When Fiat decided to cease production of the Spider 2000 in 1982, Pininfarina stepped in to manufacture the car under its own brand. They named it the Azzurra Spider, and it remained on the market from 1983 until 1985…. more»
Italian Barn Finds
Sep 13, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1970 Siata Spring
Certainly one of the most unusual vehicles that I have seen over the years, the Siata Spring has always looked like a kit of parts to me. I like some of the details and some don’t really work at… more»
Sep 10, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1988 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 8V
If you ignore the alloy wheels and the bulging fenders, the Lancia Delta HF Integrale looks like any typical 1980s 5-door hatchback. The fact that it possesses enough performance to scare plenty of traditional muscle cars makes it a… more»
Sep 10, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Six-Figure Microcar? 1968 Ferrari Ferves Ranger
The seller of this 1968 Ferves Ranger claims its “twin” sold at auction last year for nearly $200,000! I’m not sure if this car will reach the same price, but it has an unspecified reserve. It can be found… more»
Sep 6, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rust-Free Italian: 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina 2.0
Even the most ardent supporters of classic Italian cars will admit that rust can be a significant problem. That’s where this 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina is a breath of fresh air. It not only presents well, but the photos… more»
Sep 2, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Affordable Ferrari? 1988 Iveco Track Van
For some, this may be as close to Ferrari ownership as ever happens. But, it is an interesting twist on the Ferrari experience. This track van, according to the seller, was used for storage and as a Ferrari parts… more»
Sep 2, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Fun Driver: 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider
I don’t know where the Alfa Romeo Spider fits in the hierarchy of Italian roadster desirability, but I’ll guess it’s near the top of recognizability. This 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider was sent in by a Barn Finds reader who… more»
Aug 30, 2020 • For Sale • 41 Comments
1-of-36: 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Barn Find!
Ferrari has never been renowned as a producer of high-volume vehicles. This was especially true during the 1960s, and the 330 GT 2+2 is a perfect demonstration of that philosophy. The company only built 455 examples of the 330… more»
Aug 20, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare Coachbuilt Coupe: 1963 Fiat 600 Viotti
Viotti was an Italian coachbuilding company that operated out of Turin, Italy, between 1921 and 1964. They produced special vehicles for several different manufacturers, including Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Fiat. Production records are sparse, but various sources agree that… more»
Aug 19, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One Owner Exotic: 1973 Citroen SM
The Citroen SM is a car that often stokes prime car guy emotion, as it’s a slice of Italian pedigree that rarely comes up for grabs at such a low price point. Of course, there’s a good reason for… more»
Aug 18, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Barn Find Gold Edition: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano
This 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Gold is a barn find out of Washington State, where the seller claims it has been stored since 1996. These are the individual’s choice for a touring sedan from the 1980s if you’re bored… more»
Aug 14, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Never Seen One: 1977 Moretti Minimaxi
In our continuing adventures of delving into automotive obscurities, we keep an eye out for vehicles like this 1977 Moretti Minimaxi, which is up for sale right now, here on eBay or here on Hemmings in Miami, Florida. What… more»
Aug 13, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Survivor: 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 Boxer
Alfa Romeo’s on again and off again presence in the U.S. has been palpably felt over the years as the result of a whole host of performance-oriented cars. And while the future for Alfa is unknown in light of… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Restoration Worthy? 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
The idea of a grand touring car is intriguing to me. Do, or did, owners of cars such as this 1965 Maserati Quattroporte actually carry passengers? Certainly, they’re made for the best of all worlds: luxury, speed, handling, quietness,… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Huge Stash of British Cars (and Others)
Every now and then you run up on a cache of cars and wonder how they came to be. Such is the case with this gathering of upwards of 50 cars (that I can count) which are largely British… more»
Jul 30, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Quadrifoglio: 1995 Alfa Romeo 164
This 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 Quadrifoglio is the top shelf model of Alfa Romeo’s flagship in the U.S. in the mid 90s. A rare car to find today in any condition, this example appears to be well maintained and… more»
