Maserati’s ownership history was a constant shuffle from its founding. Formed by Alfieri Maserati along with several of his brothers in 1914, the company was sold to Adolfo Orsi after 23 years. Thirty years on, Citroen took over the… more»
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1974 Fiat 124 Spider Barn Find
A thick coating of barn dust and a remote location can make almost any car or truck seem interesting. What’s particularly fascinating is when being discovered in utterly awful condition actually works to make a somewhat overlooked classic car… more»
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One of 20 Made: 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Zagato Berlinetta
Some of the results from the auctions taking place at Monterey over the last few days suggest that the high end of the collector car market may be experiencing some tightening. Some of the marquee vehicles were either no… more»
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No Reserve: 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider
Alfa’s fourth series Spider was introduced in North America in 1991. The car followed on the heels of an illustrious line of vintage examples stretching back to 1966. The new car vaguely resembles its ancestors but its designers imposed… more»
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Purple Dino! 1975 Ferrari 308 GT4
Now this one’s a looker! Big black rubber bumpers or not, this 1975 Ferrari “Dino” 308 GT4 has great lines – and an interesting owner story. One of only about 2,800 produced, they were named for family patriarch Enzo… more»
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In-Law’s 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Garage Find
One of my biggest failings in the car hobby is that when I come across a seriously cool car for peanuts price-wise, I never flip it. I see it as a sign that I should own it, like the… more»
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No Reserve: 1981 Fiat Spider 2000
Of all the Italian Sports cars, the Fiat 124 Spider is without a doubt the most underappreciated. The styling was handled by Pininfarina and the twin-cam engine was designed by Aurelio Lampredi. Fiat’s image here in the States likely… more»
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One of 147: 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 5-Speed
Sometimes, I get bogged down in picturing the first few years of a car’s life. This is particularly true for exotic and luxury cars, as they almost always have some sort of incredible beginning with their first owner. This… more»
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Andretti Edition: 1977 Alfa Romeo GT
Found in a shop belonging to an Alfa collector who passed away, this 1977 Alfa Romeo GT Andretti Edition is now for sale on craigslist for $7500. The car has been sitting for ten years without being started. Its… more»
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Race Car for the Road: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
Only 272 breathtaking examples of the Ferrari 288 GTO were made over three years, from 1984 to 1986. The fastest road car in existence when it was first produced, the 288 GTO was forced off its perch in 1986,… more»
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$3,990 New, $4,995 Now: 1988 Yugo GV
Those of us who lived through the eighties all remember the TV commercials for “the lowest-priced car in America.” That car was the Yugo. The Yugo was a Yugoslav copy of a Fiat 124 sedan, and its base price… more»
BF Exclusive: Rare 1963 Apollo 5000 GT
UPDATE – The seller has decided to lower their asking price! For a truly cosmopolitan approach to automobile manufacturing, look no further than the ultra-rare Apollo. The brainchild of Californian Milt Brown, the Apollo was conceived in 1961 when… more»
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Low Mileage 2+2: 2001 Ferrari 456GT
In the 1970s, the Italian sports car manufacturers seemed to be churning out a fair number of GT-style cars with rear seats. For the longest time, you could purchase these V8- and V12-powered 2+2s for far less than a… more»
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Cheap Wheels? 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
The 1981 model year was the swan song for the second-generation Chevy Camaro. After 12 years in production, the design had run its course (sales were down by more than half in just two years). The Berlinetta was the… more»
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Pair of Project 1970s Alfa Romeo Spiders
The Spider enjoyed a lengthy run as an Alfa Romeo 2-seat roadster from 1966 to 1993. Italian-built, it was a front-engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle that was the successor to the Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider. The second series (or generation)… more»
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Don’t Fuggetabout It: 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
When the asking price of a car is $8,900, but the title of the ad selling it is “Will Consider Reasonable Offers,” what do you think that car will go for? Mitchell G presents us with this fine tip… more»
