It’s time to play my favorite game of what got donated this week in California. This time, it’s a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, which is perhaps the only version of a classic Alfa model that you will see unceremoniously… more»
Italian Classic Cars
Nimble Wedge: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
The Ferrari 308 GT4 is the successor to one of the most beautiful cars ever produced – the Dino 246 GT. The sinuous grace of the 246 has helped its value scale astonishing heights, exceeding $600k for outstanding examples…. more»
33k Original Miles: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
While Tom Selleck starred as the titular character in the 1980s TV series, Magnum P.I., many people believe that the true star of the show was the Ferrari 308 GTS that served as his daily driver throughout the show’s… more»
No Reserve: 1990 Chrysler TC by Maserati
Automotive history demonstrates that while some collaborative efforts are successful, others fail to meet expectations. The Chrysler TC by Maserati is a perfect example of the latter, failing to sell in the expected numbers and costing Chrysler a pretty… more»
GT5 Conversion: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
In its original form, the De Tomaso Pantera was an elegant Italian exotic featuring good old American muscle occupying its engine bay. However, the GT5 version brought body modifications that transformed the car into an aggressive-looking machine. This 1974… more»
Rare Italian Off-Roader: 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 M “Matta”
When most people think of Alfa Romeo, it brings to mind an Italian marque with a reputation for producing sweet little cars with a sporting focus. However, there was a time when the company turned its hand to developing… more»
1 of 19 Euro Models: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider
For any longtime readers, you have inevitably heard me wax poetic about the value of a European-specification car or truck. In most cases, the impact on value is relatively meaningless, or at the very least, it only matters to… more»
1 of 435 Made: 1979 Maserati Khamsin
There’s an entire class of Italian supercars that seemingly get overlooked by the brawnier performance models that emerged in the middle to late 1980s. Throw in the fact that many of these models were 2+2s – the horror! –… more»
GTAm Style Build: 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Junior
One of the hardest moments as a car enthusiast is admitting a build or a project is not going to commence as you planned, and that it’s time to let someone else carry it across the finish line. This… more»
Barn Find: 1966 Fiat 1100-D Station Wagon
About as close to an Italian “wagon” as most of us are likely to see on the road today would be an SUV: a used Maserati Levante or an Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Tonale, which are often much cheaper… more»
Shop Owner’s Project: 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
Owners of automotive repair shops are often given vehicles in lieu of payment when the repair bills exceed a point of no return. However, this doesn’t mean they’re receiving desirable cars in exchange for the work performed. Often, it’s… more»
Niki Lauda Edition: 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider
After a horrific accident in 1976, Niki Lauda managed a comeback that landed him in a Brabham-Alfa Romeo F1 car sponsored by Parmalat. It was 1978. The car was powered by an Alfa flat-12 and raced to limited success…. more»
Six Figure Build: Lamborghini Countach Replica
Over the last few years, we have seen Lamborghini Countach prices rise significantly. These were never cheap cars to buy, but as an iconic 1980s performance vehicle, it was somewhat inevitable that prices would begin a dramatic upswing. That… more»
Ferrari BB 512 Boxer Replica: Corson Kit Car
It seems like there’s a rash of replicas and kit cars coming out of the woodwork, reminding us just how many aftermarket companies sprung up in the 80s to create the (affordable) supercar of your dreams. Ferrari and Lamborghini… more»
Modena Masterpiece: 1947 Stanguellini 1100 Sport Internazionale
From making musical instruments to harmonizing race engines, the Stanguellini family ascended to fame over decades of dedication. Rooted in Modena, perhaps the most car-obsessed of all Italian provinces, first the grandfather, then the father, then the son exercised… more»
Still Attainable: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal
There are a handful of classic cars that seem to define trends in the larger vintage vehicle market. For instance, most every vintage Alfa Romeo is a highly sought-after vehicle, owing to the brand’s racing lineage and ability to… more»