap” Ferrari,… more»
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Desert Flower! Barn Find Fiat X1/9
You’re choking down a grease-burger at a truck-stop diner and you overhear a conversation. Something about a mid-engine Italian sports-car stored in a barn since the ’80s. Next thing you know you’re following Ole Clem to a metal building…. more»
Italian Classic: 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Alfa Romeo is a company that has not only produced its fair share of extremely attractive cars, but cars that are rewarding to drive. The GTV6 is one of those cars that fills both of these criteria, and this… more»
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Fresh Out Of Storage: 1974 Maserati Merak
Holy cow, what an incredible find! Maserati has built some pretty amazing sports cars over the years, but the Merak is one of my personal favorites. The styling is fantastic, the lightweight Campagnolo wheels just look amazing and the… more»
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Unrestored Garage Find: 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint
The Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint is one the larger cars the company offered in the 1960s, a handsome coupe design featuring twin-cam power under the hood. Rare to find today in any condition, this example is located in Canada… more»
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Can you identify this Ford Flathead Special?
This is a car that certainly represents something different, and I’d love to know the full story behind it. The owner believes that the car is based on a 1939 Ford chassis, although he hasn’t been able to locate… more»
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Rare V8 Italian: 1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal
We’ve seen some really amazing older Italian sports cars come up for sale this summer, but this 1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal might just be one of the coolest! And with a current bid price of $9,101 you might be… more»
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Exotic Restoration: 1979 Maserati Merak SS
In the world of the purebred Italian sports car, Maserati has tended to be the forgotten child and has found itself overshadowed to a certain extent by offerings from Ferrari and Lamborghini. However, Maserati has produced some pretty interesting… more»
EXCLUSIVE: Rare 1970 Harley Davidson Baja 100
When it comes to interesting Harley Davidsons, the Aermacchi Baja 100 could be one of the most intriguing. Aermacchi was an Italian aircraft and motorcycle manufacturer. In 1960, Harley purchased part of Aermacchi’s motorcycle division. In hopes of entering… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1971 Intermeccanica Italia
The person who buys this 1971 Intermeccanica Italia is going to need some patience when it comes to restoring the car. Their patience should be well rewarded, as once properly restored, they will find themselves owning a car that… more»
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Crosley-Powered! 1974 Elcar Zagato
We have seen several of these unusual little battery-powered vehicles over the last few years including one that was powered by a Suzuki GSX-R600 gas motorcycle engine. This 1974 Elcar Zagato is another one that doesn’t have its original… more»
READER AD: Wild 1971 Intermeccanica Italia!
UPDATE 7/10/2019 – If you’d like to give this wild Intermeccanica a home, this might be your last chance before it goes to auction. John and Scott have decided to send it to Monterey to be auctioned by Mecum… more»
