Automotive fans who know the wedge-shaped 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 might double-take on this custom-bodied racing version. Our own Michelle Rand dubbed the factory-bodied Dino a “nimble wedge” in this June 2025 write-up. Opinions vary on the Dino’s… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate
In 1967, the movie The Graduate put the Alfa Romeo Spider in the spotlight. To honor its role in the movie, Alfa Romeo debuted a special trim package for the Spider known as the Graduate in 1985. The Spider… more»
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Italian Hatchback: 1982 Lancia Delta LX
Feeling stuck in your old hatchback? Tired of seeing twelve people every day driving the same car you own? Here’s a solution: still a hatchback, still family-friendly, but it’s a Lancia! Not only does it have exotic origins –… more»
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Italian Harley: 1973 Harley-Davidson TX-125
Harley-Davidson touted the new-for-’73 TX-125 as an “on-road, off-road, 5-speed, oil-injected good time machine.” We’ve seen a few Harley+Aermacchi motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the years, and they’re always interesting to dig into. This 1973 Harley-Davidson TX-125 can… more»
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Low Miles? 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
By the 1970s, Alfa Romeo was government-owned and on the march toward a merger with Fiat. Its factories were limping along at roughly half-capacity. Despite this, the Spider Veloce – with origins reaching back to the 1950s – received… more»
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V12 Cruiser: 1979 Ferrari 400i Automatic
It’s not every day that a twelve-cylinder Ferrari from the disco era pops up for sale—especially one that’s this well-preserved. Listed here on eBay and located in the United States, this 1979 Ferrari 400i Automatic is a clean and… more»
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Same Owner for 49 Years: 1975 Fiat X1/9
We don’t see many 50-year-old cars on Barn Finds that have had the same owner for 49 years. The seller was sixteen when he bought this 1975 Fiat X1/9 back in our Bicentennial year of 1976. It’s been treated… more»
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No Illusion! Narrowed 1993 Fiat Panda Custom
Lack of parking got you down? Single? This small wonder might fit right up your alley. In fact the radically narrowed 1993 Fiat Panda fits the tightest of European alleys. Italian custom builder Andrea Marazzi took a year to… more»
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Restored Gem: 1967 Fiat 850 Coupe
This restored 1967 Fiat 850 coupe will fire the heart of any Etceterini fan. Ok, if you’re hard core, you’ll laugh at me, because you’ll own a Bandini or a Moretti, but give us a break over here in… more»
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Busso Project: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6
1980s-era Alfa Romeos often get lumped into the single category of being drop-top Spider models. However, if you do this, you’re missing out on two of the great bargains of the sports sedan and hot hatch category, which includes… more»
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Does Everything Well: 1973 Alfa-Romeo 2000 GTV
If I had to choose one vintage car that could do it all – take me to track day, behave itself on a tour, accommodate me comfortably, and collect admiring looks along the way – I’d choose an Alfa… more»
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Italian American: Ford Escort “Monte Carlo” by Frua
This one-off Frua-bodied Escort is an historical mystery. No definitive answer exists to the question: why did Pietro Frua restyle an early Escort? Did Ford commission it, or was a private party responsible for the car? We can only… more»
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44K Mile Survivor: 1985 Maserati Quattroporte III
Incredibly exotic and luxurious at one time, the third-generation Maserati Quattroporte (III) is now an interesting and affordable-to-buy used car. It’s still exotic and still luxurious, but maybe more scary than anything for most buyers due to old technology… more»
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18K Original Miles? 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider hasn’t become Miata-like in terms of universal appeal, which is odd because it offers many of the same qualities in an Italian wrapper. Cheap to buy; affordable used parts; and a robust enthusiast community. However,… more»
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Seventy-Nine Miles a Year: 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition
At some point, low mileage is not a favor to a car, particularly if it’s a high-strung thoroughbred like this 1989 Lamborghini Countach. Seals, fluids, grease, electrical components, virtually all moving parts behave better when a car warms up… more»
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Only Going Up: 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT
When the Lamborghini Diablo was introduced, it had some major shoes to fill. The Countach was *the* poster car of the 1980s, and when the Diablo came onto the scene, it was a quantum leap past what its predecessor… more»
