I have long considered the Lamborghini Countach to be a poster car of the 1980s. By that, I mean that tens of thousands of teenagers across the globe had a picture of one hanging on their bedroom wall as… more»
Italian Classic Cars
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Minor Project! 1975 Maserati Khamsin
The Maserati brothers founded their firm in 1914, building race cars for Diatto, originally a carriage maker. During WWI, the company patented and sold a new type of spark plug for aviation applications. Diatto’s cessation of its racing program… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cheap Exotic: 1976 Lancia Scorpion
When someone raises the subject of mid-engined Italian sports cars, many people will immediately think of classics that emerged from the Ferrari factory. However, Lancia produced the Montecarlo during the 1970s, with the American Scorpion version offered in 1976… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Low Mileage Exotic: 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
The single topic of Ferrari’s engines – from the Inter to the Enzo – could generate at least a couple of volumes for your library shelf. This 328, the 308 before it, and the 246 before that, represent evolutionary… more»
Aug 13, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
True Roadster: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
Nearly every iteration of Lancia’s Aurelia model is desirable in its own way. But one stands above all others, and that is the B24 Spider America. This exquisite roadster is the quintessential Lancia, designed by Pinin Farina with its… more»
Aug 12, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Four-Door Exotic! 1966? Maserati Quattroporte
A quick and stylish sedan covers all your bases. Impress visiting glitterati? No problem; “I’ll drive.” For family vacations at speed, golf outings, weddings, or a night on the town, American luxury is fine, and we’ve all eyeballed German… more»
Aug 12, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Affordable Top-Down Fun: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider
When the Alfa informally known as the “Duetto” was introduced as a 1966 model, few would have guessed that the same basic shape would wear the badge for almost 30 years; but if you have something you like, you… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Budget Exotic? 1978 Ferrari 400 Project
An affordable Ferrari excites the 14-year-old in any gearhead, and the wedge-shaped, V12 400 variants rank among the easiest to obtain. This 1978 Ferrari 400 Automatic in Independence, Oregon will change hands even more cheaply thanks to its missing… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1-of-24: 1992 Lancia Hyena Zagato
The practice of producing limited edition vehicles is nothing new and is almost as old as the automotive industry itself. However, finding a private individual who is willing to stake the money to make their dream a reality is… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Vintage Scooter Project: 1981 Vespa P200E
The Vespa scooter was born in Italy in 1946 as an economical way to get around Europe after World War II. Several iterations have taken place over the years, with perhaps the most popular and durable being the P200… more»
Jul 31, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Still in Storage: 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
The Spider was the roadster version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia, built in Italy from 1962 to 1966. Some 9,000 of the 2-seat 1600-cc sports cars were assembled – with many of them landing in export markets like the… more»
Jul 31, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Restorable Roadster: 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider remains one of the more attainable vintage cars that gives you a fast-track to owning something the rest of the world will think cost you a pretty penny. However, those of us in the hobby… more»
Jul 25, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Affordable Exotic? 1975 Maserati Merak
Do the words affordable and exotic ever go together? This vintage Italian sports car we have here is available for about half the price of a typical new car! Maserati had success with its two-seat Bora model and decided… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Pantera in Italian stands for “panther” and that’s the name that De Tomaso gave its new mid-engine sports car in 1971. The cars had power supplied by Ford and they were sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. through… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Engine Out Service Done: 1994 Ferrari 348 GTS
When it comes to shopping used Ferraris, one of the most important details is the degree of maintenance the car has enjoyed under existing or at least recent ownership. The cost of owning any vintage Italian sports car goes… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Italian Thoroughbred: 1990 Ferrari F40 With 8k Original Miles
I have always considered the Ferrari F40 as one of the greatest supercars of all time. There are undoubtedly prettier cars (step forward, 458 Italia), and cars like the Bugatti Veyron rewrote the rule book when the subject turned… more»
