If I had to choose one vintage car that could do it all – take me to track day, behave itself on a tour, accommodate me comfortably, and collect admiring looks along the way – I’d choose an Alfa… more»
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Italian American: Ford Escort “Monte Carlo” by Frua
This one-off Frua-bodied Escort is an historical mystery. No definitive answer exists to the question: why did Pietro Frua restyle an early Escort? Did Ford commission it, or was a private party responsible for the car? We can only… more»
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44K Mile Survivor: 1985 Maserati Quattroporte III
Incredibly exotic and luxurious at one time, the third-generation Maserati Quattroporte (III) is now an interesting and affordable-to-buy used car. It’s still exotic and still luxurious, but maybe more scary than anything for most buyers due to old technology… more»
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18K Original Miles? 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider hasn’t become Miata-like in terms of universal appeal, which is odd because it offers many of the same qualities in an Italian wrapper. Cheap to buy; affordable used parts; and a robust enthusiast community. However,… more»
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Seventy-Nine Miles a Year: 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition
At some point, low mileage is not a favor to a car, particularly if it’s a high-strung thoroughbred like this 1989 Lamborghini Countach. Seals, fluids, grease, electrical components, virtually all moving parts behave better when a car warms up… more»
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Only Going Up: 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT
When the Lamborghini Diablo was introduced, it had some major shoes to fill. The Countach was *the* poster car of the 1980s, and when the Diablo came onto the scene, it was a quantum leap past what its predecessor… more»
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Foglia Green Donation: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider
It’s time to play my favorite game of what got donated this week in California. This time, it’s a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, which is perhaps the only version of a classic Alfa model that you will see unceremoniously… more»
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Nimble Wedge: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
The Ferrari 308 GT4 is the successor to one of the most beautiful cars ever produced – the Dino 246 GT. The sinuous grace of the 246 has helped its value scale astonishing heights, exceeding $600k for outstanding examples…. more»
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33k Original Miles: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
While Tom Selleck starred as the titular character in the 1980s TV series, Magnum P.I., many people believe that the true star of the show was the Ferrari 308 GTS that served as his daily driver throughout the show’s… more»
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No Reserve: 1990 Chrysler TC by Maserati
Automotive history demonstrates that while some collaborative efforts are successful, others fail to meet expectations. The Chrysler TC by Maserati is a perfect example of the latter, failing to sell in the expected numbers and costing Chrysler a pretty… more»
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GT5 Conversion: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
In its original form, the De Tomaso Pantera was an elegant Italian exotic featuring good old American muscle occupying its engine bay. However, the GT5 version brought body modifications that transformed the car into an aggressive-looking machine. This 1974… more»
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Rare Italian Off-Roader: 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 M “Matta”
When most people think of Alfa Romeo, it brings to mind an Italian marque with a reputation for producing sweet little cars with a sporting focus. However, there was a time when the company turned its hand to developing… more»
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1 of 19 Euro Models: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider
For any longtime readers, you have inevitably heard me wax poetic about the value of a European-specification car or truck. In most cases, the impact on value is relatively meaningless, or at the very least, it only matters to… more»
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1 of 435 Made: 1979 Maserati Khamsin
There’s an entire class of Italian supercars that seemingly get overlooked by the brawnier performance models that emerged in the middle to late 1980s. Throw in the fact that many of these models were 2+2s – the horror! –… more»
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GTAm Style Build: 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Junior
One of the hardest moments as a car enthusiast is admitting a build or a project is not going to commence as you planned, and that it’s time to let someone else carry it across the finish line. This… more»
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Barn Find: 1966 Fiat 1100-D Station Wagon
About as close to an Italian “wagon” as most of us are likely to see on the road today would be an SUV: a used Maserati Levante or an Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Tonale, which are often much cheaper… more»
