A fortunate few people will one day open a barn door to be confronted by a forgotten and desirable classic car. Fewer still will hit the jackpot by unearthing more than one car in that barn. Imagine the surprise… more»
Italian Classic Cars
1 of 60: 1951 Cisitalia 202 SC
Cisitalia Automobili was an Italian manufacturer of sports and racing cars in the mid-20th Century. One of its creations was this beautiful 202 SC Gran Sport Cabriolet of which maybe only five dozen were built, with no indication as… more»
Rare French Coachbuilt: 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Figoni Roadster
Coachbuilding has become a lost art in the automotive world, mainly due to the costs involved. However, it once enjoyed a strong following, with third-party companies producing some of history’s most beautiful and elegant models. This 1932 Alfa Romeo… more»
World’s Fastest 250: 1964 Ducati 250 Mach 1
In 1964, if you wanted to be able to go 100 mph on what was the world’s fastest production road bike of the era, this 1964 Ducati 250 Mach 1 was the motorcycle for you. 60 mph is fast… more»
46K-Mile Exotic? 1984 Maserati Biturbo
I read recently that Maserati Biturbo prices are starting to creep up a bit, maybe it’s because everything else is already way overpriced. Or overvalued, or maybe that’s not even a correct term as a vehicle’s price is basically… more»
20 Years Family Owned: 1966 Lancia Fulvia Zagato
This Lancia Fulvia Zagato has been in the seller’s family for over 20 years and wears a distinctive “Giallo” paint job that was redone about six years ago. The Fulvia Zagato is a limited production model with an impressive… more»
Compact Italian Project: 1957 Fiat 600
For buyers in search of inexpensive transportation in the fifties, Fiat delivered, as a new 600 could be had for the equivalent of just under $9,500 in today’s U.S. currency. Sure, it was small, measuring only a little over… more»
Twin-Cam Flagship! 1964 Alfa Romeo Sprint 2600
A rusty Italian coupe greets the morning sun with no grille, plenty of dents, and a hint of optimism. The 1964 Alfa Romeo Sprint 2600 in Glendale, California has seen better days, but a freely-turning engine and surprisingly well-kept… more»
The Lido Special: 1991 Chrysler TC
OK, so what do you call a Chrysler LeBaron with portholes? A Chrysler TC by Maserati! Well, not entirely of course, but that’s what my eyes told me the first time that I spied one. The TC was offered… more»
High Mileage V12 Driver: 1984 Ferrari 400i
One of the more satisfying details when reviewing a vintage sports car is to see that it actually racked up some mileage. Too often, collector cars – especially the European sort – are left as static display pieces to… more»
Mystery Machine: 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
Some classic cars are genuine mystery machines, which is the case with this 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider. Its history is unclear, but evidence suggests it isn’t an original survivor. However, that hasn’t deterred potential buyers, with the car… more»
Beyond Help? 1979 Maserati Merak SS
Italian cars have a reputation for rust problems, and mounting a case for the prosecution is this 1979 Maserati Merak SS. Its history is unclear, but if I said it needed help, that would make me a master of… more»
Engine Out Service Done: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
It seems if you want to correctly predict what’s going to happen on the upper end of the sports- and collector-car marketplace, just take a look at what is generally the unloved vehicle in an exotic manufacturer’s lineup. The… more»
















