The 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo is the factory turbo sports car you have when the factory isn’t involved. The brainchild of Fiat USA, only around 700 examples were produced. They rarely appear on the market today, especially examples… more»
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Body Shop Find: 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
I have covered Alfa Romeo Giulias here on Barn Finds several times before but upon reading the listing for this 1963 example, my interest was piqued and I decided to dig a bit deeper. That said, let’s take a… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV
Alfa Romeo has a history of producing some of the most rewarding driver’s cars to ever grace a road anywhere on the planet. Their offerings rarely produce enormous amounts of power, but what they have, they give willingly. Finding… more»
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Parts Required: 1971 Lamborghini Espada Project
OK folks, it’s Beverly Hills Car Club time! And that in itself usually brings interesting comments but let’s focus first on the subject, a 1971 Lamborghini Espada. This one has a few obvious issues (and a few that aren’t… more»
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Light Utility Vehicle: 1983 Piaggio Ape P501
Piaggio’s Ape (pronounced Ah-Peh; Italian for Bee) is a 3-wheeled, light commercial pickup that went into production in 1948. It was conceived to help with the rebuilding of Italy that took place after WWII. It has been in continuous… more»
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V12 Super-Coupe for Four! 1980 Ferrari 400i
Pininfarina-styled almost entirely with a straight-edge, Ferrari’s 400 splits the air like a wind chisel. This 1980 Ferrari 400i in Camarillo, California wears its 55,000 miles well, and runs and drives “excellent,” according to the seller. Appealing to enthusiasts… more»
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1-Of-3: 1951 Maserati A6G/2000 Frua Spyder
The automotive industry has evolved dramatically over the past 70-years, and many traits once considered to be relatively common have now disappeared into the mists of time. One of those is the work of specialist coachbuilders. Manufacturers had the… more»
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F1 For Kids? 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 Italycar
After joining Ferrari’s Formula One team in 1974, Niki Lauda won the 1975 Drivers’ Championship, the team’s first in eleven years. To celebrate this, ItalyCar of Bologna produced five 1:2 scale Ferrari 312 T2 motorized kids’ cars. This is… more»
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Beast Of Turin: 1913 Fiat S76 Record Replica
The need for speed is deeply ingrained in us as humans. We have consistently beaten our own predecessors at their own game–our own game–by building better, faster machines that bend the laws of physics to their will. Going faster… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
While almost all of us know what a Biturbo is, the four-door Maserati variant appears far less frequently, known by its much more subdued name of the 425. This is an example of that turbocharged four door that’s been… more»
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World’s Greatest Hybrid? 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Long before the word “hybrid” meant gasoline-electric, it referred to a beautiful European body gently wrapped around a ravening beast of an American V8. Presented for your consideration today is an example of what might be the best-known Italian… more»
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36K Original Miles: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
“Everything old is new again.” They may have been talking about the Ferrari 308 when that phrase was coined, as this was once the most stereotypical sports car you could buy, and its desirability rating seemed to take a… more»
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Niki Lauda Edition: 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider
By 1978, the Alfa Romeo Spider had lost some of its boat-tail magic. The styling was reflective of changes made due to safety and emissions concerns, and the grace of the original design was lost in the wake of… more»
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Engine Upgrade! 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Junior
You have to hand it to Italian automobile designers, even when they’re beat-up and worn out, they’re still stylish, and IMHO, this 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Junior is no exception. This European spec version needs help, in both the… more»
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Government Surplus: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano
So you want an Italian thoroughbread, but you don’t want to break the bank? That’s a hard car to find these days, but Alfa Romeo may have the answer you’re looking for. Of course, you’re not going to find… more»
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Only One in the U.S.? 1949 Fiat 1100B Cabriolet
Gray market cars have been coming into the United States for decades, but for different reasons. In the 70s and 80s, the import market was primarily driven by consumers who wanted the forbidden fruit, the high horsepower models that… more»
