Italian Classic Cars

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Race Ready 1989 Ferrari F40

January kicks off the new year of car auctions in the United States. Among the largest and most well known is the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their auction has expanded to a full week and features the top… more»

Build Your Own: Ferrari Testarossa Rear Fender

Occasionally, I think about selling the various heaps that I own so I could own one very special car, like a Ferrari Mondial or an Aston Martin DB7. I always pass on this notion as I like variety in… more»

Mr. Pantera’s Car? 1974 DeTomaso Pantera

So, this 1974 DeTomaso Pantera belonged to Mr. Pantera, did it? Pantera, of course, being Italian for Panther. Well, if you did deep enough into the listing, the owner was actually some cat named Wallace Baldyga who was the… more»

Surviving Showcar: 1957 Chrysler Ghia Super Dart 400

Although many show and concept cars end their days in a crusher when they’ve served their useful purpose, some manage to avoid that fate. Those remaining often return to show duty or a museum, but this 1957 Chrysler Ghia… more»

4-Seat Exotic: 1972 Lamborghini Jarama S Project

The 2+2 Italians are a chronically underappreciated lot, but if you follow this genre of sports cars, it’s not hard to see why traditional collectors vie away from them. You have all of the upkeep of a vintage Italian… more»

1-of-19: 1953 Chrysler Special by Ghia

For some people, the Ghia name is immediately associated with a luxury trim level of some domestic Ford models. However, there is more to Carrozzeria Ghia than a mere badge because it has designed and produced bodies for concept… more»

One Family Owned: 1979 Fiat X1/9

Sometimes, we grow so accustomed to seeing a particular car in rough condition that we forget what it’s like to see an example that has been loved. That’s certainly the case with a vehicle like the Fiat X1/9, which… more»

Barn Cave-In: Alfa Romeo Spider Project

Should all vintage cars be saved if their bodywork and engines are intact? That’s a subjective question for sure, but when we see a vehicle that doesn’t typically have high values but is also seemingly not past the point… more»

2,472-Mile Barn Find: 1975 Laverda 1000 3C

Triple-cylinder engine fans, here’s another one to sink your teeth into. Even though it’s a motorcycle, it has more horsepower than a lot of three-cylinder cars and trucks out there. This is a 1975 Laverda 1000 3C, and it’s… more»

1-of-3: 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Vignale

It is said that a fool and their money are soon parted. If you believe those within his inner circle, that saying best describes the attitude Enzo Ferrari had towards people purchasing his road cars. “il Commendatore” had no… more»

Ultra-Rare 1971 OTAS Lombardi 820 Grand Prix

Update 1/14/23 – This one has been relisted with a $4,000 price drop! Find it here on eBay for $9,500. From 12/22/22 – There are rare cars and then there are ultra-rare cars. This is one of the latter…. more»

Upgraded Engine: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Normale

Classic Alfa Romeos are renowned for two things. The first is that many are powered by peppy little engines that punch above their weight. However, it is their propensity to rust that some people find worrying. This 1961 Giulietta… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1980 Ferrari 412

This 1980 Ferrari 412 features a rare combination of 2+2 seating with a V12 engine up front and paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The series of 2+2 grand tourers began with the 365 GT4, followed by the 400,… more»

61K Original Miles: 1972 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Coupe

A few months ago, I had the privilege to view a collection of 2+2 Italian sports cars from the 1960s and 70s. I had never spent much time with cars from this era in and in that configuration, and… more»

For Sale Again: 1957 Lancia Appia Series 2

Our own Michelle wrote a tremendous post about this same Appia being for sale back in November of 2022; as it is now listed for sale for $250 less ($14,500) here on craigslist with the same pictures, my assumption… more»

Stash of Mopar’s and More in Northern Georgia

Along US-129 just south of Cleveland, Georgia lies some acreage and at least one building that contains mostly Chrysler products from the 1960s and 1970s. Their condition varies greatly from car to car and the seller says they’re all… more»

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