There used to be a shop near my parents’ home in upstate New York that was a combination hobby store and mechanics’ garage. Imagine my surprise when one day a fleet of six Porsche 914s showed up, all… more»
Italian Classic Cars
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Scorned Supercar: 1982 Ferrari Mondial
Throughout car-guy history, there has always been a vehicle that bears the namesake of a famous brand but is known within enthusiast circles to be the black sheep, or the warmed-over variant of a more plebeian model. If a car… more»
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What’s Behind It: Alfa Romeo Stash
The Alfa is cool and all, but I’m going go ahead and ask the inevitable question here – what about all the cars behind it? It never seems to fails that as soon as we feature a car that… more»
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3,500 Original Miles: 1986 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
When I opened a submission from Jim C about a late ’80s Maserati Spyder, I was prepared to see the product of what is in my opinion one of the worst decisions the Italian brand has ever made. I… more»
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Ready For Fun: 1967 Abarth 1000 OT Spider
With the reintroduction of the Abarth 500 to the States, interest in the Abarth brand has increased greatly. While it is nice to finally see the name back on American shores, the new Abarths aren’t anything like the ones… more»
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Pantera Barn Finds Still Exist!
From Dave C. – In May of 2014 I found a true barn find up in Northern New York. A guy had a stored 1973 Pantera sitting under an inch of dust for over 19 years. The car was… more»
Lambos, Ferraris, and Astons, Oh My!
For countless reasons, exotic cars have become the holy grails of barn finds. Nearly every car hunter out there dreams of discovering a Ferrari, an Aston Martin, or a Lamborghini hiding in an old barn or shop. People say… more»
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Italian Mouse: 1947 Fiat Topolino
Some cars are rare because there just weren’t ever many built and then there are cars that are rare today because few have survived. In the case of the later there tend to be a couple reasons there aren’t… more»
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Mix Breed: 1973 Iso Rivolta Lele
A few years back Jesse and I had the pleasure of attending the events of automotive week in Pebble Beach. The entire weekend was fantastic, but one event stood out above all the rest for me, the Concorso Italiano…. more»
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One of a Kind: 1959 Lancia Appia Giardinetta
When most of us think of Italian cars, names like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo probably come to mind, but one Italian brand that is often forgotten is Lancia. The brand is now known for building rebranded Fiats,… more»
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Shelbys Uncovered In France
I recently wrote about an Aston Martin discovered in a barn in France. While the Aston was quite fascinating, there were other interesting cars in the background. The seller didn’t provide any information about any of them and since… more»
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Bargain Italian: 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
For nearly as long as I’ve loved cars, I’ve been a fan of Italian sports cars. There is just something about them that gets my heart pounding. I’ve never been able to fully understand why I like them so… more»
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My Secret Dream Car: 1972 OTAS Grand Prix
From the first time I drove a Fiat, I have been a fan of Italian company and all the oddball cars they have built over the years. I have since had the pleasure of driving a number of different… more»
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1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale
Alfa Romeo is known for introducing some interesting and unique designs, some of which are probably best enjoyed by fans of the quirkier Italian cars. You don’t have to be a fan of Italian cars or oddballs to appreciate… more»
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Pint-Size Alloy Racer: 1952 Siata 300BC Barchetta
When most people think of aluminum-bodied Italian sports cars, the first brands that come to mind usually include Ferrari and Lamborghini. While this rough alloy car body might look a bit like a Ferrari, it is actually rarer and… more»
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How to Fix a Leaky Differential on a Fiat Spider
So now that I’ve announced my dirty little secret to the world, it’s about time to get my 1974 Fiat 124 Spider back on the road. Obviously my car is in need of a lot of work, but I… more»
