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True Roadster: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America

Nearly every iteration of Lancia’s Aurelia model is desirable in its own way. But one stands above all others, and that is the B24 Spider America. This exquisite roadster is the quintessential Lancia, designed by Pinin Farina with its… more»

Four-Door Exotic! 1966? Maserati Quattroporte

A quick and stylish sedan covers all your bases. Impress visiting glitterati? No problem; “I’ll drive.” For family vacations at speed, golf outings, weddings, or a night on the town, American luxury is fine, and we’ve all eyeballed German… more»

Affordable Top-Down Fun: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider

When the Alfa informally known as the “Duetto” was introduced as a 1966 model, few would have guessed that the same basic shape would wear the badge for almost 30 years; but if you have something you like, you… more»

Budget Exotic? 1978 Ferrari 400 Project

An affordable Ferrari excites the 14-year-old in any gearhead, and the wedge-shaped, V12 400 variants rank among the easiest to obtain. This 1978 Ferrari 400 Automatic in Independence, Oregon will change hands even more cheaply thanks to its missing… more»

1-of-24: 1992 Lancia Hyena Zagato

The practice of producing limited edition vehicles is nothing new and is almost as old as the automotive industry itself. However, finding a private individual who is willing to stake the money to make their dream a reality is… more»

Vintage Scooter Project: 1981 Vespa P200E

The Vespa scooter was born in Italy in 1946 as an economical way to get around Europe after World War II. Several iterations have taken place over the years, with perhaps the most popular and durable being the P200… more»

Still in Storage: 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider

The Spider was the roadster version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia, built in Italy from 1962 to 1966. Some 9,000 of the 2-seat 1600-cc sports cars were assembled – with many of them landing in export markets like the… more»

Restorable Roadster: 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

The Alfa Romeo Spider remains one of the more attainable vintage cars that gives you a fast-track to owning something the rest of the world will think cost you a pretty penny. However, those of us in the hobby… more»

Affordable Exotic? 1975 Maserati Merak

Do the words affordable and exotic ever go together? This vintage Italian sports car we have here is available for about half the price of a typical new car! Maserati had success with its two-seat Bora model and decided… more»

Unfinished Business: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Pantera in Italian stands for “panther” and that’s the name that De Tomaso gave its new mid-engine sports car in 1971. The cars had power supplied by Ford and they were sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. through… more»

Engine Out Service Done: 1994 Ferrari 348 GTS

When it comes to shopping used Ferraris, one of the most important details is the degree of maintenance the car has enjoyed under existing or at least recent ownership. The cost of owning any vintage Italian sports car goes… more»

Italian Thoroughbred: 1990 Ferrari F40 With 8k Original Miles

I have always considered the Ferrari F40 as one of the greatest supercars of all time. There are undoubtedly prettier cars (step forward, 458 Italia), and cars like the Bugatti Veyron rewrote the rule book when the subject turned… more»

Step Nose Project: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce

When it comes to assessing whether a car is a one-of-one or a one-of-10 due to its mix of features, the American car crowds are usually the best equipped to combine equipment data with production figures to determine rarity…. more»

$40K Project Exotic: 2004 Ferrari 360

As you all likely know, there’s a plethora of YouTube “celebrities” who routinely take cars from salvage lots like Copart and bring them back to life. Or, at least, attempt to. The more exotic the car is, the better,… more»

BF Auction: 1959 Stanguellini Formula Junior

UPDATE – The seller has added more photos and found documents laying out the Stanguellini’s ownership history! Vintage racing machinery was once an ignored segment of the classic car world. However, a dedicated group of enthusiasts now focus on… more»

One of One: 1955 Abarth 208A Spyder by Boano

Singular cars are so desirable today that we cannot imagine why some didn’t sell thousands of copies. So it is with this little jewel, one of Abarth’s creations made in partnership with Felice Mario Boano. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti… more»

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