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»
Italian Classic Cars
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Bucket List Car? 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider
Not seen on U.S. shores since the early ’90s is the Alfa Romeo Spider such as this 1978 example. The seller tells us that this was a “bucket list” present for his wife but that list moved upscale with… more»
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Update: Suspended Project: 1960 Fiat 1200 Cabriolet “Vetture Speciali”
Update 12/12/23: This 1960 Fiat 1200 cabriolet “Vetture Speciali “still hasn’t moved since our last review in October, but the price did. Now for sale at $6500 in this craigslist ad, I’m sure the owner is hoping for action…. more»
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Estate Sale: 1972 Fiat Dino Coupe Project
Sadly, our next car has been sitting for almost two years since Jeff Lavery last covered it here on Barn Finds. Now on craigslist with an asking price of $8500 and located in upstate New York, this 1972 Fiat… more»
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Bone Stock Busso: 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6
The Alfa Romeo GTV6 is one of the more chronically underappreciated hot hatches of the 1980s, and unlike many cars from this era, you can still buy a very nice example for reasonable money. This is the classic case… more»
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30 Years Owned: 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
The seller of this 30,700 mile Bianco 1987 Ferrari Testarossa notes he purchased it from the longtime second owner who has owned it since 1990. Binaco, otherwise known as white, is a rare color for a Testarossa of any… more»
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F355 Engine Equipped: 1978 Ferrari 308
The Ferrari 308 spent many years being a bit of an unloved car when found in driver condition. I liken it to the reputation of the modern-day Porsche Boxster, which is still a respectable car when found in good… more»
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Fresh From Storage: 1969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupe Project
Finally, an exotic that hasn’t seen a 100-point restoration. Gooding & Company is representing this 1969 Maserati Ghibli coupe at no reserve in its December 8th Geared Online auction. The bidding has reached $61,000 – still well under the… more»
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Italian Thoroughbred: 1967 Maserati Mistral 4000 Coupe
While many might consider the Maserati Mistral an Italian sports car, the company produced and marketed it as a two-seat Grand Tourer. Its distinctive styling guarantees the rare exotic can turn as many heads today as it did when… more»
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Garage Build: Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Replica
Replicas are a tricky business, with most so-called “clones” falling well short of the real thing. And that’s for cars made on an assembly line at a legitimate production facility, not what someone built in a garage using Cheerios… more»
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One of Fourteen: 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Ghia
Not a barn find? Not quite. In fact, this spectacular Fiat “Otto Vu”, or 8V as we call it in the US, was found completely disassembled in a garage, its parts in cardboard boxes and Ziploc bags. Now brought… more»
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Back Yard Find: 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
Fancy a cheap Italian restoration project? Here on craigslist is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider awaiting adoption by an energetic enthusiast with welding skills. The asking price is $3000 firm and the car can be trailered to its new… more»
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33 Years in the Barn: 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV
Old Alfa Romeos are among the most charming vintage vehicles ever made. There’s something about them and the character they ooze even when found in neglected condition. This 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV was supposedly in the same barn for… more»
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Factory Spider: 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona
The Ferrari Daytona is undoubtedly one of the more significant sports cars ever made, and it has enjoyed tremendous staying power on the sports car marketplace. Like all of the other truly great sporting and exotic models, the Daytona’s… more»
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Luxury Off-Roader: 1989 Laforza
Do any of you have a list of vehicles that are just an awful idea as potential projects, but you still want to own anyway? I do, and right near the top of said list is a Laforza SUV…. more»
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Entry Level Exotic? 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB
I have always been a proponent of not ignoring potentially risky cars due to the risk factor alone, especially if the price is right. This 1977 Ferrari 308GTB has a variety of red flags working against it, but it… more»
