When people think of post-war Italian Microcars, the Fiat 500 often comes to mind first. However, Piaggio produced the Vespa 400 from 1957 to 1961, but political pressure meant that, although the company and design were Italian, the Vespa… more»
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Mid-Engined Survivor: 1979 Fiat X1/9
Sometimes, an affordable price makes us think a car isn’t worth owning, or that the enthusiast community doesn’t love it. However, the opposite can also be true: a high-priced car isn’t nearly as special as we are led to… more»
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Show Car Past? 1964 Maserati 3500 GT
This gorgeous 1964 Maserati 3500 GT is currently up for auction out of Jabbeke, Belgium. Bidding is already at €110,000, with the reserve not yet met. This classic grand tourer represents a significant milestone in Maserati’s history, depicting a… more»
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30 Years in the Garage: 1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal
Say the words “analog GT” and not many cars come to mind that truly fit the definition. The Alfa Romeo Montreal, however, is one that checks the necessary boxes. An achingly beautiful car with fewer than 4,000 units produced… more»
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No Reserve: Jeremy Clarkson’s 1982 Lancia Montecarlo Spider
Top Gear UK was a juggernaut, vastly exceeding the broadcaster’s viewing projections. Each episode drew a worldwide audience of 300 million, making it the most successful automotive show in television history. When the BBC decided not to renew Jeremy… more»
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Rare Italian: 1934 Fiat 508S “Balilla” Coppa d’Oro
When enthusiasts think of small pre-war European Sports Cars, England is typically the first country that springs to mind. However, Italy also produced a few homegrown examples, including this 1934 Fiat 508S “Balilla” Coppa d’Oro. These cars are extremely… more»
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Rare Turbo Sedan: 1987 Maserati 425i
We see often how the mighty have fallen when it comes to project-grade luxury and sports cars. What once cost more than a year’s salary to buy is now simply a pile of debris in the driveway. The lineup… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Hiding in this garage is an Italian exotic promising an exhilarating driving experience. It is a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera, and with the seller recently blueprinting its original V8, it should produce plenty of power and torque. It has… more»
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Stunning Kit Car: 2012 Hawk HF3000
Although Lancia barely registers in the new car landscape, the company once produced some giant-killing models for the World Rally Championship. They included the Fulvia, the 037, and the Delta Integrale. The Stratos carried all before it from 1974… more»
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500 Horsepower! 1977 De Tomaso Pantera GTS
Some classics are genuinely a triumph of style over substance, failing to deliver the performance their appearance suggests. However, you can’t level that criticism at this 1977 De Tomaso Pantera GTS. Its engine bay houses a 351ci V8, so… more»
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Stored Since New: 1970s Moto BM/Yankee Boss
An Italian/American motorcycle, this little 48-cc two-wheeler wasn’t a catalog bike, but it’s super rare and appears to be in excellent condition. And it sounds like it’s never been used? This unusual early-1970s Moto BM/Yankee Boss Mini Bike can… more»
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French Import: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
If you haven’t noticed, prices for manual Ferraris are pretty much headed to the moon, and never coming back. If you wanted to get into a car with a gated shifter and a prancing horse for under $100,000, your… more»
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Made in America: 1913 Fiat Type 55 Speedster
Strap in, Barn Finders, we’re about to encounter – wrapped in the history of the little Fiat above – an American Fiat plant as well as a Detroit-born stockbroker-turned-coachbuilder who has been turning out concours-quality creations for decades. Let’s… more»
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Catalog Bike: 1967 Wards Riverside Benelli 250
A lot of us of a certain age (30s or older) grew up with department store catalogs being mailed to our parents’ houses in the pre-internet era, and we would sometimes lose sleep over items like rebadged exotic foreign… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Lee Iacocca spent his automotive career searching for what he termed “the unfair advantage.” He aimed to steal a march on the opposition by introducing vehicles they had no answer for. His desire for Ford to market an exotic… more»
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Jeff’s Former Project: 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde
It’s always a little surreal when you see a car you used to own appear for sale. I bought this 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde as a project back around 2023, and I admittedly got in a little over… more»
