Affordable project candidates are always tempting but often raise the question of whether you are getting what you pay for. By that, I mean, is the initial purchase price the mere tip of the iceberg? Interested parties must consider… more»
Italian Classic Cars
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
V8-Powered Supercar: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal
We’ve discussed the fact that certain vehicles make their way from the concept car stage into production with only nominal adjustments as the clay model involves into a vehicle you can actually buy. The Dodge Viper comes to mind,… more»
Feb 29, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve 1968 Ferrari 206 Dino GT
The advent of the Dino marque was not only homage to Enzo Ferrari’s son. One slice of Alfredo’s legacy was his fondness for engine design; encouraged by Vittorio Jano, he was able to convince his father that a V6… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Early Model Periscope: 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400
We often think about the Lamborghini Countach in the context of the model that came in the middle and late 1980s. The wings, scoops, fat fenders made the car an instant icon, but it also clouded the important history… more»
Feb 26, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Garage Find: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet
Until the 250 GT Pininfarina was launched, Ferrari model production numbers ranged from a few-handfuls to slightly less than 100 copies. Many were customized to buyers’ tastes. By the mid-1950s, the company knew it needed to sell more road-going… more»
Feb 25, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
McBurnie Mold: Ferrari 365 GTB Daytona Spyder Replica
When it comes to replicas, we’ve all seen the ugly underbelly of this kit car market: poorly constructed kits with major shortcomings like shoddy interiors and mismatched body proportions. However, among some of the more frequently cloned classic models… more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Unrestored 1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Cabriolet
Lancia’s Aurelia was a kaleidoscope of models, from the slightly frumpy B10 to the luminous Spider America. Not only did the sheet metal change, but Lancia was ever in self-improvement mode, tinkering around the edges of its unique solutions… more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Beach Runabout: 1968 Fiat 500 Jolly
The Fiat 500 was one of the Italian manufacturer’s most successful products in the decades following World War II. Various incarnations were built and perhaps the most interesting was the Jolly. It was a low-production runabout with no doors… more»
Feb 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1 Of 477: 1960 Lancia Appia Lusso
The Lusso was a 2-door coupe version of the Lancia Appia. It was produced in Italy between 1959 and 1962 and only 477 copies ever saw the light of day. This example from 1960 was imported to the U.S…. more»
Feb 21, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1990 Lamborghini Countach With Only 255 Miles!
The Lamborghini Countach is undoubtedly one of the most significant Lamborghini ever produced, and also one of the most important sports cars ever made, period. The Countach needs no introduction here as it was as celebrated for its styling… more»
Feb 14, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pristine in the 80s: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
We often talk about wanting to see what a car looked like before it became a barn find. Imagining the gleaming paint, the spotless engine bay, the rich and supple interior. We don’t often get that chance, but the… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
The Lost Ellena: 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe
“Missing and presumed lost” is one of the more captivating phrases in the car hobby. Actually, you can apply that phrase to anything that is discovered after being missing for decades – a vintage aircraft, artwork, jewelry – the… more»
Feb 8, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Garage Find: 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
It’s certainly easy to adopt a doomsday approach to the collector car hobby, projecting that all of the special cars have been found and put up for sale. But we still see plenty of evidence that exceedingly rare and… more»
Jan 28, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Nicely Modified: 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV V6
This 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV V6 looks like an awesome driver, kept in decent condition overall and equipped with a variety of upgrades that should make a fun car even more enjoyable to drive. The GTV V6 is a… more»
Jan 27, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Vignale Convertible: 1959 Lancia Appia
I have often opined about the current state of Stellantis’ Lancia brand. Over the years their former glory has diminished to the point of offering only one model, the Ypsilon, a Western Europe-only model. Stellantis claims that it has… more»
Jan 27, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Spare Parts Included: 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider is one of the more instantly recognizable sports cars ever made, and perhaps that’s why its value continues to hover in the basement of vintage car pricing. The fact that it’s so familiar can make… more»
