I once bought a close relative of this car, a 1976 Alfa Spider, for $1,200 and used it as a daily driver—though not without such foibles as a noisy differential, copious rain leaks (despite a new top) and, inevitably… more»
Italian Classic Cars
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Early Example? 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
Lee Iacocca was a master at spotting a gap within Ford’s model range and devising the right car to plug that gap. Most vehicles were company-developed, but the De Tomaso Pantera represented an attempt to incorporate a car from… more»
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Red Bull F1 Tribute: 1989 Lamborghini Countach Replica
After having looked at a lot of Lamborghini replicas over the years, I’m honestly not usually very impressed with them. Typically, they just vaguely look like the real thing and are poorly put together. Don’t get me wrong, I… more»
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Celebrity Owned: 1984 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 S
The Lamborghini Countach could be genuinely considered a “poster child” of the 1980s. Tens of thousands of posters of this Italian thoroughbred graced the bedroom walls of teenagers during that period, but the chance has presented itself for someone… more»
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1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Series II Pinin Farina
When it came to road cars, Enzo Ferrari was a dilettante for at least a decade. Oh, he made the 166 and 195 Inter models – with thirty-eight and twenty-eight produced, respectively. Some say the 250 Europa was Ferrari’s… more»
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18K Original Miles: 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider
If you’re going to place a bet on which kind of barn find will have the lowest mileage, a convertible is a good bet. The likelihood of a car like a roadster being used solely in good weather and… more»
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Saved at Auction: 1984 Maserati Biturbo
Isn’t it amazing that the Maserati Biturbo is still being talked about all these years later? For a car that’s been maligned since pretty much the day it was first sold new in the states, the peak of 80s… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6
If you’re like me, there’s always a car you wish you could own. Truth be told, I love old Alfa Romeos but have failed in my attempt to live with one (and that’s saying something, considering what I drag… more»
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Actually Driven: 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS
When we see a sports or exotic car come up for grabs, we typically see a max of 25,000 miles or so (give or take). So anything higher than that is worth talking about, as it’s always refreshing to… more»
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V12 Powered 2+2: 1995 Ferrari 456GT
There are times when you look at a certain car, and then look at the fleet of project vehicles you own, and realize that if you sold all of them, you could own a legitimate exotic. That’s what crossed… more»
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Early Euro “Cat, Non-Adjust” 1990 Ferrari F40
For the Ferrari F40 shopper, catalytic converters and adjustable suspensions are particularly meaningful. Normally options are great, but Ferrari often dishes out barely roadable race cars. In these special cases, the absence of both the cat and the problematic… more»
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Three Lancia Beta Coupes For $1,200
It’s rare to see even one Lancia Beta coupe, but this vendor in Gardendale, Texas has put three of them for sale as a package on Craigslist. The “bundle deal” is a mere $1,200, and you’d be nuts to… more»
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Low Mileage Supercar: 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
The Ferrari 328 is perhaps one of the most recognized symbols of 1980s-era wealth and excess. The 328, like the Lamborghini Countach, was a poster child of sorts for anyone who loved fast cars and aspired to look like… more»
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BF Auction: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
If you are into sports cars then there’s a good chance you’ve owned an Alfa Romeo Spider… or will one day soon. If you’re in the market, this 1986 example might be worth a look. It’s located in New… more»
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Only 9K Miles!? 1967 Fiat 500L
I’m not certain how long Fiat is for this U.S. world. It seems that their domestic reappearance, courtesy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), is now threatened under FCA’s incorporation into Stellantis. Art of Gears author, Matthew Wolfe wrote a… more»
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Pinin Farina Masterpiece: 1950 Fiat 1100S Coupe
Fiat’s 1100 – designed in 1937 and first known as either the Fiat 508C or the Balilla 1100 – was a family car with a few tricks up its proverbial sleeve. Diminutive but still able to seat four, the… more»
