Three tons of fun! When a person is spending over $100,000 for a huge, 12-mpg SUV, they don’t care about the mileage or the maintenance costs, that’s just part of the game. When they’re paying over $200,000 for one… more»
Italian Classic Cars
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Same Owner Since ’74! 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000
For an eBay listing to begin with information about a vehicle’s history written by the terminally ill owner to be shared after he passes away is a pretty good indicator of what kind of love a car has received… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1 of 401 Produced: 1971 DeTomaso Mangusta
When we think of DeTomaso, many of us would immediately associate the brand with the Pantera (and for good reason.) The Pantera was the car that seemingly everyone wanted, from die-hard muscle car fans to shoppers who might otherwise… more»
Nov 26, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Texas Toast: 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider
Why is it that the Italian brands seem so susceptible to wreckless abandonment despite being expensive cars to buy at almost any point in the model’s lifetime? In other words, a vintage Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider is not like… more»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Barn Find Duetto: 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider
There’s another side to a great barn find story that doesn’t involve someone rescuing the car of their dreams. Instead, it’s just the dumb luck of discovering a desirable car that you have no interest in and chucking it… more»
Nov 18, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Executive Transport: 1984 Maserati Quattroporte
Like most potentially risky cars that appear for sale on craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, this Maserati Quattroporte has been listed for sale with next to no information. It’s a shame, too, since it looks like a half-decent example that… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Fiat-Powered Project: 1960s Siata Spring
The Italian company Siata may be known for supplying performance parts to Fiat, but they built their own cars for a while (based on Fiat mechanicals). Their most popular model may have been the Spring, a 2-seat roadster that… more»
Nov 12, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Sell This Weekend: 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto
The seller of this rusty 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider indicates he must sell the car this weekend and has made the curious choice of listing it on the Los Angeles Craigslist page despite apparently residing in Nashua, New… more»
Nov 11, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Needs Engine Work: 1985 Maserati Biturbo
This is probably the nicest Maserati Biturbo that I have ever seen. Inside and out, this whole car looks like it just rolled out of the factory. Did I mention that it doesn’t have an engine? Oh yeah, well,… more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Italian Swede: 1989 Volvo 780 Bertone Coupe
Volvo is, or was, known for its sensible, four-door sedans and station wagons for college professors and others who wanted safe and practical vehicles. for those who are looking for something different from the brand, we give you this… more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stalled Restoration: 1960 Alfa-Romeo Giulietta Spider
This is a stripped-to-the-floorboards 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider project here on craigslist in Silver Spring, Maryland. It needs just about everything. Funny, the vendor says the car “was stripped down for the body repair and has been sold… more»
Nov 6, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Luxury Project: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte
Why do these big-body Maseratis always show up in such rough shape? It’s amazing how consistent this namesake is in terms of being a major project when you see the word “Quattroporte” on craigslist. And the funny thing is,… more»
Nov 5, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Belt Service Done: 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
It’s hard to believe, but given the absolute bananas prices the exotic and supercar markets have been seeing, the Ferrari Testarossa still represents a strong value for enthusiasts dipping their toe into the six-figure “hobby” car pool. Made… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One of One: 1958 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua
In the mid-1950s, Maserati was immersed in its racing program, and to good effect, since it racked up many podium finishes in Formula One and FIA. But racing stretched its finances. A successful production car would ensure the company’s… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Enzo’s Final Model: 1992 Ferrari F40
In the world of automotive design and manufacturing, the quest for perfection can be driven as much by ego as by the desire to achieve engineering excellence. Such is the case with the Ferrari F40. While its styling was… more»
Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1-of-80: 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta
With the exclusivity and limited production totals of various Ferrari models, finding a limited edition version is rare. However, the company produced eighty examples of its 2011 599 SA Asperta as a tribute to legendary design house and coachbuilders… more»
