Italian Classic Cars

Rare Italian Roadster: 1970 Siata Spring

The discovery of a Siata Spring is not a first for Barn Finds but this 1970 example is a first for me. As I have learned, there are many interesting marques and models that haven’t hit my radar so let’s… more»

Ready To Enjoy! 1978 Fiat 124 Spider

UPDATE – I asked Don to get us more photos of the underside and the trunk of the car. He was able to get the car up on a lift and took a number of photos. While under the… more»

One of Three: 1972 Lamborghini Miura SVJ

The Lamborghini Miura is one of the most sought after Italian sports cars ever made. But like all things that reside in a sort of rarified layer of car collecting, there’s always a way to make it better, and… more»

Pininfarina GT: 1976 Lancia Scorpion

This 1976 Lancia Scorpion is a rarely seen offering that features the European-style nose with the fixed, glass headlights as opposed to the traditional flip-up units. It also has what appears to be the European-market bumpers, which are painted… more»

One Of Four: 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Frua Coupe

The car under consideration here is an unrestored classic born of a legendary marque at the beginning of the postwar Italian automotive renaissance. It is a 1956 Maserati 2000 Gran Sport A6G/54 coupe, chassis number 2140, to be offered… more»

Field Find Pair Of 1971 Alfa Romeo GTVs

Do you ever wonder how someone walks outside every day and sees two decently valuable cars rotting in the backyard, never thinking they should either a.) sell said vehicles, or b.) restore and enjoy them. I get it –… more»

Suicide Doors: 1962 Lancia Appia Berlina

One of the drawbacks certain online platforms is the lack of options when it comes to presenting cars, and although I can’t prove it, I suspect the seller of this Lancia is a victim of a certain social media… more»

Turbo BMW Power! 1990 Bertone Freeclimber

A rare and truly international vehicle, the Bertone Freeclimber took the basic Daihatsu Rugger from Japan, added a German BMW engine, upgraded interior and more, all under the brand of Italian styling house and coach builder Bertone. This 1990… more»

Cheap Exotic: 1979 Lancia Zagato

The Lancia Zagato remains an oddball in the collector car marketplace today, but it really shouldn’t be. There’s a lot here to like, from the influences of both Pininfarina and Zagato to the mid-engine design and targa-top roof. Still,… more»

Barn Spider: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

SOLD! Our friend, incredible car collector, and all-around great guy, Don Lacer, is selling a few more vehicles from his collection in Junction City, Kansas. One that’s on his list is this beautiful 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider which he… more»

Barn Find: 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

Here is yet another 1963 Alfa Romeo Guilietta; there has been no dearth of them on Barn Finds that’s for sure. And as with most, this example is advertised as a barn find that is for restoration. The listing’s… more»

Ocra Yellow Barn Find: 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750

You might be expecting the worst when it comes to looking at a vintage Italian car with old-school Ohio plates still attached. A complete rust bucket, perhaps? Not here, as it seems like this 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750… more»

Early Import: 1971 De Tomaso Pantera

The mid-engined De Tomaso Pantera was the perfect combination of Italian style and road-holding with a dose of raw American muscle from its Ford small-block V8. The Pantera, Italian for “Panther,” debuted in Modena, Italy in March 1970 and… more»

Jeep + Ferrari = Bill Harrah’s 1969 Jerrari 4×4

Founder of the Harrah’s casino empire, Bill Harrah, amassed a massive car collection with upwards of 1,500 vehicles. Among them was his prized Jerrari – a case of what can be done to make lemonade out of lemons. The… more»

Barn Scooter: 1955 Vespa 150

Place your hand into the Mouth of Truth and answer this: have you ever thought about how much fun it might be to own a vintage Italian scooter? If you’ve still got you fingers, get ready to click on… more»

Incredible Back-Story! 1952 Ferrari 340 America

The Russian mystic Rasputin met a grisly end in 1916 after being poisoned, shot, beaten, and thrown into an icy river by those who though he exerted undue influence on Russia’s royal family. If he survived, as some believe,… more»

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