There are stories of several attempts in 1965-66 to get Ford to build a station wagon version of their popular new Mustang. And even private parties built one prototype. But none of those efforts went anywhere although homemade versions… more»
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Italian Field Find: 1986 Maserati Biturbo
The Maserati Biturbo was a series of grand touring cars built by Italian automaker Maserati between 1981-94. It was slightly smaller than the car is targeted as primary competition, the BMW 3 Series. The cars were known for their… more»
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One Of 75! 1981 Lancia Zagato S.E.
Sometime back, I opined how Lancia was a part of a disappearing act at FCA. Well now that FCA is no more, Lancia is an even smaller speck of juggernaut Stellantis, which by my count is the overlord for… more»
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Best Offer Garage Find: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia
It’s rare to find a good deal anywhere in the vintage sports car marketplace, but this garage find 1967 Alfa Romeo Guilia may be one of the first we’ve seen in a while. The seller claims it belongs to… more»
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The One To Buy: 1977 Alfa Spider
If you are an Alfa Spider fan, there are plenty of cars to choose from, mainly due to the long production period (1966-94) and popularity (~124,000 produced) of the 105/115 series. I’m not saying that the 1977 model is… more»
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Abandoned 30 Years: 1968 Lamborghini Espada
I don’t normally get all that worked up about YouTube videos (in fact, I think most “content creators” are vastly overrated), but this one is a different story. The Late Brake Show, hosted by Jonny Smith, recently posted an… more»
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42K Original Miles: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Gold
I haven’t exactly over-shared this, but I picked up an Alfa Romeo project over the summer, and it’s similar to this car shown here. Mine is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde, which had an upgraded 3.0L “Busso” V6… more»
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Fun Size! 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider
Want a red Italian convertible, but don’t want to break the bank? Then you might consider this 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider. Located just about a hundred miles due west of Miami in Marco Island, Florida, this pint-sized classic… more»
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Rustiest Ferrari in the World? 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4
When we think of restoration projects, we tend to assume there’s some rust and other bodywork issues to resolve. Perhaps the engine is tired and needs a rebuild, and the suspension is almost certainly in need of a refresh…. more»
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Low Mile 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Survivor
This 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 is a nicely preserved original car with under 30,000 miles. There was a time when a model like this wasn’t exceedingly desirable, but that’s all changed now as Ferraris of seemingly every vintage… more»
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Only One in U.S.? 1967 Siata Formichetta
The Siata Formichetta was a small van built in Spain in the 1960s. Though total production reached about 7,000 units, few if any of these transports are known to have made it to the U.S. This one is an… more»
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One Owner: 1972 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe
Sometimes you only have to look at the bidding history to establish how desirable a particular classic car is. That is the case with this 1972 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe. This car is a one-owner vehicle that has been… more»
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Alfas In The Woods: Alfa Romeo GTV, Giulietta, & Spider!
Many of us have a problem with acquiring too many vehicles (or is that just me?) That being said, even when the numbers get a bit on the silly side, I usually cut vehicles loose when I lose all… more»
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35k Miles: 1972 Detomaso Pantera
The Detomaso Pantera is a collaboration between the US and Italy. More specifically, the styling of an Italian supercar powered by a Ford V8. It’s considered by many to be the first “affordable” mid-engined exotic supercar, for what that’s… more»
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Cheap Pair: 1990 Chrysler TC’s by Maserati
The Chrysler TC by Maserati was a “grand tourer” that was born out of a joint venture between Chrysler and Italian-based Maserati. The goal was to improve Chrysler’s image as a “blue-collar” automobile builder. Due to production delays, a… more»
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No Reserve Boattail: 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider
This 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is a desirable Duetto model, otherwise known as a “boat tail” and far more sought after than the later models that litter classified sites everywhere you look. The earlier models were far prettier, and… more»
