Italian Classic Cars

Moving Sale: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider

Historians will look back and see that Americans migrated from state to state more during the last ten years than at any other time in our history since World War II.  While there are many different reasons, what we… more»

Long Ownership: 1974 DeTomaso Pantera Lusso

For years, the Pantera was the odd man out versus its brethren in the Italian coachwork/American muscle genre – cars like Bizzarrini, Intermeccanica, Monteverdi (Swiss, but employing Frua and Fissore), Iso, and a host of others. Sold by Lincoln-Mercury… more»

Two Owners! Covered-Headlight 1968 Fiat 850 Spider

If you are reasonably quiet – I mean maybe not even as quiet as you would be in a movie theater – you can hear a Fiat rusting somewhere. That fact alone makes this almost rust-free, two-owner 1968 Fiat… more»

Drive and Restore: 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV

The other day we covered a non-running Alfa Alfetta; today’s selection is its older sibling, in “running project” condition, here on craigslist. This 1969 GTV 1750 is posted with an asking price of $16,000 – less than half what… more»

Bare Exotic: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT/E

Ferrari has produced a few 2+2 models during its illustrious history, and the styling of some has been better than others. One of the more successful was the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT/E because the company extended the coupe’s wheelbase… more»

Garage Find: 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT

This 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta’s sad story began when it arrived at a mechanic’s shop in 2002 due to a complaint that it “ran rough”. According to the seller, two of the injectors were defective. For some reason, after… more»

Well Maintained: 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4

Ferrari has a long history of producing exotic two-seat sports cars but has made several attempts to produce vehicles that can accommodate four. One example is the 1978 308 GT4. Originally called the Dino GT4, it officially gained Ferrari… more»

Scooter Survivor! 1959 Vespa 150

Looking very vintage – though it’s missing Kate Hepburn – is this 1959 Vespa 150 here on craigslist. With an asking price of $8500 and located in dry Los Gatos, California, this scooter comes with abundant documentation from new,… more»

One of 330: 1967 Iso Grifo GL Series 1

While the De Tomaso Pantera comes immediately to mind when thinking of strikingly-styled Italian GTs with American powerplants, the Iso Grifo is another take on the same recipe – but in far more limited quantities. Powered by a 350… more»

20k Mile 1985 Maserati Biturbo For $5,950

Has the Maserati Biturbo finally become a car worth owning after years of being a bit of a joke? I’m going to go out on a very risky limb and say yes – the day has come for the… more»

NART Spyder Conversion: 1969 Ferrari 365

While this vintage Ferrari may look oddly similar to a 365 GTC, there are subtle details that suggest it’s not exactly a factory car. The obvious difference is the roof, which is missing, a convertible top in its place…. more»

The Last Cheap Ferrari? 1980 Ferrari 308 GT4

There are very few “good” values left in the vintage sports car world. Prices have almost uniformly blown up across the board with all of the exotic brands, so finding a reasonable point of entry for these thoroughbreds has… more»

Two Owner Survivor: 1995 Ferrari F355 Spider

When the topic of conversation turns to exotic Italian sports cars, the name Ferrari instantly springs to mind. It is a company with a rich racing heritage, while its roadgoing models provide exceptional performance. This 1995 F355 Spider is… more»

Ferrari Field Find: 1988 328 GTB

Can’t you just hear the conversation: “Pull over, honey, there’s a Ferrari in that field.” “A Ferrari in a field—you need Lasik.” “PULL OVER and let me check this out!” And what do you know—it turns out you’re right…. more»

Original Tires Included: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera

The De Tomaso Pantera is a car that needs no introduction, as it’s one of the more sough-after (and still attainable) sports exotics from the 1970s. That “attainable” aspect is interesting, as I suspect the Pantera is heading for… more»

1 of 2 Made: 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster

While it is a well-known fact that Lamborghinis of almost every variety have become sought-after investment and collector pieces, there’s an upper echelon of cars that stand apart. The Lamborghini Diablo was a shock to the collective system of… more»

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