As if Fiat’s minivan isn’t charming enough – with its beetle-y shape, chipper colors, and mod interior – this example was featured on Pawn Stars, so it has mild celebrity credentials as well. Fiat created the Multipla as part… more»
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Well-Bred Project: 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi
Enzo Ferrari’s experiment with his Dino-badged, Bertone-designed four-seater, the 308 GT4, was not proceeding as planned. Its looks were controversial, for one thing. The Dino nameplate didn’t resonate. The four-seat layout challenged the vision of Ferrari as a sports… more»
1-Of-8: 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione
There are Ferraris, there are rare Ferraris, and there are divine Ferraris. This 1959 250 GT long wheelbase California Spider Competizione, to be auctioned by Broad Arrow at Amelia Island on March 7, is both rare and historically significant,… more»
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That New Car Smell! 1989 Chrysler TC By Maserati
Talk about a car that gets no respect. Chrysler’s Turbo Convertible by Maserati is near the top of that list. But every car has its fans, and if ever you were to be swayed into the TC’s court, this… more»
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32k Mile 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
The Pantera is one of those cars that everyone stares at a little too long when it pulls into a parking lot. It’s stunning design is hard to ignore. The cars are an American-Italian hybrid. They were born when… more»
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1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
Only 657 25th anniversary Countaches are said to have been released making this example extremely desirable. Lamborghini introduced consumer-available supercars to a world that really only understood sports cars as the most opulent and performance-oriented vehicles. The Countach did… more»
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27k Mile 1974 DeTomaso Pantera
The Pantera is iconic and a bit of an oddball. The cars are, in a way, both American and Italian. They came about when Ford decided to collaborate with Alejandro DeTomaso. DeTomaso was located in Modena and Ford agreed… more»
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Only Going Up: 1997 Ferrari F355 GTS
This holiday season, be sure to treat yourself while taking care of your kids, spouse, and loved ones. May I present a possible candidate for under your tree? It’s red, which is seasonally appropriate, and while it isn’t one… more»
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Alloy Body: 1968 Dino 206 GT Project
How many cars can you think of were originally produced in uncommon materials or with exotic design features, only to be scaled back as costs skyrocketed? How about that ’66 Barracuda we just wrote up, with the grand rear… more»
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Mid-Engine Italian Project: 1980 Fiat X1/9 Bertone
With its design coming from Bertone, the Fiat X1/9 was a 2-seat sports car with a mid-engine layout. They were built between 1972 and 1982 by Fiat and then Bertone alone through 1989. Unusual for Fiat at the time,… more»
BF Exclusive: One-Owner 1981 Fiat Spider 2000
By the mid-1960s, the Italian coachbuilders perfected their art to the extent that they seemingly dropped their pencils and said, “We can’t do any better than this!” That’s an exaggeration, of course, but considering that both the Fiat 124… more»
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Exotic Barn Find: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte
Giorgetto Giugiaro, a famous Italian designer, has penned countless iconic vehicles over many decades – but that isn’t all. He also designed office furniture, watches, a 7,000-pipe organ for a cathedral, camera bodies for Nikon, and even a sexy… more»
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California Cutie: 1959 Fiat 600
The little Fiat 500 with its adorable little two-cylinder engine has become a worldwide pop-culture favorite, but I don’t mind who knows that I much prefer the styling of the “upscale” 600, which actually beat the 500 to market… more»
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From an Estate: 2003 Ferrari 360 Modena Coupe
In the beginning, Ferrari the company was Enzo Ferrari the man – possessed of a strong ego, obsessed with his cars, a perfectionist. His company emphasized racing and made road cars to keep the race program healthy. Production was… more»
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Buried For 26 Years: 1979 Lancia HPE
Lancia Automobiles is a long-lived car builder in Italy that never had a lot of success selling vehicles in the U.S. market. The Beta was an “entry-level luxury car” and the HPE, like the seller’s example, was one of… more»
Rare Italian Classic: 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato
Slipping behind the wheel of a small Italian classic is an utterly joyous experience. Cars like this 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato feature nimble handling, amazing brakes, and engines that deliver their power willingly and enthusiastically. This Zagato offers all… more»
