Italian Classic Cars

Euro Spec: 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB

This 1979 Ferrari 308GTB is a stunner in black paint over a tan leather interior, and it’s made extra-special for being a European market example that likely offers some advantages of the performance sort over the standard U.S. model…. more»

Bruno Avril Survivor: 1970 Lamborghini Espada

It still amazes me to see details about how a certain car was squirreled away in a warehouse, seemingly left as part of an informal collection of vehicles despite being a sought-after vehicle that hates to sit. The idea… more»

Needs Resurrection: 1964 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series I

In the early 1960s, Ferrari was plotting a successor to its 250 GTE four-seater. The GTE had been its best-selling car to date. To pave the way for the new car, the factory installed a sturdier version of its… more»

Original Owner! 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans

As only 1 of 1,737 Series B models made for the 1978 model year, this 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans is quite a bike. About a decade earlier, Honda fired a shot heard around the world with its… more»

Italian Job: 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

Getting into this write-up was harder than you could imagine because, if I might quote Jeremy Clarkson: “This is the thing you have to remember. Alfa build a car as good as a car can be… briefly”. As the… more»

GT5 Clone: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera

I recall the first time that I spied a De Tomaso Pantera – I was immediately smitten! It was a sort of terra cotta colored ’71 version and the sound of it idling was entrancing. Also, being a ’71,… more»

Past Saving: Three Alfa Romeo Giulia Spiders

Well, we all try valiantly to defend even the saddest hulks of classic and vintage cars in hopes they can be saved, but sometimes, even the most dedicated among us have to wave the white flag. I have certainly… more»

1 of 21 US Cars: 1975 Lamborghini Urraco

The Lamborghini Urraco is a rarely-seen 2+2 offering from the Italian sports car builder and part of that crop of vintage Lamborghinis with a backseat that seemingly fly below the radar of many collectors. At the very least, they… more»

1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi Garage Find

It seems like lately everyone is dragging their Ferrari 308 projects out of the garage and putting them up for sale. That’s not a bad thing, as this is one of the last affordable Ferraris. The classic looks and… more»

Summer Driver: 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible

Now’s the time to sell a convertible if you’ve got one in the driveway taking up space. Summer driving season is upon us, and cars like this 1992 Saab 900 Turbo convertible represent an ideal way to cruise with… more»

Never Restored! 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2

Bellissimo! A delightful GT (Grand Touring) car of the highest order, Lamborghini’s 350 and 400 GT let drivers of significant means cover long distances, rapidamente, arriving in good spirits and high style. This never-restored 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2… more»

Museum Quality: 1982 Ferarri 308 GTSI

This 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi stands out from the crowd not only because it’s a low-mileage survivor but also for its very distinctive color of Rosso Rubino paint. We’re so accustomed to seeing the 308s wearing the Magnum P.I…. more»

1989 Ferrari 328 GTS: Not Magnum PI, But Close

I’m not writing as an expert on Ferraris, but I do know what I like, and the Ferrari 328 GTS (and various close cousins) has been on my radar for a long time. This 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is… more»

Italian Stallion: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Panteras were built by Italian car maker De Tomaso and imported to the U.S. by Ford in two series: the cars built from 1970 through August 1972, with small chrome bumpers, and the L, for “Lusso” aka luxury, with… more»

1 of 350 Left? 1969 Siata Spring

Siata was an Italian car tuning shop and speed parts manufacturer that got into the car-building business after World War II. Its last new product was the Spring, a 2-seat sports car that was produced by Siata from 1968… more»

1 of 12! 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione

The soul of race car electrifies every Ferrari, but some were especially crafted for competition. This 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione heading to auction in Monterey, California, left Maranello with one purpose:  winning. One of twelve such GTB/C cars… more»

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