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»
Italian Classic Cars
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»
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»
Entry Level Exotic: 1991 Ferrari Mondial T
The Ferrari Mondial used to be a bit of a loser in the vintage and sports car market. Long considered the bottom of the barrel of the 1980s lineup, that sentiment has changed dramatically in recent years. The Mondial… more»
Italian 4×4: 1961 Fiat AR59 Campagnola
The Willys Jeep made more of an impression on the world than we give it credit for. Willys were loitering around several countries after WWII so many enterprising military organizations deconstructed individual Jeeps to create their own versions. The… more»
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… more»
The Baby Pinin Ferrari? 1962 Fiat 1200
When I first spied this 1962 Fiat 1200 Cabriolet, I thought, at first, it was a late ’60s Datsun 1600/2000. Nope, not quite but it is a Fiat model that I have not encountered before. Said to be sitting… more»
Chevy-Powered Replica: Lamborghini Countach Tribute
We recently saw a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing come up for sale that is one of the best replicas I’ve ever seen. Now, we have a Lamborghini Countach that is a close second in terms of how well the facsimile… more»
46K Mile California Car: 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider
Whenever I see a classic boat-tail Alfa Romeo Spider, it reminds me of one of my saddest and fondest junkyard finds of a near-identical specimen that has sadly rotted past reasonable salvation. This Alfa is a much better car,… more»
One Owner Example: 1976 Lancia Scorpion
A Lancia Scorpion is not exactly the kind of car that pops into mind when considering likely suspects for long-term, single-caretaker ownership. However, this has to be the lone example of a notoriously needy car that has been in… more»
Designed by Bertone: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider
The Fiat 850 Spider was a budget-minded sports car built in Italy between 1965 and 1973. It was a variant of the 850 Coupe and had its flowing lines developed by Carrozzeria Bertone of Turin. A large number of… more»
Bargain Supercar? 1995 Ferrari 456 GT
A quick glance at auction prices over the last year shows us that Ferrari 456 GTs sell for considerably more than this 1995 version, here on eBay with an asking price of $59,500 or best offer/trade. Is this a… more»
One of 1,017: 1992 Ferrari Mondial T
The Ferrari Mondial was a mid-engine, V8-powered grand tourer that was produced from 1980 to 1993. The “t” was a variant that came along later in the car’s run. The name came from the French word meaning “global” which… more»
Low-Mileage Survivor: 1989 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio
Ugo Sivocci. Sound familiar? Unless you are a die-hard Alfa fan, you probably don’t know that it was Sivocci’s idea to paint a white diamond with a four-leaf clover on the hood of his Alfa Romeo race car in… more»
Affordable Italian: 1989 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Alfa Romeo has one of the most storied brands in the world of automobiles, but that doesn’t mean every one of its production models carries with it a six-figure price tag. Quite the opposite, really, as you can get… more»
















