Alfa’s Sprint Speciale punched above its weight on several metrics. While the 1900 series gave Alfa a toehold in the mass market – where success was a must if the company was to recover from the war – the… more»
Italian Classic Cars
A Hupmobile Aerodynamic and a Car ID Test
It is almost a given that when archaeologists stumble upon the remains of a literate society, they have a limited number of written words to decipher. To be fair to our ancestors, carving symbols into stone or making your… more»
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Crashed in ’78! 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S
As barn finds go, any Lamborghini gets your heart pounding, even a rough one. This 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S thrilled its lucky owners for nearly a decade before a traffic crash in 1978 silenced the symphony of its… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta was a series of automobiles built in Italy between 1954 and 1965. While several body styles were offered, the one seen most often in the U.S. was the Spider, a 2-seat sports car. This 1961… more»
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Italian Survivor Sedan: 1973 Fiat 124 Special
Despite sitting out in the snow in the Boulder, Colorado area, this 1973 Fiat 124 Special Sedan appears to be a very solid and nice-looking car, cosmetically. I believe this color is called Fiat Yellow, but hopefully, a Fiat… more»
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California Driver: 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2000
Vintage Alfa Romeos have a loyal following among car enthusiasts. Many of the 1960s and 70s-era models represented the generations that brought the bulk of their acolytes into the fold, but I would wager the model most recognized as… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
The story goes that this 1987 Maserati Biturbo Spyder was sold new in New York and maintained by a shop in Greenwich, Connecticut until 1995, when the current owner bought it and brought it to Florida where it is… more»
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Beautiful Fiat 850 Spider Needs Reviving
I must admit to always lusting after one of these. They were just such a perfect design, in miniature, by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro when he was at Bertone, which also built the bodies. This one is on Facebook… more»
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14k Original Miles: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
Many people view early versions of the De Tomaso Pantera as the purest and most attractive. Vehicles like this 1974 example lack the myriad scoops and spoilers that appeared on later models, providing a surprisingly elegant appearance. This classic… more»
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Classic Car and Motorcycle Collection: Taking Offers!
It is not uncommon for enthusiasts to downsize their collections, disposing of one or two classics. However, the owner of this collection has around nine vehicles ready to go immediately, with more becoming available later. It appears there is… more»
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Paris Show Car! 1954 Hudson Italia #007
Looking to one-up Chevrolet’s Corvette, Hudson teamed up with Italian design house Carrozzeria Touring to produce 26 Hudson Italia coupes. This bare-metal 1954 Hudson Italia in Monterey, California came stateside from Sweden 25 years ago, according to the seller…. more»
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Rare Italian Classic: 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta
Rivalries are nothing new in the automotive world, and it was one such situation that motivated De Tomaso to attach the Mangusta badge to the car that replaced its Vallelunga. Only 401 of these vehicles rolled off the line… more»
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17k Original Miles: 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
I have long considered the Lamborghini Countach to be a poster car of the 1980s. By that, I mean that tens of thousands of teenagers across the globe had a picture of one hanging on their bedroom wall as… more»
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Minor Project! 1975 Maserati Khamsin
The Maserati brothers founded their firm in 1914, building race cars for Diatto, originally a carriage maker. During WWI, the company patented and sold a new type of spark plug for aviation applications. Diatto’s cessation of its racing program… more»
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Cheap Exotic: 1976 Lancia Scorpion
When someone raises the subject of mid-engined Italian sports cars, many people will immediately think of classics that emerged from the Ferrari factory. However, Lancia produced the Montecarlo during the 1970s, with the American Scorpion version offered in 1976… more»
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Low Mileage Exotic: 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
The single topic of Ferrari’s engines – from the Inter to the Enzo – could generate at least a couple of volumes for your library shelf. This 328, the 308 before it, and the 246 before that, represent evolutionary… more»
