I’ve only mentioned very casually that I recently picked up my first Alfa Romeo project, a 1988 Milano Verde. It should be sweet when it once again runs, as the 3.0 “Busso” V6 is known for its sonorous engine… more»
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Military Luxury Truck: 1989 Laforza
The world of 1980s SUVs continues to heat up as the spillover effect of the K5 Chevy Blazer and original Ford Bronco is felt. Trucks like 4Runners, Land Cruisers, and Dodge Raiders continue to appreciate while still remaining somewhat… more»
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Package Deal Project: 1985 Maserati Biturbo
When it comes to certain “problem” cars, it makes sense to buy the best one you can get. If you can’t swing that, I recommend buying the one you can afford with as many spares as possible. This 1985… more»
My 1974 Fiat 124 Spider Sold!
UPDATE – Last night, George B and his wife came to take a look at the Fiat. I had a huge amount of interest in the car, George was one of the first people to contact me and he… more»
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Exotic Barn Find: 1975 Alfa Romeo Montreal
The Alfa Romeo Montreal is one of those rare sports cars that remains somewhat obtainable for mere mortals (who still maintain a healthy bank account balance) while it continues along a clearly upward trajectory in the marketplace. The Montreal… more»
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Super Clean 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
Although the relentless sun can bake rubber and destroy seat vinyl, a city like Phoenix, Arizona is a really good place to source cars like this 1976 Alfa-Romeo Alfetta GT. I owned a same-year one of these, having paid… more»
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Two-Stroke Microcar: 1960 Vespa 400
When you think of the name “Vespa,” images of old, 2-stroke scooters tend to come to mind. As the grandfather of all scoots, Vespa production started in 1946 and continues today, although the bikes are much more modern now… more»
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Potential Bargain: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Classic Alfa Romeos are renowned for two things. They are generally equipped with fizzy little engines that deliver surprising performance from a modest capacity. They are also prone to developing significant rust problems if not treated with care. It… more»
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Cape Cod Barn Find: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider
Alfa Romeo Spiders aren’t exactly uncommon finds, as the company seemingly sold a ton of them when they were new. The Spider is the one Alfa Romeo model that will still appear in your local self-service junkyard fairly dependably,… more»
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Rare Color: 1972 DeTomaso Pantera
There are many characteristics that aficionados can use to define rarity in a classic car. The 1972 DeTomaso Pantera was not a common sight on our roads when it was new, but this one wears what the owner claims… more»
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No Reserve 27K Mile 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi
I always wanted one of these! Exactly why, I’m not sure, perhaps it’s the typical flashy red finish, the unmistakable Ferrari growl, the chrome shifter gate, the unique star wheels, and the inimitable Ferarri panache that just meshes perfectly…. more»
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Affordable Oddball: 1970 Siata Spring
The Siata Spring was a 2-seater roadster built by Italian car builder Siata as a spin-off of the Fiat 850. Introduced in 1967, it featured retro styling with a mock upright radiator grille, separate wings, and headlights, and running… more»
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Spotless Italian: 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa P350 GTS
The term “affordable” is always going to be a relative one. This is especially true when dealing with any classic that rolled out of the factory of an Italian thoroughbred manufacturer. When it was launched, the Jalpa was envisaged… more»
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4-speed Drop-Top: 1971 Fiat 850 Sport Spider
If you’re looking for a small, reasonably priced sports car that has a lot of potential for fun driving, you should seriously consider this 1971 Fiat 850 Sport Spider. An exceptionally clean, mostly-original example with only 47,000 miles, this… more»
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20 Years of Records: 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider
There are certain details about a listing that just make you feel so much better about who you’re buying a car from. Certainly, there is no shortage of old Alfa Romeo Spiders for sale at a given time, so… more»
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Tent Find: Cheap 1981 Lancia Zagato Project
Here in the United States, we’re used to a car market determined by the bean counters over at the Big Three. If it doesn’t sell, it isn’t made. This results in a lot of safe business decisions manufacturers make… more»
