Italian Classic Cars

Sterling: 70s Kit Car Survivor?

Can a kit car be a survivor? The Sterling (or Nova, Eureka, Sebring, Cimbria, Sovran, Puma, Totem, Eagle, Scorpion, Ledl, Defi, Gryff, and Tarantula!) may have the distinction of having been produced under the most names of any coupe… more»

Affordable Italian? 1976 Lancia Scorpion

Barn Finds reader Matt H. forwarded this mid-engined Italian rarity to us and I, for one, am intrigued. It’s located in Vancouver, Washington, and is listed for sale here on craigslist with an asking price of $9,400. The seller… more»

Not a Frightpig! 1982 Maserati Quattroporte

Do you ever wonder if a car that has a horrible reputation may actually be a decent driver if it’s taken care of? That’s what I think of whenever a Maserati Quattroporte shows up for sale. This one is… more»

Nicest One Left? 1980 Maserati Quattroporte

Italian manufacturer Maserati has built some achingly beautiful cars over the decades, but their offerings from the 1980s probably won’t rate as their most stunning in the eyes of many. However, beauty is in the eye of the beholder,… more»

Unusual Pairing: 1989 Chrysler TC By Maserati

The Chrysler TC by Maserati had only a brief lifespan and can be found in only 3 model years, 1989-1991.  Although it was actually introduced in 1986 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, developmental setbacks followed, and by the… more»

Exotic Barn Find: 1962 Maserati 3500GTI

Despite their current fall from grace with dealer lots full of money-pit sedans and generic crossover vehicles, Maserati did at one time produce machines that were beautiful and exotic, with racing heritage impressively close to the surface. This 1962… more»

Potential Fun: 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider Project

Driving a classic Italian convertible has a unique romantic air to it. Sure, everyone likes a Ferrari, but an Alfa Romeo gives its own special flavor to driving. They say to not judge a book by its cover, but… more»

The Ultimate Supercar? 1992 Ferrari F40 Survivor

While it may not be accurate for all of our Barn Finds readers, I’m sure that more than a few of you would have your “ultimate garage” defined in your head. These would be the cars that you would… more»

Low Mileage Arachnid: 1976 Lancia Scorpion

Lancia (pronounced LAHN-chya) has an extensive history with racing. Their 037, Stratos, and Delta held just about every winning title in world rally racing, and they brought that racing knowledge to their road cars, too. Motortrend has a good… more»

1 of 247 Made: 1967 Lamborghini 400GT

It’s not often that I get lost in the haze of vintage Italian sports cars like some enthusiasts do, who seemingly block out all other contenders if there’s a prancing horse in the room. There’s no disputing these are… more»

WW2 Military Vehicle: Fiat Pavesi P4/100 Artillery Tractor

While certainly the majority of Barn Finds over the years have been trucks and cars, every once in a while a unique example of some other type of machine pops up, and this is one of those instances. This… more»

Street Legal Racer: 1988 Lancia Delta HF Integrale

Most gearheads by now know the cars like this 1988 Lancia Delta HF Integrale are the stuff of legend, having a deep history in motorsports that make it incredibly desirable as a road car. Most of the examples we… more»

Custom Widebody: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

It’s not at all uncommon to see the classic DeTomaso Pantera show up in project car form despite being classified as a vintage slice of exotica. Despite their Italian heritage, the Ford powerplant seemingly made it seem like less… more»

Bellissima! 1950 Fiat 1400 Orchidea Vignale

Coachbuilt cars based on reliable Fiat platforms offered buyers a dependable alternative to more exotic and sometimes temperamental Italian motor vehicles, while still adding the flair of a limited-production design. Though later Fiats became maligned in America for timing… more»

Survivor Or Restored? 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight

And now, time for something different. Not a barn find, not a muscle car, not a rare high dollar foreign wreck, not a custom, and not something indescribable. Nope, just a car, an ordinary mid-century four-door sedan in the… more»

No Reserve Donation: 1984 Maserati Biturbo

Time is running out on this super cheap 1984 Maserati Biturbo, which has turned up at the premier donation car store on eBay, Just Donated. The Biturbo is maligned across seemingly every iteration of its short-lived career here in… more»

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