The roots of the Alfa Romeo Spider stretch back into the 1950s (or even before that, if you’re picky), when the Giulietta was introduced. As the Giulietta gave way to the Giulia, and finally the Spider, the unifying theme… more»
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V6 Survivor: 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Alfa Romeo enjoys a long history of motorsport success, and its GTV6 continued that trend. It proved to be an outright contender in both the World Rally Championship and International Group A Touring Car competition. This 1985 example hails… more»
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Meticulously Maintained: 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole
The first of Ferrari’s family of 308 cars arrived in 1975 and continued in one form or another through 1985. The model advanced Ferrari’s appeal downstream, allowing the company to address a less-than-elite population. The aim at a broader… more»
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Mid-Engine Survivor? 1979 Fiat X1/9
The Fiat X1/9 was a mid-engine, 2-seat sports car designed by Bertone and built by Fiat in the 1970s and 1980s. The odd name was simply the internal project code for the vehicle within Fiat. About 160,000 copies of… more»
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One of Few: 1974 Fiat 130 Familiare
Gianni Agnelli inherited management of Fabbrica Italiana di Automobili Torino, which we know as Fiat, in 1963 when he was in his mid-forties. Fiat had been founded by a consortium including Gianni’s grandfather Giovanni in 1899, producing its first… more»
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Rare Conversion: 1989 Ferrari F40 “Competizione”
Only 1315 F40s were made – and that was three times the production Enzo had anticipated. Nineteen of these were modified to competizione specifications by Ferrari’s preferred race engineering firm, Michelotto (Padova, IT). Another handful were converted by privateers…. more»
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Sunroof Delete: 1983 Ferrari Mondial Coupe
If you read with any regularity, you likely see me talk about cars that represent excellent values in the current moment, but that likely show strong potential to not be cheap much longer. The Ferrari Mondial was once the… more»
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Easy Burn Repair? 1984 Ferrari 400i
In the car community, it’s often joked about how often Ferraris tend to catch on fire. There’s good reason for this: you don’t have to spend too long Googling before you begin to see a litany of examples of… more»
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Italian Wagon: 1952 Fiat 500C Giardiniera Belvedere
Fiat’s Topolino was a minor miracle for a country recovering from WWII. Continuing in production after the war from its launch in the mid 1930s, the family-friendly “little mouse” gave its buyers weather protection above and beyond a scooter… more»
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Car Cornucopia: The Joop Stolze Dispersal Sale
Over the last year, we have been treated to several sales of large collections. Notable examples include the Palmen Barnfind Collection, and Rudi Klein’s Junkyard Collection. In about two weeks, Classic Car Auctions will complete a dispersal sale on… more»
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Gated Manual Cabrio: 1996 Ferrari F355
There was time when automotive journalists claimed that the Ferrari F355 had depreciated enough to put it into the price range of mere mortals. The F355 has clearly left the depreciation station and values have climbed significantly, likely past… more»
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Cheap Mid-Engine Fun: 1978 Fiat X1/9
For some cars, it seems like the ingredients are all there for it to be an instant hit. It’s especially true when it comes to sports models, since the manufacturer seems to be listening to every gripe and wish… more»
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Modified Exotic! 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Low-slung and shiny Ferrari red, this 1972 De Tomaso Pantera in Canoga Park, California looks ready to rip, and a host of tasteful upgrades make this Italian supercar and its big American V8 safer and more powerful than new…. more»
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Miami Vice Replica: Ferrari Daytona Spyder
Ferrari Daytona replicas are one of the most eternal kit cars ever made, despite emerging onto the scene back when the iconic sports car was first introduced. Obviously, the popularity of sympathetic replicas hit a fever pitch during the… more»
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Rare Survivor: 1977 Fiat 128 Two-Door
UPDATE – This 1977 Fiat 128 Coupe is listed for sale again after it was featured about three years ago here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Wilmington, Delaware. The seller, whether… more»
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Track Car Project: 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
Buying an old race car is always a bit of a gamble, but unfolding its history as you put it back together is half the fun. This 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta was purportedly built by the owner of a… more»
