The term “cheap exotic car” may seem like the world’s biggest oxymoron. Maybe it should be “cheap entry to owning an exotic car”, or “a cheap way to end up in the poor house”. Truthfully, this 1984 Maserati Biturbo… more»
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Package Deal! Three 1967 Fiat Moretti Sportiva Coupes
One of the best things about the Fiat 850 (and later the Fiat 1100) was the tendency of myriad coachbuilders and manufacturers to drop elegant bodies on its otherwise pedestrian chassis. Vignale, Abarth, Bertone, Zagato, Ghia, Moretti – all… more»
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Low-Mile Driver: 1990 Ferrari 348 TB
We all have that dream car growing up, which often began as an image on our bedroom walls that was looked at every day before going to sleep and the first thing we saw when we woke up. Many… more»
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Rare Manual GT: 17K-Mile 1980 Ferrari 400i
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to explore a private collection that featured an emphasis on four-seater GT cars. It was my first opportunity to experience a 400i up close, and I came away absolutely smitten with… more»
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V-Twin Survivor: 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
We have only seen two 1973 Moto Guzzis on Barn Finds which is surprising given how popular motorcycles are here. We always learn a lot from the readers and I expect that to be the case again with this… more»
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Rarer Than You Think: 1980 Fiat X1/9
According to Xweb, the online forum for all things X1/9, there were just 1,034 registered and plated X1/9s in the United States in autumn 2018. That represented about 1 percent of the approximately 100,000 X1/9s sold in this country… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra Spider
Electing to part with a classic that you have owned for many years can be a tough decision, but it is one that has been made by the owner of this 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra Spider. It presents impressively for… more»
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Needs Work: 1968 Fiat Dino Spider
There are some cars that get a pass no matter how trashed they are when discovered. What I mean to say is that they will be restored no matter what, just given the rarity or desirability factor. Obviously, everything… more»
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One Of 1000! 1935 Fiat Ardita 2500
*Update 5-15-2022: An image of the engine has been included, my error for initially missing it. JO To me, all things Fiat usually means a tiny car of questionable reliability so you can imagine my surprise when I stumbled… more»
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Barn Find Quattrovalvole: 1983 Ferrari 308
Bidding is quite strong at the moment for this 1983 Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole despite the fact that it has been off the road for several decades. It’s amazing to think that there was a time when the 308 wasn’t… more»
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Prancing Horse Barn Find: 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSI
This 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSI incredibly sat in what looks like a fairly unsophisticated storage arrangement long enough to accumulate a thick coating of dust, proving that barn finds are everywhere if you know where to look. The seller’s… more»
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Argentine Racer: 1961 Cisitalia-Abarth 850 Scorpione Allemano Coupé
Pay attention, because by the end of this one I’m going to commit sacrilege. The subject today is a truly stunning 1961 Cisitalia-Abarth 850 Scorpione Allemano Coupé. This beautiful offspring of a doomed marriage of Italian design and Argentine… more»
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Continental Class: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America
You promise a lot when you name a car after a whole continent, but this 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America more than delivers. The twice-restored black beauty is another of the legendary cars to be offered at auction… more»
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Incredible Tribute Racer: 1957 Ferrari TRC 625
If you want to own a genuine Ferrari 625 TRC Spider, you’re going to have to do two things: one, be patient, as they only made two; and second, pony up the big bucks, because that kind of exclusivity… more»
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Unfinished Project: Custom Ferrari 250 GT SWB
While the prospect of finishing someone else’s one-off project is daunting, there are some efforts that look so valiant you almost feel obligated to bring it across the finish line. This is a Ferrari 250 GT SWB recreation that… more»
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Estate Sale Survivor: 1960 Lancia Appia
Usually, when one bandies about the “Survivor” term it’s in reference to a sparingly used domestic model of some esteem. But a survivor Lancia? Well, why not, the title shouldn’t know a specific auto nationality and that’s the case… more»
