Italian Classic Cars

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F1 Cabriolet: 1999 Ferrari F355

Every now and again, you see a car pop up for sale that seems like a potential deal in the making. Certainly, you can’t base a car’s sale price on where it stands a day before closing, but sometimes,… more»

Beautifully Restored 1954 Fiat 500C Topolino

At just a hair over 50 inches wide, this 1954 Fiat 500C Topolino could prove challenging for some drivers to fit in comfortably.  However, if size isn’t a problem, this one sure looks like a good candidate for those… more»

Vintage Racer Recreation: 1959 Ferrari Testarossa

One of the more expensive Ferraris to attempt to buy is the original Testarossa, one of the models most synonymous with the company’s history in vintage racing. It’s also one of the most heavily copied models in the company’s… more»

Motherlode of Italian Classic Projects and Parts

If you like your classics with a dash of Italian flair, you might find this collection irresistible. All the great names are there, from Alfa Romeo to Maserati and Fiat, and if a complete car isn’t on your radar,… more»

Zero Rot? 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider

The ’59 Spider embodies “small car, big fun” energy. Weighing just under 2k pounds, the car is light, nimble, and performance-oriented. In 1959 Alfa Romeo shifted the Spider from the Tipo 750 chassis to the Tipo 101. The car… more»

One Family Owner, Original Paint: 1985 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Coupe

The Mondial 8 was initially scorned when it was introduced in 1980 as a follow on to the 308 GT4 – itself a lukewarm seller. Ferraristi always had a difficult time absorbing the notion of a four-seater from Ferrari… more»

1K Mile 1988 Ferrari Testarossa For Auction

This Testarossa presents a rare opportunity to own a flat-12 powered vehicle with an odometer reading of only 1k miles. This example came with an exterior finished in Nero over a beige leather interior. The Ferrari is accompanied by… more»

1 of 610 Made: 1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV

Few cars are more iconic than the Lamborghini Countach. For anyone who tracks this model, you’ll note that there are a few different versions (all of the expensive) that reflect the preferences of those that chase this 80s supercar…. more»

Irrational Exuberance: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America

How should we value a rare but derelict car? It’s an enduring question, and the answer lies not just with the market but also with the buyer. As we consider this very rare 1955 Lancia Aurelia Spider America, listed… more»

For the Brave: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider

Alfa Romeo was famous for making specialty versions of its production cars. These were not always responsive to performance demands in the market – sometimes folks just wanted a roomy berlina to haul the family. But in the spider… more»

Callaway Twin Turbo: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6

In the 1980s, Reeves Callaway was a known quantity in the world of high-performance modifications. The Old Lyme, Connecticut-based company worked with practically any performance or sports car to enhance the factory’s performance, from the C4 Chevrolet Corvette to… more»

Low Miles! 1991 Cadillac Allanté

Spurning its own internal design team in favor of Pininfarina, and electing a demonstrably expensive assembly process involving two continents and a jumbo jet, Cadillac launched the Allanté for model year 1987. The two-seat roadster arrived with an underpowered… more»

28K Original Miles: 1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi

Ah, the classic Ferrari 308, a car that is likely near the top of the list among the world’s most iconic sports cars. That being said, there’s a question on my mind as to whether the 308 will ever… more»

Italian Smorgasbord: Auto E Moto d’Epoca

Every year, one of the largest swap meets in the world convenes in Italy, specifically Bologna after the show outgrew the confines of Padua’s fiera two years ago. Held over four days in October, Auto e Moto d’Epoca tempts… more»

Have You Ever Seen One? 1949 Fiat 1500 D

The 1500 was a pre- and post-war car built by Fiat in Italy. It was larger than the Fiats that most U.S. buyers associate with the brand, powered by a 1493-cc inline-6 engine. In production from 1935 to 1950,… more»

Four-Seat Exotic! 1980 Maserati Kyalami

Sometimes you want to share your amazing Italian driving machine with more than one person, and while not exactly a family car, this Maserati features room for four. In true Grand Touring fashion, this 1980 Maserati Kyalami in Atlanta… more»

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